🧱 HeroBricks

Scale Your Portfolio. Renovate Smarter.

HomeHero's commercial and multi-unit renovation platform brings the same milestone-based oversight, vetted contractors, and CDFI-backed financing to multifamily properties, mixed-use buildings, and commercial real estate.

Average Project Size
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$485K
Multi-unit HeroBricks projects
Units Renovated
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1,240+
Across 18 metro markets
On-Time Completion
91%
M3 milestone on or ahead of schedule
LIHTC Compliance Rate
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100%
Projects qualifying for tax credit
🏢 Who We Serve

Built for Every Property Type

HeroBricks adapts to the complexity of your portfolio — whether you're a nonprofit developer, independent landlord, or institutional operator.

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Multifamily & Affordable Housing

Full renovation services for 2–100+ unit buildings, including occupied unit rehabs, common area upgrades, energy efficiency retrofits, and LIHTC preservation projects.

LIHTC Compliance HUD Section 8 Occupied Rehab Energy Retrofit
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Mixed-Use & Retail

Coordinated renovation of mixed residential/commercial buildings — managing tenant-sensitive phasing, code compliance across uses, and landlord-tenant communication throughout construction.

Phased Construction Tenant Relations ADA Compliance MEP Systems
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Nonprofit & Community Development

CDFIs, CLTs, and community development corporations trust HeroBricks for affordable homeownership rehabilitation, scattered site programs, and land bank property activation.

CDFI Lending CLT Compatible Land Bank NSP Projects
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Small Hotel & Hospitality

Boutique hotels, extended stay properties, and small hospitality operators use HeroBricks for brand-standard renovations, FF&E coordination, and flag-required PIP compliance.

PIP Compliance Brand Standards FF&E Coordination Phased Renovations
🛠️ Core Services

The Full HeroBricks Stack

From initial scope and design through final inspection and occupancy — we manage the entire renovation lifecycle for commercial clients.

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Commercial RenderReady

AI-assisted design and 3D visualization scaled for multifamily and commercial projects. Unit layout optimization, common area redesign, and code-compliant documentation packages.

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General Contractor Network

Access to HeroVerified GCs with multi-unit and commercial track records. All vetted for licensing, bonding, insurance, and MBE/WBE certification availability.

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Commercial HeroVerify

Milestone-based inspection and escrow at scale — with stage releases tied to per-unit or per-phase completion, lender reporting dashboards, and AIA draw documentation.

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Commercial LendHero

Renovation financing for portfolios from $250K to $5M+. Products include construction-to-perm, bridge loans, CDFI renovation lines, and LIHTC-compatible financing structures.

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Portfolio Dashboard

A centralized project management portal for owners with multiple active projects. Track progress, draw status, inspection reports, and contractor activity across your entire portfolio.

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Energy & Sustainability

Green renovation consulting, ENERGY STAR and Passive House scoping, utility rebate identification, IRA tax credit coordination, and EPA Lead-Safe Renovation compliance.

📋 Our Process

The HeroBricks Journey

Larger projects require structured execution. Our 6-phase process keeps your renovation on track from day one.

01

Portfolio Assessment & Scoping

A HeroBricks project coordinator conducts a comprehensive property assessment. We document existing conditions, identify code deficiencies, and scope a phased renovation plan aligned with your budget and occupancy requirements.

Timeline: 1–2 weeks
02

Design & Permitting

Our Commercial RenderReady team produces permit-ready drawings, unit layout plans, and material specifications. We manage permit submission and coordinate with local building departments on your behalf.

Timeline: 2–6 weeks
03

Financing & Contractor Selection

HeroBricks coordinates your financing package through Commercial LendHero and conducts a competitive bid process with 3 qualified GC proposals. We review bids and provide a recommendation with supporting analysis.

Timeline: 2–4 weeks
04

Mobilization & Phase 1 Construction

Construction begins with an occupied-unit phasing plan minimizing tenant disruption. HeroBricks provides a dedicated project manager for on-site coordination, tenant communication templates, and weekly progress reporting.

Varies by project scope
05

Milestone Inspections & Draw Releases

Commercial HeroVerify inspectors confirm milestone completion at each phase before fund disbursement. Inspection reports auto-populate your lender's draw request documentation — no more chasing paperwork.

Per phase
06

Final Inspection & Portfolio Close-Out

Final inspection, punch list management, certificate of occupancy coordination, and close-out documentation including as-builts, warranties, and lien releases. Your portfolio dashboard updates to reflect completed status.

Completion milestone
📖 Case Study

Spotlight: Southside Commons

48-Unit Affordable Housing Rehabilitation, Chicago IL

A 1960s-era Section 8 building facing substantial deferred maintenance and at risk of losing HUD affordability designation. The owner — a local CDFI — needed a full gut rehab of all units while maintaining occupancy and preserving resident stability.

HeroBricks delivered a phased 18-month renovation that kept 72% of units occupied throughout construction, coordinated LIHTC equity financing alongside a CDFI bridge loan, and achieved ENERGY STAR certification on completion.

48
Units fully rehabilitated
$4.2M
Total project cost
72%
Occupied during rehab
31%
Energy cost reduction
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💰 Financing

Commercial LendHero Products

Flexible capital structures for every stage of your renovation project — from acquisition through permanent financing.

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Construction-to-Permanent Loan

Single-close financing that converts to a permanent mortgage at project completion. Ideal for multi-unit acquisitions with substantial rehab.

Loan Range: $500K–$5M · LTC: Up to 90% · Term: 24-mo construction + 30-yr perm · Rate: Fixed or floating options

Bridge Renovation Loan

Short-term capital to fund renovations before refinancing into permanent debt. Suitable for value-add operators and portfolio recycling strategies.

Loan Range: $250K–$3M · LTC: Up to 85% · Term: 12–18 months · Rate: Floating, interest-only
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CDFI Affordable Housing Loan

Below-market rate renovation financing for projects maintaining affordability covenants. Underwritten to mission impact as well as financial metrics.

Loan Range: $100K–$2M · LTC: Up to 95% · Term: Up to 30 years · Rate: Below-market, fixed
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Green Renovation Line of Credit

Revolving credit facility for portfolio operators executing energy efficiency and sustainability upgrades, with IRA incentive coordination.

Line Size: $500K–$5M · Draw Period: 36 months · Rate: Subsidized via utility rebate + IRA credit

Trusted by Leading Developers & CDFIs

HeroBricks partners work across 18 metropolitan markets to preserve and create affordable housing

Enterprise Community Partners LISC Detroit NeighborWorks America National CDFI Fund Reinvestment Fund Low Income Investment Fund

Let's Talk About Your Portfolio

Whether you have one building or fifty, HeroBricks scales to meet your renovation goals. Our commercial team is ready to scope your project.

  • Free portfolio assessment within 5 business days
  • No-obligation financing pre-qualification
  • MBE/WBE contractor sourcing available
  • LIHTC and Section 8 compliance expertise
  • Dedicated commercial project coordinator assigned
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