Philip L. Milstein (born August 5, 1949) is an American real estate developer, banker, and philanthropist.
[2][3] From 1987 to 2003, Milstein served in various capacities as the vice chairman, president and CEO, and co-chairman of Emigrant Savings Bank, owned by his family.
Joined by his sister, Connie Milstein, and his niece, Abigail Elbaum, he founded Ogden Cap Properties to manage their share of the family holdings that include several luxury apartment buildings in New York City, notably 1 Lincoln Plaza, as well as The Jefferson, a historic luxury hotel in Washington, D.C.[5][8][9] Milstein currently serves as a principal in the company.
He donated $20 million to fund the construction of the new Medical and Graduate Education Building at the Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, designed by Diller Scofidio + Renfro.
[8] He and his wife also donated $25 million to Barnard College to fund The Cheryl and Philip Milstein Center for Teaching and Learning.