Our Foundations
A Company Steeped in History

Decron has built and managed thousands of homes since its inception in 1955, but our multibillion-dollar enterprise started very humbly, with one man taking a risk on one small housing development. As we have grown and expanded, we’ve proudly upheld the values that drive us to help others – improving lives through creating quality homes and welcoming communities, and giving generously to charities and philanthropies. We always bear in mind the Decron past as we build a better future.

A Profoundly Personal Story
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Decron was founded by Jack M. Nagel, a Polish-born Holocaust survivor who arrived in New York with no more than the shirt on his back. Through ingenuity, perseverance, and an unflappable spirit of positivity, he set to work, initially importing Swiss watches, and eventually moving to Los Angeles and diving headlong into construction and real estate development.

Vintage photo Decron Properties, Los Angeles, California
Vintage photo of Decron Properties, Los Angeles, California

The Decron
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The Value of Education

As a child who was deprived of an education due to the persecution he and his family faced, Jack Nagel prized lifelong learning above all else. He and Gitta have established schools in the Los Angeles area, New York, and Israel. The Nagel family and Decron continue to contribute to educational causes by donating land and other resources, hosting fundraisers, and developing programs that encourage employees to continue their education.

Decron in the Community
 Team mates volunteer at a non profit event Decron Properties, Los Angeles, California

Strong Foundation.
enduring spirit.

 Team mates collaborate in the office at Decron Properties, Los Angeles, California
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Team mates volunteer for a non profit Decron Properties, Los Angeles, California

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