Real Estate Development

The Durst Organization

Founded by Joseph Durst, who immigrated from Gorlice, Poland (then Austria-Hungary) in 1902

13M sq ft of Manhattan office towers · 3M sq ft / 3,400-unit residential portfolio

The Founder’s Story

Durst began buying New York City buildings in 1915; the organization was formally established in 1927. Third-generation Douglas Durst (Chairman) and fourth-generation family members run the company today.

Real Impact

Employment

Its building-services workforce is represented by 32BJ SEIU, a recognized labor union relationship. [NLRB case filing]

Community Development

One World Trade Center, which Durst developed and manages with the Port Authority, achieved LEED Gold certification in 2016 with energy use 18.3% below baseline. [Facility Executive]
Its $1.5 billion Halletts Point development in Astoria, Queens delivered 450 units in its first phase (2018), with additional affordable units planned in follow-on phases. [Bisnow]

Charitable & Community Work

Maintains the Durst Family Foundation, an active private foundation founded in 2001. [CauseIQ]

Sources: Wikipedia · NLRB case filing · Facility Executive · Bisnow · CauseIQ

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