Qualified Preservation Buyers List

Contact Email: andrea_alexopoulos@aafe.org
Contract Phone: 646-970-6812
Building Size Range: 3 to 20 units, 21 to 50 units, 51 to 100 units
Target Neighborhoods: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, Staten Island
Specialties: LIHTC, Section 8, HOME, Scatter Site

Description from Organization: Through community development, Asian Americans for Equality (AAFE) advances racial, social and economic justice for all, regardless of background, guided by our experiences as Asian Americans and our commitment to civil rights. AAFE accomplishes its mission by building affordable housing and economic opportunity, providing an array of multilingual community services and fostering grassroots leadership and civic engagement in the communities we serve throughout New York. Our programs are accessible to all of those in need, regardless of background. For more than three decades, AAFE has been a community builder, developing affordable multifamily affordable housing and opportunities for first-time homebuyers.

Contact Email: info@aslandcap.com
Contract Phone: 917-852-8505
Building Size Range: 101 to 200 units, 200+ units
Target Neighborhoods: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, Staten Island
Specialties: LIHTC, Section 8

Description from Organization: Asland Capital Partners is a New York City–based real estate investment and development firm specializing in the preservation and development of affordable and workforce housing. Founded in 2019, the firm partners with public agencies, nonprofit organizations, community partners, and residents to improve the quality, affordability, and long-term stability of housing across the neighborhoods it serves. Asland, a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), has invested in and developed multifamily communities across the United States, building a portfolio of more than 3,700 residential units, including over 2,250 in New York City. The firm's work spans affordable housing preservation and development, NYCHA PACT/RAD projects, mixed-income development, and public-private partnerships, with a consistent focus on both preserving affordability and expanding housing opportunities in the communities it serves. Every project reflects a commitment to thoughtful planning, meaningful resident engagement, long-term ownership, and safe, well-maintained, high-quality housing. Asland's leadership team brings decades of combined experience across affordable housing development, finance, construction, and property operations. The firm has worked extensively with HPD, HDC, NYCHA, HCR, HUD, FHA, and Low-Income Housing Tax Credit programs to preserve existing housing and expand access to quality, affordable homes. As a long-term owner and operator, Asland is committed to being a collaborative, accountable partner, strengthening neighborhoods and delivering lasting value to the residents and communities it serves.

Contact Email: dwalsh@breakingground.org
Contract Phone: forthcoming
Building Size Range: 101 to 200 units, 200+ units
Target Neighborhoods: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, Staten Island
Specialties: LIHTC, Section 8, HOME

Description from Organization: Breaking Ground was founded in 1990 to address a critical need for permanent supportive housing in New York City by developing and operating what is still the single largest permanent supportive housing site in the nation, our 651-unit Times Square residence on West 43rd Street and Eighth Avenue in Manhattan. Breaking Ground has grown to be now among the most prominent supportive housing developers in the United States.  Over the years, the organization has grown to develop the largest portfolio of permanent supportive housing with 18 buildings in operation in New York. In addition to real estate development, Breaking Ground has also established complementary services that address the needs of low-income residents, primarily through transitional housing, outreach initiatives, and onsite social service programs. Breaking Ground currently operates seven transitional housing programs with two DHS purpose-built shelters under construction. Breaking Ground also is the largest street outreach provider in New York City, connecting the longest-term homeless individuals with housing and services. As a vertically integrated organization, Breaking Ground has experience in housing development, rehabilitation, property management, and social services provision, allowing closer collaboration and consensus building which is beneficial to the overall building design, operation, and service delivery.

Contact Email: chimajoseph@brisabuilders.com
Contract Phone: 718-774-6103
Building Size Range: Not Provided
Target Neighborhoods: Not Provided
Specialties: Not Provided

Description from Organization: Founded in 2016, as a minority woman-led enterprise, Brisa Builders Development LLC has completed over 1200 units of affordable housing in the last decade and currently has 2200 units in the pipeline. Brisa Builders Development LLC’s mission is to address the increasing demand for affordable housing in the greater metropolitan areas, through the development, construction, and rehabilitation of mixed-use and multi-family buildings. Brisa Builders Development LLC is focused on creating sustainable and thriving communities. Our goal is to preserve the cultural diversity and affordability of neighborhoods facing rapid gentrification, which may disproportionately displace seniors and families earning below the median income. Brisa Builders Development LLC has a particular strength in working with churches, faith- based organizations and other nonprofit and community organizations.

Contact Email: smagistro@bronxprogroup.com
Contract Phone: forthcoming
Building Size Range: 51 to 100 units, 101 to 200 units, 200+ units
Target Neighborhoods: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, Staten Island
Specialties: LIHTC, Section 8, HOME, Scatter Site

Description from Organization: Bronx Pro Group is a women owned, neighborhood-based firm dedicated to community development through affordable housing investments. Bronx Pro’s mission is to develop high quality affordable housing that is sustainable and builds thriving communities. The company and its affiliates employ full time professionals and support staff engaged in Real Estate Development, Construction, Property Management, and Resident Services. Since 1998, Bronx Pro has completed the development of over 3,700 affordable housing units along with commercial and community spaces.

