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Qualified Preservation Buyers List


This list of Qualified Preservation Buyers is intended to serve as a resource to which HPD may refer prospective sellers of property, community based organizations, and others as deemed appropriate when they are seeking a Qualified Preservation Buyer to purchase property and preserve affordability, including via extending any current HPD Regulatory Agreements or entering into new Agreements with HPD. These firms have been evaluated for their ability to acquire and rehabilitate privately-owned regulated, rent stabilized, and/or unregulated properties to ensure responsible property management, ownership and long-term affordability in New York City.

HPD provided organizations on the list with the opportunity to include the building size range, target neighborhoods, and property type specialties in their RFQ submission for the sole purpose of guidling users of the list to reach out to appropriate organizations for their building typology or location. By including the self-reported information, HPD odes not represent the ability of a Qualified Preservation Buyer to acquire bulidings of these typologies.

The Qualified Preservation Buyers are listed alphabetically; the order does not indicate any ranking.

Organizations that wish to be added to the qualified buyers list should refer to the Preservation Buyer RFQ for more information.

Note: this list will be updated to include information about the Qualified Preservation Buyers, including organization bios and areas of specialization.

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Ascendant Neighborhood Development Corporation

Contact: Christopher Cirillo
Email: cirilloc@ascendant.nyc
Phone: 212-410-3153
Building Size Range(s): 3-20 units, 21-50 units, 51-100 units, 101-200 units, 200+ units
Target Borough(s): Bronx, Manhattan, Queens
Specialties: LIHTC, HOME, Scatter Site

Asian Americans for Equality, Inc. (non-profit)

Contact: Andrea Alexopoulos
Email: andrea_alexopoulos@aafe.org
Phone: 212-979-8381
Building Size Range(s): 3-20 units, 21-50 units, 51-100 units
Target Borough(s): Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens
Specialties: LIHTC, Section 8, HOME, Scatter Site

Avante Contracting Corporation

Contact: Nancy Lepre
Email: nlepre@abra-avante.com
Phone: 914-698-0700
Building Size Range(s): 3-20 units, 21-50 units, 51-100 units, 101-200 units
Target Borough(s): Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens
Specialties: LIHTC, Scatter Site

Avante Contracting Corporation is a woman owned full service general contracting and development firm. Since its inception in 2001, Avante has rehabilitated over three thousand units of affordable housing in New York City, Westchester and surrounding counties. Owners Nancy and Robert Lepre are construction, financial, and business management professionals with more than 70 years combined experience and have successfully completed over six million square feet of new construction and rehabilitation projects. Working together, they continually strive to maintain Avante Contracting Corporation's ongoing commitment to obtaining the highest caliber of professional workmanship in the construction industry.

Avante’s construction projects are regularly completed within budget and on or ahead of schedule. Avante’s commitment to providing the highest level of construction services extends to our work with tenants. Our team is well versed in engaging with tenants in a manner that demonstrates respect and minimizes disruption, reflected in our track record of completing projects on or ahead of schedule.

Avante is a certified Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) by the Woman-Owned Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), certified Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE) by the New York State Department of Economic Development (NYSDED), and is a certified Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) by the New York City Small Business Services (NYC SBS). Avante is committed to promoting other MWBEs and local businesses by purchasing from local and MWBE vendors and subcontractors. It is Avante’s policy to hire employees from within the communities in which it works to stimulate economic growth.

