Rebuilding Together NYC

What Rebuilding Together NYC does

Rebuilding Together NYC is a Brooklyn-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1998 (originally as Christmas in April Manhattan, rebranded in 2003 and again in 2006) that delivers three core programmatic lines to low-income New York City residents across all five boroughs: Housing Preservation (critical home repairs such as roofing, plumbing, siding, and accessibility modifications including wheelchair ramps, stair glides, and accessible bathrooms, delivered through skilled contractors); Careers in Construction (a six-week pre-apprenticeship program issuing OSHA-30, Site Safety Training, Flaggers, and Home Builders Institute Pre-Apprenticeship certificates, with over 80% of placed graduates entering union building trades apprenticeships); and Community Revitalization (volunteer-managed repairs of community centers, gardens, basketball courts, and murals). The She Builds committee, founded in 2016 and co-chaired by Laura Jackson (SL Green Realty) and Laurie Grasso (Hunton Andrews Kurth), adds a women-focused volunteer and fundraising channel; Corporate Group Build Days extend corporate volunteering. Services are provided at no cost to eligible homeowners, and the organization operates from a 16-person staff supplemented by volunteer labor, contracted skilled trades, and corporate partner in-kind contributions.

The business model is a diversified nonprofit revenue stack combining individual donations, corporate partnerships (sponsorships, matching gifts, in-kind construction services, volunteer rebuild projects), government grants (NYCHA, Governor's Office of Storm Recovery, NY State Targeted Home Improvement Program — including a $5M grant for Rebuilding the Bronx — and Federal Home Loan Bank of NY), foundation grants, and annual fundraising events (gala, golf outing, marathon teams). The operating budget scaled from $200K (2012) to $2.5M following Hurricane Sandy disaster recovery, with cumulative impact since 2019 of 264 homeowners served, 464 workforce graduates placed, and 10 community centers revitalized. There is no underlying proprietary technology platform; service delivery runs on Salesforce for homeowner applications, Funraise for donations, Constant Contact for email, and Google Analytics for web — standard nonprofit back-office tooling. Governance is provided by a 13-member Board of Directors dominated by senior executives from NYC's largest real estate, construction, and professional services firms, which functions as both an oversight body and the primary in-kind capability and fundraising engine.

Name

Rebuilding Together NYC

Legal name

Rebuilding Together NYC

Website

https://rebuildnyc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Rebuilding Together NYC is a Brooklyn-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit, founded in 1998 and operating with a 16-person staff across all five NYC boroughs, that delivers free critical home repairs, accessibility modifications, community revitalization, and a construction-trades pre-apprenticeship program to low-income New Yorkers, funded by government grants, corporate partnerships, and individual donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Affordable Housing Services

NAICS

Residential Remodelers (236118), Residential Building Construction (23611)

SIC

Operative Builders (1531), Construction - Special Trade Contractors (1700)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Design-Build & Renovation-Integrated Builders (IMAFABAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Structural Repair & Framing Reconstruction (HSAPAOAG), Post-Disaster Whole-Home Rebuild (Fire/Water/Storm) (HSAPAEAH), Public Housing & Social Housing Development/Modernization Programs (FSALAKAH)

Keywords

• Home repair services
• Affordable housing preservation
• Workforce development programs
• Community revitalization services
• Nonprofit construction services

Headquarters

HQ city

Brooklyn

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Individual contributions through online donations, event participation, and direct giving programs
2. Corporate Partnerships: Corporate sponsorships, matching gifts, cause marketing, employee giving campaigns, in-kind donations, pro bono services, and volunteer rebuild projects
3. Government Grants: Funding from NYC Housing Authority (2017), Governor's Office of Storm Recovery (2015), NY State Targeted Home Improvement Program ($5M grant for Rebuilding the Bronx)
4. Foundation Grants: Federal Home Loan Bank of NY funding for Housing Preservation program

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Rebuilding Together NYC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers no-cost critical home repairs and accessibility modifications to low-income NYC homeowners, runs a six-week pre-apprenticeship Careers in Construction program that places graduates in union building trades, and organizes volunteer build days to revitalize nonprofit community spaces across all five NYC boroughs.

Product overview

Rebuilding Together NYC operates as a nonprofit organization offering three core programmatic products: Careers in Construction (a workforce development pre-apprenticeship program), Community Revitalization (volunteer-managed community space improvements), and Housing Preservation (home repairs and accessibility modifications). These programs are supported by specialized initiatives including She Builds (women-focused community repairs), Corporate Group Build Days, and Rebuilding the Bronx. The organization connects residents to skilled trade careers while preserving affordable housing through a volunteer and partnership network.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• She Builds: A committee of real estate professionals dedicated to Rebuilding Together NYC's mission. Established in 2016 by co-chairs Laura Jackson and Laurie Grasso. Women-led and women-focused initiative providing critical repairs for women-headed households and women-focused community spaces.
• Careers in Construction
• Rebuilding the Bronx

Products and services

• Careers in Construction A six-week pre-apprenticeship training program that provides underemployed NYC residents with construction industry certifications (OSHA-30, Site Safety Training, Flaggers Safety Training, Home Builders Institute Pre-Apprenticeship Certificate) and placement into union apprenticeships in building trades.
• Community Revitalization Program that recruits and manages groups of corporate and community volunteers to revitalize nonprofit community spaces, including community center repairs, basketball courts, murals, landscaping, and raised garden beds.
• Housing Preservation Program supporting eligible low-income New Yorkers in improving the safety and health of their homes through no-cost Critical Home Repair (roofing, plumbing, siding, flooring, windows) and Accessibility Modifications (wheelchair ramps, stair glides, handrails, grab bars, accessible bathrooms).
• She Builds Women-led committee of more than 100 real estate industry professionals that delivers critical repairs for women-headed households and women-focused community spaces through volunteer build days.
• Corporate Group Build Days Corporate volunteering program that engages corporate groups in community revitalization projects such as community garden cleanup, raised bed construction, and greenhouse repairs.
• Rebuilding the Bronx A $5 million grant-funded initiative in partnership with News12 The Bronx and New York State's Targeted Home Improvement Program providing critical home repairs and accessibility modifications to low- and moderate-income Bronx homeowners in targeted zip codes.