Contact Email: Acohen@brpcompanies.com
Contract Phone: 212-488-1739
Building Size Range: Not Provided
Target Neighborhoods: Not Provided
Specialties: Not Provided

Description from Organization: Forthcoming

Contact Email: David.Rowe@CAMBA.org
Contract Phone: 917-208-8011
Building Size Range: 21 to 50 units, 51 to 100 units, 101 to 200 units, 200+ units
Target Neighborhoods: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, Staten Island
Specialties: LIHTC, Section 8, HOME

Description from Organization: CAMBA Housing Ventures, Inc. (CHV) is a national award-winning nonprofit developer of sustainable, affordable and supportive workforce housing in New York City. CHV's mission is to elevate the definition of affordable and supportive housing by creating and preserving sustainable, high-quality, and energy-efficient developments that provide residents with a healthy, stabilizing, and beautiful home. In pursuit of this mission, CHV focuses on design excellence, sustainability, green spaces, and art to elevate the standards of affordable housing. Created by CAMBA, Inc. in 2005, CHV manages a robust development and operations portfolio of work-outs, acquisition, new construction, rehabilitation, and preservation. Over the past 20 years, CHV has completed 16 developments including four joint ventures and three preservation deals, as well as one closing-track development, representing over $1.3 billion in public-private investment and 3,000 homes for 7,500 individuals citywide. CHV's current Year 15/preservation pipeline includes five buildings and over $104 million in capital improvements across 448 units. CHV was named a 2023 Top 50 Developer by Affordable Housing Finance Magazine and received the 2018 Urban Land Institute Award for Excellence in Affordable Housing Development (CAMBA Gardens I &II). In 2026, CHV recently released the report Co-locating Housing with Healthcare, a comprehensive framework providing a roadmap for local and national developers, and aligned stakeholders to replicate a proven, award-winning national model. CHV has secured over $120MM in HPD financing, representing 11 completed developments, over 1,300 units and homes for over 2,800 individuals.

Contact Email: Jrogers@camberpg.com
Contract Phone: 646-585-3405
Building Size Range: 101 to 200 units, 200+ units
Target Neighborhoods: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, Staten Island
Specialties: LIHTC, Section 8, HOME

Description from Organization: Camber Property Group is a leading developer and owner of affordable housing in NYC and beyond. Since the firm’s founding in 2016, Camber has made a far-reaching impact by building and preserving over 12,000 residential units, totaling $3.4 billion of market value. Whether constructing a new property or preserving an existing one, Camber is committed to strengthening the local community by doing what’s right. Learn more about Camber Property Group at www.camberpg.com.

Contact Email: susan.albrecht@catholiccharitiesny.org
Contract Phone: 917-734-2312
Building Size Range: 51 to 100 units, 101 to 200 units, 200+ units
Target Neighborhoods: Manhattan, Bronx, Staten Island
Specialties: LIHTC, Section 8, HOME

Description from Organization: Catholic Homes New York and its affiliate, the NY Institute for Human Development are the Housing Office of Catholic Charities and the Archdiocese of New York.  Our mission is to develop and preserve safe, affordable housing for families, seniors, and individuals with special needs, guided by our belief that having a home is a sacred human right. With a portfolio of more than 3,200 housing units, we have extensive experience managing the complexities of affordable housing development and preservation, recognizing the critical importance of preserving these essential community assets for future generations.

Contact Email: Clothhousing@cloth159.org
Contract Phone: 212-795-4779
Building Size Range: 3 to 20 units, 21 to 50 units, 51 to 100 units, 101 to 200 units, 200+ units
Target Neighborhoods: Manhattan Community District 7, 9, 10, 12
Specialties: LIHTC, Section 8, HOME, Scatter Site

Description from Organization: Community League of the Heights (CLOTH) is a community-based development organization founded in 1952 to improve the quality of life for residents of Northern Manhattan. For more than seven decades, CLOTH has worked to strengthen Washington Heights, Hamilton Heights, and Inwood through affordable housing development and preservation, community development, resident services, and neighborhood revitalization. CLOTH’s mission is to provide residents with the knowledge, resources, and opportunities needed to empower themselves and their communities. The organization takes a comprehensive approach to community development, addressing housing affordability, economic opportunity, education, health and wellness, food access, and other factors that contribute to strong and stable communities. CLOTH has extensive experience in affordable housing development, preservation, and property management, with a portfolio of more than 4,000 affordable housing units developed and/or supported through its community development work. CLOTH also works closely with residents and community partners to preserve housing affordability, improve building conditions, and connect residents to essential services and resources. Through its longstanding presence in Northern Manhattan, CLOTH brings substantial community knowledge, resident relationships, and experience working with public agencies, nonprofit partners, and other stakeholders to preserve and strengthen affordable housing and promote long-term community stability.

