about us
Penny Maus, Chief Executive Officer
Penny Maus founded propertyworx LLC, with a mission of helping clients navigate the complexities of real estate transactions and entitlement processes to achieve their goals and optimize their real estate portfolios. Prior to founding propertyworx LLC, Penny served as Director of Real Estate & Airport Management for the City of San Diego. She also worked for the Port of San Diego and the corporate offices of Petco Animal Supplies and Jack in the Box. Penny has a proven track record of delivering top-notch results that exceed expectations and is ready to deliver those results to you.
Email Penny at: penny@propertyworxca.com
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private sector experience
propertyworx LLC knows every transaction is different and we are here to collaborate with you to develop solutions that will maximize your return on investment using our direct experience with:
- Restaurant and retail leases (landlord and tenant)
- Corporate and franchise transactions
- Property management
- Lease administration and portfolio management
public sector experience
propertyworx LLC will leverage our first-hand knowledge of the public sector to help you successfully navigate complex regulatory processes and achieve your project goals using our expertise with:
- Ground leases, amendments and extensions
- Redevelopment and development projects
- Portfolio management and lease administration
- Solicitation (ie. NOA, RFQ, RFP) and selection processes
- Port of San Diego and City of San Diego policies
- Obtaining California Coastal Commission approvals
- Collaborating with the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development on implementation of the Surplus Land Act
notable project experience
propertyworx LLC has extensive knowledge and expertise in real estate and land use that we will leverage for you. With a proven track record of success, a few of Penny Maus' most notable projects are listed below.
City of San Diego:
- Led solicitation and selection processes for 48.5 acre Midway Rising redevelopment project, negotiated real estate agreements and served as the City's project lead
- Created 220 and preserved 514 affordable housing units
- Participated in statewide Surplus Land Act working group that resulted in updates to the legislation and informed the 2024 guidelines update
- Oversight of 550 acre redevelopment of Brown Field Municipal Airport
- Updated three City Council policies governing real estate
Port of San Diego:
- $25 million development of Portside Pier dining complex
- $15 million development of Coasterra restaurant
- $200 million redevelopment of San Diego Marriott Marquis & Marina
- $520 million land transfer for expansion of San Diego Convention Center
- $5 million Bay Tour Operator relocation and development
- Management of solicitation and selection processes for: 70 acre Central Embarcadero (Seaport Village) Redevelopment; Chula Vista RV Park Development; and, 44 acre East Harbor Island Redevelopment
certifications
propertyworx LLC is certified as a US Small Business Association (SBA) Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB) and as a Women's Business Enterprise (WBE) through the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC).
recognition
Penny Maus has been recognized with the following honors and awards:
- 2024 Woman of Influence - Consultant/Advisor/Independent Professional by Globe St.com
- 2024 and 2023 Leader of Influence in Commercial Real Estate by San Diego Business Journal
- 2021 Industry Leader Finalist, Celebrating Women Awards by San Diego Magazine
- 2021 SD 500 - The Most Influential People in San Diego by San Diego Business Journal
- 2020 Woman of Influence - Development Professional by Globe St.com
- 2019 Business Woman of the Year by San Diego Business Journal
professional affiliations
Lambda Alpha International - Land Economics Society
- Penny Maus was inducted as a member of this honorary and invitation only society in 2022 and joined the Board of Directors in 2023. She currently serves as Secretary and Chairs the Networking Committee and is Vice President Elect for 2025.
Urban Land Institute
- Penny has been a member since March 2013, currently Co-Chairs the San Diego-Tijuana District Council's Programs Committee and serves on the District Council's Advisory Board.
Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW) Network
- Penny served on the Board of Directors of the San Diego Chapter of CREW from 2020-2022 and served as Chair of the Sponsorship Committee.