What Baugenossenschaft Hamburger Wohnen does

Baugenossenschaft Hamburger Wohnen eG is a member-owned housing cooperative (eingetragene Genossenschaft, Genossenschaftsregister Nr. 325) headquartered in Hamburg, Germany, managing a housing stock of approximately 5,000 apartments across Hamburg neighborhoods including Barmbek, Steilshoop, Stellinger Linse, Langenfelde, Billstedt, HafenCity, Altona, Sasel, Eidelstedt, and Schnelsen. The cooperative operates under a non-profit cooperative legal form supervised by Verband norddeutscher Wohnungsunternehmen e.V., with member-elected governance (a 2-person Vorstand led by Sandra Koth and Sönke Selk, plus an Aufsichtsrat chaired by Dr. Wolfgang Rieß). It is staffed by approximately 21 core employees plus 12 on-site caretakers (Hauswarte), and is led operationally by Prokurist Sven Langholz (technical director).

The cooperative's product is affordable, sustainable, member-allocated rental housing, supplemented by specialized living forms including senior 'Servicewohnen Plus' apartments (with DRK care services), dementia care shared housing, barrier-free apartments for people with disabilities (in partnership with STATTBAU Hamburg and Leben mit Behinderung Hamburg), integration housing for refugees (with Lawaetz-wohnen&leben gGmbH and Welcome to Barmbek e.V.), and cooperative building groups (Baugemeinschaften) such as AMIGO* in HafenCity, Stadtdorf-AltoJa in Altona, Kammerkombinat in Baakenallee, and Malwine in Barmbek. Notable technical components include KfW-40 energy-efficiency standard in new builds (Kiek in Barmbek and Hand in Hand für Barmbek), a biomethane-powered Blockheizkraftwerk (BHKW) at Försterweg 88 (Stellinger Linse), an Eisspeicher (ice-storage heating) system, rooftop photovoltaic and solar thermal installations, and reconfigurable 'Patchwork-Wohnungen' allowing flexible multi-generational layouts. Recent major project investments include Kiek in Barmbek (€43.2M, 101 apartments, completed 2024), AMIGO* (29 apartments, completed Dec 2024), Hand in Hand für Barmbek (€27.5–28.8M, 59 apartments, under construction for 2026–2027 completion), the Rebenacker modernization (€19.5M, 151 apartments across three phases 2021–2023), and Steilshoop (≈€10.5M, 108 apartments through 2027).

The cooperative's business model rests on three revenue streams: monthly residential rent (the primary stream, with rents ranging from €6.90/m² for 1st-Förderweg social housing to ~€18.50/m² cold for freely financed units such as AMIGO* HafenCity), one-time and recurring cooperative share purchases (Genossenschaftsanteile) required for membership eligibility, and an annual member modernization subsidy program (Zuschussprogramm) budgeted at approximately €130,000 (€91,100 disbursed in 2023). Approximately 50–100% of new construction is funded via subsidized loans from IFB Hamburg at ~1% fixed for 30 years. Go-to-market is exclusively direct-to-member: prospective tenants must first acquire cooperative membership before being eligible to apply, with allocation handled through the Immomio tenant-pool platform and the in-house HaWo direkt digital portal (1,700+ registered members). All surpluses are reinvested into housing stock and member services rather than distributed as profit, consistent with the cooperative's statutory non-profit orientation.

Name

Baugenossenschaft Hamburger Wohnen

Legal name

Baugenossenschaft Hamburger Wohnen eG

Website

https://hamburgerwohnen.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Baugenossenschaft Hamburger Wohnen eG is a Hamburg-based member-owned housing cooperative managing approximately 5,000 affordable, energy-efficient rental apartments across the city, serving families, seniors, people with disabilities, refugees, and building communities through a non-profit cooperative model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cooperative Housing Services

NAICS

Other Residential Care Facilities (62399), Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (62331), Rooming and Boarding Houses, Dormitories, and Workers' Camps (72131)

SIC

Operators Of Apartment Buildings (6513)

akta.pro primary industry

Cooperative (Co-op) Housing Association Management (BPAJAHAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

HOA / Condominium Association Management (BPAJAFAH)

Keywords

• Cooperative housing
• Residential rental
• Social housing
• Property management
• Energy-efficient buildings

