[4] Moinian graduated from Forest Hills High School and attendedThe City College of New York before embarking on a career in consumer retail and real estate.
After arriving in the United States at the age of 17, Moinian began his first job working at a restaurant in Forest Hills, Queens.
[9] Since 1982 The Moinian Group has grown into one of the largest privately held real estate companies in the United States, with a portfolio of over 20 million square feet across major cities including New York, Miami, Dallas, and Los Angeles.
[10][11][12] The Moinian Group funds, develops, and owns properties in every major asset category, including office, hotel, retail, and residential.
[18][19] Mr. Moinian is also a long-time supporter of The Special Children's Center in New Jersey, a service program for people with developmental disabilities and was the guest of honor at the organization's second-annual fundraiser.
Joseph Moinian is active in the Persian-Jewish community and is involved in the development of a Jewish temple in Midwood, Brooklyn and other synagogues in New York under construction.