Daniel Neiditch
Daniel Neiditch stands as a distinguished real estate mogul, sustainability advocate, and philanthropist based in New York City. Serving as the President of River 2 River Realty, Mr. Neiditch has cultivated a premier real estate firm renowned for its comprehensive brokerage, landlord, property management, and development services. Under his stewardship, River 2 River Realty has garnered a reputation for reliability and excellence in serving the city’s residents. In addition to this role, Mr. Neiditch holds the esteemed position of President at The Atelier Condo, a pioneering sustainability-forward luxury building that boasts the tallest residential solar-powered infrastructure in the United States, a testament to Mr. Neiditch’s forward-thinking leadership in renewable energy.
Mr. Neiditch’s early successes in his career have enabled him to extend his influence to numerous charitable causes, particularly those focusing on education, healthcare, community development, and youth services. With personal roots in the Bronx, he is deeply committed to empowering disadvantaged children and families within his home borough.
A key focus of Mr. Neiditch’s philanthropy is the eradication of homelessness. His early exposure to the harsh realities of homelessness and financial instability has driven his current efforts to provide medical care, employment opportunities, and housing to those in need. In a notable demonstration of his dedication, Mr. Neiditch once spent three days living undercover on the streets to gain firsthand insight into the plight of the homeless. His ongoing collaboration with Senator Kirsten Gillibrand aims to develop innovative solutions to homelessness, emphasizing job creation and housing initiatives.
As the preferred luxury realtor for numerous celebrities, including Ed Harris, Dania Ramirez, Michael Douglas, Lindsay Lohan, Amy Brenneman, and Hillary Duff, Mr. Neiditch leverages his extensive network to bolster his philanthropic initiatives and raise awareness for critical causes. His support for the Adaptive Sports Foundation, which provides transformative experiences for children with physical and cognitive disabilities, has been notably recognized by Michael J. Fox, who honored Mr. Neiditch at his residence.
Mr. Neiditch’s philanthropic engagements have garnered significant media attention and facilitated substantial charitable contributions. Noteworthy among these is a celebrity boxing match he hosted atop one of his Midtown properties with heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield. This event, which included an auction of Holyfield’s signed boxing gloves, raised over $100,000 for autism awareness. He has also engaged in a boxing match with Sugar Ray Leonard to support childhood diabetes initiatives in Los Angeles and has been recognized by the Shaquille O’Neal Foundation, walking the red carpet with Shaquille O’Neal at the premiere of his HBO documentary. Additionally, Mr. Neiditch was honored by Billy Crystal backstage at the Broadway show “Mr. Saturday Night” for his support of the Drama League.
Mr. Neiditch has also been a key supporter of Room to Grow, a nonprofit offering structured coaching, material assistance, and community connections to parents and children. His collaboration with actors Bruce Willis and Uma Thurman to host the organization’s annual benefit is noteworthy, and he played a pivotal role in transitioning the event to a virtual format during the COVID-19 pandemic. Mr. Neiditch has also supported the Say Organization, which aids children with stuttering issues, hosting a private fundraising event with actor Paul Rudd.
He further demonstrated his commitment to community service by hosting the Kingsbridge Heights Community Center (KHCC) fundraiser with artist Jeff Koons and participating in the Montclair Film’s annual fundraiser alongside Stephen Colbert and Julia Louis-Dreyfus. His repeated recognition as an honorary guest at the Israel Day Parade underscores his steadfast support for Israel.
Mr. Neiditch’s philanthropic scope extends to Literacy Partners, an adult education nonprofit dedicated to enhancing family literacy in NYC. His regular contributions to St. Jude Children’s Hospital and the Ryan Seacrest Foundation — along with his efforts in supporting underserved populations in Africa — exemplify his global outreach. As chairman of the Max Alexander Foundation, Mr. Neiditch is instrumental in building schools and providing educational supplies in Africa. His contributions to the Clinton Foundation and The Bush Foundation, as well as his involvement in the Clinton-Bush Haiti Fund, highlight his enduring commitment to international humanitarian efforts.
Honored multiple times to throw the first pitch at Major League Baseball games by teams such as the Minnesota Twins, Boston Red Sox, Philadelphia Phillies, Chicago White Sox, and St. Louis Cardinals, Mr. Neiditch believes in the power of sports as a philanthropic tool. His backstage recognition by Seth Meyers at NBC Studios for supporting the Chris Everett Foundation and his work with Anthony Edwards to promote awareness for the 1 in 6 Foundation further demonstrate his broad philanthropic reach.
Mr. Neiditch’s support for young artists, exemplified by his presence at the 2023 Drama League Awards with Josh Groban, Jessica Chastain, and Ben Platt, highlights his dedication to fostering artistic talent in underprivileged communities. His collaboration with NY Yankees stars Harrison Bader and Aaron Judge to support scholarships for underprivileged Bronx students — and his work with Lou Diamond Phillips for the ACLU — underscore his commitment to civil liberties and education.
In addition to facilitating a toy drive for NYC public schools with Daymond John, Mr. Neiditch personally distributed thousands of gifts to underprivileged children, ensuring every child received a holiday gift. His charitable hockey face-off with Wayne Gretzky, aimed at providing underprivileged children with access to hockey, illustrates his dedication to sports philanthropy.
Mr. Neiditch’s long-standing advocacy for child education and welfare is evident in his board membership with the Promise Project Charity, which helps diagnose and support children with learning disabilities. His presentation of a lifetime achievement award to New York City Mayor Eric Adams reflects his ongoing efforts to improve educational outcomes for the city’s youth.
As a principal for a day at a South Bronx public school in the poorest district of the United States, Mr. Neiditch engaged with staff and students to address the educational challenges faced by children with undiagnosed learning disabilities. His partnership with sports legends Darryl Strawberry, John Starks, and Tommy DeVito to support the Promise Project further underscores his commitment to youth education and sports.
Daniel Neiditch’s presence at the 12th annual Blossom Ball, supporting the Endometriosis Foundation of America alongside Bindi Irwin, and his collaboration with Jason Alexander to advance minority rights, civil liberties, and women’s rights highlight his broad spectrum of philanthropic engagements. His support for wounded warriors, exemplified by his collaboration with Debra Messing, showcases his dedication to assisting those who have served their country.
Mr. Neiditch serves New York as an on-call chief emergency first responder and an Honorary Fire Chief for New York State. A member of the Forbes Real Estate Council and an active contributor to Entrepreneur and SCORE NYC, Mr. Neiditch champions the role of nonprofits as vital allies to local governments in addressing community needs.