St Nicks Alliance

What St Nicks Alliance does

St. Nicks Alliance is a nonprofit community development organization founded in 1975 in North Brooklyn, New York, that delivers an integrated suite of human services to low- and moderate-income residents across five core service areas: Affordable Housing, Workforce Development, Youth & Education, Elder Care, and Community Preservation. The organization develops and manages affordable rental, cooperative, senior, and supportive housing, with 1,850+ units managed across 100+ properties and 3,000+ units developed historically. Workforce Development operates from a state-of-the-art training center at 92 Throop Avenue and provides industry-recognized certifications in construction, HVAC, environmental remediation, building maintenance, data analytics, financial services, and healthcare (including a newly launched hemodialysis program). Youth & Education services include Small World Early Childhood Center, 22 after-school sites, summer camps, SYEP youth employment, and the BK Story Voyager mobile literacy library. Elder Care encompasses home care (approximately 600 attendants across Brooklyn, Queens, and Manhattan), Jennings Hall assisted living, two older adult centers, NORC support, and a social adult day care program.

The organization's revenue model is a hybrid of government contracts, foundation and corporate grants, individual donations, affordable housing rental income, and Medicaid-funded home care billing. Primary government funders include NYC DYCD (after-school, SYEP, community centers), DOE (Universal PreK/3K/2K, community schools), HPD (affordable housing development), HRA (home care contracts, supportive housing referrals), NYS DOH (assisted living licensing), NYCHA (community center partnerships), and federal EPA and DOL grants. Foundation partners include Robin Hood, Mother Cabrini Health Foundation ($142M grant in 2026), Pinkerton, Guru Krupa, and UnidosUS. Corporate partners include Bank of America, Citibank, TD Bank, Chase, Flushing Bank, Goldman Sachs, Capital One, Two Trees Management, UPS Foundation, Deutsche Bank, and Broadway Builders. Most services are delivered free to eligible residents; home care is billed through Medicaid; Small World Early Childhood Center uses sliding-scale fees; and affordable housing rents are set by income-based formulas administered via NYC Housing Connect.

The organization's underlying technology stack is operational rather than product-oriented, comprising property management systems for 100+ buildings, a website (stnicksalliance.org) with a Get Help service navigator, standard payment processing under PCI DSS certification, and tech-enabled classrooms equipped with smartboards and TVs in the new Workforce Development Center. There is no proprietary technology platform, software product, or AI/ML capability disclosed. Distribution is direct and community-anchored, with services delivered through 22 after-school centers, 3 community centers, 2 older adult centers, the workforce development center, the early childhood center, 100+ housing properties, and home care deployments across three boroughs. Marketing channels include the Greenline community newspaper (5,000 monthly copies), email newsletter, social media (Facebook, X, Instagram, Vimeo, YouTube), the Dime McCarren 5K run, and partnership-driven referrals through schools, NYCHA, and DYCD. The organization partners with co-developers Hudson Companies, RiseBoro, Southside United HDFC-Los Sures, and UJO through the Unified Neighborhood Partners coalition, and co-founded the 11-CDC Joint Operating Entity (JOE NYC) for city-wide affordable housing preservation.

Name

St Nicks Alliance

Legal name

St. Nicks Alliance

Website

https://stnicksalliance.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

St. Nicks Alliance is a nonprofit community development organization founded in 1975 that provides affordable housing, workforce development, youth education, and elder care services to low- and moderate-income residents of North Brooklyn, New York.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Development & Affordable Housing Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (62331), Other Residential Care Facilities (6239)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro primary industry

Affordable Housing & Community Development (Housing, Community Land Trusts) (BPAGALAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB), After-School Academic Support Programs (Centers & Clubs) (EDAJALAM)

Keywords

• Affordable housing services
• Workforce development training
• Youth education programs
• Elder care services
• Community development nonprofit

Headquarters

HQ city

Brooklyn

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Contracts: Contracts with NYC and NYS agencies including DYCD, DOE, HPD, HRA, and federal EPA for workforce development, housing, elder care, and youth programs
2. Foundation and Corporate Grants: Funding from private foundations (Robin Hood Foundation, Pinkerton Foundation, Guru Krupa Foundation, Mother Cabrini Health Foundation) and corporate partners (Bank of America, Citibank, TD Bank, Two Trees Management)
3. Individual and Community Donations: Donations from individuals and community supporters; special events like Dime McCarren 5K run fundraiser
4. Affordable Housing Rental Income: Rental income from managed affordable housing properties serving low- and moderate-income residents

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

St Nicks Alliance is a North Brooklyn nonprofit providing affordable housing, workforce development, youth education, and elder care services to more than 25,000 residents annually. It owns and manages roughly 800 units of affordable housing, delivers employment and training programs, operates early childhood and literacy initiatives, and provides licensed home care and case management for seniors and others in need.

