Real Estate (Commercial/Residential)

Rudin Management Co.

Founded by Louis and Rachel Rudinsky, who immigrated from Belarus in 1884; their son Samuel founded the company in 1925

~$5B in managed assets across 14 office buildings and 17 residential properties

The Founder’s Story

Built into one of New York’s major real estate families over four generations. Samantha Rudin Earls and Michael Rudin, fourth-generation family members, became Co-CEOs in 2023.

Real Impact

Employment

William Rudin championed “Building Skills NY” as 2018 REBNY Chairman, a program providing entry-level job placement, training, and internships on construction sites for underrepresented New Yorkers. [Commercial Observer]

Community Development

Committed three buildings to accelerated carbon-neutrality by 2035 (ahead of its 2050 portfolio target) through New York State’s Empire Building Challenge. [NYSERDA]
William Rudin backed the “Affordable New York” tax-incentive program for affordable housing construction citywide. [Commercial Observer]

Charitable & Community Work

The Rudin Scholars Program at Columbia University Irving Medical Center, established in 1975, has provided over $30 million and supported 750+ students over 50 years. [Columbia University Irving Medical Center]
The May and Samuel Rudin Family Foundation supports hundreds of organizations each year across health, education, the arts, and social services. [Rudin]

Sources: The Real Deal · Rudin company history · Commercial Observer · NYSERDA · Columbia University Irving Medical Center · Rudin

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