History

Overview

Conifer is a full service real estate company specializing in the development, construction and management of high-quality, affordable housing communities. Since its inception in 1975, the company has developed more than 225 properties representing 16,000-plus multi-family units.

In 1996, Conifer merged operations with Home Properties, Inc., a public real estate investment trust. During the ensuing five years, the Conifer division grew considerably, acquiring and developing approximately 5,000 multi-family units.

In December 2000, Conifer’s management team purchased the affordable housing operating unit from Home Properties. The resulting private company maintains offices in Rochester, New York; Mount Laurel, New Jersey; Erie, Pennsylvania and Baltimore, Maryland, to serve the affordable housing market in these states.

At the heart of the Conifer organization is an experienced team of more than 500 highly skilled professionals who, with a demonstrated entrepreneurial spirit, have helped the organization assume a leadership role in the affordable housing industry. Today, Conifer is the 16th largest owner of affordable housing in the nation according to Affordable Housing Finance Magazine.

Conifer currently owns and manages more than 10,000 multi-family units in 170 apartment communities. In addition, more than 600 units are under construction, and approximately 25 projects are in various stages of the development process.

Conifer’s commitment to quality design and construction, superior property management services and quality of life for its residents remains the cornerstones of Conifer’s success.