Lightstone develops and manages multifamily housing, hotels, condominiums, industrial, retail, and life-sciences properties across the United States for residents, travelers, businesses, and institutional investors, using ground-up development, ownership, operations, lending, and investment platforms.
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AI-researched delivery record, not yet confirmed by the developer. Dates may be approximate; original sources are linked.
AI research over published reviews and resident comments. Scores are a model’s reading of opinion, not figures stated on a page, and nothing here feeds any number above it. The links under each block are the pages that research says it used. Based on available resident reviews of covered buildings. These are reported experiences, not independent building inspections, and may not represent all residents or properties.
| Project | Overall | Structure & systems | Management & living |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moxy East VillageEast Village, New York287 units | 9.0/ 10 | 7.7/ 10 Tripadvisor 4.5/5 · 1,897 reviews · tripadvisor.com Tripadvisor publishes 4.5/5 from 1,897 reviews. Adjusted for where resident ratings usually fall, and weighted toward the 6.5 midpoint (more strongly the fewer the reviews), that gives 7.7. | 7.3/ 10 Tripadvisor 4.9/5, 4.5/5, 4.8/5, 4.7/5 · 1,897 reviews · tripadvisor.com Trip.com 7.7/10, 7/10, 7.2/10, 7.9/10 · 117 reviews · in.trip.com Combined from 8 published figures on 2 platforms, weighted by review count, adjusted for where resident ratings usually fall and weighted toward the 6.5 midpoint where reviews are few: 7.3. |
Tripadvisor's 4.8/5 from 1,897 guest reviews is the largest reported review base and converts to 9.4 on the specified curve. The score is moderated to 9.0 because Trip.com is materially lower and the written evidence includes recurring concerns about small rooms, limited facilities and nightlife-related sleep disruption; no structural failure is reported. | |||
Published reviews do not report structural failures, leaks, HVAC breakdowns, plumbing failures or electrical problems. Physical observations are mainly about compact design: one review says the room was “so small that it's hard to turn around,” while another says the room and common spaces were “clean and well maintained.” | Daily-life feedback is strongly positive about service and social spaces: Tripadvisor reviewers describe staff as “friendly & professional,” a “fun and energetic” ambience, and rooms cleaned daily, while Google’s review summary says service is 74% positive and cleanliness 80% positive. The main operational drawback is sleep and space: Google reports “nightclubs” mentioned 12 times and sleep sentiment is 46% unfavourable, while a Tripadvisor reviewer reported noise until 4:30 a.m. and said, “We got zero sleep.” | ||
| 40 East End AvenueUpper East Side, New York28 units | 8.5/ 10 | —/ 10 | 8.5/ 10 |
The only qualifying published aggregate located was Manhattan NYC’s building-specific 4.5/5 rating based on 10 reviews, which converts to 8.5 under the requested curve. The page is internally inconsistent because it also says “0 Reviews,” and no individual reviews were available to support recurring praise or complaints, so no commentary adjustment was applied; the rating should therefore be treated as low-confidence. | |||
No resident review described the building’s physical systems. The Augrented record displayed a July 30, 2025 rodent-inspection result of “Rat Activity,” while earlier displayed inspections from 2022–2024 were marked “Passed”; its annual bedbug records for the displayed periods showed zero affected units. The same record lists closed complaints for “MAILBOX” and “Unsanitary Condition-Garbage/recycling Storage,” not structural failures. | There were no individual resident reviews to quote about staff attitude, response speed, security, or common-area upkeep. Published building descriptions identify a 24-hour concierge, fitness center, library/game room, package room and storage; the property-record page separately records closed “MAILBOX” and garbage/recycling-storage complaints, plus a 2025 “Signs of Rodents” service request. | ||
| Moxy Lower East SideLower East Side, New York303 units | 8.2/ 10 | —/ 10 | 7.0/ 10 Booking.com 8.7/10, 8.4/10, 9.1/10, 8/10, 8.4/10, 8.8/10, 8.8/10 · 2,007 reviews · en.planetofhotels.com Trip.com 8.6/10, 8.2/10, 8.7/10, 8.4/10 · 118 reviews · trip.com Combined from 11 published figures on 2 platforms, weighted by review count, adjusted for where resident ratings usually fall and weighted toward the 6.5 midpoint where reviews are few: 7. |
Tripadvisor's 4.7/5 from 1,162 reviews is the scoring anchor and converts to 8.5 under the requested curve. The evidence supports a strong guest experience for location, cleanliness, design and staff, with a modest reduction for repeated billing/management and elevator complaints; no separate structure score is assigned because no published building-fabric rating was found. | |||
