From the earliest days, the Durst family has recognized that a vibrant, healthy and culturally rich New York City is intertwined with the success of the family business. Through the generations, the Dursts have actively participated in the life of the City in a wide variety of ways including philanthropy, supporting the arts, assembling and preserving historical records, encouraging sustainable farming, and teaming up with local environmental groups. All in an effort to make the City a little better for all New Yorkers.
From left: Roy, Joseph, Seymour, and David Durst with 200 East 42nd/655 Third Avenue under construction behind them, 1956