Hope Community

What Hope Community does

Hope Community Inc is a community-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit affordable housing organization founded in 1968 and headquartered at 174 E. 104th Street in East Harlem, New York. The organization owns and operates 78 apartment buildings providing safe, stable housing to nearly 5,000 low- and moderate-income individuals, alongside 40,000+ square feet of affordable commercial space across 28 buildings leased to small businesses and social service agencies. Its operations span residential leasing, commercial leasing, a residential resident portal with ClickPay-enabled online rent payments, and a vendor procurement portal (Vendor Cafe). Beyond real estate, Hope Community runs community programming including Galeria Del Barrio arts venue, community gardens, public murals and mosaics (including the Spirit of East Harlem and Julia de Burgos works), annual events (Fall Fest, Health Fair, Happy Harvest food distribution), women's entrepreneurship support, and film/TV production location rentals.

The organization's technology footprint is operational rather than differentiated: it relies on third-party platforms including ClickPay for rent collection (with MoneyGram cash payment integration) and Vendor Cafe for procurement compliance, supplemented by its own WordPress-based web presence for marketing, leasing applications, and donations through Givebutter. There is no disclosed AI/ML, API platform, or proprietary software development. The underlying infrastructure is real-estate-heavy, with the technology layer serving primarily as resident and tenant self-service tooling.

Hope Community's revenue model blends four streams: recurring rental income from commercial and residential properties (commercial rents disclosed only per-listing, residential rents governed by AMI restrictions); individual tax-deductible donations channeled through Givebutter and Network for Good; structured peer-to-peer fundraising via the TCS NYC Marathon Bronze Charity Partnership (with $3,000 minimum per runner); and institutional grants/corporate contributions from major supporters including M&T Bank, Morgan Stanley, BNY Mellon, Popular Bank, and Mount Sinai. Development is financed in large part through NYC HPD and HDC programs, including $122 million in combined city financing for the One East Harlem mixed-use development co-built with Richman Group, Bridges Development Group, Monadnock Development, and Operation Fightback El Barrio. The organization serves primary customer segments of low- and moderate-income families, local small business tenants, community residents, arts organizations, and film production companies, with leadership under Executive Director Walter M. Roberts.

Name

Hope Community

Legal name

Hope Community Inc

Website

https://hopeci.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Hope Community Inc is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1968 that owns and manages 78 affordable apartment buildings and 40,000+ sq ft of commercial space in East Harlem, New York, serving nearly 5,000 low- and moderate-income residents and local small businesses.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Affordable Housing Services

NAICS

Community Housing Services (62422), Civic and Social Organizations (81341)

SIC

Operators Of Apartment Buildings (6513), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL), State/Provincial Housing, Urban/Regional Planning & Community Development (BPAIABAM), Community Development & Neighborhood Revitalization Housing Programs (FSALAKAO)

Keywords

• Affordable housing services
• Community development programs
• Nonprofit property management
• Commercial real estate leasing
• Residential leasing services

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Commercial Space Rentals: Revenue from renting over 40,000 square feet of affordable commercial space across 28 buildings in East Harlem to small businesses and social service agencies. Space ranges from 377 sq ft to 1,472+ sq ft units.
2. Individual Donations: Tax-deductible donations from community members and supporters throughout the year to support Hope Community outreach programs and services. EIN 23-7013134 verified 501(c)(3) status.
3. NYC Marathon Charity Partnership: Fundraising through TCS NYC Marathon Bronze Charity Partner status. 2026 marathon marks 50th anniversary with $100 million combined charity fundraising goal. Runners commit to $3,000 fundraising minimum plus registration fees.
4. Community Program Partnerships: Collaborative community programs including Happy Harvest (turkey and food distribution) with partner organizations Roads to Success and Brothers Helping Charitable Foundation

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Hope Community Inc is a community-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that owns and manages 78 apartment buildings providing affordable rental housing to nearly 5,000 individuals in East Harlem, alongside more than 40,000 square feet of affordable commercial space across 28 buildings for local small businesses and social service agencies. The organization integrates housing with cultural arts programming (Galeria Del Barrio, public murals, community gardens), economic development (women's entrepreneurship, small business support), and community events (Fall Fest, Health Fairs, Happy Harvest, TCS NYC Marathon charity team).

