Great American Business Leaders of the 20th Century
Samuel J. Lefrak
Lefrak Organization
1948–2003
1948–2003
Lefrak Organization
1948–2003
1948–2003
- Industry: Construction & Real Estate
- Era: 1940
Lefrak was the first private company participating in city-financed housing projects in the United States. His company completed several housing projects, such as King’s Bay in Brooklyn, Parc Vendome in Queens, and Lefrak City, a 40-acre, $150 million housing development, comprised of twenty 18-story buildings. Lefrak is credited with making several important contributions to the urban renewal of New York City.
Personal
- Born-Died: 1918–2003
- Birthplace: New York
- Race: White
- Gender: Male
- Father: Head, Same Company
Education / Military
- Undergraduate: University of Maryland