Abby Hamlin
President
Hamlin Ventures

Abby Hamlin is the President of Hamlin Ventures LLC, a Manhattan-based real estate development company that focuses on select, design-driven projects that engage urban issues. Founded in 1998, the company is one of a handful of women-owned development companies in the United States today.

Since 2003, Hamlin Ventures has played a significant role in the revitalization of Downtown Brooklyn. As designated developer of the Hoyt Schermerhorn Urban Renewal Site, a crucial two-acre parcel with 500,000 square feet of development rights, Hamlin completed 14 Townhouses, 9 Townhouses and with Common Ground Community and The Actor’s Fund, The Schermerhorn, a 217-unit supportive housing residence which is also home to a black box neighborhood theater and the Brooklyn Ballet Studio. All three projects have won numerous design awards including the prestigious AIA National Housing Award. In 2012, Hamlin sold a portion of the site to Carlyle and Flank who are currently developing The Boerum at Smith Street. Other Brooklyn projects have included a loft conversion at 192 Water Street in DUMBO completed in 2009 in partnership with Alloy Development LLC. Hamlin Ventures’ is currently developing 34 Prince Street, a restoration, renovation and new construction project of the former Old St. Patrick’s School in NoLita.

Prior to forming Hamlin Ventures, Ms. Hamlin spent fourteen years with Swig, Weiler & Arnow, then a New York City and San Francisco based developer and owner of commercial properties and the Fairmont Hotels. Ms. Hamlin joined Swig, Weiler as a Vice President for development and over the years rose through the ranks to become President of the company.