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Real Estate Development
The Moinian Group
Founded by Joseph Moinian, born in Tehran, Iran; immigrated alone to the US at age 17 in 1971
20M+ sq ft portfolio · more than $10B in real estate managed
The Founder’s Story
Moinian built one of New York’s major private real estate firms and remains its Founder and CEO today.
Real Impact
Employment
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Community Development
- Its “Sky” residential tower, one of Manhattan’s largest residential rental buildings, was built partly under New York City’s 80/20 affordable housing framework. [The Real Deal]
Charitable & Community Work
- Joseph Moinian is a co-founder and board member of the National September 11 Memorial & Museum, contributing approximately $5 million before its 2014 dedication. [Wikipedia]
- Served as UJA-Federation of New York chairman in 2010 and remains on its highest committee. [Wikipedia]
- The Nazee & Joseph Moinian Foundation distributes nearly all of what it takes in each year to charity. [ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer]
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