The Michaels Organization began in 1973 as a subsidized housing developer founded by Michael J. Levitt. The company designs, builds, owns, and manages rental communities across affordable, workforce, student, military, and market-rate housing. Michaels handles construction, property management, and investment management, with work that includes mixed-income communities and neighborhood revitalization projects. A longstanding educational foundation supports scholarships for residents and aligns with the company's broader focus on housing and community development.