Banana Kelly Improvement Association, Inc. (non-profit)

Contact: Harold DeRienzo
Email: hderienzo@bkcianyc.org
Phone: 718-328-1064
Building Size Range(s): 3-20 units, 21-50 units, 51-100 units
Target Borough(s): Bronx
Specialties: LIHTC, Section 8, HOME, Scatter Site

Banana Kelly is a South Bronx non-profit community development corporation founded 1978. The organization’s mission is to contribute to a revitalized, safe and economically vibrant South Bronx. In addition to developing and managing an affordable housing portfolio of over 50 buildings, Banana Kelly provides targeted human services, community organizing and advocacy, and vocational, educational, and cultural programs that assist in the retention of affordable housing accommodations. Throughout the past forty years, Banana Kelly has renovated over 2,400 units of housing, weatherized over 8,000 housing units and has extensive experience preserving affordable housing, including stabilizing and rehabilitating distressed buildings while maintaining affordability. Beyond housing, Banana Kelly has grown a variety of programs from Summer Camp and After School to English as a Second Language (ESL) and case management services. Currently Banana Kelly administers a Rental Assistance Program (RAP) funded by HUD to provide housing for permanently disabled individuals and families who have been experiencing homeless. Recently, Banana Kelly reorganized as a Mutual Housing Association (MHA) to give residents institutional control of the organization and its future. Banana Kelly’s Resident Council works closely with Executive Staff to improve building management and serve on the Banana Kelly Community Improvement Association Inc.’s Board of Directors, while engaging in advocacy and organizing around housing and community issues independently from Banana Kelly Executive Staff. Banana Kelly is poised for growth and continuation of its positive legacy into and beyond its fortieth anniversary in 2018.

Bronx Pro Group, LLC

Contact: Samantha Magistro
Email: smagistro@bronxprogroup.com
Phone: 718-294-5840 x321
Building Size Range(s): 21-50 units, 51-100 units, 101-200 units, 200+ units
Target Borough(s): Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens
Specialties: LIHTC, Section 8, HOME, Scatter Site

BRP Development Corp & Community Solutions International, Inc.

Contact: Andy Cohen (BRP Development Corp)
Email: ACohen@community.solutions
Phone: 212-488-1750
Contact: John Napolitano (Community Solutions International, Inc)
Email: jnapolitano@community.solutions
Phone: 917-509-5195
Building Size Range(s): 51-100 units, 101-200 units, 200+ units
Target Borough(s): Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens
Specialties: LIHTC, Section 8, HOME, Scatter Site

CAMBA Housing Ventures, Inc. (non-profit)

Contact: David A. Rowe
Email: davidr@camba.org
Phone: 718-462-8654
Building Size Range(s): 21-50 units, 51-100 units, 101-200 units, 200+ units
Target Borough(s): Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island
Specialties: LIHTC, Section 8, HOME

Camber Property Group, LLC

Contact: Patrick Li
Email: pli@camberpg.com
Phone: 646-849-4565
Building Size Range(s): 3-20 units, 21-50 units, 51-100 units, 101-200 units, 200+ units
Target Borough(s): Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island
Specialties: LIHTC, Section 8, HOME, Scatter Site

Camber Property Group (“CPG”) is an emerging leader in New York City real estate development. The principals of CPG have extensive experience in affordable residential and mixed-use development and preservation, specializing in innovative financing and ownership structures that leverage public and private resources while advancing community and economic development goals.

Over the last two years, CPG has successfully rehabilitated and preserved 2,000 units of affordable mixed-income housing totaling over $400M in transactions and currently has over 3,000 units of affordable housing under development including senior, mixed-income, and supportive housing throughout New York City.

In partnership with L+M Development Partners, CPG was selected by the New York City Housing Authority to preserve 721 affordable units and community facility spaces at the Baychester and Murphy Houses in the Bronx. Other notable preservation projects include Stevenson Commons, Carol Gardens, and Stratford Tower, all in the Bronx and totaling 1,391 affordable units across 15 buildings. Furthermore, principals Rick Gropper and Andrew Moelis lead the preservation efforts of Arverne View Apartments, Arverne, and Marcus Garvey Apartments, Brooklyn (a combined 1,718 units across 47 buildings) during their tenancies at L+M.

Such projects have equipped CPG with the ability to navigate developments with complex financing structures, including those seeking the use of public subsidies, low income housing tax credits, and conventional financing. The CPG team also works closely with residents, community leaders, and elected officials to ensure that all projects result in a higher quality of life for all community members involved.

