Established in 2023 and now active in five states, Milestone has consistently pushed the boundaries of what's possible in affordable housing.
Led by Aaron Koffman, the company's visionary approach emphasizes sustainability, community engagement, and respect for each and every resident.
Koffman, in his leadership roles at Hudson Companies and now as CEO of Milestone, has completed over 3,200 units of affordable and supportive housing across New York City, which means new homes for roughly 7,000 New Yorkers. In addition, Mr. Koffman was the development principal on over 3,100 units in construction, where he now serves as an investor, encompassing more than $1.5 Billion in Total Development Costs. These developments not only address the pressing need for affordable housing but also prioritize the well-being and dignity of residents. Milestone's commitment to providing supportive services, such as counseling, job training, and healthcare facilities, reflects its holistic approach to community development.
AARON KOFFMAN - FOUNDER AND CEO
Spanning over a 20 year career, Mr. Koffman and his colleagues have garnered numerous awards and accolades for its groundbreaking mixed use projects, such as La Central, Greenpoint Hospital and Peninsula, setting new standards for affordable and supportive housing.
Milestone and it’s affiliates have developed over 2,500 affordable and sustainable homes with another 2,000 in the pipeline.
Prior to founding Milestone, Aaron was President of The Hudson Companies where he led its strategic initiatives and day-to-day operations while heading its award-winning affordable housing arm totaling over 7,000 units and $3 billion in costs. Aaron was the team lead on several transformational affordable housing/mixed-use new construction developments including: the 1,673 NYCHA PACT RAD/Section 18 rehabilitation in Brooklyn, the 1,060-unit La Central development in the South Bronx, the 740-unit Spofford Detention Center Redevelopment in Hunts Point. Through Aaron’s leadership, Hudson has become an industry leader in sustainable affordable housing development, including the installation of over 1,000,000 watts of solar photovoltaics at the Gateway Elton site in East New York, which was the largest for a multifamily array in New York State.
Prior to joining Hudson, Aaron was a Project Manager with Forest City Ratner Companies focusing on the 6,400-unit Atlantic Yards (now Pacific Park) development. Aaron started his housing career in New York as a Senior Project Manager at the New York City Housing Development Corporation. In 2023, Aaron was named as an inaugural member of the Brooklyn Power 100 by Schneps Media. Aaron is a New York State Firefighter who earned his Bachelor of Arts in Economics from UC Berkeley and his Master of City Planning from MIT. Aaron also serves on the Boards of the NYU Furman Center, Hivewild Dance Company, NYSAFAH and Coro Leadership New York.
The Peninsula
La Central
The Lirio