CSD Housing

What CSD Housing does

CSD Housing, LLC is a privately-held real estate development consulting firm headquartered in Pittsford, New York. The company provides full-service development consulting — from land selection and entitlements through financing, construction oversight, and lease-up — exclusively to not-for-profit organizations developing affordable and supportive housing in New York State. Its core technology is institutional expertise in navigating New York State's complex affordable housing finance stack, including HCR, HFA, HPD, OMH, OTDA, OASAS, and LIHTC programs, as well as mechanisms such as the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative (ESSHI) and NYC 15/15.

CSD Housing's product offering spans four interrelated lines: Development Consulting Services, Supportive Housing Development (integrated permanent supportive housing for individuals with serious mental illness, chronic homelessness, and substance use challenges), Affordable Housing Development (multifamily units at 30%-80% of Area Median Income), and Senior Housing Development (age-restricted communities with supportive services). The firm currently has 7 projects in development and 5 in construction, with 23+ completed projects across Rochester, Buffalo, Syracuse, Albany, New York City, and Binghamton. Disclosed individual project values range from $8M to $92M, with units ranging from 48 to 164 per project.

The business model is professional services / developer-fee based, with revenue tied to project milestones across multi-year development cycles. Go-to-market is primarily referral-driven through established relationships with not-for-profit service providers and state housing agencies, supplemented by participation in industry associations (SHNNY, NYSAFAH) and conference presence (ACLAIMH). The firm is led by six managing members/directors — including a former NYS OMH Director of Housing Development with 34 years of state service, a former President of Christa Construction who is also a practicing construction attorney, and a Director of NYC Development focused on downstate expansion. The company is structured as a private LLC with no institutional capital or parent company.

Name

CSD Housing

Legal name

CSD Housing, LLC

Website

https://csdhousing.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

CSD Housing, LLC is a New York State real estate development consulting firm that provides full-service guidance — from land selection through lease-up — to not-for-profit organizations developing affordable, supportive, and senior housing across New York State.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Affordable Housing Development Consulting

NAICS

New Multifamily Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders) (236116)

SIC

Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Affordable Housing Development & Construction (IMAFABAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Affordable & Subsidized Housing Property Management (LIHTC, Section 8) (BPAJAFAD)

Keywords

• Affordable housing consulting
• Supportive housing development
• Real estate development services
• LIHTC financing consulting
• Nonprofit housing advisory

Headquarters

HQ city

Pittsford

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Development Consulting Services: Full-service development consulting for not-for-profit clients developing affordable housing units. Provides guidance through land selection, construction, and all phases of the development process.

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

CSD Housing is a full-service real estate development consulting firm that partners with not-for-profit organizations to develop affordable, supportive, and senior housing across New York State. Services span the full development lifecycle from land selection, entitlements, and financing structuring through construction oversight and lease-up, including expertise in LIHTC, ESSHI, HCR, HFA, HPD, OMH, OTDA, and OASAS funding programs. The firm does not own or develop properties itself; it provides consulting services to non-profit sponsors of housing.

Product overview

CSD Housing, LLC is a full-service real estate development consulting company that provides guidance from land selection through construction for not-for-profit clients. Their portfolio includes three interconnected service offerings: Development Consulting Services (providing end-to-end development support), Supportive Housing Development (integrated permanent supportive housing funded by ESSHI and state programs), Affordable Housing Development (multifamily housing for households below AMI thresholds), and Senior Housing Development (specialized housing for seniors aged 55+). The company partners with regional not-for-profit service providers to develop exceptional housing solutions that enrich the lives of individuals in the community.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Development Consulting Services Full-service development consulting that assists not-for-profit clients with developing affordable and supportive housing units for low-income individuals, families, homeless individuals, and those with special needs. Guidance covers land selection, entitlements, financing, construction, and lease-up.
• Supportive Housing Development Development of integrated permanent supportive housing funded through the New York State Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative (ESSHI) and other state programs, serving individuals with serious mental illness, chronic homelessness, substance use challenges, and other special needs.
• Affordable Housing Development Development of multifamily affordable housing units for individuals and families with incomes below Area Median Income thresholds, typically serving those at 30%, 50%, 60%, or 80% AMI, financed through LIHTC, HCR, HFA, and HPD programs.
• Senior Housing Development Specialized housing development for seniors aged 55+ and frail elderly individuals, offering personal care services and supportive environments that promote aging in place, with rent-subsidized housing options to ensure financial stability.

