Briarwood Organization began in 1912 when Luigi Riso started building single-family homes in New York City. The company expanded into multi-family housing during the postwar Queens development boom. Over decades, Briarwood evolved into a full-service real estate firm offering development, general contracting, and property management. The company specializes in affordable housing projects and public-private partnerships, remaining active in creating mixed-income communities across New York's boroughs through integrated real estate services.