Contact Email: elainem@cypresshills.org
Contract Phone: 917-893-8801 x217
Building Size Range: 3 to 20 units, 21 to 50 units, 51 to 100 units, 101 to 200 units, 200+ units
Target Neighborhoods: Brooklyn
Specialties: LIHTC, Section 8, HOME, Scatter Site

Description from Organization: Cypress Hills LDC has dedicated the last several decades to grassroots led community development. We have a 1000-unit portfolio under asset management and development of deeply affordable housing. We have committed to providing greenspace, childcare, workforce programming, and essential quality-of-life amenities in all of our developments. We have developed a 34,000 sf community center, over 27,000 sf of commercial space, and a public school building. All of our developments prioritize deep affordability, energy efficiency, and quality of life for our tenants. Our development work is guided by our close working relationships with the Community Board, several coalitions and steering committees dedicated to affordability, equity, and environmental justice.

Contact Email: dwilliams@dabardevelopment.com
Contract Phone: 212-653-8878
Building Size Range: 51 to 100 units, 101 to 200 units, 200+ units
Target Neighborhoods: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, Staten Island
Specialties: LIHTC, Section 8, HOME, Scatter Site

Description from Organization: Forthcoming

Contact Email: Mtrainer@ddny.com
Contract Phone: 212-991-4545
Building Size Range: 101 to 200 units, 200+ units
Target Neighborhoods: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, Staten Island
Specialties: LIHTC, Section 8, HOME, Scatter Site

Description from Organization: Douglaston Development is one of New York City's largest and most active vertically integrated real estate developers, with more than 40 years of experience creating residential, mixed-use, hospitality, commercial, senior living, and affordable housing communities. Working in close collaboration with its affiliated construction and property management companies, Levine Builders and Clinton Management, the firm oversees every stage of development, from acquisition and construction through long-term management. This integrated approach has enabled Douglaston Development to deliver award-winning projects that are completed on time, on budget, and built to maintain long-term value. While the company's portfolio is concentrated in New York City, it has also developed projects in Scottsdale, Arizona; Seattle, Washington; and London, England.

Contact Email: denise@elhmgmt.com
Contract Phone: 718-705-5881
Building Size Range: 3 to 20 units, 21 to 50 units, 51 to 100 units, 101 to 200 units, 200+ units
Target Neighborhoods: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, Staten Island
Specialties: LIHTC, Section 8, HOME, Scatter Site

Description from Organization: For more than 30 years, ELH Mgmt. LLC (ELH) has partnered closely with HPD to advance New York City's affordable housing goals. We are a full-service real estate company with extensive expertise in developing, renovating, acquiring, preserving, and managing affordable housing. With deep roots in New York City and a longstanding commitment to expanding and preserving affordable housing across the five boroughs, we take pride in providing safe, high-quality homes for those who need them most. Over the years, ELH has built a strong reputation for excellence across the full real estate lifecycle, creating new housing opportunities and helping strengthen the neighborhoods we serve.

Contact Email: Noah.Hale@Fairstead.com
Contract Phone: 212-798-4080
Building Size Range: 3 to 20 units, 21 to 50 units, 51 to 100 units, 101 to 200 units, 200+ units
Target Neighborhoods: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, Staten Island
Specialties: LIHTC, Section 8, HOME, Scatter Site

Description from Organization: Fairstead is a New York City-headquartered, purpose-driven real estate firm dedicated to building affordable communities across the country. Fairstead’s commitment to communities is realized through a comprehensive platform that leverages in-house expertise in acquisitions, development, construction, asset management, and property management. Fairstead owns and manages more than 7,000 apartments in New York City, part of a national portfolio of more than 30,000 apartments across 28 states, supported by regional headquarters in Colorado, Florida, and Washington, D.C.

Contact Email: wyates@fifthave.org
Contract Phone: 718-237-2017
Building Size Range: Not Provided
Target Neighborhoods: Not Provided
Specialties: Not Provided

Description from Organization: Founded in 1978, Fifth Avenue Committee, Inc. (FAC)'s mission is to advance economic, social, and racial justice in New York City through integrated, community-centered affordable housing, grassroots organizing, policy advocacy, and transformative education, training and services that build the power to shape the community’s future. FAC is particularly experienced with organizing and engaging those most directly impacted by public policy – often low income people of color – so they can influence and participate as decision makers; FAC often acts as a bridge between the community and the public and private sectors, and the organization has a long history of successfully advocating for policies and creating model programs and projects that advance equity and justice. This includes FAC’s work to ensure that low- and moderate-income people of color are at the forefront of public processes and development decisions that impact them, as well as FAC’s innovative affordable housing development work.