Published guest feedback does not identify a recurring structural defect, but it does include isolated systems-related complaints: one guest reported the room became “very hot and humid” before the A/C engaged, while another reported a “Sewer smell in my room.” Elevator operation was repeatedly described as confusing or imperfect, including a report that the elevators were not working “100%.” | Guests frequently praise the “friendly and helpful” staff, clean rooms, lively bars and subway-accessible location; one reviewer said the hotel felt “very clean and the bed is so comfortable.” Against that, reviewers describe “repeatedly” missed housekeeping, disputed $500 fees or deposits, and room layouts that can be “extremely small for 2,” while management’s response to one billing complaint acknowledged “billing discrepancies” and “lack of proper responsiveness.” | ||
| Moxy South BeachSouth Beach, Miami Beach202 units | 7.9/ 10 | —/ 10 | 7.9/ 10 |
Tripadvisor’s 4.4/5 aggregate from 943 guest reviews is the largest qualifying rating located and sets an 8.2 converted anchor. Birdeye’s 3.9/5 from 2,011 reviews is a material dissent, while the reported recurring complaints and praise produce a net downward commentary adjustment; the structure score remains unevidenced as a building-fabric measure. | |||
Published reviews do not report a structural failure, flooding or lift problem. They do report operationally relevant physical-system issues: Google’s review summary says air-conditioning mentions were 86% unfavourable, one guest said the A/C took 12 hours to resolve, and another wrote that the shower “stinks”; these are isolated or platform-summary observations rather than evidence of a confirmed building-wide defect. | Guests often praise the staff—one called Wyman “very helpful and knowledgeable,” while another said the Serena poolside staff were “amazing”—and repeatedly highlight the pools, rooftop, location and lively atmosphere. The negative reviews describe a less dependable daily experience: “no housekeeping services provided even when requested,” long check-in lines, dirty couch areas, and music so loud it was “impossible to sleep.” | ||
| ARCLong Island City, New York428 units | 7.8/ 10 | —/ 10 | 6.7/ 10 VeryApt 8.5/10, 9/10, 9.5/10, 6/10, 6.5/10, 9/10 · 2 reviews · veryapt.com Combined from 6 published figures on 1 platform, weighted by review count, adjusted for where resident ratings usually fall and weighted toward the 6.5 midpoint where reviews are few: 6.7. |
Google's building-specific 4.3/5 from 151 reviews is the largest review base and converts to 7.9/10 under the supplied curve. Openigloo is directionally better but has only 19 reviews, while VeryApt has only 2 and is excluded from scoring. The one serious structural complaint is offset in part by repeated praise for staff, maintenance, cleanliness and amenities, producing 7.8 overall; living is scored at 8.0, while structure remains unevidenced as a scored dimension. | |||
Published resident feedback generally describes the facilities as maintained excellently and the apartments as spacious and comfortable. One August 2, 2023 review reported that a large main-window crack remained unrepaired for more than half a year, calling the situation “scary and unsafe”; this is a serious but single reported failure, not evidence of a recurring building-wide defect. | Residents repeatedly praise the staff and operations: one review calls the front desk team “the friendliest” and the maintenance crew “prompt/amazing,” while another says tickets were usually resolved “within a day or so.” The main reservations in the pre-cutoff material are strict pool rules, occasional deposit-refund hiccups and location concerns; the later October 17, October 23 and November 15, 2025-dated reviews displayed on one page were not treated as evidence for the October 15 cutoff because their event dates are after it. | ||
| Moxy Downtown Los Angeles + AC Hotel Downtown Los AngelesLos Angeles727 units | 7.2/ 10 | —/ 10 | 5.2/ 10 KAYAK 9/10, 7.5/10, 2.5/10 · 440 reviews · kayak.com Combined from 3 published figures on 1 platform, weighted by review count, adjusted for where resident ratings usually fall and weighted toward the 6.5 midpoint where reviews are few: 5.2. |
Hotwire’s AC Hotel aggregate is the largest applicable review base and is published as 8.6/10 from 1,269 guest reviews; under the guest-rating curve this anchors the score at 7.0/10. Repeated praise for cleanliness, staff, location and views slightly outweighs the reported service, noise and room-size drawbacks, producing 7.2/10, while no separate structural score is evidenced. | |||
Published guest feedback describes the rooms and hotel as clean and, in one review, the property as “well maintained.” The available material does not report structural failures, leaks, plumbing problems, HVAC failures or lift outages; the main physical criticism is that some rooms are small. | The dominant operational feedback is favorable: guests wrote “great staff,” “very cleaned, perfect location,” and that staff were “so kind and helpful”; the independent stay review also found the Moxy room “comfortable, clean and very stylish” and the AC room “comfortable, chic and efficient.” Counterevidence includes reported check-in delays, unfriendly staff, nightclub noise, limited pool/restaurant access, high prices, and Moxy rooms that are “too small for two adults.” | ||
