in 1941, he married lillian schuman, who was also jewish. they had four children: allan h. goldman, diane goldman kemper, amy p. goldman, and jane goldman. upon his death at the age of 70 in 1987, he owned new york's largest private real estate portfolio with more than 600 properties valued at $1 billion. his wife and three daughters engaged in litigation over his assets with his wife eventually receiving 1/3rd of his estate. his nephew, lloyd goldman, is also a notable real-estate investor in new york city. his children, allan goldman and jane goldman manage the remaining real estate assets amounting to $6.0b via the firm solil management.