What Happens to the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree After the Holidays?
When the lights go out and the crowds disperse, the iconic Rockefeller Center Christmas tree doesn’t just disappear — it gets repurposed for good. Since 2007, the tree has been donated to Habitat for Humanity, where its lumber is milled and used to build affordable homes.
In 2010, some of that lumber became part of our Atlantic Avenue Condominiums development. NBC New York’s Jennifer Vázquez spoke with Habitat NYC and Westchester CEO Sabrina Lippman and Atlantic Ave’s Board Chair, Brena, to share how this tradition continues to make a tangible impact.