Charney Companies
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Real estate development, brokerage, property management |
| Founded | 2013 |
| Founder | Sam Charney |
| Headquarters | Long Island City , United States |
Area served | New York metropolitan area |
| Products | Mixed-use, mixed-income residential and retail properties |
Charney Companies is a comprehensive American firm specializing in real estate development, brokerage, and property management, with its headquarters located in Long Island City, New York. Established in 2013 by Sam Charney, the company has developed and currently manages more than two million square feet of mixed-use, mixed-income residential, and retail properties across the New York metropolitan region.
History
The company was founded by Sam Charney in 2013.
Charney Companies completed its inaugural project, The Jackson Condominium on 47th Avenue in Long Island City, in 2015.
In March 2016, the firm acquired the site of the historic Dime Savings Bank in Williamsburg, Brooklyn for $80 million. They restored the century-old neoclassical bank building and erected a 23-story tower comprising residential units, office space, and retail behind it. This development was finalized and leasing commenced in 2020. Notably, The Dime features New York’s largest publicly available EV charging station, operated by Revel.
In January 2020, Charney Companies purchased 585 Union Street. Shortly after, in April 2020, it acquired 251 Douglass Street for $22.5 million and obtained financing from Barings LLC to facilitate expansion. Construction of the 15-story building at Douglass Street began in November 2023.
The Green House, a twelve-story residential tower in Long Island City completed in January 2023, was designed by Studio V Architecture with financing provided by Santander Bank. This building showcases murals created by FAILE alongside an interactive lighting display by Jen Lewin.
In May 2023, Charney Companies initiated construction on a two-building residential development located at 310 and 340 Nevins Street in Gowanus, Brooklyn. This planned complex will encompass 600,000 square feet featuring 654 rental apartments, ground-floor retail spaces, and a public waterfront esplanade designed by James Corner field ops.
The nine-story mixed-use structure at 585 Union Street, designed by Fogarty Finger Architects and managed by Charney Companies, reached its structural peak in November 2023. It forms part of the broader Gowanus Wharf campus alongside the properties on Douglass and Nevins Streets.
In April 2025, Charney Companies secured $145 million in acquisition and predevelopment funding for the project at 175 Third Street in Gowanus, Brooklyn. This financing was supported by Silver Point Capital, The Brodsky Organization, and Tikehau Capital. Designed by Bjarke Ingels Group, this mixed-use development will offer approximately 1,000 residential units along with public spaces adjacent to the Gowanus Canal, positioning it as one of Brooklyn’s largest residential projects.
By May 2025, Charney Companies arranged $135 million in construction financing for a new 45-story condominium tower at 95 Rockwell Place in Fort Greene, Brooklyn, with BH3 Management and Madison Realty Capital leading the effort. The building will contain 182 residential units.
In June 2025, Charney Companies raised $525 million to fund a 55-story condominium tower at 24-19 Jackson Avenue in Long Island City. This development will include 600 residential units and retail space anchored by Chelsea Piers Fitness.
Expanding its multifamily holdings further, Charney Companies acquired an eight-unit building at 83 Second Place in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn for $4.2 million in October 2025.