Headquarters

HQ city

Hamburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Residential Rent: The cooperative collects rent from its approximately 5,000 apartments across Hamburg. Rent is the primary revenue stream. Starting rents for publicly funded (social) housing start from €7.00/m², with initial rents for freely financed units ranging up to €11.95/m². For AMIGO* project, freely financed rents reached approximately €18.50/m² cold due to cost increases.
2. Genossenschaftsanteile (Cooperative Membership Shares): Members purchase cooperative shares upon joining, which contributes to the cooperative's capital. Prospective tenants must first become members of the cooperative before being eligible to apply for an apartment.
3. Zuschussprogramm (Subsidy Program for Members): Annual budget of approximately €130,000 is made available to members for modernization subsidies (e.g., kitchen renovations, bathroom conversions, floor improvements). Members directly pay contractors and receive subsidy reimbursement from the cooperative.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Baugenossenschaft Hamburger Wohnen eG is a registered housing cooperative that manages and develops approximately 5,000 rental apartments across Hamburg, Germany. Members purchase cooperative shares (Genossenschaftsanteile) to be eligible for apartment rentals, with rents starting from €6.90-7.00/m² for publicly funded units up to €18.50/m² for freely financed units. The cooperative also offers special housing forms including senior service living, dementia care shared apartments, and inclusive housing for people with disabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• HaWo direkt: Digital member portal and app for members to access contracts, submit damage reports, change bank details, and communicate with the cooperative.
• Kiek in Barmbek
• AMIGO*
• Hand in Hand für Barmbek
• Buntes Miteinander Billstedt
• Wohngemeinschaft Langenfelde
• Servicewohnen Plus
• Senioren-Wohngemeinschaften

Products and services

• Kiek in Barmbek New construction residential project in Barmbek-Nord with 101 barrier-free apartments across multiple rental tiers (1st and 2nd Förderweg publicly funded units starting at €7.00/m², freely financed units up to €11.95/m²). Built to KfW-40 efficiency standard.
• Hand in Hand für Barmbek New construction project with 59 barrier-free apartments in Barmbek, including publicly funded units (1st Förderweg starting €7.25/m², 2nd Förderweg starting €9.35/m²). Includes the inclusive housing community 'Malwine' for people with disabilities and apartments for refugee families.
• AMIGO* HafenCity Baugemeinschaft (building cooperative) housing project at Versmannstraße 66 in HafenCity with 29 apartments (13 publicly subsidized). Features a multi-purpose community space ('Quarterpipe') for events and skateboarding, described as a 'vertical village'. Freely financed rents approximately €18.50/m² cold.
• Buntes Miteinander Billstedt New construction project at Möllner Landstraße 130 a+b in Billstedt with 20 publicly subsidized, barrier-free apartments for families and seniors. Initial net cold rent €6.90/m². Built to KfW 55 standard. Total investment €7.2 million.
• Servicewohnen Plus Service apartments for seniors with physical limitations offering independent living with care services from DRK Sozialstation. Monthly service fee: single persons €70.00, couples €120.00. Includes rent, operating and heating costs for private space plus share of common areas. Available at Försterweg 52 in Langenfelde and Kiek in Barmbek.
• Wohngemeinschaft Langenfelde Ambulatory assisted living community (Wohngemeinschaft) for 10 people with dementia at Försterweg 52 in Langenfelde, providing 24/7 care through Elbe-Alster-Bille Pflegedienst (EAB). Supported by Alzheimer Gesellschaft Hamburg e.V. for family member training and advising.
• Senioren-Wohngemeinschaften Senior shared living apartments in Stellinger Linse (Mittenmang Tohuus) for communicative seniors aged 60+. Located at Försterweg neighborhood, providing independent community-based living.
• Patchwork-Wohnungen Flexibly reconfigurable apartment layouts allowing families to expand, reduce, separate, or combine apartments based on changing needs. Enables multi-generational living within the same unit. Available at Kiek in Barmbek project.
• HaWo direkt Member Portal Digital self-service platform for members to view contracts, submit damage reports, update bank details, access rental documents, and communicate with the cooperative. Available via web browser and mobile app. Enhanced version launched Spring 2025.
• Zuschussprogramm (Member Subsidy Program) Annual budget of approximately €130,000 available to members for modernization subsidies (kitchen renovations, bathroom conversions, floor improvements). Members pay contractors directly and receive subsidy reimbursement from the cooperative. In 2023, €91,100 was paid out across categories including Sanitary, Kitchen, Heating, Tiles, Electrical, and Wood flooring.