| Moxy ChelseaChelsea, New York349 units | 7.0/ 10 | 7.8/ 10 Tripadvisor 4.6/5 · 1,838 reviews · tripadvisor.com Booking.com 8.8/10 · 1,627 reviews · booking.com Combined from 2 published figures on 2 platforms, weighted by review count, adjusted for where resident ratings usually fall and weighted toward the 6.5 midpoint where reviews are few: 7.8. | 8.0/ 10 Tripadvisor 4.9/5, 4.8/5, 4.7/5, 4.7/5, 4.8/5 · 1,838 reviews · tripadvisor.com Booking.com 8.7/10, 9.3/10, 8.4/10, 8.9/10, 7.8/10, 8.7/10 · 1,627 reviews · booking.com Combined from 11 published figures on 2 platforms, weighted by review count, adjusted for where resident ratings usually fall and weighted toward the 6.5 midpoint where reviews are few: 8. |
The momondo aggregate has the largest reported review base and sets the level at 8.2/10, converted to 6.4 under the stated guest-rating curve. Tripadvisor and Google are materially different but smaller guest-review sets; recurring praise and complaints were treated as limited commentary adjustments rather than averaged into the anchor. | |||
Reviews repeatedly describe the rooms as very small, including “no place to open a suitcase,” and one reviewer reported water “linking from the shower to the toilet.” Other guests praised clean, updated rooms, comfortable beds and strong shower pressure, but separate reviews mention long elevator waits and doors that do not automatically latch. | The daily experience is generally praised: guests call the location excellent, staff “friendly and helpful,” and the rooftop, lounges and gym strong amenities. Counterexamples include “soundproofing ... awful,” a surprise $20 nightly fee, a cancellation-charge dispute with no follow-up, and a room not cleaned until late afternoon. | ||
| Moxy Times SquareTimes Square, New York612 units | 7.0/ 10 | 6.7/ 10 | 7.0/ 10 Booking.com 8.4/10, 8.8/10, 8.3/10, 8.6/10, 9.5/10, 7.8/10 · 5,570 reviews · en.planetofhotels.com Combined from 6 published figures on 1 platform, weighted by review count, adjusted for where resident ratings usually fall and weighted toward the 6.5 midpoint where reviews are few: 7. |
Booking.com's published 8.1/10 from 5,570 reviews is the largest directly read platform aggregate and sets the guest-derived level; under the guest convention it converts to approximately 7.2/10. The score is moderated for repeated operational complaints about HVAC, noise, small rooms, billing and delayed resolution, partly offset by repeated praise for staff, location, cleanliness and social amenities. The evidence is hospitality/short-stay evidence, so it supports guest experience more strongly than a long-term residential assessment. | |||
Published guest feedback contains repeated infrastructure-related complaints rather than a formal engineering assessment. The review synthesis counted heating and air-conditioning issues in 29 of 295 recent reviews, including “AC was broken in two separate rooms for our entire stay,” while other guests reported mould smells, dust, a dripping shower and ripped hallway carpet. The hotel advertises an AtmosAir air-purification system, but that is a current amenity claim, not independent evidence that the reported problems were resolved. | Guests consistently praise the location, social atmosphere and staff: the recent review sample records 218 staff praises versus 17 complaints, including “The staff was fantastic! Incredibly friendly and helpful.” Daily living is less reliable for light sleepers or guests needing space and prompt service: 23 reviews raised nighttime quiet problems, while another guest reported calling three times over about 45 minutes for towels and said management did not facilitate quick service. | ||
| 130 WilliamFinancial District, New York242 units | 6.1/ 10 | 6.0/ 10 | 6.0/ 10 |
Google Reviews/Maps provides the largest published review base found and sets the level at 4/5, converted to 7.0. The score is reduced for the reported elevator failures and doorman-harassment allegation, then partly restored for repeated praise of the architecture and amenities. | |||
Reviewers repeatedly praised the building’s appearance, including “Beautiful structure with a public space courtyard in front,” while another described it as “well built.” A serious contrary report alleges that elevators go offline weekly, occupants have been trapped, and resets and forced door openings were required; separate city-record material reports no open violations, no heat or hot-water complaints, and no street-flooding or sewer-backup complaints in the latest period. | Published material describes a substantial amenity offering and quotes a broker saying “the concierge and entire staff in the building are amazing; hands-on, caring,” while the building’s own page says lobby staff respond to residents’ needs 24/7. Resident-facing review evidence is mixed: one reviewer alleged doorman harassment, and another called it a “sad district for living.” |
Lightstone partnered with Marriott International to launch the Moxy brand’s flagship hotel, Moxy Times Square.
