Relentless pursuit of impact
About Us
We inspire, build value, and create social impact through transformative housing development projects.
New York City is in a housing crisis
Recent city data shows that only 1.4% of rentals were available in 2023, the lowest in more than 50 years – and the numbers are only getting worse.
This housing shortage is reflected in cities across America.
Our collaborative, community-driven approach can be part of the solution
Drawing on the expertise of our team of Brooklyn real estate and civic leaders gives us the unique ability to identify and execute on unique opportunities to create housing in New York City and beyond. We specialize in public-private partnerships and are dedicated to alleviating the housing shortage by developing market-rate, workforce, and affordable housing at all income levels in every neighborhood.
Our projects
With a current pipeline of more than 3,000 housing units, Ailanthus and its affiliated entities and funds invest in and finance sponsor positions in developments designed to deliver attractive returns while simultaneously generating positive community impact through the creation of housing that meets local needs.
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Building on our current pipeline, our next step to help address the housing crisis:
Create 10,000 units of new housing over the next 5 years