CB-Emmanuel Realty LLC

Contact: R. Christopher Bramwell
Email: chris.bramwell@cbemmanuel.com
Phone: 212-534-6001
Building Size Range(s): 3-20 units, 21-50 units, 51-100 units, 101-200 units, 200+ units
Target Borough(s): Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens
Specialties: LIHTC, Section 8, HOME, Scatter Site

Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation (non-profit)

Contact: Stephanie Becker
Email: stephanieb@cypresshills.org
Phone: 917-893-8801
Building Size Range(s): 3-20 units, 21-50 units, 51-100 units, 101-200 units, 200+ units
Target Borough(s): Brooklyn
Specialties: LIHTC, Section 8, HOME, Scatter Site

ELH Mgmt. LLC

Contact: Larry Hirschfield
Email: larry@elhmgmt.com
Phone: 718-855-5620 x4644

Fairstead

Contact: John Tatum
Email: john.tatum@fairstead.com
Phone: 212-798-4081
Building Size Range(s): 3-20 units, 21-50 units, 51-100 units, 101-200 units, 200+ units
Target Borough(s): Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island
Specialties: LIHTC, Section 8, HOME, Scatter Site

Since its formation, Fairstead has owned and operated over 15,000 market-rate, workforce and affordable rental units across the U.S. Led by a team with over 25 years of multifamily real estate experience, Fairstead currently owns over 10,000 apartments in 12 states and is a nationally-recognized and trusted institutional owner-operator. The fully-integrated firm specializes in affordable housing—from acquisition & development through construction & property management.

Fifth Avenue Committee, Inc. (FAC) (non-profit)

Contact: Jay Marcus
Email: jmarcus@fifthave.org
Phone: 718-237-2017 x133
Building Size Range(s): 3-20 units, 21-50 units, 51-100 units, 101-200 units, 200+ units
Target Borough(s): Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island
Specialties: LIHTC, Section 8, HOME, Scatter Site

Fordham Bedford Housing Corporation (FBHC) (non-profit)

Contact: Rosanna Viera
Email: rviera@fordham-bedford.org
Phone: 718-645-9522
Building Size Range(s): 3-20 units, 21-50 units, 51-100 units, 101-200 units
Target Borough(s): Bronx
Specialties: LIHTC, Section 8, HOME, Scatter Site

Genesis Companies, LLC

Contact: Christine Noel
Email: cnoel@genesiscompanies.com
Phone: 212-433-1336
Building Size Range(s): 3-20 units, 21-50 units, 51-100 units, 101-200 units, 200+ units
Target Borough(s): Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens
Specialties: LIHTC, Section 8, HOME, Scatter Site

Genesis Companies is a New York City-based, minority-owned development firm focused primarily on revitalizing communities in New York and New Jersey. Founded in 2004, Genesis Companies LLC has established a reputation as one of the leading MBE affordable housing developers in the New York area, with a portfolio of 57 buildings and more than 1,300 units completed or in development in New York and New Jersey. Genesis currently owns 51 buildings in Harlem, of which 44 are part of affordable preservation projects.

HELP Development Corporation (non-profit)

Contact: David Cleghorn
Email: dcleghorn@helpusa.org
Phone: 212-400-8228
Building Size Range(s): 21-50 units, 51-100 units, 101-200 units, 200+ units
Target Borough(s): Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island
Specialties: LIHTC, Section 8, HOME, Scatter Site

HELP USA is a national housing and homeless services organization founded in 1986 that has grown to include 52 programs and residences across five states with a focus on permanent housing, transitional housing, and homeless prevention. HELP Development Corp. (HELP), the development arm of HELP USA, is one of the country’s largest builders and operators of service-enriched transitional and low-income permanent housing.

HELP has successfully managed every phase of development from conceptualization to rent-up and operation. The agency has administered complex financing structures, including layering public and private funding, and has developed and rehabilitated properties with total project costs in excess of $350 million. HELP has successfully developed housing using more than $200 million in Federal LIHTC equity, and has extensive experience with HUD Continuum of Care (CoC) Targeted Homeless Assistance Funds, CDBG, HOME, Federal Home Loan Bank, 421a certificate sales, tax exempt bond financing, and private financing.

