Founded in 2012, honoring their Korean American roots, their shared Korean middle name Lee gave birth to Lee Properties. Transforming neglected spaces into vibrant communities, honoring the past while building a sustainable future, Lee specializes in revitalizing historic properties. A proud member of the Minority Business Enterprise, they preserve heritage and breathe life into forgotten landmarks while recreating the 1900’s New England atmosphere to create something truly beautiful.
CEO and Managing Partner
Jonathan Lee Cozzens
A passionate real estate developer and historic preservationist, Jonathan brings a rare blend of financial expertise and community vision to everything he does. Holding a Master of Accountancy from the University of North Carolina Charlotte and licensed as a CPA in Massachusetts, he combines rigorous analytical thinking with a deep commitment to place-making.
Additionally, he serves as a Receiver for the Massachusetts Northeast Housing Court and as a Senior Fellow with MassINC, a nonprofit dedicated to unlocking growth and opportunity in Massachusetts’ gateway cities. Whether restoring the character of historic buildings or developing the housing and infrastructure communities need most, he believes that great development honors the past while building a better future.
Partner
Joshua Lee Cozzens
With a Master of Arts in Sociolinguistics from Salem State University and a commitment to global philanthropy, he aims to empower those most without a voice.