Tao Group Hospitality oversees eating and drinking venues at Lightstone’s Moxy hotels, including Moxy Chelsea and Moxy East Village.
The Moxy brand aligned perfectly with this concept, and we partnered with Marriott International to launch the brand’s flagship hotel, Moxy Times Square.
Dining and drinking options include Café d’Avignon Pop-up, The Lobby Bar, Moxy Afterdark and Luchini Italian—concepts in partnership with Tao Group Hospitality.
| COMPANY NUMBER | 5411993 New York Department of State · US · Active |
| United States | active 9 projects tracked |
| Hotel | 6 of 9 |
| Residential, for sale | 2 of 9 |
| Residential, for rent | 1 of 9 |
Perseverance is the name of the game.Greystone February 5, 2025https://www.greystone.com/news/steve-rosenberg-david-lichtenstein-now-is-a-time-of-opportunity/
When things are broken, that’s where there is the most opportunity.Greystone February 5, 2025https://www.greystone.com/news/steve-rosenberg-david-lichtenstein-now-is-a-time-of-opportunity/
David Lichtenstein is Chairman and CEO of Lightstone, which he founded in 1986.
# David Lichtenstein at Lightstone
Mr. Lichtenstein sits on the Board Supervisory Committee for The New York Medical College.
“When things are broken, that’s where there is the most opportunity,” he emphasized.
David Lichtenstein is Chairman and CEO of Lightstone, which he founded in 1986.
founded in 1986
In addition to chairing the Board of Directors, he provides strategic oversight for all aspects of the acquisition, financing, and management of the Company’s diverse portfolio.
David Lichtenstein, Founder, Chairman and CEO
David Lichtenstein is Chairman and CEO of Lightstone, which he founded in 1986.
I’ve always had a passion for hotels.Commercial Observer February 7, 2018https://commercialobserver.com/2018/02/mitchell-hochberg-explains-lightstones-hotels-and-condo-strategy/
He received his law degree as a Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar from Columbia University School of Law.
Mitchell C. Hochberg is President of Lightstone.
Mr. Hochberg serves as First Vice Chair of WMC Health
Mr. Hochberg is an Attorney at Law and a Certified Public Accountant.
I’ve always had a passion for hotels.
Mitchell C. Hochberg is President of Lightstone.
He has more than 30 years of experience in every facet of real estate development and operations.
He founded and for 20 years served as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Spectrum Communities.
Mitchell C. Hochberg is President of Lightstone.
Seth D. Molod is Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Lightstone, where he is responsible for overseeing and managing all corporate finance operations.
Mr. Molod received a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in accounting from Muhlenberg College.
Seth D. Molod is Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Lightstone, where he is responsible for overseeing and managing all corporate finance operations.
Mr. Molod brings over 25 years of extensive experience advising some of the nation’s most prominent real estate owners, developers, managers, and investors.
Prior to joining Lightstone, he served as Chair, Real Estate Services and Executive Committee member at Berdon LLP.
Seth D. Molod is Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Lightstone, where he is responsible for overseeing and managing all corporate finance operations.
Joseph E. Teichman is Executive Vice President and General Counsel at Lightstone, where he is responsible for overseeing and managing the legal affairs of the company and its operating entities.
# Joseph E. Teichman at Lightstone
Joseph E. Teichman is Executive Vice President and General Counsel at Lightstone, where he is responsible for overseeing and managing the legal affairs of the company and its operating entities.
Prior to joining Lightstone in 2007
Mr. Teichman also contributes to the company’s overall strategy as a member of the company’s executive management team.
Prior to joining Lightstone, Mr. Teichman practiced law at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP, in New York, focusing on corporate finance with an emphasis on leveraged transactions.
Joseph E. Teichman is Executive Vice President and General Counsel at Lightstone, where he is responsible for overseeing and managing the legal affairs of the company and its operating entities.