Hope Community, Inc. (non-profit)

Contact: Walter M. Roberts
Email: wroberts@hopeci.org
Phone: 212-860-8821
Building Size Range(s): 3-20 units, 21-50 units, 51-100 units, 101-200 units, 200+ units
Target Borough(s): Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island
Specialties: LIHTC, Section 8, HOME, Scatter Site

IMPAACT Brooklyn (non-profit)

Contact: Kuza Woodard
Email: kuza_woodard@impacctbk.org
Phone: 718-522-2613 x011
Building Size Range(s): 3-20 units, 21-50 units, 51-100 units, 101-200 units, 200+ units
Target Borough(s): Brooklyn
Specialties: LIHTC, Section 8, HOME, Scatter Site

Infinite Horizons, LLC and FG-PH Corp.

Contact: Randall E. Powell
Email: rpowell@infinitehorizonsredc.com
Phone: 646-739-0030
Building Size Range(s): 3-20 units, 21-50 units, 51-100 units, 101-200 units, 200+ units
Target Borough(s): Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island
Specialties: LIHTC, Section 8, HOME, Scatter Site

Infinite Horizons is a certified New York State and City Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Real Estate firm founded in 2007 by Roland and Randall Powell. Infinite Horizons acquires, develops and manages affordable housing. There mission is to develop underutilized buildings as well as vacant land into affordable housing. Infinite Horizons specializes in the moderate and substantial rehabilitation, including new construction of residential mixed-use buildings. As developers, they seek to joint venture partner whenever possible with various organization to develop affordable housing. For over 10 years, there hands-on approach, and thoughtfulness to the development process is key to the company’s success when collaborating with nonprofits, faith-based organization, private developers and government agencies, to produce quality affordable housing that all stakeholders can be proud of.

FG-PH Corp. since its inception in 1997 goal was to provide superior quality plumbing and heating services throughout the metropolitan area. Due to the leadership of Michael Panagiotopoulos, Charlie Georgelis and Carlos Cassius the company’s natural growth trajectory was to evolve into a general construction company that specializing in affordable housing construction. FG-PH Corp. is a construction company that has successfully completed many projects in vacant buildings, line by line, checker boarding and fully occupied buildings with tenants in place as well as several new construction projects. Additionally, they have worked with various city agencies, authorities, non-profits, community-based organization, faith-based organizations as well as with private institution. Their projects range from home ownership, new construction multifamily buildings, community centers, banquet halls, historical landmark buildings and affordable multifamily preservation projects. FG-PH Corp. is a co-developer partner on many new construction and preservation affordable housing projects across New York City.

Lemle & Wolff Development Company LLC

Contact: Pat Logan
Email: plogan@lemlewolff.com
Phone: 718-865-1826
Building Size Range(s): 3-20 units, 21-50 units, 51-100 units, 101-200 units, 200+ units
Target Borough(s): Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan
Specialties: LIHTC, Section 8, HOME, Scatter Site

Metropolitan Real Estate Development

Contact: Michael Rooney Jr.
Email: mtrooneyjr@mdgny.com
Phone: 631-421-7371 x171

MDG Design + Construction (MDG) is a leading real estate firm that develops, constructs, and manages quality affordable housing. MDG specializes in the moderate rehabilitation and new construction of residential apartment buildings, and is the industry leader in occupied rehabilitations. For nearly 30 years, our hands-on approach and people-first philosophy has resulted in effective collaborations with developers, tenant organizations, community groups, and staff to produce high quality homes that residents are proud to live in. To date, MDG has created or preserved 19,0000 units of affordable housing and is responsible for over $1.9 billion in construction and development. Learn more at www.mdgny.com.

