Madden Real Estate Ventures LLC is a firm built on 30 years of experience as a leading real estate developer, builder, advisor and restructuring expert. As a developer, Madden takes a leadership role in all aspects of a project, with a hands-on approach to conceptualization, design, construction, finance, sales and marketing. As an advisor to financial institutions, real estate private equity and investment funds, and private owners, Madden has provided pragmatic solutions to both complex and day-to-day problems.  Madden’s assignments have involved the evaluation, restructuring, recapitalization, development management and supervision of complex residential, hospitality, gaming and mixed-use projects.

Mitchell C. Hochberg, Principal of Madden Real Estate Ventures, has more than 30 years of experience in every facet of real estate development and operations for residential, hospitality, commercial, gaming and mixed-use properties. Mr. Hochberg was founder of Spectrum Communities and served as its President and CEO for more than 20 years. He is widely recognized for transforming residential development in the Northeast by introducing the concept of lifestyle oriented residential neighborhoods. His vision shifted the paradigm by designing architecturally distinctive communities with a focus on lifestyle amenities. Under his leadership, Spectrum became the preeminent luxury residential builder in the Northeast, recording $2 billion in residential sales and winning numerous awards from the National Association of Homebuilders.

After selling Spectrum in 2004, he served as President and COO of Ian Schrager Company, which builds, manages, develops and markets innovative hotels and residences, continually reinventing the hospitality industry’s standard. Hotels developed by Schrager include the Gramercy Park Hotel, The Delano, Morgans, Royalton, Paramount and Hudson; and luxury residences 55 Gramercy Park North and 40 Bond Street, which combine luxury apartments and townhouses. Mr. Hochberg is also partnering with Schrager and Marriot International Inc., in the roll out of Edition, the next-generation lifestyle boutique hotel concept and first truly global branded boutique hotel. Plans are to open 100 hotels worldwide within the next decade.

Mr. Hochberg currently serves on the Board of Directors of Orient-Express Hotels Ltd., which owns and manages 50 highly acclaimed hotels, in 24 countries, including Hotel Cipriani in Venice; Ritz Madrid in Madrid; Grand Hotel Europe in St. Petersburg; and Copacabana Palace, in Rio de Janeiro. Orient-Express also owns restaurants, two river cruise operations and six luxury tourist operations. In addition to its hospitality operations, Orient-Express owns and develops residential projects — including The Estates at Keswick Hall in Virginia and La Samanna Villas in St. Martin.

Mr. Hochberg is both an attorney and Certified Public Accountant.  He received his law degree as a Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar from Columbia University School of Law.  He graduated magna cum laude from New York University College of Business and Public Administration with a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting and finance.

DEVELOPER
Whether it’s bringing 21st Century urbanism to new parts of the United States, launching the next cutting-edge boutique hotel brand, or being the innovator in highly amenitized luxury communities, Madden has been a leader in conceptualizing, designing, building and marketing development projects. Madden’s team of leading professionals includes experts in planning, architecture, design, finance, construction, marketing and sales. Madden creates innovative, cutting-edge developments that reflect evolving lifestyles and become the benchmark for future projects and produces successful results enduring the challenges of all economic cycles. Projects developed by Madden have received national acclaim, including six national “Community of the Year” awards.

RESTRUCTURING ADVISOR
Madden’s extensive track record includes restructuring complex transactions and recapitalizing billion-dollar projects, some with more than a dozen lenders. Madden has represented owners as well as lenders to negotiate and structure successful workout plans. As a result, Madden has earned its unparalleled reputation as a leading and respected voice, providing key insights and viable solutions on financial restructuring, development issues and operating plans.

COUNCELOR
Madden combines a unique top-down/bottom-up approach for all phases of real estate investment and development. Madden’s expertise includes all aspects of development through all market cycles for residential, hospitality, gaming, commercial and mixed-use projects. This has provided Madden with an exceptional perspective on real estate investments and solutions. Madden has advised and counseled on restructuring loans and implementing development and operating strategies for some of the world’s leading financial institutions.