The Helmsleys' real estate empire in New York at one time included the Empire State Building, the Helmsley Palace hotel, the Helmsley Building at the foot of Park Avenue and the Tudor City apartment complex in addition to several other hotel properties.

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But they insist the SLS Las Vegas will draw new visitors who are already fans of Mr. Nazarian's night life and hotel empire in other parts of the country.

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