Chris Rapczynski
President and Founder in Boston, Massachusetts
Chris Rapczynski is a well known in Boston's construction sector, serving as President of Sleeping Dog Properties, Inc., a design/build firm he established in 1993. Under his direction, the company has become a leading general contracting, design/build, and real estate development firm in Boston. Rapczynski has managed over $500 million in projects, with a focus on luxury residential, boutique commercial, and hospitality construction services.
Sleeping Dog Properties' notable projects include a high-rise penthouse in Millennium Tower, Newton Pediatrics medical facility, and Smyth and Dove Restaurant in Andover, MA. The company is expanding into new markets, including vacation home projects in New Hampshire's Lakes Region and Cape Cod.
Rapczynski's three decades in the construction industry have earned him numerous accolades, including four Best of Houzz Awards, a Design Award from the Boston Society of Architects, an AIA HUD Housing access award, and the New England Innovation Award SBANE. He has been recognized as one of the top general contractors in Cambridge and Somerville, MA by General Contractors Magazine and among the best kitchen remodelers in Boston by Boston Architects.
His work has been featured in The Boston Globe, Architectural Digest, Houzz, Boston Magazine, and Interiors Magazine, highlighting his innovative approach to design and construction.
Residing in Andover, MA with his family, Rapczynski is active in community service, including coaching for the Andover Soccer Association. He also engages in mentorship programs within the construction industry, providing guidance to lower-income families and career-path-challenged workers to help them access resources for success in the field.