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.
Background 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.New York Times: "Jack Rudin, Patriarch of Family of New York Developers, Dies at 92" By Sam Roberts December 5, 2016 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.National Medical Fellowships: "2013 Honerees: Jack Rudin" retrieved May 30, 2014 In 1945, he returned to the United States and entered the family business. In the 1950s and 1960s, the Rudin family was one of the most prolific builders of skyscrapers in Manhattan.The Real Deal: "Ranking NYC's real estate dynasties - TRD breaks down the portfolios and profits of the industry's major families" By Adam Pincus October 01, 2013
Rudin Management In 1975, Jack and his brother Lewis, took over the family company. Jack focused on construction and operations while Lewis focused on financing and marketing.Wall Street Journal: "How One Family Passes It On, and On...The Rudins' Real Estate Empire Spans Generations" By Sarah Rose April 6, 2014 In 1990, the Rudin Management portfolio was valued at $1.5 billion.New York Times: "May Rudin, 95, a Philanthropist And New York Real-Estate Owner" By WOLFGANG SAXON July 24, 1992 He was chairman of the Rudin Management Company.
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.
Philanthropy Rudin served on the Boards of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center and Jazz at Lincoln Center. He was an Honorary Trustee of the American Museum of Natural History and Congregation Shearith Israel, and previously served as a trustee at Iona College. In 2003, he was awarded the Chevalier of the French Legion of Honor; and in 2008 was granted the Benemerenti Award Medal by Pope Benedict XVI. Rudin was the primary sponsor of the Va'ad Gemilut Hasadim: Susan and Jack Rudin Center for Community Outreach.Va'ad Gemilut Hasadim: Susan and Jack Rudin Center for Community Outreach bulletin 2007-2008 Annual Summary
Personal life In 1951, he married Roberta Chait;New York Times: "ROBERTA CHAIT MARRIED; Becomes Bride of Jack Rudin in Ceremony at Ambassador" January 28, 1951 she died in 1983.Bloomberg: "Jack Rudin, Head of New York Real Estate Dynasty, Dies at 92" by Stephen Miller December 05, 2016 They had three children: Eric Rudin, Madeleine Rudin, and Katherine Rudin. He was remarried to Susan Salesky Schaenen with whom he had two stepdaughters, Inda Schaenen and Eve Schaenen.New York Times: "Susan Salesky Is Wed To Michael Schaenen" October 13, 1958Jewish Daily Forward: "Jack and Susan Rudin Honored at the New York Academy of Medicine Gala" By Masha Leon July 05, 2012Saint Louis Today: "Midwest is a star for St. Louis writer - Inda Schaenen confronts fears in a trilogy of horse stories for children" by Sarah Bryan May 31, 2009 Rudin died on December 4, 2016, in New York City.The Real Deal: "Jack Rudin, chair of Rudin Management, dies at 92" By Kathryn Brenzel December 5, 2016 Rudin was a member of the Congregation Shearith Israel on the Upper West Side of Manhattan.New York Daily News: "THE CANDY MAN COULD" by Lloyd Grove and Elisa Lipsky-karasz October 5, 2003
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