Moshe Lichtenstein is a senior member of the Lightstone investment team and Chief Investment Officer of Converge US.
# Moshe Lichtenstein at Lightstone
Mr. Lichtenstein sits on the Board of Trustees of New York Medical College.
Moshe Lichtenstein is a senior member of the Lightstone investment team and Chief Investment Officer of Converge US.
For Lightstone, he oversees a team of investment professionals who evaluate on a daily basis potential investments in all sectors of real estate including residential, commercial, retail and industrial.
Chief Investment Officer; Chief Credit Officer; investment strategy
Moshe Lichtenstein is a senior member of the Lightstone investment team and Chief Investment Officer of Converge US.
I started my career at Vornado Realty Trust, which was at the epicenter of kind of that New York City distress, a little bit of trial by fire.With Vincent https://www.withvincent.com/podcasts-transcripts/smart-humans-sanford-blumenthal-transcript
Sanford graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations.
Sanford Blumenthal, Senior Vice President, Investments
# Sanford Blumenthal at Lightstone
Prior to joining the Lightstone team, Sanford worked at Madden Real Estate Ventures and began his career at Vornado Realty Trust.
I started my career at Vornado Realty Trust, which was at the epicenter of kind of that New York City distress, a little bit of trial by fire.
Sanford Blumenthal, Senior Vice President, Investments
summer of 2012
At Lightstone, Sanford has closed over $3 billion of completed acquisitions, developments, and financings.
Senior Vice President; over $3 billion completed acquisitions, developments, and financings
Sanford Blumenthal, Senior Vice President, Investments
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| Project | Location | Type | Units | Floors | Area | Cost | Payment plan | Launched | Construction start | Original target | Handover | Delay | Confidence | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 130 William | New York, United States Financial District | residential for sale | 2421 | 66 | 429,663 sq ft | — | — | 2018 | August 2, 2018 | Jan 2020 – Dec 2020 | Jun 2023 | +35.5 mo (+30.0 to +41.0) | estimated | completed |
| Moxy Downtown Los Angeles + AC Hotel Downtown Los Angeles | Los Angeles, United States | hotel | 7271 | 37 | 505,000 sq ft | USD 355m construction loan | — | 2020 | January 2020 | Sep 2022 – Dec 2022 | Jun 2023 | +7.5 mo (+6.0 to +9.0) | sourced | completed |
| Moxy Lower East Side | New York, United States Lower East Side | hotel | 3031 | 18 | 129,000 sq ft | — | — | 2018 | Dec. 7, 2018 | Sep 2022 – Dec 2022 | Oct 2022 | −0.5 mo (−2.0 to +1.0) | sourced | completed |
| Moxy South Beach | Miami Beach, United States South Beach | hotel | 2021 | 8 | 78,000 sq ft | USD 73m other | — | 2018 | Dec. 10, 2018 | Sep 2020 – Nov 2020 | Feb 2021 | +4.0 mo (+3.0 to +5.0) | sourced | completed |
| 40 East End Avenue | New York, United States Upper East Side | residential for sale | 281 | 20 | — | USD 85.3m construction loan | — | 2018 | Jun 27, 2018 | Jun 2019 – Aug 2019 | Mar 2020 | +8.0 mo (+7.0 to +9.0) | estimated | completed |
| Moxy East Village | New York, United States East Village | hotel | 2871 | — | — | — | — | 2017 | 2017 | Sep 2019 – Nov 2019 | Sep 2019 | −1.0 mo (−2.0 to 0.0) | sourced | completed |
| ARC | New York, United States Long Island City | residential for rent | 4281 | 10 | 417,000 sq ft | — | — | 2015 | fall of 2015 | Jun 2017 – Aug 2017 | Jan 2018 – Dec 2018 | +11.5 mo (+5.0 to +18.0) | sourced | completed |
| Moxy Chelsea | New York, United States Chelsea | hotel | 3491 | 35 | — | — | — | 2016 | summer of 2016 | Sep 2018 – Nov 2018 | Jan 2018 – Dec 2018 | −3.5 mo (−10.0 to +3.0) | sourced | completed |
| Moxy Times Square | New York, United States Times Square | hotel | 6121 | — | — | — | — | 2016 | January 15, 2016 | Sep 2017 | Sep 2017 | 0.0 mo (0.0 to 0.0) | estimated | completed |
| S&P Maalot | ilA+ stable outlook · November 10, 2022 |
| Coverage | active |
| Tracked since | October 10, 2026 |
| Last checked | October 15, 2026 this month |
| Profile last researched | October 15, 2026 |
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