The Lightstone Group

The Lightstone Group
Company typePrivately-held company
IndustryReal estate, Private equity, Private credit
Founded1986 (1986)
FounderDavid Lichtenstein
HeadquartersNew York City
Area served
New Jersey
Maryland
Illinois
California
North Carolina
Michigan
New York
Number of employees
Over 570
Websitewww.lightstonegroup.com

The Lightstone Group is a privately held real estate investment company that owns and operates a portfolio of multifamily, office, industrial, hotel, life sciences, and retail properties. Founded by David Lichtenstein following his first property purchase in June 1986, the company has since invested in both individual real estate assets and real estate operating companies. As of November 2024, Lightstone manages more than 200 properties with over $12 billion in assets under management.

The company's portfolio of real estate properties spans more than 25 U.S. states, and includes approximately 25,000 multifamily units, over 15 million square feet of industrial, logistics, life sciences, and commercial properties. The company is an active developer and operator of Moxy Hotels in partnership with Marriott, with locations in New York City, Los Angeles, and Miami.

The Lightstone Group has more than 570 employees, and is headquartered in New York City with regional offices in California, New Jersey, Maryland, Illinois, Michigan and North Carolina. Beacon Management is a subsidiary of Lightstone that manages the company’s residential properties. Baltimore, Maryland-based Paragon Outlets is an affiliate of Lightstone, and manages the company's retail portfolio.