Housing Works Cannabis Co

Name

Housing Works Cannabis Co

Legal name

Housing Works Inc

Website

https://hwcannabis.co

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Recreational Cannabis Retail

akta.pro primary industry

Adult-Use (Recreational) Cannabis Dispensaries (CRANAFAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cannabis Dispensary + Delivery/Online Pickup (Omnichannel Retail) (CRANAFAG), Cannabis Dispensary + Ancillary Retail (Accessories, CBD/Hemp, Merchandise) (CRANAFAH)

Keywords

• Recreational cannabis retail
• Cannabis delivery services
• Nonprofit cannabis dispensary
• Adult-use cannabis sales
• Cannabis product distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Retail Cannabis Sales: The company generates revenue through retail sales of cannabis products (flower, pre-rolls, vapes, edibles, concentrates, tinctures, accessories) at its licensed dispensary. As a nonprofit entity, all profits after costs are donated to Housing Works' charitable mission.
2. Delivery Orders: Revenue from same-day cannabis delivery orders placed online, fulfilling orders across Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens with a $60 minimum purchase and no delivery fee.
3. In-Store Pickup: Online pre-orders for in-store pickup, processed through Stronghold ACH with a $50 minimum and $3.75 transaction fee.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Housing Works Cannabis Co operates New York City's first licensed nonprofit adult-use cannabis dispensary out of its flagship store at 750 Broadway in Manhattan, complemented by same-day delivery to Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens and online pre-orders for in-store pickup. The dispensary retails a curated range of flower, pre-rolls, vapes, edibles, concentrates, tinctures, and accessories sourced from LGBTQ+, BIPOC, and women-led brands. One hundred percent of profits are donated to Housing Works Inc's social mission of housing, healthcare, harm reduction, and legal aid for communities impacted by the War on Drugs.

Product overview

Housing Works Cannabis Co operates as a nonprofit retail dispensary offering a curated selection of legal cannabis products in New York. The core product portfolio consists of seven main categories: Cannabis Flower (Indica, Sativa, Hybrid strains), Pre-Rolls (singles, dogwalkers, infused, multi-packs), Vapes (carts, disposables, all-in-ones), Edibles & Infused Drinks (gummies, chocolates, drinks, mints), Concentrates (live resin, rosin, badder, diamonds, sugar), Tinctures (THC, CBD, CBN, CBG formulations), and Accessories (smoking gear, storage, apparel). These products are complemented by delivery services (same-day across Manhattan/Brooklyn/Queens) and branded merchandise. The dispensary prioritizes stocking products from LGBTQ+, BIPOC, and women-led brands, with special curated collections like Pride Picks supporting re-entry programs. All profits are donated to Housing Works' mission of housing, healthcare, harm reduction, and legal advocacy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cannabis Flower Dried cannabis flower buds available in Indica, Sativa, and Hybrid strains, sold to adults 21+ at the Manhattan dispensary. All flower is New York legal, lab-tested, and sourced from trusted growers including Dank Co., Rythm, and Nanticoke.
• Pre-Rolls Pre-rolled cannabis joints available in singles, dogwalker (short) formats, infused pre-rolls combining flower with oil or kief, and multi-packs from brands including Heady Tree, Ruby Farms, and Florist Farms, for adult recreational consumers.
• Vapes Cannabis vape products including 510-threaded cartridges, live resin carts, all-in-one vapes, and disposable pens in full-spectrum, live resin, and high-potency options from brands including Florist Farms, Jaunty, and PAX.
• Edibles & Infused Drinks Cannabis-infused edible products including THC gummies, chocolates, infused drinks, and mints that are lab-tested for precise dosing and consistent effects, from brands including Off Hours, Ayrloom, and Kiva.
• Concentrates High-potency cannabis extracts including live resin, solventless live rosin, badder/budder, THCA diamonds, and sugar concentrates from brands such as MFNY, New York Honey, and Rythm, sold to experienced adult consumers.
• Tinctures Cannabis tinctures packaged in dropper bottles for sublingual use or mixing into drinks, available in THC-dominant, CBD:THC blends, CBD-only, live resin, and CBN/CBG formulations from brands including MFNY, Head & Heal, and Ayrloom.
• Accessories Cannabis consumption accessories including grinders, rolling papers, lighters, glass pipes, rigs, dab rigs, trays, storage solutions, and branded merchandise, sourced from brands such as Edie Parker, Puffco, and Ongrok.
• Cannabis Delivery Same-day cannabis delivery service across Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens operating 10 AM to 7 PM daily, with a $60 minimum order, no delivery fee, real-time order tracking via text updates, and face-to-face ID verification upon delivery for flower, pre-rolls, edibles, tinctures, and vapes (concentrates and drinks unavailable for delivery).

