Ivan Goodstein began his career in 1990 after graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Regional and Urban Land Development from the University of Arizona. He joined The Goodstein Organization as an assistant construction supervisor, collaborating closely with the construction manager and developmental partners, while supervising subcontractors to uphold quality standards.
In 1992, Mr. Goodstein was promoted to Assistant Vice President of Goodstein Development Corporation, where he managed construction specifications for approximately 700 units throughout the tri-state area. He was instrumental in the completion of the Cove Club Condominium, a project that won the Freddie Mac Builder of the Year Award.
As CEO of Goodstein Realty, Mr. Goodstein expanded a third-party brokerage into a network of 12 satellite offices with over 300 agents and annual property sales surpassing $350 million. In 2004, the brokerage was acquired by Douglas Elliman, the leading real estate firm in the New York region.
In 1998, Mr. Goodstein became CEO of Goodstein Development, overseeing daily operations across the family’s condominium, co-op, and rental property interests throughout the tri-state area, Florida, and Virginia. As Goodstein Development continues to grow and introduce new projects, Mr. Goodstein leverages the organization’s expertise to advance modern development initiatives. The company has excelled in using historic tax credits to transform abandoned historic structures into luxury residences. Mr. Goodstein oversees site selection, property acquisition, contract negotiation, financing, and construction management, including zoning and design coordination, for these developments.
