Company Overview
Our mission is to create a more environmentally thriving, socially just world through the development, preservation, renovation and ownership of green, affordable and mixed-income communities.
$5 billion INVESTED IN ACQUISITIONS AND DEVELOPMENT
19,000+ RESIDENTIAL UNITS ACROSS 15 STATES AND D.C.
17,000+ AFFORDABLE UNITS
SENDERO VERDE - New York, NY
Firm Profile
Jonathan Rose Companies is one of the country’s leading owners, developers, and operators of affordable and mixed-income housing. Founded in 1989 with a mission to create a more environmentally thriving and socially just world, the firm develops, preserves, renovates, and owns communities that integrate environmental stewardship, social impact, and long-term economic performance. To date, Rose has created projects representing more than $5 billion in value and maintains a portfolio of over 19,000 apartment homes across 14 states and Washington, D.C. The firm is a fully integrated investment management, development, and asset management company, with affiliates in construction management, solar energy, mortgage finance, and title services.
We call this integrated model a Rose Community. A Rose Community combines high-quality, affordable housing, environmental performance, and intentional resident services to create stable, healthy, and resilient communities.
We are thoughtful about where we invest and the communities we create. A growing body of research demonstrates that where people live significantly influences their health, economic mobility, and life outcomes. We prioritize locations with strong access to transit, employment, education, healthcare, and essential services, and focus on markets that demonstrate environmental, social, and economic resilience. By investing in these resource-rich environments, we help preserve long-term housing affordability in areas that present high opportunity to those who live there.
Our social impact is delivered through our Communities of Opportunity program, we partner with residents and local organizations to co-create programs and shared spaces that expand access to health, education, financial stability, and social connection. This resident-centered approach strengthens wellbeing, fosters community engagement, and helps ensure that our communities support opportunity and long-term stability.
We strive to achieve positive environmental impact through investments in energy efficiency, decarbonization, water conservation, and non-toxic building operations, which help improve building performance, reduce costs, and support occupant health and comfort.
We invite you to join us in this work.
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What Is A Rose Community
A Rose Community is a safe, clean, healthy, affordable, energy efficient, well maintained, stable home designed to a high quality, within a thriving, equitable community where the property services are delivered by trained, kind, caring staff, attuned to and responsive to the needs of the community.
A Rose Community is well located, in an area rich with resources, transport links and walkable amenities, quality healthcare and education services. It is resilient and has the strength to withstand climate and other stresses, offering a safe and stable haven and enabling its residents to lead healthy, fulfilling lives.
A Rose Community is AFFORDABLE:
A Rose Community creates, preserves and extends affordable housing, providing affordable and mixed income homes catering for different income levels.
A Rose Community delivers HOUSING QUALITY:
A Rose Community delivers quality housing to residents, ensuring living conditions that include adequate light, space, heat, cooling and storage including suitable kitchens, bathrooms and flooring.
A Rose Community achieves SOCIAL IMPACT:
A Rose Community creates social impact, featuring co-produced, social programming, connecting residents to health, education, cultural, financial and social services. Our communities are accessible – both physically and digitally. Gardens and play areas for children and easy access the outdoors and nature.
A Rose Community is GREEN:
We are decarbonizing our communities, carrying out green renovations, replacing key building systems with modern, energy efficient alternatives, installing water saving devices and systems, selecting materials with low embodied carbon, seeking enhanced energy performance/certifications and moving towards electrification of our existing communities.
AFFORDABILITY
• Create Housing
• Preserve Housing
HOUSING QUALITY SOCIAL
• Community Facilities
• Unit Conditions
• Safety & Security
• Digital Access
• Building Certification
• Neighborhood Connection
• Design Equity & Beauty
• Housing Stability
• Economic
• Opportunity
• Health & Wellbeing
• Digital Connection
• Community Building
• Learning
• Food Security
• Decarbonization
• Clean Energy
• Water Efficiency
• Green Operations
• Biodiversity
• Climate Resilience
GOLDEN WEST TOWER - Torrance, CA
Rose Investments
President / Chief Investment Officer / Managing Partner 917-542-3651 bkearse@rosecompanies.com
Jonathan Rose Companies launched what we believe was the first impact-focused real estate private equity investment fund in 2005. Since then, we have become one of the nation’s leading impact managers of affordable and mixed-income multifamily housing, distinguished for our commitment to green building and our compassionate approach to social impact.