Contact Email: preservation@hengedevelopment.com
Contract Phone: forthcoming
Building Size Range: 3 to 20 units, 21 to 50 units, 51 to 100 units, 101 to 200 units, 200+ units
Target Neighborhoods: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, Staten Island
Specialties: LIHTC, Section 8, HOME, Scatter Site

Description from Organization: Henge Development LLC is a New York City-based, minority- and woman-owned, mission-driven real estate development firm focused on acquiring, rehabilitating, and preserving affordable and mixed-income housing. Henge works as both a lead developer and a development partner on complex preservation transactions. The firm manages projects from acquisition and predevelopment through financing, construction, and long-term operations, with experience across LIHTC, tax-exempt bonds, project-based rental assistance, RAD and Section 18 conversions, conventional financing, and city and state subsidy programs. Henge’s team brings experience from both the public and private sectors and has worked on large-scale affordable housing preservation projects throughout New York. The firm’s capabilities include transaction structuring, design and construction oversight, resident engagement and relocation, property management coordination, and navigating the public approvals required to move projects forward. Henge approaches preservation with a focus on long-term affordability, improved building conditions, and stable operations. The firm works closely with residents, public agencies, community-based organizations, and project partners to develop rehabilitation plans that respond to the needs of each property and minimize disruption to residents.

Contact Email: richard_brown@impacctbk.org
Contract Phone: 646-886-6653
Building Size Range: 3 to 20 units, 21 to 50 units, 51 to 100 units, 101 to 200 units, 200+ units
Target Neighborhoods: Brooklyn
Specialties: LIHTC, Section 8, HOME, Scatter Site

Description from Organization: IMPACCT Brooklyn is a nonprofit community development corporation and qualified not-for-profit housing developer with over 60 years of experience building, restoring, preserving, and managing affordable housing in Central Brooklyn. Formerly the Pratt Area Community Council (PACC), IMPACCT Brooklyn’s mission of building, preserving and restoring quality housing is grounded in a clear commitment to strengthening communities, expanding housing stability, and keeping residents rooted in Brooklyn. Since 1964, IMPACCT has developed or preserved more than 1,500 units of affordable and supportive housing, including over 150 units of housing dedicated for affordable homeownership, and 22 street level retail spaces. The organization currently owns over 1,150 units of affordable housing across more than 80 properties in the Central Brooklyn neighborhoods of Fort Greene, Clinton Hill, Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brownsville, Crown Heights, Prospect Heights, and Prospect-Lefferts Gardens. IMPACCT Brooklyn partners with for-profit and not-for-profit developers to preserve existing housing and build new construction. Whether building supportive or senior housing to provide quality homes to our city’s vulnerable populations or cultivating partnerships to save existing housing, IMPACCT Brooklyn has expanded affordable housing options allowing low- and moderate-income working families to remain a vital part of the vibrant Brooklyn community.

Contact Email: rpowell@infinitehorizonsredc.com
Contract Phone: forthcoming
Building Size Range: 21 to 50 units, 51 to 100 units, 101 to 200 units, 200+ units
Target Neighborhoods: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, Staten Island
Specialties: LIHTC, Section 8, HOME, Scatter Site

Description from Organization: Infinite Horizons is a certified New York State and City Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Real Estate Development firm founded in 2007 by Roland and Randall Powell. This company's goal is to counter the increase in vacant lots and underutilized properties by acquiring, developing, and managing these sites for future use as affordable housing. Furthermore, this company's goal is to stabilize communities across the City by increasing the availability of affordable housing either through homeownership or rentals.

Contact Email: Luis@kalelcompanies.com
Contract Phone: 646-388-1241
Building Size Range: 3 to 20 units, 21 to 50 units, 51 to 100 units, 101 to 200 units, 200+ units
Target Neighborhoods: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, Staten Island
Specialties: LIHTC, Section 8, HOME, Scatter Site

Description from Organization: Kalel Companies (Kalel) is a minority- and women-owned real estate development firm specializing in the creation and preservation of affordable housing. Our practice is rooted in the concept of equitable community development, and we define our success primarily by the socio-economic impacts we make in the communities that we serve.  Kalel's principals are housing professionals with over 40 years of combined experience in real estate development, construction and real estate finance. The team has a broad expertise across residential development types, including tenant in place rehabilitation, new construction, supportive housing, mixed-use and mixed-income projects.

Contact Email: matthew@mdgny.com
Contract Phone: 516-902-3635
Building Size Range: 51 to 100 units, 101 to 200 units, 200+ units
Target Neighborhoods: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, Staten Island
Specialties: LIHTC, Section 8, HOME, Scatter Site

Description from Organization: MDG is a residential development and construction firm who has completed over 30,000 units of affordable housing in the past 30+ years.

Contact Email: rjefferson@nhpfoundation.org
Contract Phone: 646-336-4929
Building Size Range: 51 to 100 units, 101 to 200 units, 200+ units
Target Neighborhoods: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, Staten Island
Specialties: LIHTC, Section 8, HOME, Scatter Site

Description from Organization: The NHP Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit real estate corporation dedicated to Community-building through sustainable service-enriched housing, preserving and creating affordable multifamily homes for low- and moderate-income families /seniors, and providing resident-led programs that support stability and growth. The NHP Foundation was Congressional chartered in 1989 and is now headquartered in NYC with offices in DC, Baltimore, and Chicago. The organization has invested over $3 billion in affordable housing and owns over 9,000 units with over 40,000 residents in 15 states and the District of Columbia. The NHP Foundation received an S&P Rating of AA- and has the unique ability to credit enhance tax-exempt bonds. The NHP Foundation provides diverse housing solutions for seniors, families, and individuals facing economic challenges. Its mission is to create and sustain service-enriched housing where residents take the lead in shaping their lives and strengthening their communities. The vision of The NHP Foundation is to create flourishing communities with sustainable housing and life-enhancing services. Programs and services provided by The NHP Foundation include: (1) Real Estate Development - Acquisition/Preservation, Redevelopment, Construction, and Asset Management; (2) Resident services provided by Operation Pathways - a subsidiary of The NHP Foundation offering CORES-certified Family-Centered Coaching and support programs; and, (3) Public & private partnerships by collaborating with financial institutions, nonprofits, faith-based organizations, and government entities to preserve and develop affordable housing.