Quantifiable outcome

• 264 homeowners served since 2019
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• News12 The BronxcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025News12 The Bronx partnered with Rebuilding Together NYC for the Rebuilding the Bronx initiative to increase awareness and reach eligible homeowners in targeted Bronx zip codes.
• New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017NYCHA began funding support of the Workforce initiative in 2017, providing crucial financial backing for the Careers in Construction program serving NYCHA residents and other underemployed New Yorkers.
• Women's Prison AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSarah Powell Huntington House shelter for formerly incarcerated women and their children received comprehensive renovations including mold abatement, childcare floor upgrades, repainting, and outdoor space improvements through nearly 800 volunteer hours.
• SL Green Realty Corp.flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerLaura Jackson, Senior Vice President and Tax Director at SL Green Realty, serves as Board President and Founder/Co-Chair of She Builds committee, providing leadership and real estate industry expertise.
• Community Preservation CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHunter Gradie, Managing Director of Operations, serves as Board Vice President, bringing community development and preservation expertise.
• Turner Construction CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAugusta Fulcher, Vice President & Senior HR Director, serves on Board of Directors; company participates in corporate build days and She Builds initiatives.
• Monadnock ConstructioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGreg Bauso, President, serves on Board of Directors, providing construction industry expertise and corporate support.
• Shawmut Design & ConstructioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGabriela Lachapel, Senior Manager of Construction Technology, serves on Board of Directors.
• Hunton Andrews Kurth LLPflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerLaurie Grasso serves as Co-Chair of She Builds committee, providing legal industry expertise and leadership for women-focused community revitalization.
• King & SpaldingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJennifer Recine, Partner in Trial & Global Disputes, serves on Board of Directors.
• KPMGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMike McMahon, Managing Director, serves on Board of Directors, providing financial expertise.
• SwinertoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJay Quackenbush, Vice President and Division Manager, serves on Board of Directors.
• Boston PropertiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWill Stark, Manager of Leasing, serves on Board of Directors.
• Savanna Real Estate FundcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerValerie Kitay, General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer, serves as Board Secretary and She Builds committee member.
• Lee & AssociatescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDave Carswell, Senior Managing Director, serves on Board of Directors.
• The Berman Group, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSarah Berman, Owner, serves on Board of Directors and She Builds committee.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation: Brooklyn-based community development nonprofit serving Cypress Hills, East New York, and Brownsville with affordable housing preservation, workforce development, and community revitalization programs. Directly comparable geographic and programmatic overlap with RTNYC's NYC community revitalization work.
• BronxWorks: NYC nonprofit providing housing, workforce, immigration, and community services primarily in the Bronx. Comparable as a NYC-based social services nonprofit serving low-income residents with housing and workforce development programming, including in the Bronx neighborhoods targeted by RTNYC's $5M Rebuilding the Bronx initiative.
• Make the Road New York: Brooklyn-based nonprofit serving immigrant and working-class communities with housing, workforce, and community organizing programs. Comparable in providing housing-related services and workforce development to low-income NYC residents, particularly in outer boroughs overlapping with RTNYC's service area.

Emerging players

• Per Scholas: National nonprofit providing tuition-free technology workforce development, with NYC operations and a similar pre-apprenticeship training model. Comparable in serving underemployed individuals with intensive workforce training and placement support, though focused on tech rather than construction trades.
• Goodwill Industries of Greater New York and Northern New Jersey: Regional nonprofit providing workforce development and job training across multiple industries including construction trades. Comparable to RTNYC's Careers in Construction program in serving underemployed job seekers with pre-apprenticeship pathways to family-sustaining careers.

Broad incumbents

• Rebuilding Together: National parent organization of which RTNYC is an affiliate. Operates the broader network of 200+ affiliates providing critical home repairs nationwide; comparable as the brand/network umbrella governing local affiliate operations including the NYC chapter.
• Enterprise Community Partners: National nonprofit focused on affordable housing and community development with NYC operations. Comparable in mission around affordable housing preservation and the integration of housing with community/economic development outcomes.
• Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC NYC): National community development financial institution with NYC office supporting affordable housing, workforce, and community revitalization. Comparable as a NYC-focused intermediary that channels public/private capital into affordable housing and workforce programs.

Direct peers

• NYC Housing Partnership: NYC nonprofit focused on preserving and developing affordable housing through partnerships with developers, owners, and government. Comparable to RTNYC in mission around affordable housing preservation and use of public-private funding models in NYC.
• Habitat for Humanity New York City: NYC affiliate of Habitat for Humanity that builds, repairs, and preserves affordable housing for low-income families. Directly comparable to RTNYC's Housing Preservation program in serving low-income homeowners with home repair services across the five boroughs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rebuildnyc
• Instagraminstagram.com/rebuild_nyc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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