MHANY Management, Inc. (non-profit)

Contact: Ismene Speliotis
Email: ispeliotis@mutualhousingny.org
Phone: 718-246-8080 x203
Building Size Range(s): 3-20 units, 21-50 units, 51-100 units, 101-200 units, 200+ units
Target Borough(s): Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens
Specialties: LIHTC, Section 8, HOME, Scatter Site

National Housing Partnership Foundation (NHP) (non-profit)

Contact: Jamie A. Smarr
Email: jsmarr@nhpfoundation.org
Phone: 646-336-4929
Building Size Range(s): 3-20 units, 21-50 units, 51-100 units, 101-200 units, 200+ units
Target Borough(s): Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island
Specialties: LIHTC, Section 8, HOME

New Destiny Housing

Contact: Joan Beck
Email: jbeck@newdestinghousing.org
Phone: 646-472-0262 x13
Building Size Range(s): 21-50 units
Target Borough(s): Bronx (CDs 2, 3, 7), Brooklyn (CD 3)
Specialties: LIHTC, HOME

New Destiny is a nonprofit, affordable housing developer with the mission of increasing permanent housing options for families and domestic violence survivors. Since our launch in 1994, New Destiny has developed 15 residential projects in four boroughs, with 305 permanent and transitional units; we own and manage 11 of these projects. Currently in development are two projects in the Bronx that together will have 104 units of affordable housing.

New Destiny is committed to developing housing that is well designed, environmentally sensitive, and affordable. Our buildings complement their neighborhoods with contextual design, and strive to improve energy efficiency, provide healthy environments, and incorporate sustainable, green materials with each new development.

We successfully maintain the long-term physical and financial viability of the properties we develop; comply with multiple regulatory agencies and funders; and manage the properties to ensure their preservation as high-quality housing. We regularly invest in apartment repairs and major building-wide capital improvements such as masonry re-pointing, stoop replacement, façade upgrade, window replacement, energy-efficient lighting improvements, new heating systems and hot water heaters. An indication of the strength of our management and quality of our buildings is that our permanent housing has little turnover; the average length of stay at our oldest properties is over six years and over 95% of tenants remain stable each year.

We Stay / Nos Quedamos, Inc.

Contact: Jessica Clemente
Email: jclemente@nosquedamos.org
Phone: 718-582-2323
Building Size Range(s): 3-20 units, 21-50 units, 51-100 units, 101-200 units
Target Borough(s): Bronx
Specialties: LIHTC, Section 8, HOME, Scatter Site

Notias Construction Inc. / Notias Development LLC

Contact: Pierre Downing
Email: pdowning@notias.us
Phone: 718-888-7679
Building Size Range(s): 3-20 units, 21-50 units, 51-100 units, 101-200 units, 200+ units
Target Borough(s): Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island
Specialties: LIHTC, Section 8, HOME, Scatter Site

Omni New York LLC

Contact: Elizabeth Moronta
Email: emoronta@onyllc.com
Phone: 206-456-6948
Building Size Range(s): 51-100 units, 101-200 units, 200+ units
Target Borough(s): Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island
Specialties: LIHTC, Section 8, HOME, Scatter Site

Procida Development Group, LLC

Contact: Peter Procida
Email: pprocida@procidacompanies.com
Phone: 203-561-5217
Building Size Range(s): 3-20 units, 21-50 units, 51-100 units, 101-200 units, 200+ units
Target Borough(s): Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens
Specialties: LIHTC, Section 8, HOME, Scatter Site

Project FIND/FIND Aid for the Aged, Inc. (non-profit)

Contact: David Gillcrist
Email: dgillcrist@projectfind.org
Phone: 212-874-0300
Building Size Range(s): 200+ units
Target Borough(s): Manhattan
Specialties: LIHTC, Section 8

Related Affordable, LLC

Contact: Matthew Finkle
Email: mfinkle@related.com
Phone: 212-801-1073
Building Size Range(s): 3-20 units, 21-50 units, 51-100 units, 101-200 units, 200+ units
Target Borough(s): Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island
Specialties: LIHTC, Section 8, HOME, Scatter Site