Our Investment Management group is made up of experienced, committed, inter-disciplinary teams in Acquisitions, Acq-Rehab, Asset Management, Impact, Portfolio Management, Fund Accounting and Investor Relations. We apply our decades of real estate development, acquisition, ownership, finance, and asset management experience to maximize long-term value for residents, investors and our partnerships. Together, we strive to co-create innovative solutions to deliver social and environmental impact as well as competitive, risk-adjusted market returns in our asset class.
JUANITA NOLASCO RESIDENCES - Denver, CO BAY RIDGE GARDENS - Annapolis MD
Brandon Kearse
LAKE GROVE VILLAGE - Chicago, IL
WEBSTER HOUSE - Chicago, IL
Rose Acquisitions
Max Jawer Managing Director, Acquisitions 917-542-3621 mjawer@rosecompanies.com
Since 2005, Jonathan Rose Companies has been making value-add investments on behalf of our funds, acquiring affordable and mixed income multifamily housing in transit oriented or walkable locations. Our work focuses on preserving long term affordability, strengthening economic and environmental performance, and enhancing residents’ quality of life.
We also expand the supply of affordable housing by acquiring market rate properties and converting them to affordable homes through voluntary deed restrictions, ensuring long term affordability. These efforts are paired with green retrofits and targeted capital improvements designed to elevate the resident experience while reducing energy and water consumption and lowering operating costs.
Through our social service programs, we connect residents with health, education, economic, cultural, and other supportive services, helping to create vibrant and thriving communities.
Over the course of six funds and over $1.4 billion of equity capital commitments, we have preserved federally subsidized and rent-restricted properties at risk of losing their affordability and created innovative, mixed-income rent affordability programs at properties that were previously unrestricted.
We are known for our regulatory expertise and track record for closing on complex asset and portfolio-level acquisitions. As a sponsor, we have market-leading access to the debt capital markets, as well as to low-cost, subordinated, second-lien debt from state and local housing finance agencies interested in preserving and expanding access to affordable housing. In addition, we regularly research and obtain grants and incentives to enhance our investments and deepen our impact.
SHORE HILL - Brooklyn, NY
GALE ECKINGTON - Washington, D.C.
RIVERSIDE TOWERS - Medford, MA
AMANI PLACE - Atlanta, GA
Rose Acquisition/ Rehabilitation
Scott Frye Director, Acquisition / Rehabilitation 216-393-8062
sfrye@rosecompanies.com
In addition to our Impact Fund investments, we leverage 4% and 9% Low Income Housing Tax Credits and tax exempt bonds to acquire, preserve, and rehabilitate existing affordable and subsidized housing across the country. These projects undergo deep renovations focused on transforming resident living conditions, improving building energy performance, and creating new and renewed community spaces to serve as the foundation for delivering social impact programming. Our Acq/Rehab program ensures that much-needed housing in highopportunity areas stays affordable and well-maintained under long-term ownership.
THE SPRINGS - La Mesa, CA
CAMBRIDGE TOWERS - Detroit, MI
BJ WRIGHT COURT APTS - Chicago, IL
PLYMOUTH SQUARE - Detroit, MI
SAVANNAH SUMMIT - Savannah, GA
BOWIN PLACE - Detroit, MI
SENDERO VERDE - New York, NY
Rose Development
Jenny Wu Managing Director, Development
917-542-3624 jwu@rosecompanies.com
Our Development Team produces industry leading, beautifully designed, affordable and mixed income green buildings, which provide a platform for our Rose Communities social and environmental programming. These incorporate health, social service, education, culture, and recreation programs for our residents.