Quantifiable outcome

• CO2 emissions from heating reduced from 165 g/kWh to approximately 45 g/kWh through BHKW and renewable energy integration in the Stellinger Linse
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Deutsches Rotes Kreuz (DRK) - Sozialstation Lokstedt-StellingencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partner for Servicewohnen Plus at Försterweg 52. Provides consultation, leisure activities, support in daily matters, and individual nursing services for residents. Also coordinates with the Nachbarschaftstreff Langenfelde located at Försterweg 50, 'Marktplatz Linse'.
• bof architektencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLead architects for 'Hand in Hand für Barmbek' project (winner of architectural competition). Also architects for AMIGO* project in HafenCity (Versmannstraße 66). Responsible for design including access galleries (Laubengänge), building efficiency, and facade design.
• zanderrotharchitekten gmbhcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAward-winning architectural firm from Berlin that won the competition for 'Kiek in Barmbek' (Baufeld 3b). Known for innovative facade design, building integration into surroundings, and flexible floor plans.
• STATTBAU Hamburg Stadtentwicklungsgesellschaft mbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the inclusive building community 'Malwine' for 'Hand in Hand für Barmbek'. STATTBAU Hamburg facilitates cooperative housing development and supports inclusive living projects for people with disabilities.
• Leben mit Behinderung Hamburg Sozialeinrichtungen gGmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the 'Malwine' building community for 'Hand in Hand für Barmbek'. Provides support for inclusive housing for people with disabilities in cooperation with STATTBAU Hamburg and the cooperative.
• Lawaetz-wohnen&leben gGmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for housing refugee families. Coordinates with Welcome to Barmbek e.V. to provide 3 apartments for refugee families in 'Hand in Hand für Barmbek' as part of the cooperative's integration housing program.
• Welcome to Barmbek e.V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal integration initiative partner working with Lawaetz-wohnen&leben gGmbH and the cooperative to facilitate housing for refugee families in Barmbek.
• HanseWerk NaturcoreTechnology or IntegrationEnergy utility partner for the Stellinger Linse heating network. Installed and operates the biomethane-powered BHKW (Blockheizkraftwerk) at Försterweg 88, providing renewable heating for hundreds of apartments. Manages the heating supply infrastructure.
• Agentur für Baugemeinschaften HamburgminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHamburg city agency facilitating cooperative building groups (Baugemeinschaften). Celebrated 20th anniversary during AMIGO* project. The cooperative's first housing project 20 years ago was the largest passive house in German rental housing construction.
• Alzheimer Gesellschaft Hamburg e. V.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupports the dementia care home (Wohngemeinschaft) in Langenfelde by training and advising family members and legal guardians of residents. Helps families actively participate in the community living arrangement.
• Aareon Deutschland GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationIT service provider for the 'HaWo direkt' member portal and mobile app. Operates as order processor (Auftragsverarbeiter) under GDPR Article 28 for the digital member communication platform.
• Verband norddeutscher Wohnungsunternehmen e.V.coreOthersIndustry association for housing enterprises in Hamburg, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, and Schleswig-Holstein. Serves as the competent audit association (Prüfungsverband) for the cooperative, providing regulatory oversight and quality assurance. Contact: Tangstedter Landstraße 83, 22415 Hamburg.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Vonovia SE: Germany's largest residential real estate company with ~550,000 units nationwide. Comparable business of owning and operating rental apartment buildings, though at vastly greater scale and with profit-driven rather than cooperative mandate.
• Deutsche Wohnen SE: Large German residential property company managing ~155,000 apartments primarily in Berlin and other German metropolitan areas. Comparable multi-family residential rental model at national scale.
• LEG Immobilien SE: Major German residential landlord focused on North Rhine-Westphalia with ~165,000 units. Comparable as a large operator of apartment buildings, though operating in a different region.

Others

• Verband norddeutscher Wohnungsunternehmen e.V. (VNW): Industry association of housing companies in Hamburg, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, and Schleswig-Holstein. Acts as Hamburger Wohnen's Prüfungsverband (competent audit association) and provides regulatory oversight, plus sector benchmarking across peer cooperatives.
• Agentur für Baugemeinschaften Hamburg: Hamburg city agency that facilitates Baugruppen/building communities, including AMIGO* and Stadtdorf-AltoJa which Hamburger Wohnen supports. Acts as an enabling/ecosystem partner comparable to the cooperative's Baugruppe activity.

Direct peers

• Bauverein der Elbgemeinden eG: Hamburg housing cooperative operating a comparable member-owned model in nearby Hamburg neighborhoods. Closely comparable legal form (eingetragene Genossenschaft), target audience, and affordable housing mission.
• Wohnungsgenossenschaft Heimstätte Hamburg eG: Hamburg housing cooperative with comparable portfolio size and member-oriented governance, focused on affordable residential rentals in the Hamburg market.
• SAGA Siedlungs-Aktiengesellschaft Hamburg: Hamburg's municipal housing company managing ~140,000 apartments across the city. Directly comparable as another major residential landlord operating exclusively in Hamburg with a public-interest mandate for affordable housing.
• Hamburger Wohnungsbaugenossenschaft von 1905 eG: Long-established Hamburg housing cooperative with similar cooperative governance structure, member-focused housing model, and Hamburg-only operating geography.
• Baugenossenschaft fls eG: Hamburg-based housing cooperative of similar scale and member-owned structure, providing directly comparable affordable cooperative rental housing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles5 records

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