Rental & Management Associates

Contact: Leonard Schwartz
Email: lschwartz@rmabronx.com
Phone: 718-538-5000
Building Size Range(s): 21-50 units, 51-100 units, 101-200 units
Target Borough(s): Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens
Specialties: LIHTC, Section 8, HOME, Scatter Site

RiseBoro Community Partnership (non-profit)

Contact: Emily Kurtz
Email: ekurtz@riseboro.org
Phone: 718-366-3800 x1003
Building Size Range(s): 21-50 units
Target Borough(s): Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens
Specialties: LIHTC, Section 8, HOME, Scatter Site

Riseboro Community Partnership: We unleash the potential of communities to thrive, no matter the odds.

Since 1973, we've offered services designed to support every generation and meet the needs of communities. Our divisions encompass seniors, housing, education, health and empowerment. Our unique model of holistic community revitalization works by developing neighborhood assets, like affordable housing, to create the foundation for a more vibrant and diverse community. We build upon this foundation with programs designed to connect people to resources to help everyone in the community thrive, especially our most vulnerable populations. This inclusive approach helps unleash the potential of the community and ensures that nobody is left behind in times of growth.

RiseBoro Housing is a leader in affordable housing development and supportive community services. Working with a large network of partners and community members, our goal is to ensure the inclusive development of New York neighborhoods to lay the foundation for thriving communities. With a focus on economic, social and environmental sustainability, we develop new housing, preserve existing housing and provide a range of supportive services to ensure stability and success of our tenants. Our pioneering work with Passive House construction has changed the face of affordable housing development in New York and beyond. www.riseboro.org

Rockabill Development, LLC

Contact: Katie Devine
Email: kdevine@rockabill.com
Phone: 212-682-0497 x15
Building Size Range(s): 21-50 units, 51-100 units, 101-200 units, 200+ units
Target Borough(s): Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island
Specialties: LIHTC, Section 8, HOME, Scatter Site

Rockabill Development is a privately held firm comprised of three operating businesses to develop, build, and consult on the development of high-quality affordable housing and mixed-use properties. With over a decade of experience serving all areas of affordable and supportive housing development in New York, the Rockabill team utilizes their knowledge to bring innovative financing solutions, attention to detail, integrity, and ability to execute projects on time and within budget.

Since its founding in 2007, Rockabill has advised on the development and financing of over 12,000 affordable housing units throughout New York State on a wide range of projects totaling over $1.5 billion in capital. As developer and owner, Rockabill has developed several of its own new construction, preservation, and acquisition projects in New York, with many more in the pipeline.

Rockabill – on its own and through joint venture arrangements – is actively acquiring existing affordable housing properties by working with for-profit owners or non-profit organizations to execute a disposition strategy that both preserves long-term affordability and maximizes building upgrades, providing for the long term success and viability of the asset.

Sandra Erickson Real Estate, Inc.

Contact: Sandra Erickson
Email: sandra@ericksonrealestate.nyc
Phone: 718-293-3344
Building Size Range(s): 3-20 units, 21-50 units, 51-100 units
Target Borough(s): Bronx
Specialties: LIHTC, Section 8, HOME, Scatter Site

Selfhelp Community Services, Inc. (Selfhelp) (non-profit)

Contact: Evelyn J. Wolff
Email: ewolff@selfhelp.net
Phone: 212-971-7710
Building Size Range(s): 51-100 units
Target Borough(s): Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens
Specialties: LIHTC, Section 8, HOME

