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Overview

Meet the visionaries behind L&L Holding Company – Co-Founders David Levinson and Robert Lapidus. Their dynamic leadership has shaped a premier real estate enterprise, fostering collaboration across nine departments and a talented team of over 375 professionals. With over 50 years of combined experience, industry partnerships, and an impeccable reputation, they secure exclusive opportunities, positioning L&L Holding Company at the forefront of real estate excellence.

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Principals

David Levinson

David Levinson

L&L'S CHAIRMAN AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

David Levinson serves as Chairman & CEO of L&L Holding Company, which he co-founded with Robert Lapidus in June 2000. L&L Holding Company is a privately owned real estate investment and development company. Mr. Levinson’s responsibilities include the strategic direction of the company, development, acquisitions, marketing and leasing. Over the course of his illustrious career, Mr. Levinson has received numerous accolades for his work within the real estate industry, as well as in the areas of civic and environmental engagement. Notable recognitions include Developer of the Year by the Greater New York Construction User Council (GNYCUC), REBNY Commercial Management Executive of the Year, and the Environmental Champion Award by the New York League of Conservation Voters. In 2023, The Skyscraper Museum celebrated Mr. Levinson’s vision and success at 425 Park Avenue with the Notables New York – Making New York History Award. Under Mr. Levinson’s leadership, L&L’s world-class properties have also consistently earned praise across the real estate, design and construction fields. Among its many achievements, 425 Park Avenue has been celebrated with CTBUH Best Tall Building awards, as well as design-focused achievements from MIPIM, NYCxDesign and Commercial Property Executive. Other prominent awards across L&L’s portfolio include BOMA Renovation and Building of the Year, AIA and Sara National Design awards, and MIPIM Future Project recognitions.

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Robert Lapidus

Robert Lapidus

PRESIDENT & CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER

Robert T. Lapidus, President and Chief Investment Officer, co-founded L&L Holding Company in June of 2000. He has over 35 years’ experience in real estate ownership, development, capital raising, finance and asset management. Mr. Lapidus has been involved in over $20B of real estate transactions involving capital formation, financings and restructurings. Mr. Lapidus graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Pennsylvania in 1983 and received a Juris Doctor degree from Cardozo Law School (New York, New York), Cum Laude, in 1986. Mr. Lapidus is a member of the Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO) and a member of the board of directors of the Madison Square Park Conservancy. He also is an officer and a member of the Board of Directors of Spark Youth, a NYC based non-profit organization that invests in young people from under resourced communities. Mr. Lapidus is actively involved in philanthropic endeavors focusing on disadvantaged youth and education.

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