TerraCRG

Stories of Brooklyn Giving

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We saw in Brooklyn Org the same borough-first mindset we’ve always had—partnering with organizations that care as deeply about Brooklyn as we do.

As the borough’s go-to giving partner, Brooklyn Org is proud to collaborate with local businesses to support our communities, like real estate brokerage and advisory firm TerraCRG. In Spring 2025, TerraCRG donated all profits from their Only Brooklyn.® Real Estate Conference to benefit our work for a more fair and just Brooklyn.

Why partner with Brooklyn Org?

As with most great things in Brooklyn—we first heard about Brooklyn Org through good friends. We saw in Brooklyn Org the same borough-first mindset we’ve always had—partnering with organizations that care as deeply about Brooklyn as we do.

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Tell us about your origin story.

TerraCRG was founded by Ofer Cohen with a simple but bold idea: bring institutional-quality real estate advisory to a borough that had been overlooked. Focusing exclusively on Brooklyn wasn’t limiting—it was liberating. We believed (and still do) that Brooklyn deserves specialists, not generalists.

How do you back the borough?

We’re in the business of Brooklyn—literally and figuratively. From fundraising events to volunteer efforts to making sure local developers connect with local causes, we’re constantly looking for ways to invest in the borough’s future, not just its real estate. It’s important for us to give back locally because we live here, work here, and grow here. Giving back isn’t just part of our corporate values—it’s part of our DNA. Brooklyn gives us a lot, and we’re committed to returning the favor.

Local businesses are the connective tissue of Brooklyn—they keep the borough authentic, innovative, and resilient. It’s our job to not just succeed here, but to uplift and unify the communities we serve.

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What causes and communities are close to your hearts?

All of them. We’ve got a story (and usually a deal or two) in every corner of this borough. That’s the beauty of Brooklyn—it’s not one story, it’s a thousand.

What do you love about Brooklyn?

The people. The energy. The never-quit attitude. Brooklyn is a place where character and community always take center stage—and we wouldn’t have it any other way.

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Brooklyn to you in one word?

Unstoppable.

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