Quantifiable outcome

• Decreases taxpayer-funded crisis services (hospitalizations, emergency departments, jails) by placing homeless individuals in supportive housing
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Supportive Housing Network of New York (SHNNY)coreOthersCSD Housing is a Proud Corporate Member of SHNNY, New York's leading voice for supportive and affordable housing. SHNNY provides research, advocacy, and resources for housing developers.
• NYSAFAH (New York State Association for Affordable Housing)coreOthersCSD Housing is a Proud Corporate Member of NYSAFAH, an organization dedicated to increasing the supply of safe, affordable housing across New York State.
• NYS Division of Homes and Community Renewal (HCR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSD Housing works closely with HCR, the state's credit allocating agency, to secure financing and approvals for affordable housing developments. HCR provides funding through various programs including the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative (ESSHI).
• NYS Housing Finance Agency (HFA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSD Housing collaborates with HFA for construction financing and tax credit programs supporting affordable housing development across New York State.
• NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSD Housing works with NYC HPD on housing developments in New York City, securing financing and navigating city-specific requirements for affordable and supportive housing.
• NYS Office of Mental Health (OMH)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSD Housing coordinates with OMH for ESSHI service dollars and SP-SRO funding for supportive housing serving individuals with serious mental illness. Many CSD projects include OMH-licensed outpatient mental health clinics.
• NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSD Housing works with OTDA on housing programs serving homeless individuals and families across New York State.
• NYS Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSD Housing collaborates with OASAS on supportive housing developments serving individuals recovering from substance use challenges.
• Episcopal Seniorlife CommunitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides supportive services coordination for frail elderly residents at 270 on East apartments. Coordinates care and support services for senior residents in the workforce/affordable housing community.
• Eagle Star HousingmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides supportive services coordination for homeless veterans at 270 on East apartments. Also provides services at Center City Courtyard development.
• Trillium HealthmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWill operate an onsite health clinic and pharmacy at The Genesee development in Rochester, providing integrated healthcare services to residents.
• Central New York ServicesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides onsite support services for tenants at Star Park Apartments in Syracuse, serving individuals with serious mental illness.
• Monica Lopez ArchitectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitect for Hillside Avenue Apartments project in Queens, NY ($68M, 93 units).
• SLCE ArchitectsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitect for Van Cortlandt Ave Apartments in Bronx, NY ($55M, 77 units).
• Passero AssociatesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitect for Stone Creek Commons (Saugerties, NY) and Clifford Avenue Apartments (Rochester, NY).
• Urban Architectural InitiativesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitect for Osborn Street Apartments (Brooklyn, NY - $92M) and White Plains Road Apartments ($86M).

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Dakota Partners: Affordable and mixed-income housing development firm active across the Northeast and Midwest. Listed as prior experience of CSD's Director of Real Estate Development and a directly comparable development consulting and ownership model.
• PathStone Corporation: Nonprofit community development organization that develops and operates affordable and supportive housing across NY and the Northeast. Also cited as prior experience of CSD's Director of Real Estate Development and offers an overlapping sponsor/consultant model.
• The NHP Foundation: Mission-driven affordable and supportive housing developer operating primarily in NY and the Mid-Atlantic. Comparable in serving nonprofit and public-sector clients with mixed-finance LIHTC projects.
• Beacon Communities: Large multifamily affordable and mixed-income developer with a strong NY footprint providing development consulting, ownership, and asset management. Comparable end-to-end affordable housing development services.
• HELP Development Corp. NY-based nonprofit developer of supportive housing for homeless and at-risk populations. Currently a CSD client (The Genesee project) and a directly comparable sponsor developing affordable and supportive housing in NY.
• Concern for Independent Living: Long-standing Long Island-based nonprofit that develops and operates supportive housing for persons with mental illness, addiction, and special needs. Currently a CSD client and a directly comparable nonprofit sponsor.
• West Side Federation for Senior and Supportive Housing: NYC nonprofit developer and operator of supportive and senior housing. Comparable mission and operating model, working with the same HCR/HPD/OMH financing ecosystem.

Broad incumbents

• BRIDGE Housing: Established West Coast-based nonprofit affordable housing developer with growing NY presence. Comparable in mission and development-consulting scope but operates at significantly greater scale and geographic breadth.
• Enterprise Community Partners: National nonprofit that combines development, consulting, lending, and policy work in affordable housing. Comparable as a high-level development advisor and capital-stack assembler, though much larger and more diversified.

Emerging players

• LCS Development Group: Smaller NY-based affordable and supportive housing development consultant. Comparable in size, service offering, and reliance on NY financing programs, though with a narrower client base.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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