Values | Silverstein Properties

Overview Company values Our approach Impact

Our mission

Building a legacy of excellence

Silverstein Properties was founded in 1957 by Larry A. Silverstein, a visionary real estate entrepreneur from a humble upbringing. Our values reflect his values: integrity, energy, excellence, loyalty, grit and boundless optimism.

Our company values

History

Our company was founded in 1957 by Larry A. Silverstein, a visionary real estate entrepreneur from a humble upbringing. Our values reflect his integrity, energy, excellence, loyalty, perseverance and boundless optimism. Our glass is always half full: We believe that a positive attitude leads to positive results.

Reputation

We are recognized worldwide for the wonderful professionals who work here, as well as our history of excellent business practices and execution. We expect our people (employees, stakeholders, vendors, partners) to maintain high ethical standards, and we trust them to always do the right thing. Our reputation took a lifetime to build, and we protect it with a passion.

Family

At our core, we are a family company guided by family values, and our employees are part of our extended family. We provide our employees with a healthy and rewarding work environment that supports the other parts of their lives, and we know that maintaining a work-life balance requires understanding and flexibility.

Our people

Our people are our most important asset. We are committed to creating the optimal environment for our employees, so they can thrive both personally and professionally. We seek people who are committed to finding innovative ways to make a meaningful impact on our business and our community, and to developing a sustainable future.

Our customers

We provide exceptional levels of hospitality and service to all our customers on a daily basis. Through customized, outstanding support, and memorable experiences for everyone in our orbit, we are best equipped to attract and retain tenants, residents, vendors and employees across our entire portfolio and organization.

Diversity

We believe we should reflect the constituencies we serve. Diversity brings better perspective, creativity, and solutions. We embrace our differences, and cultivate a culture of inclusivity, transparency, and respect. We strive to provide a collaborative, creative environment where each person feels encouraged to contribute to our processes, decisions, planning and culture.

Sustainability

We are committed to creating a sustainable future for our planet and its people. We believe that integrating sustainability and resiliency into our portfolio creates value for our clients and will benefit future generations. Our approach is focused on integrating environmental measures at all phases of our business, from pre-development to operations.

Our approach

Our strength and stability stems from the values that serve as our corporate touchstone. Our definition of success extends far beyond our bottom line. As a large real estate developer, owner and manager, we recognize our responsibility to contribute in a positive and meaningful way to our planet, our society and our communities, and to reinvest in the neighborhoods in which we operate.

Impact

We strive to be good neighbors, and to enrich all of the communities in which we live, work and build

Philanthropy

We feel a responsibility to be sensitive, open and communicative to the people around us, and believe in giving back to our communities, reinvesting in the neighborhoods in which we operate, and supporting those in need.

Our ESG statement

We believe that integrating sustainability and resiliency into our portfolio creates value for our clients and will benefit future generations. We embrace change and welcome partners that seek to disrupt the status quo.

Every Silverstein endeavor embraces its community – including the kids.

“People are my purpose. The highest form of wisdom has nothing to do with making money but making the world better through simple daily acts of kindness.”

Lisa Silverstein

“Our vision was to create a better version of New York. Today, that vision is a reality.”

Larry A. Silverstein

“Never bet against New York.”

Larry A. Silverstein