What Wohnungsbaugenossenschaft DPF does

Wohnungsbaugenossenschaft DPF eG is a registered housing cooperative (eingetragene Genossenschaft) founded on 28 May 1957 in Berlin, operating under the German Cooperative Act (Genossenschaftsgesetz) and supervised by the BBU Verband Berlin-Brandenburgischer Wohnungsunternehmen e.V. The cooperative manages approximately 4,027 residential units across six Berlin districts for a member base of roughly 7,502 individuals and households, with a 44-person staff, a balance sheet total of €184.4 million, an equity ratio of 50.1%, and a vacancy rate of only 0.25%. Members are simultaneously owners and users of the cooperative, holding lifelong usage rights (Dauernutzungsrecht) and exercising democratic governance through a Vertreterversammlung of approximately 120 elected representatives, an Aufsichtsrat (supervisory board) chaired by Dr. Norbert Rückriemen, and a Vorstand (executive board) comprising Oliver Greß and Roman Ries.

DPF's core offering is affordable, non-speculative apartment rental to its members. Members pay recurring Nutzungsgebühren (usage fees, replacing traditional rent), purchase Genossenschaftsanteile (cooperative shares) upon joining, and access supplementary services including nine fully furnished guest apartments, the cross-cooperative Gästewohnungsring network spanning 28 partner cooperatives in Germany and Switzerland, member travel programs, cultural events such as the Philharmonie Mitgliederkonzert, and community spaces including the Mitgliedertreff at Harzer Straße 114. Apartment allocation follows an internal hierarchy based on membership duration, household size, and social criteria, with a major Vergabegrundsätze overhaul effective July 2026 introducing tenure-based pricing protections for members of 15+ years.

The cooperative is currently executing a multi-year modernization program comprising the Team Barrierearmut accessibility initiative (launched March 2026), a Fiber-to-the-Home rollout in partnership with OXG Glasfaser GmbH (a Vodafone subsidiary) covering most residential complexes from 2026, and the integration of digital member services. Revenue is generated entirely from member-paid usage fees, share capital contributions, and ancillary guest apartment income; DPF does not have external investors, a parent company, or capital-market exposure. Its technology footprint is limited to standard web infrastructure (UIkit 3, Google services, Calendly, reCAPTCHA) plus a member portal for housing requests, with no proprietary AI, data, or platform technology disclosed.

Name

Wohnungsbaugenossenschaft DPF

Legal name

Wohnungsbaugenossenschaft DPF eG

Website

https://dpfonline.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1957

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Wohnungsbaugenossenschaft DPF eG is a member-owned Berlin housing cooperative managing approximately 4,027 residential units across six districts for 7,502 members, providing affordable non-speculative housing, guest apartments, and community programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin-karlshorst

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Nutzungsgebühren (Usage Fees): Members pay recurring usage fees (Nutzungsgebühren) for their apartments, which are described as economically appropriate and offering fair value-for-money. These fees are the primary revenue stream and replace traditional rent in the cooperative model. Usage fees are kept affordable as the cooperative is not profit-maximizing.
2. Geschäftsanteile (Business Shares): Members purchase cooperative shares (Genossenschaftsanteile) upon joining. The details of share amounts are governed by the cooperative's Satzung (articles of association). These share purchases represent a capital contribution from members.
3. Gästewohnungen (Guest Apartments): Nine fully furnished guest apartments are available to members at cost-effective rates. The guest apartment service is supplemented by the Gästewohnungsring network, providing access to partner apartments in other cities (Hamburg, Erfurt, Stuttgart, Luzern, Konstanz, etc.). Revenue from guest apartments is supplementary to core housing operations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Wohnungsbaugenossenschaft DPF eG provides affordable, non-speculative apartment rentals to its approximately 7,502 members across 4,027 residential units in six Berlin districts, governed under cooperative law with lifelong usage rights. Members also access nine furnished guest apartments (with reciprocal access via the Gästewohnungsring network in cities such as Hamburg, Erfurt, Stuttgart, Luzern, and Konstanz), community events, member concerts, member travel programs, and a community meeting space (Mitgliedertreff).

Product overview

Wohnungsbaugenossenschaft DPF eG offers a unified housing cooperative platform centered on affordable apartment rentals with member benefits. The core offering consists of approximately 4,027 residential apartments across six Berlin districts, complemented by 9 fully-furnished guest apartments accessible through the Gästewohnungsring cooperative network. The cooperative provides member services including events, concerts, and member travel programs, with ongoing infrastructure initiatives such as fiber optic expansion (Glasfaserausbau) and barrier-free living support (Team Barrierearmut).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wohnungsangebote (Apartment Rental) Residential apartment rentals offered exclusively to cooperative members, ranging from single units to family homes across six Berlin districts with modernized facilities and diverse floor plans; members access housing by purchasing cooperative shares and paying recurring usage fees (Nutzungsgebühren).
• Gästewohnungen (Guest Apartments) Nine fully furnished guest apartments available to cooperative members for hosting visitors at cost-effective rates; extended network access through the Gästewohnungsring cooperative of 28 partners across Germany and Switzerland (including Hamburg, Erfurt, Stuttgart, Luzern, and Konstanz).
• Glasfaserausbau (Fiber-to-the-Home Broadband Infrastructure) Direct fiber-optic broadband connections being deployed to cooperative apartments at no cost to residents, providing high-speed internet infrastructure across DPF's residential portfolio.
• Mitgliedertreff (Member Meeting Space) Community space at Harzer Straße 114 where cooperative members can host courses, discussion groups, and creative activities; members are invited to contribute ideas and content.

