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Albert Laboz
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Albert "Al" Laboz is a New York real estate developer, landlord, and the founder of United American Land.
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Laboz was born to a Syrian Jewish family, the son of real estate investor Jack Laboz.[1] He has two brothers: Jody and Jason.[2][3] He and his brothers founded Soho based United American Land (UAL).[4][2] UAL focuses on restoring, improving, and reinventing historic buildings in Tribeca, Soho, the Flatiron District and downtown Brooklyn, into luxury residences; and transforming overlooked commercial property for upgraded retail use.[4][5]
UAL was also selected by the New York City Economic Development Corporation to own and develop the Brooklyn Municipal Building into prime retail space.[4][6] Laboz (along with Stanley Chera, Joseph Jemal, and Eli Gindi) is leading the redevelopment of the Fulton Mall in downtown Brooklyn[7][8][9] where Laboz is developing a new H&M store above a transit hub.[10][7] Laboz's plan is to turn the Fulton Mall into the new 34th Street.[11]
Although Laboz is a preservationist, he’s an advocate for streamlining the bureaucracy of the Landmarks Preservation Commission.[12] Laboz serves as chairman of the Fulton Mall Improvement Association; and is a member of the executive committee of the Downtown Brooklyn Partnership and the MetroTech Business Improvement District.[4] He is also a trustee of the Yeshiva of Flatbush.[4] He is a supporter of Chai Lifeline, a charity dedicated to improving the lives of children stricken with genetic disorders and cancer.[12] He is a director of the Orthodox Union.[13] He is the president of his synagogue Ohel David and Shlomo in Brooklyn. He is married to Renee Laboz and lives in Brooklyn and summers in Deal, New Jersey.[14]
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