Quantifiable outcome

• $12 million raised in first six months of dispensary operations
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Mia MoretticoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 3 June 2026DJ and producer Mia Moretti collaborated with Housing Works on the 'Horny for House' limited-edition capsule collection of custom vintage T-shirts. Proceeds support Housing Works' mission of providing housing, healthcare, and job training to vulnerable communities. Mia Moretti has served on Housing Works' board for a decade, making this a deeply personal partnership rooted in long-term organizational commitment.
• Lion Order (Rohan Marley)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 May 2026Lion Order, founded by Rohan Marley (son of Bob Marley), conducted its first New York City product launch at Housing Works Cannabis Co on May 15, 2026. The partnership features Lion Order's indoor-grown cannabis flower with legacy genetics, sold as 3.5g bags and 1g pre-rolls. The collaboration aligns Lion Order's cultural mission with Housing Works' community advocacy, with both organizations rooted in cannabis justice and community empowerment.
• CAURD Community Initiative MemberscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Five inaugural members of the HWCC CAURD Community Initiative opened their doors in 2024 with support from Housing Works. The initiative provides business infrastructure (HR, payroll, bookkeeping), compliance guidance, retail best practices, facility design support, real estate assistance, connections to startup capital, and in some cases lease guarantees. More members are expected to join. The goal is ensuring CAURD holders don't just get licenses but dispensaries that succeed.
• GTI (Green Taq)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHousing Works partnered with GTI on the Pride Picks curated menu, a specially selected collection of LGBTQIA+ brand products. One hundred percent of proceeds from Pride Picks directly support CREATE, Housing Works' cannabis re-entry program for justice-involved individuals. This partnership amplifies both organizations' commitment to cannabis equity and community support.
• LGBTQIA+ Cannabis BrandscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHousing Works Cannabis Co curates and retails products from LGBTQIA+ owned and operated cannabis brands. The dispensary has dedicated shopping categories for LGBTQIA+ brands, Black-owned brands, and women-led brands, supporting diversity and equity in the cannabis industry through its product selection.
• Black-Owned Cannabis BrandscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe dispensary features dedicated shopping options for Black-owned cannabis brands, supporting equity in the legal cannabis market and providing visibility to brands from communities disproportionately affected by cannabis criminalization.
• Women-Led Cannabis BrandscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHousing Works prioritizes stocking products from women-led cannabis brands as part of its commitment to supporting underrepresented entrepreneurs in the legal cannabis industry.
• CREATE ProgramcoreOthersCREATE is Housing Works' cannabis re-entry program for justice-involved individuals. Pride Picks proceeds directly support this program, which provides employment and business opportunities in the legal cannabis industry for people who have been impacted by cannabis criminalization.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• The Travel Agency by Etain: NYC-licensed adult-use cannabis dispensary operated by Etain Health, a New York-focused women-owned cannabis company. Both companies operate licensed adult-use dispensaries in Manhattan and compete for the same NYC retail consumer.
• Gotham Cannabis: NYC-based cannabis dispensary operating multiple retail locations across Manhattan and Brooklyn. Direct competitor to HWCC in the same boroughs, serving similar adult-use consumers with overlapping product assortments.
• The Botanist: Cannabis retail brand with dispensary locations across multiple states including New York. Comparable dispensary-format adult-use retailer with similar product categories (flower, vapes, edibles, concentrates) and in-store experiential positioning.
• Harlem Canna Club: NYC-licensed adult-use cannabis dispensary with equity-focused mission serving Harlem and surrounding Manhattan neighborhoods. Comparable social-equity framing and NYC-only footprint make it a mission-aligned direct peer to HWCC.

Broad incumbents

• Green Thumb Industries (GTI): Large multi-state cannabis operator with RISE dispensaries and a co-development partner of HWCC's Pride Picks program. Operates dispensaries in multiple states including New York; broader portfolio of cultivation and branded products makes it a broad incumbent rather than direct NYC peer.
• Curaleaf Holdings: Largest US multi-state cannabis operator by retail footprint, with dispensary operations in New York. Overlapping product categories and customer segments but a national portfolio across cultivation, processing, and retail across many states.
• Cresco Labs: Multi-state cannabis operator with branded retail (Sunnyside dispensaries) including a New York presence. Comparable adult-use retail model but operates at substantially larger national scale across cultivation and brands.
• Trulieve Cannabis Corp: Large multi-state cannabis operator with extensive retail footprint and presence in Northeast markets. Comparable adult-use dispensary operations but vastly larger scale and geographic diversification.

Emerging players

• Stiiizy: Cannabis brand and retail operator known for vape and pod products with growing retail footprint. Overlapping product categories (especially vapes) and adult-use consumers, with retail expansion into multiple markets though limited direct NYC presence.
• Cookies Cannabis: Cannabis lifestyle brand with branded dispensaries in multiple states. Comparable retail format with curating flower, pre-rolls, edibles, and branded merchandise; cultural-led positioning parallels HWCC's values-driven branding.

Market position

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/hwcannabisco
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/housing-works
• Instagraminstagram.com/hw.cco

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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