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Howard Lorber
Chairman at
NATHAN'S FAMOUS, INC.
Net worth: 102 M $ as of 2026-05-30
Profile
Howard Mark Lorber currently works at Nathan's Famous, Inc., as Executive Chairman from 2007, Open Acquisition Corp., as Chairman from 2008, Douglas Elliman of LI LLC, as Chairman, and various other companies.
Mr. Lorber also formerly worked at Vector Group Ltd., as President & Chief Executive Officer, New Valley LLC, as President, Chief Executive Officer & Director from 2006 to 2024, Vector Group Ltd., as President, Chief Executive Officer & Director from 2006 to 2024, and various other companies.
Mr. Lorber received his undergraduate degree in 1976 from Long Island University and graduate degree in 1987 from Long Island University.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
NATHAN'S FAMOUS, INC. 24.18% | 2026-01-19 | 989,841 ( 24.18% ) | 100 M $ | 2026-05-30 |
DOUGLAS ELLIMAN INC. 1.49% | 2024-11-17 | 1,358,499 ( 1.49% ) | 2 M $ | 2026-05-30 |
CLIPPER REALTY, INC. 0.16% | 2026-04-22 | 25,369 ( 0.16% ) | 79 659 $ | 2026-05-30 |
CLIPPER REALTY LP -.--% | 2026-02-23 | 0 ( -.--% ) | - $ | 2026-05-30 |
Howard Lorber active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
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| UNITED CAPITAL CORP. | Director/Board Member | 1991-04-30 |
| NATHAN'S FAMOUS, INC. | Chairman | 1989-12-31 |
| CLIPPER REALTY INC. | Director/Board Member | 2015-06-30 |
US Holocaust Memorial Museum
 US Holocaust Memorial Museum Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates museum | Chairman | 2016-12-31 |
Real Estate Board of New York, Inc.
 Real Estate Board of New York, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as real estate trade association | Director/Board Member | - |
The Garden of Dreams Foundation
 The Garden of Dreams Foundation Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services Provides support to the children facing challenges such as homelessness, extreme poverty, illness and foster care | Director/Board Member | - |
Ocean Drive Acquisition Corp.
 Ocean Drive Acquisition Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as a blank check company | Chairman | 2021-02-01 |
The Silver Shield Foundation, Inc. | Chairman | - |
Mount Sinai Medical Center
 Mount Sinai Medical Center Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Operates as a not-for-profit teaching hospital | Director/Board Member | - |
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Former positions of Howard Lorber
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Training of Howard Lorber
Experiences
Positions held
Active
Inactive
Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
73
1st degree connections
31
1st degree companies
Male
Female
Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 31 |
|---|---|
Vector Group Ltd.
 Vector Group Ltd. TobaccoConsumer Non-Durables Operates as a holding company whose subsidiaries manufactures and wholesales cigarettes products | Consumer Non-Durables |
New Valley LLC
 New Valley LLC Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Provides real estate services | Finance |
Prime Hospitality Corp.
 Prime Hospitality Corp. Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Owns and operates franchise hotels | Consumer Services |
United Capital Corp.
 United Capital Corp. Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Engages in the business of investing in and managing real estate properties and manufacturing engineered products | Finance |
Borders Group, Inc.
 Borders Group, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Owns and operates bookstores and music stores | Retail Trade |
Nathan's Famous, Inc.
 Nathan's Famous, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Engages in operating franchised fast food units | Consumer Services |
Osaic Financial Services, Inc.
 Osaic Financial Services, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides financial instruments brokerage, advisory, investment banking and research services | Finance |
SP Acquisition Holdings, Inc.
 SP Acquisition Holdings, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Blank Check Company | Finance |
Open Acquisition Corp.
 Open Acquisition Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as a blank check company | Finance |
Douglas Elliman Realty LLC
 Douglas Elliman Realty LLC Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Operates as a real estate agency | Finance |
Morgans Hotel Group Co.
 Morgans Hotel Group Co. Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Operates as a hospitality company that owns, acquires, develops and redevelops boutique hotels primarily in gateway cities | Consumer Services |
Babson College
 Babson College Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Long Island University
 Long Island University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Douglas Elliman of LI LLC
 Douglas Elliman of LI LLC Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Operates as a real estate brokerage firm | Finance |
Ladenburg Thalmann & Co., Inc.
 Ladenburg Thalmann & Co., Inc. Regional BanksFinance Provides investment baking, wealth management and brokerage services | Finance |
Hallman & Lorber Associates, Inc. | |
US Holocaust Memorial Museum
US Holocaust Memorial Museum Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates museum | Consumer Services |
Real Estate Board of New York, Inc.
Real Estate Board of New York, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as real estate trade association | Commercial Services |
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc.
 Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a non profit organization that focuses on governing activities of all broker-dealer firms and brokers | Commercial Services |
New Valley Corp.
 New Valley Corp. Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Provides real estate services | Finance |
The Garden of Dreams Foundation
The Garden of Dreams Foundation Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services Provides support to the children facing challenges such as homelessness, extreme poverty, illness and foster care | Health Services |
92nd Street Young Men's & Young Women's Hebrew Association
 92nd Street Young Men's & Young Women's Hebrew Association Media ConglomeratesConsumer Services Offers Jewish arts, culture, life, education and other programs | Consumer Services |
The Silver Shield Foundation, Inc. | |
Lorber Alpha II, Inc. | |
Lorber Gamma, Inc. | |
Clipper Realty, Inc.
 Clipper Realty, Inc. Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Operates self-administered and self-managed real estate company that manages, operates and repositions multifamily residential & commercial properties | Finance |
Ocean Drive Acquisition Corp.
Ocean Drive Acquisition Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as a blank check company | Finance |
The Southampton Hospital Foundation | |
Douglas Elliman, Inc.
 Douglas Elliman, Inc. Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Provides real estate and investment services | Finance |
Mount Sinai Medical Center
Mount Sinai Medical Center Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Operates as a not-for-profit teaching hospital | Health Services |
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