Axel Stawski

Axel Stawski
Born	1950/51
Occupation(s)	Real estate investor and developer
Years active	1973–present
Known for	Ownership of Manhattan properties via Stawski Partners

Axel Stawski (born 1950/51) is a prominent American real estate investor and developer with billionaire status, primarily recognized for his ownership of Manhattan properties via his company, Stawski Partners. Operating out of New York City, he transitioned into the real estate sector after completing a PhD in international law.

Early life

Born to Moniek and Zosia, both Jewish survivors of the Holocaust, Axel is the second child among five siblings. His family includes a brother, Dr. Mike Stawski, and three sisters. His father, Moniek Stawski (who passed away in 2013), was a real estate developer in West Germany focused on shopping centers before relocating to the United States in 1971. Axel earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Birmingham and later obtained a doctorate in international law from New York University School of Law.

Career

Stawski established Stawski Partners in 1973, a firm that currently holds ownership of six office buildings and three condominiums located in Manhattan, including the notable 30-story structure at 565 Fifth Avenue.

He is distinguished for creating office buildings with an emphasis on architectural design and meticulous detail, frequently purchasing corner plots to demolish existing structures and construct new developments from scratch.

Personal life

Axel Stawski is married to Galia Meiri Stawski, and the couple lives in Sagaponack, New York.

He also holds a position on the board of the American Society for Yad Vashem.