Selfhelp is an 81-year old non-sectarian, not-for-profit, 501 (c ) (3) organization that was founded in 1936 by a small group of émigrés from Europe with the purpose of helping refugees fleeing Nazi Germany. Today, Selfhelp continues its dedication to maintaining the independence and dignity of seniors and at-risk populations through a spectrum of housing, home health care, and social services with the overarching goal of helping clients to live with dignity and independence and avoid institutionalization. The organization serves 20,000 older adults and vulnerable individuals, through our 27 service sites located throughout New York City and Nassau County. The organization is also a leader in applying new methods and technologies to address changing needs of its community. Selfhelp believes that all seniors should have the choice to age in place in their homes and communities. We currently have 11 senior buildings with over 1,000 units and 1,400 units in NYC and Long Island. Selfhelp began to link affordable housing with social services when it opened its first senior rental housing project designed to serve Holocaust survivors. This building became the model for the rest of Selfhelp’s residences. Today, Selfhelp residents represent an extremely diverse population mix including Asian, Hispanic, African-American and Caucasian populations. Predominant languages spoken include English, Russian, Chinese, Korean and Spanish.

Settlement Housing Fund, Inc. (non-profit)

Contact: Judy Herbstman
Email: jherbstman@shfinc.org
Phone: 212-265-6530 x 115
Building Size Range(s): 3-20 units, 21-50 units, 51-100 units, 101-200 units, 200+ units
Target Borough(s): Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan
Specialties: LIHTC, Section 8, HOME

Settlement Housing Fund creates and sustains high quality affordable housing and programs, building strong and economically diverse neighborhoods throughout New York City. Settlement Housing Fund works closely with community partners to provide low- and moderate-income New Yorkers with pathways to long-term affordable housing, education, employment and wellness.

Since 1969, Settlement Housing Fund has developed 57 projects with over 8,700 apartments -- rentals, cooperatives, and two-family houses -- that are home to more than 25,000 low- and moderate-income residents, including formerly homeless New Yorkers. Whenever possible, we incorporate commercial space and community programs for children, young adults and families that provide opportunities for educational success and upward mobility. All our work involves sustainable rental housing and truly affordable homeownership opportunities. Through nonprofit affiliates, Settlement Housing Fund currently owns 30 buildings with 1,750 apartments.

Southside United HDFC - Los Sures (non-profit)

Contact: Richard Winslow
Email: rwinslow@lossures.org
Phone: 718-387-3600 x130
Building Size Range(s): 3-20 units, 21-50 units, 51-100 units, 101-200 units, 200+ units
Target Borough(s): Brooklyn
Specialties: LIHTC, Section 8, HOME, Scatter Site

Southside United HDFC – Los Sures was established and incorporated in June 1972. Our mission is to nurture and sustain a vibrant neighborhood that supports the diverse family life of Williamsburg and surrounding communities by advocating for and developing affordable housing, family health and well-being, and equal opportunity for all.

Since its founding, Los Sures has been committed to engaging community residents in all of its housing development, preservation, and organizing efforts. Over the past 46 years, Los Sures has grown into one of the largest community-based housing owners and managers in the City of New York, and currentlyowns and manages over 800 units of affordable housing in 42 buildings in the Williamsburg, Bushwick, and Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhoods of North Brooklyn.

Los Sures has a wide breadth of expertise within the affordable housing space – from new construction multifamily, senior, and supportive housing to large- and small-scale rehabilitation, refinance, and preservation projects. We have extensive experience securing and utilizing financing through HPD, HDC, HUD, and New York City discretionary sources. Los Sures was one of the original pioneers of the LIHTC program in the late 1980s – we continued that legacy by pioneering HPD’s Special Initiatives Program and, more recently, HPD’s Inclusionary Housing Program.

In addition to affordable housing preservation and development, Los Sures provides culturally competent and linguistically accessible community organizing as well as social services, senior services, food access, anti-violence, and cultural activities to low- and moderate-income residents.