We design, plan and build sustainable communities, co-produced using expertise from across all of our core disciplines, sharing lessons, best practices and resources, with the goal of nurturing the common good and advancing affordable living.
Our developments replicable models of cost-effective, green, transit-oriented urban development that connect residents to opportunity to inform the national practice of development, help change policies and direct funding towards scalable solutions.
1999 - Los Angeles, CA
NC FIVE - Philadelphia, PA
NORTH DOWNTOWN ATHENS - Athens, GA
THE FAIRCLIFF - Washington, D.C.
GOWANUS GREEN - Brooklyn, NY
570 WASHINGTON - New York, NY
OSCAR JAMES RESIDENCES - San Francisco, CA
Impact
Lauren Zullo Managing Director, Impact 917-542-3617
lzullo@rosecompanies.com
Good quality, safe, secure and affordable housing provides the foundation upon which opportunity can grow. But thriving, healthy communities require more than the physical provision of a home. Our Impact Framework highlights the importance of environmental and social impact work in creating and sustaining Rose Communities – high quality, environmentally thriving, socially just and inclusive communities that enable people and places to flourish.
Our work is grounded in a deep commitment to enhancing social wellbeing and improving our ecological footprint. We establish portfolio-wide targets for our company, our investments, funds and properties to guide performance in housing quality, affordability, social impact and environmental impact.
To support this work, we have developed an Impact Management System that integrates the commitments, plans, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation strategies into a unified framework that guides our impact delivery process and improves outcomes for our communities.
IMPACT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FRAMEWORK
GRACE WEST MANOR - Newark, NJ
Social Impact
Our Rose Communities vision for social impact integrates high-quality housing with intentional resident services designed to expand access to opportunity and support long-term wellbeing. Through our Communities of Opportunity program, we partner with residents and local community partners to co-create programs and services that strengthen health, economic stability, and community connection.
Our approach is grounded in an Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) model, which builds upon the strengths, leadership, and social networks that already exist within each community. By engaging residents as partners and leaders, we support community-driven solutions that reflect local priorities and contribute to stronger, more resilient neighborhoods.
Each Rose Community has its own culture, strengths, and aspirations. Through purposeful engagement, dedicated common spaces, and collaboration with service providers, our Communities of Opportunity program delivers resources and programming that seek to restore social equity and support resident wellbeing.
Our social impact work is guided by six core impact areas:
• Housing Stability
• Community Building
• Economic Opportunity
• Health and Wellbeing
• Food Security
• Learning
Our firm has held a CORES Certification (Certified Organization for Resident Engagement and Services) since 2020, reflecting the strength and consistent delivery of our Communities of Opportunity model. We are committed to achieving high standards for resident engagement, using data and performance metrics to track progress, and continuously improving our programs to better serve our residents.
Environmental Impact
Rose is committed to tackling the urgent challenges of climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss. By minimizing the climate and resource impacts of our portfolio, we create properties that are not only resilient and future-proof but also promote the health and well-being of our residents. Our approach integrates leading green building certifications to guide both design and operations, helping ensure environmental benefits that reduce operating costs, enhance stability, and improve resilience.
Our environmental impact professionals work closely with development, acquisitions, and asset management teams to integrate our sustainability priorities throughout the lifecycle of each Rose Community. Our environmental impact strategy is guided by six core impact areas:
• Decarbonization
• Clean Energy
• Water Efficiency
• Green Operations
• Biodiversity
• Climate Resilience
In new developments, we employ advanced techniques such as all-electric, high-performance design, and resilient construction with renewable energy and storage options, setting new benchmarks for sustainable, affordable, and mixed-income housing. For our green retrofits, we pursue comprehensive reductions in emissions, energy, and water use through certifications like Enterprise Green Communities. These retrofits include cost-effective upgrades such as LED lighting with sensors, low-flow water fixtures, enhanced insulation, and improved air sealing. Using a data-driven approach, we monitor and analyze environmental performance across all properties, identifying further opportunities for energy and water efficiency.
