Samuel J. LeFrak | |
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Born | February 12, 1918 |
Died | April 16, 2003 | (aged 85)
Nationality | American |
Education | B.A. University of Maryland, College Park |
Occupation(s) | Real estate developer Record producer |
Spouse | Ethel Stone |
Children | Denise LeFrak Calicchio Richard LeFrak Francine LeFrak Friedberg Jacqueline LeFrak Kosinski |
Samuel J. LeFrak (February 12, 1918 – April 16, 2003) was an American real estate tycoon. He was a noted landlord who chaired a private building firm, the LeFrak Organization, which was ranked 45th on the Forbes list of top 500 private companies.[1] The development firm is best known for major development projects in Battery Park City; LeFrak City in Queens; and Newport, Jersey City.