Steven Witkoff

Early Life and Education

Steven Charles Witkoff was born on March 15, 1957, in the Bronx, New York. Raised on Long Island, he pursued his higher education at Hofstra University, earning a Bachelor of Arts in political science in 1980 and a Juris Doctor in 1983.

Rise to Success

Witkoff's career began as a real estate attorney at the New York City firm Dreyer & Traub, representing major developers. In 1985, he co-founded Stellar Management with Laurence Gluck. Witkoff's transition to property development gained momentum in 1997 when he founded the Witkoff Group. Under his leadership, the Witkoff Group has been involved in over 70 properties in major business districts across the U.S. and abroad. Notable acquisitions include the Daily News Building, Woolworth Building, and Park Lane Hotel in Manhattan.

Key Business Strategies

Witkoff's business strategies include acquiring distressed assets and transforming them into valuable properties. The Witkoff Group focuses on strategic investments, financing, repositioning, and construction. His ventures have expanded to include luxury condos, hotels, golf courses, and apartment buildings in New York, Los Angeles, and Florida.

Philanthropy

Details regarding Witkoff’s specific philanthropy amounts could not be found, but he serves on the board of trustees for the Intrepid Foundation and has been on the executive committee for the Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY). He has also been involved with the Jeffrey Modell Foundation.