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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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Businessman |
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79 years old |
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1945 |
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1945 |
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New York City, U.S. |
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United States
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He is a member of famous businessperson with the age 79 years old group.
Richard LeFrak Height, Weight & Measurements
At 79 years old, Richard LeFrak height not available right now. We will update Richard LeFrak's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Richard LeFrak's Wife?
His wife is Karen Tucker
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Samuel J. LeFrak (father) |
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Karen Tucker |
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2 |
Richard LeFrak Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Richard LeFrak worth at the age of 79 years old? Richard LeFrak’s income source is mostly from being a successful businessperson. He is from United States. We have estimated Richard LeFrak's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
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businessperson |
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Timeline
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.
LeFrak joined his family's real estate firm, LeFrak, in 1968.
In 1975 he was appointed president.
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.
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.
In 1998, LeFrak received an honorary doctorate degree from Amherst College.
In 2003, he was elected chairman and CEO following the death of his father, Samuel J. LeFrak.
In 2008 the company purchased a 12-story office building on Hollywood Boulevard as well as a medical building in Beverly Hills, California.
In 2012 LeFrak purchased a stake in a South Beach, Miami luxury mixed-use property, including a hotel formerly known as the Gansevoort.
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.
The project is expected to open in early 2014 as the eco-minded 1 Hotel Homes.
Harrison has sat on the Board of Trustees of New York-Presbyterian Hospital since 2016.
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.
LeFrak has contributed to President Donald Trump's 2020 reelection campaign.
LeFrak had previously called Trump, a fellow real-estate developer, "a dear friend".