Contact Email: info@procidacompaniese.com
Contract Phone: 718-299-7000 x234
Building Size Range: 21 to 50 units, 51 to 100 units, 101 to 200 units, 200+ units
Target Neighborhoods: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx
Specialties: LIHTC, Section 8, HOME

Description from Organization: Procida Development Group LLC (PDG) is a New York-based affordable housing developer with 75 years of real estate experience and a demonstrated track record of delivering high-quality, community-centered housing across New York City and nationally. PDG has developed more than 5,000 units of affordable and mixed-income housing with over $1 billion in total development cost, maintaining 100% principal involvement on every project from inception through completion. PDG specializes in HPD and HDC financing programs, including 4% and 9% Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC), the ELLA program, Mix and Match, Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD), Section 8 Project-Based Vouchers, and HUD 221(d)(4) and 223(f) construction and permanent financing. The firm has a deep institutional knowledge of NYC's regulatory and approval processes and longstanding relationships with City and State housing agencies, LIHTC equity syndicators, and national lending institutions including Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. PDG's portfolio spans the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Queens, and includes landmark projects such as Ebenezer Plaza (532 units, Brownsville), Westchester Mews (206 units, Bronx), Park West Apartments (134 units, Bronx), and Berean Apartments (107 units, Crown Heights). The firm is particularly experienced in faith-based partnerships and community land contributions and has a strong record of community engagement throughout the development process. PDG is affiliated with Procida Construction Corp., providing fully integrated in-house development management and general contracting capabilities that reduce cost, accelerate schedules, and ensure quality control on every project.

Contact Email: demetrios@protoproperty.com
Contract Phone: 718-601-1483
Building Size Range: 101 to 200 units, 200+ units
Target Neighborhoods: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, Staten Island
Specialties: LIHTC, Section 8

Description from Organization: Forthcoming

Contact Email: Preservation@related.com
Contract Phone: 212-401-7658
Building Size Range: Not Provided
Target Neighborhoods: Not Provided
Specialties: Not Provided

Description from Organization: Forthcoming

Contact Email: info@riseboro.org
Contract Phone: forthcoming
Building Size Range: Not Provided
Target Neighborhoods: Not Provided
Specialties: Not Provided

Description from Organization: RiseBoro Community Partnership is a nonprofit organization dedicated to building stronger communities through affordable housing development and comprehensive services that help New Yorkers thrive. Since 1989, RiseBoro has developed 241 buildings and delivered 4,826 affordable homes, including supportive, senior, multifamily, and homeownership opportunities, in partnership with nonprofit, for-profit, and faith-based organizations. A recognized leader in sustainable development, RiseBoro helped pioneer the Passive House movement in New York City and designs all-electric, solar-powered, and high-performance buildings that reduce energy use while improving comfort, indoor air quality, and long-term affordability. Its current development pipeline includes supportive housing, senior residences, multifamily communities, and homeownership opportunities, with projects ranging from two to 256 homes. Beyond housing development, RiseBoro provides a comprehensive system of care that helps residents achieve long-term stability and well-being. Through on-site and community-based services, residents can access case management, benefits assistance, connections to healthcare, legal, and social services, financial counseling, workforce development, wellness and mental health programming, arts and cultural activities, and food access initiatives through urban agriculture partnerships. By integrating innovative, sustainable housing with holistic resident services, RiseBoro creates communities where New Yorkers have access to affordable, long-term homes, greater opportunities, stronger neighborhoods, and an improved quality of life.

Contact Email: nmurray@rockabill.com
Contract Phone: 212-682-0497 x 10
Building Size Range: 101 to 200 units, 200+ units
Target Neighborhoods: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, Staten Island
Specialties: LIHTC, Section 8, HOME

