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Richard LeFrak was born on 1945 in New York City, U.S., is an American businessperson (born 1945). Discover Richard LeFrak's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 79 years old?

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Occupation Businessman
Age 79 years old
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Born 1945
Birthday 1945
Birthplace New York City, U.S.
Nationality United States

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Who Is Richard LeFrak's Wife?

His wife is Karen Tucker

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Parents Samuel J. LeFrak (father)
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Children 2

Richard LeFrak Net Worth

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1945

Richard S. LeFrak (born 1945) is an American billionaire businessman.

He is chairman and CEO of LeFrak, a privately held, family-run company based in New York City that owns, develops, and manages real estate.

He is one of the biggest landlords in the New York tri-state area.

LeFrak was born in 1945 to a Jewish family in New York City, one of four children of Ethel Stone and real estate developer Samuel J. LeFrak.

LeFrak received a B.A. and graduated cum laude from Amherst College.

LeFrak also holds a J.D. from Columbia University.

1968

LeFrak joined his family's real estate firm, LeFrak, in 1968.

1975

In 1975 he was appointed president.

1986

In 1986 LeFrak and his father began building in Jersey City, New Jersey on the site of abandoned piers and rail yards.

The area is now known as Newport, a 600-acre neighborhood with 8 office buildings, 13 apartment towers, 2 hotels, an urban beach, schools, a retail mall, and parks.

LeFrak is also credited with leading the LeFrak organization's expansion and diversification outside of the New York area.

1995

From 1995 to 2007, he was a board member of Smith & Wollensky.

Previously, he served on the board of trustees of Amherst College and Trinity School; was a member of the New York State Banking Board; and served as director of BankUnited, Florida.

LeFrak presides over the Richard S. and Karen LeFrak Charitable Foundation, a private charity whose mission includes the support of charitable organizations.

1998

In 1998, LeFrak received an honorary doctorate degree from Amherst College.

2003

In 2003, he was elected chairman and CEO following the death of his father, Samuel J. LeFrak.

2008

In 2008 the company purchased a 12-story office building on Hollywood Boulevard as well as a medical building in Beverly Hills, California.

2012

In 2012 LeFrak purchased a stake in a South Beach, Miami luxury mixed-use property, including a hotel formerly known as the Gansevoort.

2013

LeFrak was ranked #16 on the Commercial Observer's Real Estate Power 100 in 2013, # 20 in 2012, #20 in 2011, #10 in 2010, #18 in 2009, and #64 in 2008.

LeFrak currently sits on the board of directors of the Prostate Cancer Foundation and is a member of the board of trustees of the American Museum of Natural History.

2014

The project is expected to open in early 2014 as the eco-minded 1 Hotel Homes.

2016

Harrison has sat on the Board of Trustees of New York-Presbyterian Hospital since 2016.

2017

In 2017, St. Joseph's Chapel, the Catholic September 11 Memorial at the World Trade Center, located in the Gateway Plaza in Battery Park City, was threatened with closure due to the St. Peter's parish's reluctance or inability to pay a tripling of its rent by a management company run by LeFrak corporation and partners.

He is married to Karen Tucker, a children's author.

They live in New York and Southampton.

They have two sons:

2020

LeFrak has contributed to President Donald Trump's 2020 reelection campaign.

LeFrak had previously called Trump, a fellow real-estate developer, "a dear friend".