.cls-1{fill:#5e5e5e;} About History & Timeline Executive Committee Philanthropy About Rudin The Rudin family controls one of the largest privately owned real estate companies in New York City. Founded in 1925 by Samuel Rudin and his siblings, and now led by the third and fourth generations, Rudin Management Company oversees the daily operations of 33 properties in New York City. The portfolio is comprised of 17 residential buildings totaling 4.7 million square feet and 16 commercial office buildings totaling 10.5 million square feet. With a hands-on approach and over 700 employees, Rudin Management Company is dedicated to providing superior customer service and forging long-term relationships with both commercial and residential clients. With an emphasis on building and managing Class-A properties in New York City, the Rudin Family is committed to reinvesting in and enhancing its properties. Holding true to Samuel's guiding principles, which were carried on by his two sons, Jack and Lew, the family maintains a long-term approach to developing and managing buildings that are easily accessible and in close proximity to mass transit. Today, the company, co-chaired by Eric Rudin and William Rudin, continues to be committed to creating sustainable and timeless developments that look to the city's future. Rudin History The Rudin family traces its roots to Belarus. In 1884, Louis and Rachel Rudinsky immigrated to the United States through Castle Clinton in Battery Park. Rudin Management Company is now managed by the third and fourth generations of the Rudin family. Philanthropy The Rudin Family has a long tradition of service and philanthropy in New York City. Chaired by Beth Rudin DeWoody, the Rudin Family Foundations are comprised of the May and Samuel Rudin Family Foundation, The Louis and Rachel Rudin Foundation, The Rudin Foundation, and the corporate giving of Rudin Management Company. The Foundations span three generations and fund hundreds of organizations annually in health, education, the arts and social services that improve the quality of life of all New Yorkers. Members of the Rudin family have been catalysts behind some of the city's most significant events and institutions. Jack and Lew sponsored the expansion of the New York City Marathon to all five boroughs and to this day the winner’s trophy is named in honor of their father, Sam, who was a long-distance runner. Lew co-founded the Association for A Better New York, which, under his leadership, helped lift the city out of the financial crisis of the 1970s and has been dedicated to New York City’s continued growth and renewal. The family firmly believes in contributing to the civic, philanthropic, and cultural life of New York City. Explore more of the Rudin Family Foundation’s impact on New York City and beyond: The Rudin Center for Transportation Policy and Management at NYU Wagner explores challenges in transportation and infrastructure. The Louis and Rachel Rudin Foundation MD-MPH Scholarship Fund at the Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and the Mailman School of Public Health aims to reduce the financial burden for dual degree students and grow the program in order to benefit the patients and communities in New York and beyond—especially those most vulnerable to poor health outcomes. Medical Student Research Fellowship in Pediatric Neuro-Oncology at the Weill Cornell Brain and Spine Center helps medical students explore a research career in pediatric neuro-oncology. Rudin Awards at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center honors outstanding nurses each year during National Nurses Week. The award winners are nominated by fellow nurses, administrators, physicians, and patients. The May and Samuel Rudin Lecture Series at the Jewish Center provides the New York City community with the opportunity to hear from renowned religious leaders, prominent public figures, and outstanding scholars on issues of critical importance to contemporary society and religion. The Samuel Rudin Distinguished Visiting Scholars Program at the City College of New York, initiated in 1996, provides an opportunity for members of the college community to interact with outstanding scholars, business leaders, and government officials, enriching the education experience on campus. The program is also intended to foster communication within the academic community of New York City. Lew Rudin Charity Golf Classic in support of The First Tee of Metropolitan New York takes place annually and raises funds for a qualified First Tee scholar to attend Lew Rudin’s alma mater, New York University. .cls-1{fill:#5e5e5e;} 345 Park Avenue New York, NY 10154 212.407.2400 Resident Portal .cls-1{fill:gray;} Terms of Use Privacy Policy