District Realty is an Ottawa real estate firm founded in 1987, with 39 years of local experience supporting residential and commercial clients across the city. Our team brings together property management, apartment rentals, commercial brokerage, responsive service, and deep Ottawa market knowledge.
Since 1987, District Realty has supported tenants, property owners, investors, commercial clients, and community partners with practical guidance and dependable service. We’re known for our local experience, long-term relationships, hands-on approach, and proven track record across Ottawa real estate.
District Realty’s commercial sales team is led by experienced Ottawa real estate professionals, including Co-Founder & President Steve Ramphos and Broker of Record & CEO Jason Shinder. The team brings decades of experience across residential property management, commercial real estate, leasing, client service, and Ottawa market relationships, continuing to support clients with commercial real estate sales and advisory services across the city.
Our commitment to service, communication, teamwork, and integrity continues to shape how we support our clients and tenants. These core values are what set District Realty apart and guide the way we serve Ottawa’s real estate community.
We never stop working for you. Reliable support means being available when tenants and owners need help. District Realty supports residential and commercial properties with responsive communication, building support, maintenance coordination, and 24/7 emergency service where available.
Our clients’ interests always come first. Service excellence means providing practical, responsive support across apartment rentals, property management, leasing, and commercial real estate. With 39 years of local Ottawa experience, our team helps clients make informed decisions by understanding the market, anticipating their needs, and adapting quickly as those needs change.
Teamwork is central to how District Realty supports clients. Our property management, leasing, commercial real estate, maintenance, and client service teams work together to support tenants, owners, investors, and businesses.
Clear communication helps clients and tenants know what to expect. District Realty focuses on responsive updates, practical guidance, and timely coordination between tenants, owners, building teams, and commercial clients.
We adhere to the highest ethical standards in managing our company and in all of our dealings with employees and clients.
Integrity is reflected in long-term client relationships, responsible service, and District Realty’s ongoing involvement in the Ottawa community. Since 1987, our team has built trust through consistency, accountability, and local commitment.
District Realty’s long-term client relationships reflect the trust built through responsive service, local knowledge, and consistent property support across Ottawa.
District Realty is proudly rooted in Ottawa and has supported local organizations and charitable causes over the years. This community involvement reflects the same long-term commitment we bring to our clients, tenants, property owners, and partners.
Steve is a former President of the Hellenic Community, as well as former Member of both the Diocesan Council of Canada and the Metropolis Council of Canada. In 2003, he was elevated to the position of ARCON of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople, the highest position given to a layperson worldwide by the Greek Orthodox Church.
As the Chair of the Hellenic Community’s Annual Gold Plate Dinner between 1985 and 2015, Steve has helped raised well over $2,000,000 for the Hellenic Community. In addition, he is a major donor and fundraiser for the University of Ottawa Heart Institute, McGill University and many other charities.
Steve has sat on the Board of the University of Ottawa Heart Institute Foundation since 2005 and has been a member of its Executive Committee since 2007.
A Board Member of the Jewish Federation of Ottawa, Jason is heavily involved with many of the Jewish community’s fundraising activities, including serving as Chair of the JFO’s annual golf tournament in 2005 and 2006 (an event that raised $450,000). From 2008 to 2010, Jason served as Chair of the JFO Annual Campaign, which currently raises more than $5,000,000 annually.