Description from Organization: Rockabill Development is a New York City-based real estate firm with over 20 years of experience acquiring, rehabilitating, and preserving affordable and mixed-income housing across all five boroughs. Since completing its first NYC transaction in 2004, Rockabill has closed more than 70 preservation transactions comprising over 12,000 units across hundreds of buildings, working closely with city agencies on properties subject to LIHTC, Mitchell-Lama, Rent Stabilization, and mixed-income affordability programs. Rockabill's staff bring experience from both the private and public sectors in the development, construction, and management of affordable housing preservation. Rockabill's acquisition and rehabilitation platform draws on multiple funding sources, including LIHTC equity, tax-exempt bond financing, local subsidy programs, and private debt, enabling the firm to close complex transactions that preserve long-term affordability for existing residents. Rockabill's construction and rehabilitation work is executed in partnership with its affiliated general contracting firm, Conrock, which brings in-house experience to Rockabill's portfolio. This relationship allows Rockabill to directly oversee capital improvement and rehabilitation scopes—from gut rehabilitation and systems upgrades to façade and envelope work—with greater cost control, scheduling reliability, and quality assurance than a traditional owner-contractor arrangement, while minimizing disruption to residents. Rockabill and Conrock have experience with both tenant-in-place and relocation rehabilitation strategies. Rockabill's preservation work includes extending in-place Regulatory Agreements or entering into new agreements as needed to secure long-term affordability. Throughout each transaction, Rockabill maintains consistent communication with residents and local community groups to keep all stakeholders informed of project goals and outcomes.

Contact Email: elehman@shfinc.org
Contract Phone: 212-265-6530
Building Size Range: 51 to 100 units, 101 to 200 units, 200+ units
Target Neighborhoods: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx
Specialties: LIHTC, Section 8

Description from Organization: Settlement Housing Fund (SHF) creates, preserves, and sustains high-quality affordable housing that revitalizes neighborhoods and enables residents to thrive. We serve vulnerable, low- and moderate-income households, helping them achieve long-term stability and well-being. Based in New York City, our innovative model integrates affordable housing, social services, community programs, and neighborhood resources to build vibrant and inclusive communities where residents strengthen resilience and pursue opportunities for economic mobility. Our programs include housing development, asset management, resident engagement services, leasing and compliance, and HDFC nominee services. Through strategic property stewardship, mission-driven development, and resident-centered programming and services, we help create stable, vibrant communities where individuals and families can enhance their quality of life while remaining connected to the neighborhoods they call home. Since 1969, SHF has developed more than 8,900 affordable apartments across 70 development projects and currently oversees 50 properties with 3,147 apartments serving approximately 11,000 residents in the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Manhattan. SHF has completed many complex preservation transactions, with recent projects ranging in size from 68 to 1,300 units. We are best positioned for projects from 100 to 400 units. We have completed Article XI, LIHTC, bankruptcy, NYCHA, HPD, and HCR transactions, among others. In addition to affordable housing development and preservation, SHF serves approximately 700 households through Resident Engagement Services, helping vulnerable New Yorkers remain stably housed while accessing resources and opportunities. By addressing both housing-related challenges and broader economic barriers, SHF strengthens stability and supports long-term economic mobility.

Contact Email: mjaneczko@schousingny.org
Contract Phone: 857-615-3186
Building Size Range: 3 to 20 units, 21 to 50 units, 51 to 100 units, 101 to 200 units, 200+ units
Target Neighborhoods: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, Staten Island
Specialties: LIHTC, Section 8, HOME, Scatter Site

Description from Organization: The Sisters of Charity Housing Development Corporation (SCHDC) is a mission-driven nonprofit with over 30 years of experience in affordable housing development, rehabilitation, and management across New York City and beyond. Guided by a deep-rooted commitment to service, SCHDC creates and preserves safe, stable, and affordable housing that fosters resilience, opportunity, and dignity. Since 2019, SCHDC has secured over $87 million in financing, demonstrating the strategic foresight, financial discipline, and innovative problem-solving required to tackle distressed properties and ensure long-term sustainability. By engaging residents and collaborating with local organizations, SCHDC tailors each project to meet real community needs, building trust and cultivating stability. A commitment to environmental stewardship underpins these efforts: through solar energy installations, energy-efficient rehabilitation, modern insulation, and electrification, SCHDC reduces operational costs and environmental impact for its properties. Blending decades of expertise with a people-first philosophy, SCHDC stands at the forefront of stabilizing and preserving New York’s affordable housing stock. Whether preventing properties from falling into disrepair or revitalizing them for future generations, SCHDC’s holistic approach consistently delivers transformative outcomes, uplifting individuals and strengthening entire communities.

Contact Email: juan@smjdevelopment.com
Contract Phone: 646-644-0449
Building Size Range: 3 to 20 units, 21 to 50 units, 51 to 100 units, 101 to 200 units, 200+ units
Target Neighborhoods: Manhattan (Community District 1-8), Brooklyn (Community District 1,2,6,7), Queens (Community District 1-6)
Specialties: LIHTC, Section 8, HOME

Description from Organization: SMJ Development, founded in 2014 by Juan Barahona and a certified City of New York Minority-Owned Business Enterprise, is a development partner on the Linden and Penn Wortman PACT conversion, rehabilitating roughly 30 NYCHA buildings while residents remain at home, and completed the St. Ann's Y15 rehabilitation of six occupied Bronx buildings with HPD and HDC. Juan began his career at HPD's Division of New Construction and serves on the boards of the Fifth Avenue Committee and Settlement Housing Fund. Highpoint Property Group owns and operates older walk-ups and elevator buildings across New York City, and manages its portfolio in house. Highpoint has completed substantial rehabilitation in dozens of buildings with tenants in place, replacing heating, plumbing, and electrical systems and clearing violations without displacing residents, and works as developer and general contractor. With SMJ, Highpoint delivered 351-357 West 45th Street, 80 affordable apartments. The partnership holds long term and welcomes new or extended HPD regulatory agreements. In every project the standard is the same: residents living in clean, safe, well-maintained homes.

