Bayer named senior managing director at the Moinian Group

Jacqueline Finkelstein-Bayer has been named senior managing director of the Moinian Group. Bayer will lead the office leasing efforts for the revitalized commercial tower at 3 Columbus Circle and sales at the soon to open W New York Downtown Hotel & Residences, among other projects. Bayer has over 20 years experience in the real estate industry and has been instrumental in commercial leasing, sales and development totaling over $3 billion during her career. For the past five years she served as president of JSF Development, LLC, focusing on mid-rise multifamily and single-family housing along the city's waterfront. Prior to that, Bayer was senior managing director of Capital Markets for Trammell Crow Co. "The Moinian Group continues to develop some of New York City's most exciting and successful commercial and residential projects," said Bayer. "I am pleased to be affiliated with one of the city's most prolific developers and to contribute to the success of such high-profile projects as 3 Columbus Circle and the W New York Downtown Hotel & Residences." Currently completing a $60 million redevelopment designed by Gensler architects that includes a gleaming new glass façade, the 26-story, 722,000 s/f property at 3 Columbus Circle occupies the full block bounded by Broadway, Eighth Ave., 57th and 58th Sts. T "With spellbinding views of Central Park and the City, this versatile new office space will provide a coveted opportunity to create the ultimate business environment in an unparalleled setting," said Bayer. "Poised at Manhattan's dynamic confluence of commerce and cosmopolitan life, 3 Columbus Circle is as convenient as it is inspiring." "We continue to attract discerning purchasers who have been attracted to the panoramic views and hotel amenities of the famous W Brand, including spa treatment rooms, the large outdoor roof deck and bar, meeting rooms and fitness amenities. We are excited to offer our residences the luxurious services of the hotel where residents can order room service directly to their apartments as well as other premium services," said Bayer. The top floors contain residential condominium apartments with their own fitness and lounge amenities and a rooftop garden with unparalleled panoramic views of the skyline, including the Statue of Liberty, Verrazano Narrows Bridge and Midtown. The new BLT Grill will soon be opening at the Hotel, featuring a large outdoor café and bar. "We are extremely happy to welcome Jacqueline Bayer to the Moinian Group and look forward to her contributions to the successful leasing and sales at these exciting developments," said Joseph Moinian, CEO of the Moinian Group. A graduate of Cornell University, Bayer is a member of the Real Estate Board of New York, National Association of Industrial and Office Properties, the Association of Real Estate Women, the National Resources Defense Council and the Ivy Plus Alternative Investment Network.