Product overview

St. Nicks Alliance is a nonprofit community development organization providing a comprehensive suite of community services organized into five core service areas: Affordable Housing (development, property management, senior housing, and supportive housing serving thousands of families), Workforce Development (skills training, adult education, career services, and job placement), Youth & Education (after-school programs, summer camp, early childhood education via Small World, and the BK Story Voyager literacy mobile library), Elder Care (home care, assisted living, older adult centers, and NORC services), and Community Preservation/Tenant Services. The organization operates multiple facilities including a new Workforce Development Center at 92 Throop Avenue and serves thousands of North Brooklyn residents annually.

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Problem solved

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Brands

• Small World Early Childhood Center: Early childhood education center providing free Universal 2K, 3K, 4K and affordable child care for children ages 2-5 at 211 Ainslie Street, Brooklyn.
• BK Story Voyager
• Swinging Sixties Older Adult Center
• Cooper Park Older Adult Center
• Jennings Hall

Products and services

• Affordable Housing Rental housing services for low- and moderate-income North Brooklyn households, including NYCHA residents and formerly homeless individuals, delivered through owned and managed affordable housing units and supportive housing services such as the Housing Plus Program.
• Workforce Development Employment and training services for adult job seekers, including the Career GPS navigation program, sector-based skills training, and bridge-to-employment services for unemployed, underemployed, and immigrant populations.
• Youth & Education Programs After-school programs, summer camps, early childhood services, family services, and the BK Story Voyager literacy initiative serving North Brooklyn children and families.
• Elder Care & Senior Services Licensed home care and senior services for older adults (60+) in North Brooklyn, including in-home personal care and senior engagement programming funded through NYC Aging.
• BK Story Voyager A literacy initiative delivering early childhood literacy enrichment across North Brooklyn schools and community sites to expand children's access to books and reading.
• Career GPS A career navigation and job placement program for North Brooklyn adults that connects job seekers to sector-based training, credentials, and employment opportunities.
• Adult Education Adult basic education, ESL, and digital literacy services for North Brooklyn residents seeking to advance their employment and educational outcomes.
• Children's Cornerstone at Sumner A licensed after-school program serving children at 1000 DeKalb Avenue (Sumner Houses), providing safe, structured programming for school-age residents of NYCHA and surrounding North Brooklyn communities.

Named customers20 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

32 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Hudson CompaniescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 September 2024Co-developer of Cooper Park Commons (550 affordable units including 109 senior units) and Kingsland Commons. Partnership to redevelop former Greenpoint Hospital campus and other sites into 100% affordable housing with community and commercial space.
• U.S. Representative Nydia VelázquezcoreOthers · 18 June 2024Presented $1M in federal funding to support relocation of Workforce Development Center to Throop Corners (88 Throop Avenue); supports community development initiatives.
• RiseBoro Community PartnershipcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024UNP partner for Broadway Triangle development; co-developer of Bushwick Alliance affordable housing project; joint development projects bringing hundreds of affordable units to Brooklyn.
• Unified Neighborhood Partners (UNP)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Coalition of four community organizations (St. Nicks Alliance, Southside United HDFC-Los Sures, RiseBoro, UJO) selected by HPD in 2019 to develop five properties in Broadway Triangle. Broadway Triangle plan includes 390 affordable units across three phases.
• Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Co-developer of Dekalb Commons - 85 affordable residential apartments for low- and moderate-income households (27%-77% AMI), including 13 supportive housing units for formerly homeless individuals. Won NYSERDA Buildings of Excellence Award.
• Southside United HDFC - Los SurescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNP partner for Broadway Triangle; executive director Juan Ramos leads coalition efforts; provides community development expertise in Williamsburg.
• United Jewish Organizations of Williamsburg and North Brooklyn (UJO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNP partner for Broadway Triangle; Rabbi David Niederman leads coalition efforts; represents diverse community interests in development planning.
• Joint Operating Entity (JOE NYC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConsortium of 11 community development corporations co-founded by St. Nicks Alliance to leverage capital, expand scale, and improve efficiency to permanently preserve affordable housing city-wide. Leading energy savings and solar installation initiatives.
• CSH (Corporation for Supportive Housing)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSelected as pilot project to address high acuity health needs in supportive housing.
• NYC Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD)coreOthersPrimary funder for after-school programs, summer youth employment (SYEP), youth employment services, Train and Earn, and community centers. Multiple program contracts.
• NYC Department of Education (DOE)coreOthersFunder for Universal PreK, 3K, and 2K programs; partner for community schools; NYC DOE calendar for school-based programs.
• NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)coreOthersFunder and partner for affordable housing development; NYC Housing Connect platform partner; financing for Broadway Triangle and other developments.
• NYC Human Resources Administration (HRA)coreOthersContracts for home care services; ranks St. Nicks Alliance Home Care as 'Outstanding Program'; referral source for supportive housing.
• Liquid TechnologycoreTechnology or IntegrationEmployer partner providing tech training internships that have led to hiring of graduates.
• NYC Health + Hospitals/WoodhullcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare training partner providing internship opportunities for CNA/PCT students; career exploration for youth employment.
• Mega Construction GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor employer partner for workforce development; construction contractor for Throop Corners development.
• Marvel ArchitectsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerArchitectural firm that designed Throop Corners development.
• School Settlement AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnership for community school and after-school programming; joint programs at 120 Jackson Street.
• NYC Housing Authority (NYCHA)coreOthersPartnership to provide after-school services at local NYCHA community centers; NYCHA residents served through youth programs.
• City Tech CUNYminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining partner for workforce development; Certification of Completion from City Tech for Building Maintenance program.
• Community School District 14coreOthersPartnership with district schools for community school and after-school programming; literacy initiatives above district average.
• NYS Office of Children and Family ServicescoreOthersGovernment funder for youth programs and services.
• Gotham HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare training partner providing internship opportunities for youth employment programs.
• UnidosUSminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate funder for community programs serving Latino communities.
• Conselyea Street Block AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCivic Anchor partner; founding organization for Small World Early Childhood Center.
• Greenpoint Renaissance Enterprise Corp. (GREC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCivic Anchor partner; led Cooper Park community plan for affordable housing redevelopment.
• Grand Street Business Improvement DistrictminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCivic Anchor partner for community planning and economic development.
• Evergreen Your North Brooklyn Business ExchangeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCivic Anchor partner for business community engagement.
• United Neighbors Organization (UNO)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCivic Anchor partner for grassroots community organizing.
• Organizations United for Trash Reduction and Garbage Equity (OUTRAGE)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCivic Anchor partner for environmental justice advocacy.
• U.S. Environmental Protection AgencyminorOthersFederal funder for environmental programs and training.
• NYS Department of LaborminorOthersState funder for workforce development and employment programs.

