Alex Weis
Principal & CEO
Alex founded Matter Real Estate in 2017 to develop a new model of collaboration between like-minded architects, engineers, builders, and others.
Alex Weis has 19 years of real estate experience and currently serves as Principal of Matter Real Estate. Alex provides strategic advice and leadership to our New York City based clients by successfully planning, overseeing, and executing complex real estate projects. From 2017, Alex has successfully provided real estate advisory and owner’s representative services to a multitude of clients based in New York City. Notable clients include Goodwill, Brennan Real Estate, Wyckoff Heights Medical Center, Academy of the City Charter School and Seton Education Partners. Alex received his Master of Science in Real Estate Development degree from the School of Architecture at Columbia University.
Anthony DelGreco
Senior Project Manager
His responsibilities include providing project management, real estate advisory and owner representative services to several clients in the Greater New York City area through project coordination, scheduling, budget management and transaction analysis from feasibility to close out. Anthony also provides internal analysis and professional expertise in evaluating potential development opportunities. From 2016 to 2021, Anthony working for Plaza Construction, a New York-based construction management firm, providing project management and site superintendent services for a litany of ground-up, commercial construction projects ranging from $70 million to $200 million in total contract value.
Joined May 2022
Samir Kothari
He provides project management, real estate advisory, and owner representation services to our clients. Samir also contributes to the firm’s strategic goals and business development initiatives. His track record includes effectively communicating with clients and creating comprehensive reports that assist them in optimizing their real estate portfolios, identifying new property opportunities, facilitating lease negotiations, and managing construction projects. Samir provides extensive support to a diverse clientele, including Amber Charter School, Zeta Charter School, the Connecticut Charter School Association, Cambria Center for the Gifted Child, Goodwill NY/NJ, Seafarers International House, and Manhattan Bible Church. Samir completed his Bachelors in International Business and Finance from Bryant University and a Master’s in Real Estate Development from New York University.
Project Manager
Joined July 2023
Raquel Ganitsky
Her responsibilities include overseeing development processes and providing real estate advisory for our clients. Raquel supports the team by assisting with design and construction management, communications with clients, coordination with project team members, completion of financial analyses, management of project plans and budgets, and attending on-site meetings and walk-throughs to ensure projects are completed successfully. Her background includes ground-up development, investing, architecture, and project management. She has worked across different property types and project structures both in the US and internationally. Notable projects include Manhattan Bible Church, Zeta Charter School, and Amber Charter School. Raquel received her Bachelor’s in Architecture, Magna Cum Laude, from Universidad de los Andes in Bogota, Colombia and her Master of Science in Real Estate Development from the Massachusetts Institute of technology
Project Associate
Joined March 2023
Anthony Mallozzi
Anthony responsibilities include overseeing development workflows and offering strategic real estate guidance to clients. He contributes to design and construction oversight, facilitates communication between clients and project teams, manages budgets and project timelines, and regularly participates in site visits and walkthroughs to help ensure successful project delivery. His background includes design, market research, and project management. Notable projects include Voice Charter School, Nurses Middle College, and the Cambria Center for the Gifted Child. Anthony holds a degree in Residential Environments & Design with a minor in Real Estate Finance from Virginia Tech, providing him with a strong foundation in both design principles and the financial dynamics of real estate
Project Associate
Joined September 2024