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Joseph Moinian

Founder & CEO

The Moinian Group

New York, US

Joseph Moinian

Deborah Montaperto

The Polk Wealth Management Group, Morgan Stanley

Joseph Moinian’s Biography

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Joseph Moinian is the Founder & Chief Executive Officer of The Moinian Group, an investor and developer operating in New York, Texas, Florida and California. Among the investors working with the Moinian group are large institutions, public REITs and financial firms.

Founded in 1982, The Moinian Group is one of the few national real estate groups to develop, own, and operate properties across every asset type, including office, hotel, retail, condominium, and rental apartments. Today, it boasts a portfolio with more than 20 million square feet of property, which includes properties in major cities like New York, Los Angeles, and Dallas.

In Manhattan and the neighboring boroughs, it is likely that you will see a building developed or operated by The Moinian Group dotting the skyline. This is largely due to Joseph’s expertise in finding the right time and areas in which to take on a new project. This foresight has made Joseph a leader in improving neighborhoods and cultivating new ones. Examples of this include the PLG residential building in Prospect Lefferts Gardens in Brooklyn and... Joseph Moinian is the Founder & Chief Executive Officer of The Moinian Group, an investor and developer operating in New York, Texas, Florida and California. Among the investors working with the Moinian group are large institutions, public REITs and financial firms.

Founded in 1982, The Moinian Group is one of the few national real estate groups to develop, own, and operate properties across every asset type, including office, hotel, retail, condominium, and rental apartments. Today, it boasts a portfolio with more than 20 million square feet of property, which includes properties in major cities like New York, Los Angeles, and Dallas.

In Manhattan and the neighboring boroughs, it is likely that you will see a building developed or operated by The Moinian Group dotting the skyline. This is largely due to Joseph’s expertise in finding the right time and areas in which to take on a new project. This foresight has made Joseph a leader in improving neighborhoods and cultivating new ones. Examples of this include the PLG residential building in Prospect Lefferts Gardens in Brooklyn and new commercial developments in Hudson Yards and West Chelsea on New York's west side.

Joseph strongly believes in working with the local community, enriching opportunities, and promoting the cultural arts. He is a long-time supporter of The Special Children’s Center, a multi-faceted service program for children and adults with complex developmental disabilities. He is also a supporter of Keshet Eilon, an Israeli music center founded in 1990 that works to foster and promote young string musicians from Israel and abroad.

Joseph also proudly serves on the Board of the The National September 11 Memorial & Museum, a nonprofit established in memory of the victims and heroes of the 9/11 tragedy. He is also on the Board of Governors of the Real Estate Board of New York and was previously on the Board of the Skyline Museum, a part of New York’s Skyscraper Museum. moreless

Joseph Moinian’s Newsfeed

Commercial Observer

Moinian Group Shows the Wisdom of Long-Range Planning Through Perilous Times

In this article, Commercial Observer examines how The Moinian Group has continued to find success in the midst of the COVID pandemic by utilizing a unique strategy and maintaining efforts to renovate office spaces in New York City.

The Moinian Group Partners With Carbon Lighthouse To Deepen ESG Commitment

The Moinian Group and Carbon Lighthouse recently announced a partnership will significantly lower carbon emission outputs in two of The Moinian Group's key commercial properties, while also significantly reducing energy costs by $150,000 annually across the two properties.

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Joseph Moinian’s Background

The Moinian Group

Founder & CEO

Jan 1982 - Present

New York, NY, USA

Founded by Joseph Moinian, The Moinian Group is among the few national real estate entities to develop, own and operate properties across every asset category, including office, hotel, retail, condos and rental apartments.

Joseph Moinian’s Gallery

Joseph Moinian with a crane in the background at a construction site

Joseph Moinian at a construction site

Real Estate developer Joseph Moinian attends the Grand Opening of the Atelier 46 floor residential building in New York

Joseph Moinian looks out the window on The Monian Group's SKY building

Current Board Positions

Real Estate Board of New York

Board of Governors

New York, NY, USA

The Real Estate Board of New York represents influential real estate professionals as it works to protect, improve, and advance the business of real estate in New York City.

Previous Board Positions

The Skyline Museum

Board Member

New York, NY, USA

Located in New York City, the world's first and foremost vertical metropolis, The Skyscraper Museum celebrates the City's rich architectural heritage and examines the historical forces and individuals that have shaped its successive skylines. Within it, The Skyline Museum houses two galleries, one dedicated to the Manhattan skyline & a special exhibitions hall.

