Affordable Housing Access, Reimagined
Harmony is transforming the affordable housing experience with faster timelines, less paperwork, and better results.
THE PROBLEM
Thousands of affordable housing units sit empty
while qualified tenants wait
The process is antiquated, paper-heavy, and prone to manual errors, with applicants struggling to navigate a labyrinth of time-sensitive requirements. The end result? Everyone loses. Tenants get lost in the system, developers bleed cash, and marketers drown in paperwork.
12-18 Months
To fill affordable housing units
6 Million
Affordable housing applications per year
$500 Million
Public dollars lost each year
OUR SOLUTION
Leveraging AI to remove the barriers
between lottery & lease-up
Harmony automates lease-up with AI that understands human context, not just government compliance. We verify documents instantly, score eligibility accurately, and guide applicants with clarity. The result? Units filled in half the time with better outcomes for everyone involved.
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Real-time overview of all open projects, displaying lease-up status, projected timelines, and critical applicant actions, enabling agents to intervene promptly and accurately prioritize tasks.
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Using AI pattern recognition, Harmony parses, sorts, and labels batch data while automatically sending personalized outreach to each applicant, allowing agents to process batches more quickly.
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With applicant permission, Harmony connects to external data services and builds a portfolio of documentation, from IDs to bank statements, that's always up to date, reducing manual data entry and increasing accuracy.
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With a single click, applicants can upload documents and Harmony will use OCR technology to instantly scan and pull relevant data for faster, more accurate application updates.
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24/7 multilingual applicant support to clearly answer any questions about the process, direct applicants to key resources, and schedule time with an agent if needed.
OUR FUTURE
A hub for human access
Housing is just the beginning. Harmony’s “hub and spoke” model starts with affordable housing, but our infrastructure can extend to any program where access matters like SNAP, Medicaid, childcare subsidies, workforce development, and beyond.
We’re dedicated to building technology that treats applicants with dignity, reduces administrative load and finds the solutions our communities need to thrive.
THE TEAM
Mission-driven from day one
Combining years of startup operational expertise, a deep understanding of human-centric technology, and strong connections within the NYC affordable housing sector, the Harmony team is uniquely positioned to help fix a broken system.
Zach Rabin
CEO
Former CEO of Aaptiv, where he led the company through its sale and integration into Pear Health Labs. Zach is a NYC startup veteran with experience building and scaling mission-driven products, teams, and operations.
Russell A. Kivler
Co-Founder
Managing Partner at HSE with more than 20 years of experience across affordable housing development, financing, and compliance. Russ brings deep expertise in the policies, processes, and stakeholders that shape the city’s housing system.
Clark Valberg
Co-Founder
Founder of InVision, where he helped define how modern digital products are built. Clark contributes decades of experience in product strategy, design, and company-building to Harmony’s long-term platform vision.
Let's build the future together
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