Breaking Ground
501–1,000 employees 2 principals
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About Breaking Ground
Breaking Ground is a real estate operator. Breaking Ground operates in New York City, New York. Its investment focus is on Affordable Housing, LIHTC and Senior Housing.
Breaking Ground is a New York City–based nonprofit real estate and social services organization founded in 1990. It develops, owns, and operates nearly 4,500 units of permanent housing in New York City, including through scatter-site apartments, and manages hundreds of beds of transitional housing and “safe havens.” The organization focuses on supportive housing (affordable housing paired with wrap-around services), transitional housing, street outreach, and safe haven programs. Its permanent housing portfolio includes 21 residences plus scatter-site housing. In 2024 it began work on a new residence at 1760 Third Avenue, with 434 apartments, which will be among the largest in the U.S. when completed.
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- Economic Development
- Environmental Remediation
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Frequently asked questions about Breaking Ground
- What does Breaking Ground do?
- Breaking Ground is a New York City–based nonprofit real estate and social services organization founded in 1990.
- What markets does Breaking Ground operate in?
- Breaking Ground is active in New York City, New York.
- How many employees does Breaking Ground have?
- Breaking Ground has 501–1,000 employees.