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American Express to Build 55-Story HQ at Ground Zero

2/25/2026

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  • American Express will begin construction on its headquarters at 2 World Trade Center this spring.
  • The project comes 25 years after the September 11 attacks.
  • The building will be 55 stories tall and 2 million square feet.
  • It will create over 3,200 jobs and generate $5.9 billion for New York City's economy.
  • Property will be leased from Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, with completion in 2031.