Scale indicators16 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• CAMBA: Large Brooklyn-based nonprofit delivering housing, workforce development, youth, family services, and home care under multi-program contract structure with NYC and NYS agencies. Highly comparable in terms of service mix (workforce + housing + youth) and revenue model (managed-services contracts).
• RiseBoro Community Partnership: Brooklyn-based community development corporation that is a UNP coalition partner with St Nicks Alliance on Broadway Triangle and co-develops affordable housing (Bushwick Alliance). Operates an almost identical mix of affordable housing, senior services, youth programming, and workforce development in adjacent Brooklyn neighborhoods.
• Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation: Brooklyn CDC and co-developer of Dekalb Commons with St Nicks Alliance (85 affordable units with NYSERDA Buildings of Excellence recognition). Runs housing, workforce, and youth programs with virtually the same operating model in adjacent Bed-Stuy.
• Fifth Avenue Committee: Brooklyn affordable housing CDC that develops and manages deeply affordable housing, runs tenant organizing services, and partners with city agencies on a comparable funding model. Operates in overlapping South Brooklyn geographies with similar program breadth.
• RiseBoro/LSA Family Health Service: Brooklyn nonprofit combining elderly services, home care, youth programming, and social services with HRA/DYCD contracting. Comparable in mission and in the elder-care-plus-youth-services dual focus that defines a major St Nicks Alliance service line.
• Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation: East Brooklyn/Yellow Zone community development nonprofit providing affordable housing development, youth education, workforce, and senior services through a comparable integrated-services model — same funding mix (HPD, DYCD, HRA, foundations) and similar scale of multi-program operations.
• Henry Street Settlement: Long-standing Lower East Side community anchor operating senior services, workforce, youth education, and affordable housing through a comparable NYC nonprofit model. Similar governance structure (independent nonprofit with similar funder/city-contract mix) and service-line breadth.
• Southside United HDFC - Los Sures: Williamsburg-based community development nonprofit and UNP coalition partner that delivers housing, tenant advocacy, and youth services across the same North Brooklyn catchment as St Nicks Alliance. Directly comparable mission, geography, and program model.

Others

• Hudson Companies: For-profit co-developer partnering with St Nicks Alliance on Kingsland Commons, Cooper Park Commons, and other affordable projects. Not a peer competitively but the closest private-market real estate development counterpart in NYC affordable-housing finance.
• Enterprise Community Partners: National affordable housing intermediary providing tax credit syndication and capital for St Nicks Alliance projects (Throop Corners, 106 Gerry Street). A finance-side counterparty rather than a community-services direct competitor, but a key reference point for the affordable housing capital stack.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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