According to the source, a general contractor/builder is a company that is responsible for the physical construction of a new multifamily (defined as five or more units) rental development, (including student housing, independent living and age-restricted housing).
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Units started by leading multifamily builders in the U.S. 2024
In 2024, the construction contractor with the most multifamily housing units started in the United States was ****. Greystar followed in the ranking, but they generated significantly smaller revenue in that segment. All three of those companies were headquartered in the United States.
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NMHC. (April 15, 2025). Leading multifamily housing builders in the United States in 2024, by number of units started [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Retrieved July 15, 2026, from /statistics/1608503/units-started-by-top-multifamily-builders-us/
NMHC. "Leading multifamily housing builders in the United States in 2024, by number of units started." Chart. April 15, 2025. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Accessed July 15, 2026. /statistics/1608503/units-started-by-top-multifamily-builders-us/
NMHC. (2025). Leading multifamily housing builders in the United States in 2024, by number of units started. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 15, 2026. /statistics/1608503/units-started-by-top-multifamily-builders-us/
NMHC. "Leading Multifamily Housing Builders in The United States in 2024, by Number of Units Started." ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ Inc., 15 Apr 2025, /statistics/1608503/units-started-by-top-multifamily-builders-us/
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Leading multifamily housing builders in the United States in 2024, by number of units started [Graph], NMHC, April 15, 2025. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1608503/units-started-by-top-multifamily-builders-us/