Totem

About Totem

Totem is a real estate operator headquartered in Brooklyn, NY. Totem operates in New York City, New York. Its investment focus is on Affordable Housing, Multifamily - Ground-up and Multifamily - Value-Add.

Totem Group LLC is a Brooklyn‑based real estate development firm founded in 2017, with a current team of 2–10 employees. The company has developed over 2 million sq ft of mixed‑use space, including 1,500+ housing units . Their pipeline includes three major Brooklyn projects: 193,000 sq ft (187 units) at 737 4th Ave with 25 % affordable units; 474,000 sq ft (456 units) at 1057 Atlantic Ave with 30 % affordability; and the expansive Herkimer‑Williams plan spanning 1.5 million sq ft. Totem focuses on mixed‑use real estate in Brooklyn neighborhoods—Sunset Park, Bedford‑Stuyvesant/E. New York—emphasizing community benefits, affordability, local hiring, and minority‑ and women‑owned contract equity. The Herkimer‑Williams project alone covers 2 acres, targeting up to 1,000 permanently affordable units, 440,000 sq ft of commercial space, 114,000 sq ft for retail, and 100,000 sq ft reserved for light industrial uses.

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Markets and themes

Markets Totem operates in

• New York City, New York

Investment themes at Totem

• Affordable Housing
• Multifamily - Ground-up
• Multifamily - Value-Add
• Workforce Housing

Capabilities

• Construction Management
• Data-driven
• Environmental Remediation
• Mixed Use
• Site Development
• Sustainability
• Technology-forward
• Urban infill

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Frequently asked questions about Totem

What does Totem do?

Totem Group LLC is a Brooklyn‑based real estate development firm founded in 2017, with a current team of 2–10 employees.

Where is Totem based?

Totem is headquartered in Brooklyn, NY.

What markets does Totem operate in?

Totem is active in New York City, New York.

How many employees does Totem have?

Totem has 2–10 employees.