Real Estate Developer | General Contractor

Reuben Pinner is an experienced real estate developer and general contractor with an architectural background and extensive experience developing luxury residential buildings in New York City. Pinner has built a reputation for exceptional attention to detail, superior craftsmanship, and an unwavering commitment to quality.

With a comprehensive understanding of the entire development process, Pinner takes a hands-on approach to every stage of a project, from initial design and planning through construction and final completion. His extensive knowledge of the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB), permitting procedures, and regulatory requirements enables him to navigate complex projects efficiently while maintaining strict control over construction costs, schedules, and quality.

Pinner’s expertise allows him to assemble and lead teams of highly skilled architects, designers, engineers, consultants, and construction professionals who work seamlessly together. His integrated approach provides direct oversight throughout the development and construction process, ensuring consistency between the original design vision and its execution in the field.

A strong advocate for sustainable and environmentally responsible development, Pinner has extensive knowledge of Passive House standards and high-performance building practices. He incorporates energy-efficient systems, sustainable materials, and innovative construction techniques into his projects, creating luxury residences that combine sophisticated design, environmental responsibility, comfort, and long-term operational efficiency.

Pinner’s development philosophy is rooted in the belief that exceptional buildings are the result of thoughtful design, meticulous attention to detail, disciplined project management, and uncompromising construction quality. His combination of architectural knowledge, development expertise, and hands-on construction experience allows him to deliver sophisticated residential projects that meet the demanding standards of New York City’s luxury real estate market.

Pinner’s general contracting arm, Prime Builders, specializes in high-end residential construction and ground-up development throughout New York City. Prime Builders works in unison with Verdevelopment, providing an integrated development and construction platform designed to streamline projects from initial concept through final completion. By bringing the development and construction teams together from the earliest stages of a project, Verdevelopment and Prime Builders are able to coordinate design, budgeting, value engineering, procurement, scheduling, and construction more efficiently. This collaborative approach provides greater control over costs, schedules, quality, and execution while allowing potential construction challenges to be identified and resolved early in the development process. The result is a more efficient and cohesive approach to delivering sophisticated, high-quality residential projects.