Rhine housing construction

Name

Rhine housing construction

Legal name

Rheinwohnungsbau GmbH

Website

https://rheinwohnungsbau.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1931

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Property Management

NAICS

New Multifamily Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders) (236116), Residential Remodelers (236118)

SIC

Lessors Of Real Property, Nec (6519), General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential General Contracting (New Build) (IMAFAAAB)

Keywords

• Residential property management
• Affordable housing services
• Neighborhood management
• Tenant portal solutions
• Energy-efficient retrofitting

Headquarters

HQ city

Düsseldorf

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Residential Rental Income: Primary revenue stream from renting approximately 6,268 apartments across Düsseldorf, Duisburg, Berlin, and Meerbusch. Income is recurring through monthly rental payments from tenants. The company follows a values-oriented approach with focus on affordable rents, social responsibility, and sustainable urban development.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Rheinwohnungsbau GmbH (RWB) is a values-oriented German housing company that develops, owns, and manages approximately 6,268 rental apartments across Düsseldorf, Duisburg, Berlin, and Meerbusch. The company provides affordable rental housing with integrated neighborhood management, digital tenant services via the Mein RWB customer portal, and energy-efficient modernization of its building stock including photovoltaic systems, heat pumps, and serial renovation projects.

Product overview

Rheinwohnungsbau (RWB) is a values-oriented housing company managing approximately 6,200 rental apartments across Düsseldorf, Duisburg, Berlin, and Meerbusch. Founded in 1931, the company operates as a unified housing management platform combining core property management services with digital tenant services and neighborhood development. Key offerings include the Mein RWB customer portal for tenant self-service, online apartment search functionality, the Mieterstrom-Modell (tenant electricity model) with photovoltaic and heat pump systems, and comprehensive Quartiersmanagement services. The company provides physical community infrastructure through neighborhood centers (Quartierstreffs) in Lichtenbroich, Duisburg-Ungelsheim, and Michaelshaus, operated in partnership with organizations like AWO and Vida e. V. Supplementary offerings include the quarterly Mietermagazin tenant magazine, company podcast, annual Geschäftsbericht, and Nachhaltigkeitsbericht. The portfolio emphasizes affordable housing with modern energy solutions and social responsibility.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Mein RWB: Customer portal for tenants providing access to documents, information exchange, and services.
• LebensWERT

Products and services

• Mein RWB Tenant Portal Online customer portal providing tenants with self-service access to rental contracts, utility cost statements, rent adjustment notices, and a digital channel to exchange information, documents, and photos with Rheinwohnungsbau. Powered by Aareon housing industry software.
• Wohnungssuche (Apartment Search) Online apartment search service for prospective tenants to find and apply for rental housing across the RWB portfolio in Düsseldorf, Duisburg, Berlin, and Meerbusch. Tenants submit interest forms with preferences and are contacted by customer service for viewings and lease agreements.
• Quartiersmanagement (Neighborhood Management) Comprehensive neighborhood development service creating living environments that promote community, participation, and social cohesion. Includes a dedicated full-time Quartiersmanagerin (neighborhood manager), community events, and coordination of neighborhood facilities.
• Mieterstrom-Modell (Tenant Electricity Model) Tenant electricity and energy concept utilizing rooftop photovoltaic systems combined with heat pump heating. Buildings generate approximately 16,000 kWh of solar power annually for resident use, contributing to decarbonization and reduced energy costs for tenants.
• Duisburg-Ungelsheim Q5 Modernization Project Serial renovation project covering 13 buildings with 52 apartments built in 1958 in Duisburg-Ungelsheim. Scope includes thermal insulation, new windows, balconies, ventilation systems, central heat pump heating, and photovoltaic installations. Investment volume of 3 million euros; modernization period April 2026 to April 2027.
• Quartierstreff Duisburg-Ungelsheim Neighborhood meeting point with approximately 335 m² of barrier-free usable space, including café, group rooms, and counseling rooms. Opened August 23, 2024, with an investment of approximately 1.7 million euros, operated jointly with AWO Duisburg.
• Quartierstreff Lichtenbroich Neighborhood meeting point with 360 m² of barrier-free usable space in a converted commercial building, featuring a courtyard, sun terrace, green area, and playground. Opened July 4, 2025, and operated by Vida Nachbarschaftshilfe e.V.
• Quartierstreff Michaelshaus (Düsseldorf-Lierenfeld) Neighborhood center in Düsseldorf-Lierenfeld created by converting a former restaurant. Cooperates with AWO Düsseldorf to offer programs for all ages including movement, community, and counseling services.

Quantifiable outcome

• Low tenant turnover rate - high loyalty demonstrated by long-term tenant relationships
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AWO Duisburg (Arbeiterwohlfahrt)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Partnership with AWO Duisburg for joint operation of the Mittagstisch (senior lunch program) and neighborhood centers. Since January 2025, RWB team supplements AWO's existing lunch offering with a second lunch per month. The Quartierstreff Duisburg-Ungelsheim operates jointly with AWO Duisburg.
• Open District Hub e.V.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023RWB became a member in 2023 and actively positions itself as a 'Quartiersmacher' (neighborhood maker). The association focuses on energy, neighborhood, and climate topics at the federal level, providing networking and knowledge exchange opportunities.
• Vida Nachbarschaftshilfe e.V.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Neighborhood assistance association founded in 2022 on RWB's initiative to permanently establish professional, independent social neighborhood work. The association operates neighborhood centers (Quartierstreffs) in Lichtenbroich and Ungelsheim, providing low-threshold, local support for people with care needs.
• Caritasverband Düsseldorf e.V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRWB and Caritas jointly operate the Nachbarschaftstreff (neighborhood center) in Düsseldorf-Garath for over 10 years, featuring a social counseling center, the Norbertsaal event hall, and Café Mittendrin. The Norbertsaal serves as a venue for RWB employee events.
• Joseph-Stiftung (Bamberg)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExchange partnership with Joseph-Stiftung, a church housing company founded in 1948 by the Bamberg Archbishop. RWB apprentices conduct exchanges to learn about other church housing organizations.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/rheinwohnungsbau
• Facebookfacebook.com/Rheinwohnungsbau
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rheinwohnungsbau-gmbh

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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