Contact Email: dpopkin@highpointpg.com
Contract Phone: 212-226-4699
Building Size Range: 3 to 20 units, 21 to 50 units, 51 to 100 units, 101 to 200 units, 200+ units
Target Neighborhoods: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, Staten Island
Specialties: LIHTC, Section 8, HOME, Scatter Site

Description from Organization: SMJ HPG Housing Partners is a joint venture between SMJ Development LLC and Highpoint Property Group LLC. The partners have built or own more than 50 properties in New York City, from four-unit walk-ups to buildings of more than 200 units, and specialize in severely distressed housing: buildings taken on under vacate orders and AEP designation, carrying hundreds of open HPD violations, with failed systems and residents living in substandard conditions.

Contact Email: sshort@stnicksalliance.org
Contract Phone: 718-388-5454 x97
Building Size Range: 21 to 50 units, 51 to 100 units, 101 to 200 units, 200+ units
Target Neighborhoods: Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx
Specialties: LIHTC, Section 8, HOME

Description from Organization: Founded in 1975 in North Brooklyn, St. Nicks Alliance Corp. (SNA) is one of New York City’s premier community development organizations, operating with an annual budget exceeding $110 million. Our mission is to transform the lives of low- and moderate-income residents through housing, employment, education, healthcare, social services, and civic engagement. Annually, SNA serves over 18,000 children, adults, and seniors while acting as a vital civic anchor. Housing creation and preservation are central to our work. Supported by a dedicated team of over 100 housing employees, SNA manages more than 1,400 housing units, homes over 4,500 low-income, moderate-income, and special-needs residents, and provides housing services to an additional 3,000 households. To date, we have developed over 3,200 affordable units across senior housing, LIHTC multi-family rentals, HUD Section 8, limited equity co-ops, and two-family homes. Over the past 17 years alone, we preserved or created 1,814 units across 151 properties, leveraging $449 million in financing. Currently, SNA is advancing the most robust development pipeline in its history, with 1,556 apartments in construction and pre-development representing $1.1 billion in financing. This includes constructing 1,400 units across 11 new development projects and renovating over 685 apartments to ensure long-term preservation. Additionally, we own and operate four community facilities totaling 67,000 square feet, ensuring our essential services remain accessible to neighborhood residents.

Contact Email: Jbatus@TCBINC.ORG
Contract Phone: 646-374-4754
Building Size Range: 51 to 100 units, 101 to 200 units, 200+ units
Target Neighborhoods: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, Staten Island
Specialties: LIHTC, Section 8, HOME, Scatter Site

Description from Organization: The Community Builders, Inc. (TCB) is one of America's leading nonprofit housing organizations with offices located in Boston, Chicago, Columbus, New York and Washington, DC. Our mission is to build and sustain strong communities where all people can thrive. We realize our mission by developing, financing and operating residential communities, neighborhood amenities and resident opportunity programs. Since 1964, we have constructed or preserved thousands of affordable and mixed-income housing developments and secured billions of dollars in project financing from public and private sources. ​ Our community life (CL) model connects children, adults and seniors to resources and opportunities to succeed. Using stable housing as a platform, our approach is resident centered, evidence-based and outcome-driven. Our ownership and management portfolio exceeds 18,000 apartment homes in fourteen states and the District of Columbia.

Contact Email: john@doe.org
Contract Phone: 646-672-4456
Building Size Range: 51 to 100 units, 101 to 200 units, 200+ units
Target Neighborhoods: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx
Specialties: LIHTC, Section 8, HOME

Description from Organization: Since 1987, The Doe Fund has developed and implemented cost-effective, holistic programs that connect people experiencing homelessness to employment, permanent housing, and lasting stability. The Doe Fund also operates a citywide portfolio of permanent affordable and supportive housing. In 2026, the portfolio consisted of more than 1,300 units across 12 residences, with an additional 839 in development. These safe, dignified, high quality homes provide stability, community, and support to tenants, including paid work training modeled after RWA. Supportive housing tenants — placed through agencies including the New York City Department of Homeless Services (DHS), the Human Resources Administration (HRA), including its HIV/AIDS Services Administration (HASA), and the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene — receive on-site services, including case management, linkages to addiction recovery and mental health counseling, and more. The Doe Fund has been listed among the nation’s “Top 50 Affordable Housing Developers” by Affordable Housing Finance, and its residences have received recognition including multiple LEED Gold certifications, Energy Star certification, the Queens-Bronx Building Association Award, and the National Association of Home Builders’ Best in American Living Award. In addition to its affordable and supportive housing, The Doe Fund also addresses homelessness through its Ready, Willing & Able (RWA) program. RWA combines paid work training, structured job-readiness courses, and access to occupational credentials within a transitional housing environment. The program has made more than 15,000 placements into jobs, housing, or both since its inception, and has been adapted for tenants living in The Doe Fund’s permanent housing portfolio.

