About Us
ZD Jasper brings expertise in the full ground-up real estate lifecycle of acquisition, development, management, and sale.
ZD Jasper (ZDJ) was founded by Tom Wu in 1996. As a co-owner and project manager, ZDJ has overseen the development of over 5 million ft² of commercial and residential spaces.
ZD Jasper has been actively building for over 30 years, with a growing portfolio of mixed-use, residential, and commercial projects. We are committed to adding value for our partners, clients, and community by leveraging our breadth of experience in all areas of development. ZD Jasper is proud to be a MBE certified business.
New Buildings Built in NYC
Residential Units
GROSS SF Built
Team
Tom Wu
Founder
In 1996, Tom expanded his entrepreneurial ventures into the real estate industry and founded Z.D. Jasper Realty, a New York-based real estate investment and development company. Over the following three decades, he steadily grew the business, building a substantial portfolio of residential and commercial properties throughout New York City. Through his long-term vision, disciplined investment strategy, and commitment to quality, he has established a successful real estate enterprise focused on property acquisition, development, and management.
Jasper Wu, CFA
Vice President
Jasper holds expertise in every aspect of the new development lifecycle including acquisition, zoning, budgeting, estimating, financing, environmental, construction, legal, and sales. He holds certifications as a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Construction Superintendent, Site Safety Supervisor (SST), and General Contractor.
Prior to joining ZD Jasper, Jasper worked as a technology consultant for Ernst & Young in NYC, specializing in Robotics Process Automation (RPA). He also worked at the National Basketball Association (NBA) Basketball Analytics group, analyzing rule changes and referee integrity.
Jasper graduated with a BA in Information Science from Cornell University, and MBA from Columbia Business School.