Product overview

Hope Community is a non-profit affordable housing organization founded in 1968, not a traditional technology company. The organization offers a portfolio of housing and community services including residential and commercial leasing, online rent payment via ClickPay, and a resident portal. Community programs include Galeria Del Barrio arts venue, murals and mosaics, community gardens, annual events (Fall Fest, Health Fairs, Happy Harvest), women's entrepreneurship support, and production/filming locations. Development projects include MEC Parcel C (49 units) and One East Harlem (400 units). The organization serves nearly 5,000 individuals through affordable housing across 78 buildings and 40,000+ square feet of commercial space in East Harlem.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Hope Community: Non-profit affordable housing organization serving East Harlem

Products and services

• Residential Leasing Affordable apartment leasing for low- and moderate-income families across Hope Community's residential portfolio in East Harlem, with units priced against Area Median Income (AMI) guidelines.
• Commercial Leasing Affordable commercial space rental across 28 buildings in East Harlem (40,000+ sq ft) for small businesses and social service agencies, with online application requiring business plan, initial expenses, projected revenue, and daily expenses.
• Resident Portal Online portal for Hope Community residents to view monthly statements, pay rent online, set up automatic recurring or one-time payments, and access account management features.
• Online Rent Payment (ClickPay) Digital rent payment system integrated with the ClickPay platform allowing one-time or recurring payments, statement viewing, and cash payment submission through MoneyGram for Hope Community residents.
• Galeria Del Barrio Arts and culture venue and gallery dedicated to conserving the arts and culture of El Barrio / East Harlem, offering space for arts residencies, exhibitions, and community programming.
• Production and Filming Locations Film and TV production location services utilizing Hope Community's iconic murals (Spirit of East Harlem, Julia de Burgos), community gardens, apartments, and common areas across 78 buildings in East Harlem, with bookings handled via Julie Dussard at [email protected].
• Community Gardens Program Community garden spaces in East Harlem including Modesto Flores Community Garden with public art installations such as the Seed of Growth fountain sculpture by Lina Puerta.
• Murals and Mosaics Program Street art and mural commissioning program featuring historic murals including Spirit of East Harlem (1978, restored in mid-1990s), Julia de Burgos Mosaic (Fall 2006), and youth-created artworks such as the Groundswell Deja Vu mural (2006).
• Annual Community Events Recurring community events open to East Harlem residents including Fall Fest, Community Health Fairs, Happy Harvest food distribution (with partner organizations), and broader annual programming.
• 2026 TCS NYC Marathon Team Hope Charity fundraising partnership with NYRR offering guaranteed marathon entries through Team Hope in the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon, with runners committing to a $3,000 fundraising minimum plus a $125 Hope sign-up fee and NYRR race registration fees.
• Women's Entrepreneurship Program Support program for women business owners in East Harlem providing mutual support, resources, and community for women entrepreneurs.
• Small Business Support Economic development initiative supporting local East Harlem businesses through affordable commercial spaces and the East Harlem Merchants Association.
• Happy Harvest Program Annual food distribution event providing harvest bags with frozen turkeys, fresh vegetables, and canned/boxed side dishes to East Harlem residents, delivered in partnership with Roads to Success and Brothers Helping Charitable Foundation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 5,000 individuals provided safe, stable affordable housing
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core, minor and major.

• New York Road Runners (NYRR)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Official Bronze Charity Partner for 2026 TCS NYC Marathon marking the 50th anniversary of the five-borough course. NYRR provides guaranteed race entries for Team Hope runners.
• Roads to SuccesscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 November 2023Community partnership for Happy Harvest program providing free harvest bags with frozen turkey, fresh vegetables, and canned/boxed side dishes to East Harlem community on November 19th
• Brothers Helping Charitable FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 November 2023Collaborative partner in Happy Harvest community food distribution program alongside Roads to Success, providing gratitude to East Harlem community
• NYRR x RunnaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides complimentary TCS New York City Marathon virtual training plan for Team Hope marathon runners
• Mount Sinai HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor supporter listed on supporter page, represents social services partnership for community health initiatives
• Richman Group Development CorporationflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-developer of One East Harlem 400-apartment development alongside Bridges Development Group, Monadnock Development, Hope Community Inc., and Operation Fightback El Barrio
• Bridges Development GroupflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-developer of One East Harlem 400-apartment development
• Monadnock DevelopmentflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-developer of One East Harlem 400-apartment development
• Operation Fightback El BarrioflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-developer of One East Harlem 400-apartment development
• Groundswell Community Mural ProjectcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to provide youth employment programs resulting in Deja Vu mural and Making His-Story mural. Over two-dozen local youth involved in creating community murals
• Creative Arts Workshop for KidscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in summer youth employment programs with creative arts focus
• Food BazaarmajorOthersSupermarket with dozens of NYC locations, secured 20-year lease for 45,885 sq ft two-story space in One East Harlem development on Third Avenue and East 125th Street
• Groove With MecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit offering free dance classes for children, occupying 5,000 sq ft space in One East Harlem development

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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