Philanthropy

The National September 11 Memorial & Museum

Board of Trustees

New York, NY, USA

Through commemoration, exhibitions & educational programs, The National September 11 Memorial & Museum, a non-profit in New York City, remembers & honors the 2,983 people killed in the horrific attacks of September 11 2001 & February 26 1993, as well as those who risked their lives to save others & all who demonstrated extraordinary compassion in the aftermath of the attacks.

The Special Children's Center

Supporter

Lakewood Township, NJ, USA

The Special Children's Center is a non-profit located in Lakewood, New Jersey & Brooklyn, New York. The Center was founded in 1996 by two compassionate teens volunteering their time to provide respite care for families with children with developmental disabilities.

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Media

REBNY members make promise to New Yorkers

Mar 2020

New York, NY, USA

The Moinian Group was among a group of more than 25 leading real estate companies in New York City joining the Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY), the City’s leading real estate trade association, in a pledge not to approve any evictions for the next 90 days in response to the ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis.

At Decade’s End, Moinian Looks Back on 10 Years of Expansion, Innovation, and Success

Featured Profile

Nov 2019

New York, NY, USA

Speaking with the Commercial Observer, Joseph Moinian looks backs at ten years of growth and success. From the W New York Downtown Hotel & Residences on Washington Street to SKY, the largest residential tower in NYC, to PLG, a luxury rental apartment tower in Brooklyn, Joseph has his eye on the future: ““The Moinian Group will remain an active investor in Manhattan."

The Moinian Group Branches Out: How Tech And Lending Augment Their Vast Portfolio

Featured Profile

May 2019

New York, NY, USA

The Moinian Group, one of the largest privately-held real estate groups in the U.S., has recently taken their market expertise into other areas, branching out into lending and technology with two new arms of their company: Currency M is The Moinian Group’s venture investment arm; Moinian Capital Partners provides flexible financing solutions for premier CRE projects throughout the U.S.

Ten Questions With Joseph Moinian, CEO Of The Moinian Group

Interview

Apr 2018

New York, NY, USA

YIMBY sat down with the The Moinian Group CEO, Joseph Moinian, to discuss the firm's recent work, what’s coming next, and whether the cavern under 41st Street and 11th Avenue will ever yield a subway station, as was originally intended.

TRD Forum

Interview

2015

New York, NY, USA

Joseph Moinian, Founder & CEO of The Moinian Group, joined The Real Deal to discuss current and future projects, including SKY. Joseph also shared his thoughts on the future of development in New York City.

CTBUH - Joseph Moinian

Interview

2015

New York, NY, USA

Joseph Moinian of Moinian Group is interviewed by Chris Bentley during the 2015 CTBUH New York Conference at the Grand Hyatt New York.

Commercial Observations - 11th Alive with Joseph Moinion

Interview

2017

New York, NY, USA

Joseph Moinian of The Moinian Group sits down with Commercial Observer’s Max Gross to discuss what drew him to 11th Avenue, how sports-oriented retail is changing 5th Avenue & how the stock market may be an indication of the state of the commercial real estate industry.

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Awards & Recognition

City & State New York

The 2020 Real Estate Power 100

Mar 2020

New York, NY, USA

The 2020 Real Estate Power 100 recognizes the most powerful people in New York real estate.

Commercial Observer Power 100

Honoree

2018

New York, NY, USA

Joseph Moinian described 2017 as “a banner year” for his eponymous family-led development firm, and it’s hard to disagree. Last fall, the company announced that it's massive 71-story, 1,175-unit Sky luxury rental tower at 605 West 42nd Street, at the corner of 11th Avenue, was 100 percent leased only 18 months after leasing launched.

Speaking Engagements

Governor Cuomo Announces Groundbreaking of 3 Hudson Boulevard

Featured Speaker

Nov 2017

New York, NY, USA

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced the official ground breaking of 3 Hudson Boulevard, The Moinian Group's 53-story, 2 million-square-foot office tower located in the Hudson Yards District of New York City. Joseph Moinian spoke on the importance of the building and its place in the new Hudson Yards neighborhood.

CTBUH 2015 New York Conference

Panel Member

2015

New York, NY, USA

Joseph Moinian joined a panel titled "Developing Tall in the New York Context". He and other leading figures in New York real estate discussed development in New York City and answered questions from the audience.

Press Releases

The Moinian Group Partners With Carbon Lighthouse To Deepen ESG Commitment

Jun 2021

New York, NY, USA

The Moinian Group and Carbon Lighthouse recently announced a partnership will significantly lower carbon emission outputs in two of The Moinian Group's key commercial properties, while also significantly reducing energy costs by $150,000 annually across the two properties.

Joseph Moinian’s Education

The City College of New York

Business Administration