As Founder and Principal of Astral Weeks, Joseph is involved in all aspects of the company’s day-to-day operations. From acquisition to construction, through to leasing and asset management, Joseph’s management experience is instrumental in guiding the project’s multiple stakeholders toward their defined goals. Together with his brother Raymond, Joseph has overseen the development of residential and commercial buildings both in New York City and nationally. Prior to founding Astral Weeks, Joseph worked in digital strategy and brand management.

As Managing Director, Development & Design, Adam oversees planning, design, and construction for all Astral Weeks development projects. Before joining Astral Weeks, Adam worked for an owner’s representative firm as the lead project manager of a ground up luxury condo tower development designed by Isay Weinfeld, the conversion of a Brooklyn warehouse into the headquarters for Kickstarter, and a Philippe Starck restaurant in downtown Manhattan. Previously, he worked for DBI, where he managed several successful real estate consulting and repositioning assignments for St. John’s University, the Robin Hood Foundation, and the Eastern Province of the Vincentian Order. Adam began his career in the architectural field at Richard Meier and Partners. He is a NY Licensed Real Estate Broker and a LEED Accredited Professional.

Tim serves as Managing Director, Operations, and is responsible for the operational and financial aspects of all entities and projects. Previously he served as Chief Financial Officer of Algodon Group, a New York-based public company focused on creating, developing and managing luxury life-style related real estate assets. He also served as the Financial & Operational Principal for Algodon’s broker-dealer subsidiary. His career began at London based Impact Media, Ltd. and Burmah Oil Germany. Tim is a NY State licensed Real Estate Broker.

Brian oversees capital strategy with a focus on equity and debt syndication, investor relations, and deal sourcing. He previously served as Senior Managing Director of the Gaucho Holdings, a NASDAQ-listed company, where he led investment activity and strategic growth initiatives for more than 18 years. His work supported the development and sale of Algodon Properties’ luxury assets—including hotel properties, wine operations, vineyards, and high-end residential real estate—helping shape the brand’s expansion across hospitality, wine, and lifestyle sectors. Brian continues to serve as an advisor to the company. In addition to his role at Astral Weeks, Brian is a founding member of InvestProperty Group, which focuses on undervalued real estate opportunities, as well as DBHC LLC, where he launched and managed two investment funds.

William brings a global perspective to real estate investment, shaped by his experience on Wall Street as a hedge fund economist and market analyst. With a Master’s degree in Real Estate from Johns Hopkins University and a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from State University of New York, Stony Brook, William applies data-driven insights to understand the intersection of local and global markets. He has lived and worked across the U.S., Asia, and Europe, and is fluent in English and Mandarin. A past winner of the International Real Estate Competition in Berlin, William combines strategy, research, and cross-cultural knowledge to drive informed growth at Astral Weeks.

Shantay joined the Astral Weeks Development team to lead the in-house property management division. With over 15 years of experience in residential real estate management in the New York metropolitan area, she is responsible for overseeing all aspects of leasing, property management, and building maintenance. A native New Yorker, Shantay has held a number of positions within the real estate industry, developing extensive experience overseeing many communities, including new developments, condominiums, co-ops, tax credit, conventional, and Section 8 properties. Her former employers included Douglas Elliman Property Management, FirstService Residential and most recently Midboro Management Inc. as General Manager. Shantay has also orchestrated multimillion- dollar capital improvement projects.

Afsoun has been a dedicated member of Astral Weeks since 2010, bringing resilience and a disciplined work ethic to every aspect of her role. She oversees accounting, office management, human resources, and property management with steady focus and commitment, ensuring both operational strength and long-term stability for the company.

Luca's role within the Astral Weeks Team encompasses a broad spectrum of responsibilities, spanning from acquisitions to property management, with a particular focus on supporting development and construction initiatives. He was the President of the Real Estate and Finance Club at Baruch College, and is a NY Licensed Real Estate Salesperson.