Jack Rudin
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June 28, 1924
Jack Rudin | |
|---|---|
| Born | Jacob Rudin June 28, 1924 New York City, US |
| Died | December 4, 2016 (aged 92) New York City, US |
| Education | City College of New York |
| Occupation | Chairman of Rudin Management Company Inc. |
| Spouse(s) | Roberta Chait (died 1983) Susan Salesky Schaenen |
| Children | 3 |
| Parent(s) | May Cohen Samuel Rudin |
| Family | Lewis Rudin (brother) |
Jack Rudin (June 28, 1924 – December 4, 2016) was a New York City real estate developer and a son of real estate developer Samuel Rudin. Together with his younger brother, Lewis, he led the family company, Rudin Management.
Rudin Management
Rudin was born to a Jewish family in New York City in 1924, the son of May (née Cohen) and Samuel Rudin. His birth name was Jacob Rudin; he later legally changed his name to Jack.[1][2] He attended P.S. 166, DeWitt Clinton High School, and then attended City College of New York. In 1942, he served in the United States Army as a Staff Sergeant and received the Bronze Star Medal for fighting in the Battle of the Bulge.[3] In 1945, he returned to the United States and entered the family business.[3] In the 1950s and 1960s, the Rudin family was one of the most prolific builders of skyscrapers in Manhattan.[4]
In 1975, Jack and his brother Lewis, took over the family company.[5] Jack focused on construction and operations while Lewis focused on financing and marketing.[6] In 1990, the Rudin Management portfolio was valued at $1.5 billion.[7] He was chairman of the Rudin Management Company.[3]
Building developments include 3 Times Square, 345 Park Avenue, 350 Park Avenue, 55 Broad Street, 32 Avenue of the Americas, and New York Merchandise Mart.[8]