St. Nicks Alliance (non-profit)

Contact: Frank Lang
Email: flang@stnicksalliance.org
Phone: 718-388-5454 x105
Building Size Range(s): 3-20 units, 21-50 units, 51-100 units, 101-200 units, 200+ units
Target Borough(s): Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens
Specialties: LIHTC, Section 8, HOME

Tahl Propp Manhattan North Investors

Contact: Christopher Spring
Email: cspring@tahlpropp.com
Phone: 212-421-1117
Building Size Range(s): 3-20 units, 21-50 units, 51-100 units, 101-200 units, 200+ units
Target Borough(s): Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island
Specialties: LIHTC, Section 8, HOME, Scatter Site

The Community Builders, Inc. (non-profit)

Contact: Susan McCann
Email: SMcCann@tcbinc.org
Phone: 646-374-4759
Building Size Range(s): 51-100 units, 101-200 units, 200+ units
Target Borough(s): Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens
Specialties: LIHTC, Section 8, HOME, Scatter Site

The Doe Fund, Inc. (non-profit)

Contact: John McDonald
Email: john@doe.org
Phone: 646-672-4456
Building Size Range(s): 51-100 units, 101-200 units, 200+ units
Target Borough(s): Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens
Specialties: LIHTC, Section 8, HOME

The Hudson Companies

Contact: Eliza Kramer
Email: ekramer@hudsoninc.com
Phone: 917-423-3647
Building Size Range(s): 3-20 units, 21-50 units, 51-100 units, 101-200 units, 200+ units
Target Borough(s): Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island
Specialties: LIHTC, Section 8, HOME, Scatter Site

The Sisters of Charity Housing Development Corporation (SCHDC)

Contact: Xiomara Pedraza
Email: xpedraza@schousingny.org
Phone: 347-707-3855
Building Size Range(s): 3-20 units, 21-50 units, 51-100 units, 101-200 units, 200+ units
Target Borough(s): Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island
Specialties: LIHTC, Section 8, HOME, Scatter Site

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.

Thorobird Companies LLC

Contact: Sandy Rozario
Email: srozario@thorobird.com
Phone: 347-532-3539
Building Size Range(s): 3-20 units, 21-50 units, 51-100 units, 101-200 units, 200+ units
Target Borough(s): Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island
Specialties: LIHTC, Section 8, HOME, Scatter Site

At Thorobird Companies, we create integrative solutions for distressed urban communities offering competitive terms to our nonprofit partners and private owners. Affordable housing laid the foundation for our mission and we continue to place high priority on developing, acquiring and preserving housing for this sector. In fact, over 90% of the homes developed by our organization’s principals are part of one or more affordable housing programs. To date, the organization’s principals have accomplished the development or acquisition of over 1,400 affordable housing units with a total value of approximately $500 million through a combination of private financing and public housing finance agency programs. We currently have over 650 units under development or under contract throughout the city with a value in excess of $280 million. Our broad portfolio of affordable and mixed-income developments demonstrates our continuing ability to create affordable housing opportunities in a diversity of neighborhoods. We believe that the rehabilitation of the built environment and the preservation of existing affordable units is the most responsible form of real estate development. The full cycle of a building defines our approach to cost efficiency, addressing the areas of initial construction cost, building life span, end-user productivity and operating cost.

University Neighborhood Housing Program, Inc. (UNHP) (non-profit)

Contact: Brendan Mitchell
Email: bmitchell@unhp.org
Phone: 718-933-3101
Building Size Range(s): 3-20 units, 21-50 units, 51-100 units, 101-200 units, 200+ units
Target Borough(s): Bronx
Specialties: LIHTC, Section 8, HOME

Urban Homesteading Assistance Board (UHAB) (non-profit)

Contact: Celeste Hornbach
Email: hornbach@uhab.org
Phone: 212-479-3390
Building Size Range(s): 3-20 units, 21-50 units, 51-100 units, 101-200 units
Target Borough(s): Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens
Specialties: Section 8, HOME, Scatter Site

West Side Federation for Senior and Supportive Housing, Inc. (WSFSSH) (non-profit)

Contact: Stephanie Green
Email: Sgreen@wsfssh.org
Phone: 212-721-6032 x1014
Building Size Range(s): 51-100 units, 101-200 units, 200+ units
Target Borough(s): Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens
Specialties: LIHTC, Section 8, HOME