Contact Email: Bula-bula@uhab.org
Contract Phone: 212-479-3390
Building Size Range: 3 to 20 units, 21 to 50 units, 51 to 100 units, 101 to 200 units, 200+ units
Target Neighborhoods: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, Staten Island
Specialties: LIHTC, Section 8, HOME, Scatter Site

Description from Organization: For over 50 years, UHAB has partnered with low- and moderate-income New Yorkers to develop, preserve, and steward permanently affordable co-op housing across New York City. Since launching its development program in 2002, UHAB has completed more than 100 affordable co-op developments representing 2,000+ homes. UHAB has also helped more than 1,300 tenant associations become affordable housing co-ops, creating homeownership opportunities for over 30,000 New Yorkers. Today, UHAB maintains an active pipeline of buildings, moving through acquisition, predevelopment, rehabilitation, and conversion to permanently affordable co-ops. Working in partnership with HPD and other public agencies, lenders, and community organizations, UHAB has extensive experience with tenant-occupied rehabilitation, Third Party Transfer, Tenant Interim Lease, and other preservation initiatives. UHAB's approach to preservation transforms distressed rentals into permanently affordable community-controlled housing. Beyond development, UHAB provides ongoing governance, financial, and technical assistance to help resident-owned co-ops remain stable and permanently affordable. UHAB works with HDFC co-ops to increase climate resiliency and keep costs down through bulk-purchase insurance and other programs. UHAB works with tenant associations across New York City to increase resident control and democratic housing and is a leader in New York City's Tenant Takeover movement. This combination of acquisition and development capacity, deep resident engagement, and long-term stewardship distinguishes UHAB as a preservation purchaser committed to lasting affordability and community ownership.

Contact Email: housing@nosquedamos.org
Contract Phone: 718-585-2323 x1002
Building Size Range: Not Provided
Target Neighborhoods: Not Provided
Specialties: Not Provided

Description from Organization: WE STAY/Nos Quedamos, Inc. (NQ) is a woman- and BIPOC-led community development corporation founded in 1992 by South Bronx residents who organized to protect their community from displacement and shape its future. When more than 6,000 predominantly Black and Latino residents faced displacement under a proposed redevelopment plan, community members successfully advanced the resident-led Melrose Commons Urban Renewal Plan, establishing a national model for community-driven planning and equitable development. For more than three decades, NQ has partnered with residents, government, and mission-aligned organizations to preserve affordable housing, strengthen neighborhood assets, and ensure long-term community stability. Today, NQ owns and stewards a growing portfolio of permanently affordable housing while advancing resident leadership, environmental resilience, community ownership, and equitable economic opportunity. As a mission-driven preservation owner, NQ believes affordable housing is more than a real estate asset—it is the foundation for healthy, stable, and thriving communities. Our approach integrates responsible asset management with resident engagement, long-term affordability, and strategic investment to preserve both housing and neighborhood vitality. As Melrose enters a new era of investment and change, NQ continues to expand its capacity to acquire, preserve, and steward affordable housing while building pathways for lasting community ownership. Guided by our commitment to collective self-determination, we are ensuring that residents remain at the center of preservation efforts and that affordable housing continues to serve current and future generations.

Contact Email: nmarrocco@wsfssh.org
Contract Phone: 212-721-6032
Building Size Range: 51 to 100 units, 101 to 200 units, 200+ units
Target Neighborhoods: Manhattan, Bronx
Specialties: LIHTC, Section 8, HOME

Description from Organization: The West Side Federation for Senior & Supportive Housing (WSFSSH) is a nonprofit affordable housing developer, property manager, and service provider founded in 1976. WSFSSH provides safe, affordable housing that integrates compassionate property management with supportive services. WSFSSH houses over 2,600 residents in 31 buildings across Manhattan and the Bronx.

Contact Email: jay@zgpropertygroup.com
Contract Phone: 347-335-0382 x102
Building Size Range: 3 to 20 units, 21 to 50 units, 51 to 100 units, 101 to 200 units, 200+ units
Target Neighborhoods: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, Staten Island
Specialties: LIHTC, Section 8

Description from Organization: ZGC Preservation (an affiliate of Z+G Property Group) is a Brooklyn-based real estate owner, operator, and developer focused on the long-term ownership, preservation, renovation, and management of multifamily housing throughout New York City. As a local owner with a growing portfolio across the five boroughs, the firm is committed to preserving and improving the City's housing stock while providing safe, high-quality homes for residents across the income spectrum. ZGC has extensive experience executing complex renovation and repositioning projects, including occupied rehabilitations, affordable housing compliance, and asset management. The firm takes an institutional, hands-on approach to ownership, working closely with property management, construction, financing, and government agency partners to ensure projects are successfully executed and responsibly managed. Through its preservation initiatives, ZGC seeks to invest in neighborhoods for the long term, improve building conditions, protect affordability, and provide stable housing opportunities for current and future New Yorkers.