Silverstein snags final piece of WTC puzzle

February 28, 2026 / no comments

After decades of false starts, 2 World Trade Center finally got its anchor. American Express announced this week that it will build a 2 million-square-foot global headquarters at 200 Greenwich Street, committing to the long-stalled tower in a deal that reshapes the downtown office narrative. Silverstein Properties will develop the 55-story building, designed by Foster + Partners. Construction is expected to begin this year and wrap in 2031. The long-anticipated agreement gives Silverstein the anchor lease the firm has chased for years. Securing a blue-chip tenant was essential to unlock construction financing for the final parcel at the World Trade […]

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