American Express Breaks Ground on 1,250-Foot, Nearly 2 Million Sq Ft Headquarters at 2 World Trade Center
AXP•American Express has commenced construction on a 1,250-foot, nearly two million square foot headquarters at 2 World Trade Center in Lower Manhattan, completing the World Trade Center campus redevelopment. Backed by Silverstein Properties and the Port Authority, the project underscores American Express's long-term investment in New York City's economy.
1. Groundbreaking Ceremony
On July 9, American Express executives, New York City Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani, Port Authority leaders and Silverstein Properties CEO Lisa Silverstein joined hundreds of colleagues and community partners in Lower Manhattan to break ground on the company's new global headquarters at 2 World Trade Center.
2. Tower Specifications
The new American Express Tower will span nearly two million square feet and rise approximately 1,250 feet, making it the final commercial building completing the redevelopment of the World Trade Center campus.
3. Strategic Significance
Backed by Silverstein Properties and the Port Authority, the headquarters underscores American Express's commitment to New York City, promising long-term economic benefits, job creation and a centralized innovation hub for its employees.
