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JackD

why would he lease the Twin Towers to begin with ?

The port authority, fully aware of the asbestos liability , and the fact the buildings were not useful for 21st century tech (internet, cell phones) -- had already attempted to get a permit to have them demolished.

The twin towers were white elephants. businesses were leaving them. they had to have massive asbestos removal and upgrades just to stay Class A office space.

why would Larry Silverstein take on that liability>?

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well, I guess i would make a bad businessman - -lucky larry came out way ahead on the deal.
got to walk away from the lease, option to rebuild.
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