From pioneering projects to ongoing operations, we are committed to creating scalable, replicable models that drive impactful change. Our influence extends to city, state, and federal levels, where we advocate for policies and programs supporting greener buildings and develop solutions for sustainable buildings of the future. We will continue to innovate and collaborate to combat climate change and advance the wellbeing of our communities.
SUNNY GARDEN APTS - La Puente, CA
Rose Community Capital
Kelly Boyer President, Rose Community Capital 626-664-5436 kboyer@rosecompanies.com
Rose Community Capital provides our customers with affordable, workforce and mixed income multifamily housing finance services. A designated FHA Multifamily Accelerated Processing (MAP) and USDA 538 lender, we originate, underwrite, place and service, FHA and USDA insured multifamily mortgage loans, as well as provide construction loans and bridge financing. We have deep knowledge of – and long experience in – navigating the intricacies of FHA, HUD, and USDA requirements and procedures. For buyers seeking a quick acquisition loan closing, RCC provides bridge lending for affordable, workforce housing and construction loans.
Our experienced team includes industry veterans and former HUD and USDA professionals who are focused on getting your deal to the finish line as quickly as possible. With a genuine passion for what we do and dedication to detail, we are not simply your financing facilitator but your trusted partner.
COMMUNITY ARMS APTS - Pasadena, CA
SACRED HEART MANOR - Lorraine, OH
PARKVIEW PL APTS - University City, MO
Mission Title
Alec Hirsh
President, Mission Title Agency 212-710-9515 ahirsch@missiontitleagency.com
Founded in 2016, Mission Title Agency supports the creation of communities of opportunity by providing title insurance and related services to purchasers, owners and financiers of affordable and mixed-income housing developments. We combine decades of expertise in acquisition and development with the backbone to underwrite the largest and most intricate transactions, yet still offer the flexibility of a nimble, problem-solving title agency dedicated to personal, holistic and unwavering service to our stakeholders.
Since it’s founding, Mission Title Agency has closed approximately $3 billion of new and existing affordable housing value. We’ve found that all parties to a transaction benefit when the title agent proactively works to understand and address the unique title requirements of FHA, HUD, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, state housing authorities and LIHTC investors. Our aim is preventing potential transactional roadblocks faced by our community through deep experience with multiple funding sources, tax credit equity, transfers of partnership assets, land use restrictions and regulatory agreements.
Mission Title Agency is dedicated to making a positive social impact by supporting and engaging with organizations that share our goals of advancing the cause of community building and affordable housing. As part of this initiative, Mission Title Agency donates 10% of our gross income to charitable and advocacy causes within our industry.
Additionally, we strive to enhance your economic efficiency through low or no discretionary fees wherever and whenever we can, and we never mark up the cost of ancillary searches. Our clients only pay the promulgared insurance premium and actual third party cost of providing title research and services.
We look forward to continuing to advance your goals and ours through a Missionbased approach to title insurance for the affordable housing community.
Supporting the Affordable Housing Community
Mission Title Agency makes a positive social impact by supporting organizations that advance community building and affordable housing. We donate a portion of all revenue to charitable and advocacy organizations within our industry.
For More Information:
INVESTMENTS: Brandon Kearse, President / Chief Investment Officer, bkearse@rosecompanies.com
ACQUISITIONS: Max Jawer, Managing Director, Acquisitions, mjawer@rosecompanies.com
ACQ/REHAB: Scott Frye, Director, Acquisition / Rehabilitation, sfrye@rosecompanies.com
DEVELOPMENT: Jenny Wu, Managing Director, Development, jwu@rosecompanies.com
IMPACT: Lauren Zullo, Managing Director, Impact, lzullo@rosecompanies.com
ROSE COMMUNITY CAPITAL: Kelly Boyer, President, kboyer@rosecompanies.com
MISSION TITLE AGENCY: Alec Hirsh, President, ahirsch@missiontitleagency.com