Through our work, we have shaped millions of square feet across New York City and beyond. On every project, we serve as the client’s trusted real estate advisor.

Since the success of the Manhattan Bail Project in 1961, which pioneered the bail reform movement, Vera Institute of Justice (Vera) has continued to partner with political and civil leaders to catalyze improvements to the United States' safety and justice systems. On an ongoing basis, Vera studies pressing social problems and current responses, incubates programs that often grow into self-sustaining organizations, and advises a range of government bodies. Faced with several organizational shifts, Vera engaged Denham Wolf to support the identification and implementation of their new headquarters, ultimately negotiating a 15-year lease in Sunset Park. Additionally, Denham Wolf served as project manager, overseeing the office renovation.

Covenant House is a vital source of support and advocacy for runaway and homeless youth, providing emergency shelter, transitional housing, and supportive services. The roots of Covenant House’s 21 North American locations are in Manhattan, which remains home to the organization’s largest facility. As the need for capital improvements grew at this facility, Covenant House became eager to capitalize on the site’s rising property value and engaged Denham Wolf for guidance.

Founded in 1976, The Caribbean Cultural Center/African Diaspora Institute (CCCADI) honors the diverse cultural contributions of communities from the African Diaspora through a range of exhibitions, performances, conferences, and artist residencies. Recognized as a catalyst for cultural and economic development, CCCADI was selected by The NYC Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) and Department of Housing Preservation (HPD) to redevelop and occupy former municipal firehouse, Engine Company Number 36.

Founded on the understanding that “Planning is Power”, Planned Parenthood supports the right of every individual to manage his or her own reproductive health. By providing community-based healthcare services, invaluable educational resources, and progressive public policy advocacy, the organization promotes the wellbeing of both individuals and families. When the organization’s local affiliate identified a shortage of women’s health services in Queens, Planned Parenthood of New York City (PPNYC) set out to open its first Article 28 health center in the borough. Denham Wolf supported PPNYC in managing the design and construction of this new facility.

Conceived in 1954, the Public Theater is committed to fostering new theater artists and advocating theater’s role in the framing of contemporary culture. The Public is celebrated for its production of Shakespeare and the classics, musicals, contemporary theater, and experimental pieces, all in equal measure, an approach that has supported the institution’s growth—and recently inspired the need to reevaluate its real estate portfolio.

Founded in 1987 through a grassroots parent-led movement, the Cooke Center School and Institute serves children and young adults with special needs. The center’s ongoing growth led to its programs and operations being dispersed across four facilities in as many neighborhoods. Cooke engaged Denham Wolf to identify several scenarios that would allow for the full or partial co-location of its facilities. Ultimately, the firm supported Cooke in acquiring an 18,000 square foot development site.

Founded in 1965, the Chinese-American Planning Council (CPC) is the nation’s largest Asian-American social services organization, providing over 60,000 New York City community members each year with a wide range of programs aimed at promoting social and economic empowerment. Faced with growing demand for programming, CPC partnered with Denham Wolf to construct a new 10-story facility in Flushing, Queens to respond to the needs of young children and senior citizens in the community.

The Cerebral Palsy Associations of New York State (CP of NYS) provides services for individuals with cerebral palsy and developmental disabilities as well as resources for their families. Impelled by an upcoming lease expiration at its Manhattan headquarters, CP of NYS partnered with Denham Wolf in an assessment of its long-term goal to assemble local clinical, housing, and administrative services under one roof. In addition, Denham Wolf served as broker and secured a new facility for CP of NYS.

Atlantic Theater Company is an award-winning Off-Broadway theater that produces great plays simply and truthfully utilizing an artistic ensemble. Founded in 1985 by David Mamet and William H. Macy, the theater was founded on the belief that the story of a play and the intent of its playwright are at the core of the creative process.

Denham Wolf partnered with Taconic Investment Partners to redevelop the iconic BankNote Building in the South Bronx, transforming over 400,000 SF of industrial space into a vibrant hub for nonprofit and creative businesses. Though this major development project represented Denham Wolf’s first foray beyond our customary consulting and project management roles, it was a natural extension of our real estate work with nonprofits.

The Church of St. Luke in the Fields is a vibrant and inclusive Episcopal church known for its spiritual and social mission, brilliant choir, and beautiful block-wide campus. The Church has owned and occupied the block since the 1800s and recently looked to this real estate asset to support its growing programs and secure its financial future, with leadership from Denham Wolf.

Led by the community-based Association of Progressive Dominicans (ACDP), Amber Charter School became the first Latino-led charter school in New York State in 2000. Fourteen years later, the school’s success inspired expansion plans, but site search challenges and a constrained budget hindered progress. With the start a new school year looming and 100 students arriving, Amber looked to Denham Wolf’s Project Management team to get prepared.

Founded in 1970, OPERA America is a national nonprofit organization committed to enriching the creation, presentation, and enjoyment of opera. Through a range of services that support individual artists, organizational sustainability, and audience development, OPERA America strives to create a vibrant culture within which the art of opera can truly flourish. During the organization’s relocation from Washington D.C. to New York City, and subsequent expansion, Denham Wolf served as an indispensable partner.