Quantifiable outcome

• 0.25% vacancy rate — near-complete occupancy of the 4,027 residential units
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• OXG Glasfaser GmbH (subsidiary of Vodafone)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2026OXG Glasfaser GmbH, a subsidiary of Vodafone, is deploying fiber optic lines directly to apartments (FTTH) in DPF's residential complexes. Deployment began in 2026 in Friedrichshagen and Köpenick, expanding to most residential areas throughout the year. Installation is free, takes under 30 minutes, and existing internet connections are unaffected.
• Gästewohnungsring e.V.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe Gästewohnungsring is a cooperative of 28 housing cooperatives and associations from across Germany and Switzerland. DPF participates by offering nine fully furnished guest apartments to its members, and its members gain access to guest apartments in Hamburg, Erfurt, Stuttgart, Luzern, Konstanz, and other destinations through the network.
• BBU Verband Berlin-Brandenburgischer Wohnungsunternehmen e.V.coreOthersBBU is the supervisory association for housing cooperatives in Berlin and Brandenburg. DPF is registered with BBU (member number 18554) and is subject to statutory auditing under § 53 Genossenschaftsgesetz (GenG). BBU's address is Lentzeallee 107, 14195 Berlin.
• WBG FriedrichshainminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWBG Friedrichshain is a partner cooperative with whom DPF jointly organizes community events including Stadtnaturführungen (urban nature tours) and neighborhood walks.
• WG MerkurminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWG Merkur is a partner cooperative with whom DPF jointly organizes community events including Stadtnaturführungen and neighborhood walks.
• DOMUS Consult Wirtschaftsberatungsgesellschaft mbHminorOthersDOMUS Consult has been appointed as DPF's Datenschutzbeauftragter (Data Protection Officer/Privacy Advisor), as required by data protection regulations. Contact: [email protected].
• BBU Verband Berlin-Brandenburgischer Wohnungsunternehmen e.V.coreOthersBBU provides dispute resolution reference as per EU regulations. In accordance with the EU's Online Dispute Resolution (Art. 14 EU ODR-VO), the BBU provides information on consumer dispute resolution. The relevant consumer arbitration body is the Allgemeine Verbraucherschlichtungsstelle des Zentrums für Schlichtung e. V., Straßburger Str. 8, 77694 Kehl.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Vonovia SE: Europe's largest residential landlord with ~500,000+ units across Germany, including a major Berlin presence (notably post-Deutsche Wohnen merger). Comparable as a Berlin residential landlord but operates at vastly greater scale and as a publicly-traded profit-maximizing entity.
• Deutsche Wohnen SE: Major Berlin-focused residential landlord with ~140,000+ units (now Vonovia subsidiary). Comparable as a Berlin residential landlord but operates at larger scale under private ownership rather than cooperative member governance.

Direct peers

• degewo AG: One of Berlin's largest municipal housing companies with ~75,000+ units. Comparable to DPF as a major Berlin residential landlord serving a broad resident base, though operates at significantly greater scale and under municipal ownership.
• HOWOGE Wohnungsbaugesellschaft mbH: Major Berlin municipal housing company managing ~80,000 units across the city's eastern districts. Comparable to DPF by geography and tenant base, with a focus on affordable residential housing and similar property management services.
• WBG Friedrichshain eG: Partner Berlin housing cooperative that DPF collaborates with on community events (urban nature tours, neighborhood walks). Directly comparable as a member-owned Berlin Genossenschaft with similar cooperative governance, member allocation principles, and community programming.
• GESOBAU AG: Berlin municipal housing company focused on northern and central districts. Directly comparable to DPF by geography, business model, and tenant profile; both manage multi-thousand-unit residential portfolios for long-term tenancy.
• Gewobag Wohnungsbauaktiengesellschaft Berlin: Large Berlin municipal housing company with over 65,000 units. Comparable residential landlord serving similar demographics in Berlin, with overlapping focus on affordable housing and tenant protection.
• WG Merkur eG: Partner Berlin housing cooperative jointly organizing community events with DPF. Closely comparable as a small-to-mid sized Berlin housing cooperative with similar member services, cooperative governance, and community focus.
• WBM Wohnungsbaugesellschaft Berlin-Mitte: Berlin's municipal housing company managing tens of thousands of apartments in central Berlin districts. Directly comparable to DPF as a Berlin residential landlord serving a similar resident base, though operated under municipal ownership rather than cooperative law.

Others

• BBU Verband Berlin-Brandenburgischer Wohnungsunternehmen e.V. Industry association representing Berlin-Brandenburg housing companies under which DPF is registered (member #18554). Comparable not as a competitor but as DPF's regulatory umbrella, providing statutory auditing under § 53 GenG and dispute resolution infrastructure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

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