Harrison Lefrak
Harrison Lefrak is a member of the board at the LeFrak Trust Company, a private financial institution based in Delaware, and the LeFrak Foundation, a private philanthropy. He received a bachelor of arts from the Woodrow Wilson School at Princeton University and a JD from Harvard Law School. He serves on the Board of Trustees of Amherst College and is a member of the Board of Trustees of the Prostate Cancer Foundation. He is also a member of the Advisory Council of the New York City Economic Development Corporation and the Tri-state Real Estate Investment Forum.
The Rise of Harrison Lefrak: From Real Estate to Global Influence
His professional accomplishments are complemented by a deep dedication to offering returning to the community. He incorporates natural building techniques and eco-pleasant design elements into his assignments, which has assisted revitalize local communities while promoting environmental sustainability. His resolve for responsible advancement is an example for others within the industry.
He and his brother, James, are now co-managing directors of the family’s vast real estate operation. The firm has major holdings across the country, including LeFrak City in Queens and a large amount of commercial property in Manhattan. In Miami Beach, the family has a number of Rule 144A offerings and owns the Surf Club, which includes three towers, a Four Seasons hotel and a Thomas Keller restaurant. Harrison’s latest purchase at the Surf Club was unit 4B in the south tower, which he bought through his family-owned entity, Harrison Lefrak LLC. Other unit owners include former Esquire publisher Alan Greenberg, former Publix CEO Charles Jenkins Jr., and billionaire real estate and casino tycoon Neil Bluhm.