Quick Info
| Profession | Real estate developer and businessman |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 30/05/1931 |
| Age | 95 years |
| Birthplace | Brooklyn, New York City, U.S. |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
Latest News about Larry Silverstein
Silverstein was featured in coverage marking 25 years since the September 11 attacks, which highlighted the recovery of Lower Manhattan and the progress of the World Trade Center redevelopment. He continued to oversee the project from his office at 7 World Trade Center as the work moved forward.
Silverstein Properties broke ground on 2 World Trade Center after American Express finalized plans to anchor the tower as its global headquarters. The project marked a major milestone for the long-delayed World Trade Center redevelopment and was presented as a key step toward completing the site.
Larry and Klara Silverstein marked their 70th wedding anniversary. The couple's long marriage was highlighted by the company's website as a central part of his personal life.
Silverstein completed the purchase of the 73-storey U.S. Bank Tower in Los Angeles from Singapore-based OUE Ltd. The acquisition, reported at about $430 million, was one of the larger real estate deals of 2026 and drew social media speculation because of his ties to the World Trade Center.
Brooklyn Law School named Silverstein its 2026 Alumnus of the Year, recognizing his legal training and career in rebuilding the World Trade Center. The honour was announced in March 2026.
American Express announced it would be the anchor tenant of the 2 World Trade Center tower developed by Silverstein Properties, taking about 55 floors as its new global headquarters. The deal cleared a long-standing hurdle for the final office tower at the site.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Larry A. Silverstein |
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| Known For | Founder and chairman of Silverstein Properties; leased the original World Trade Center in July 2001 and led its rebuilding |
| Religion | Jewish |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | High School of Music and Art |
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| College/University | New York University |
| Other Education | Brooklyn Law School (class of 1955) |
Personal Life
| Birth Name | Larry A. Silverstein |
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| Birth Place | Brooklyn, New York City |
| Honours | 2026 Alumnus of the Year, Brooklyn Law School |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Spouse | Klara Silverstein (m. 1956) |
Family
| Father | Harry G. Silverstein |
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| Children | 3 |
| Grandchildren | 8 |
| Great-grandchildren | 1 |
| Son-in-law | 1 |
Career
| Occupation | Real estate developer |
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| Company | Silverstein Properties |
| Notable Work | Commercial real estate development and management in New York City; rebuilding of the World Trade Center complex |
| Recent Acquisition | U.S. Bank Tower, Los Angeles (2026) |
| 2 World Trade Center | Developer; American Express named anchor tenant (February 2026); groundbreaking July 2026; estimated completion 2031 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He was born into a Jewish family. | |
| 2. He studied both at New York University and Brooklyn Law School. | |
| 3. He founded Silverstein Properties with his father. | |
| 4. He is closely associated with major Manhattan real estate projects. | |
| 5. His company has developed, owned and managed more than 45 million square feet of office, residential, hotel and retail space. |
