Ben Ashkenazy

Ben Ashkenazy

Ben Ashkenazy (#2545)

  • $ 2 B
  • Real estate
  • United States
  • M
  • 56 Years

About Me

Ben Ashkenazy bought his first building at age 17, after he went to a Bronx shopping center to check out a site to open a fast food restaurant. Then a recent high school grad, Ashkenazy realized the lease offered was below market value and decided to find a lender and buy the property instead. Since then he's built a portfolio of stakes in more than 100 buildings via real estate firm Ashkenazy Acquisitions, which he founded and runs as CEO. The company owns historical landmarks like Washington D.C.'s Union Station and Boston's Faneuil Hall. Ashkenazy, who primarily invests in retail properties, is also a minority owner in New York's famed Plaza Hotel.
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Achievements

Career Highlights

A snapshot of the defining milestones, leadership decisions, and breakthroughs that shaped Ben Ashkenazy’s rise and global influence.

  • #2481   Billionaires (2026)
  • #278   Forbes 400 (2020)

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

Tracking Ben Ashkenazy’s net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.

Current Net Worth: $1.6B (May 4, 2026)