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The Rudin Story

From Past to Present

The island of Manhattan, New York in the 1880s.

1884

Louis and Rachel Rudinsky immigrate to the U.S. from Belarus in 1884, entering New York through Castle Clinton in Battery Park. They settle on the Lower East Side, where they later open a dry-goods store on Chrystie Street.

1884

Louis and Rachel Rudinsky immigrate to the U.S. from Belarus in 1884, entering New York through Castle Clinton in Battery Park. They settle on the Lower East Side, where they later open a dry-goods store on Chrystie Street.

Original brownstone at 641 Lexington Avenue.

1905

A historic image of buildings from across a street

1925

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1928–1944

Lewis Rudin and Jack Rudin standing behind the three Rudin brothers. Starting from left, the seated men are Edward Rudin, Samuel Rudin, and Henry Rudin.

Lewis Rudin and Jack Rudin standing behind the three Rudin brothers. Starting from left, the seated men are Edward Rudin, Samuel Rudin, and Henry Rudin. 
Source: The Rudin Family
 

Original brochure for 945 Fifth Avenue.

Original brochure for 945 Fifth Avenue. 
Source: Rudin Management Company, Inc.

Jack and Lewis Rudin in military uniform.

Jack and Lewis Rudin in military uniform.
Source: The Rudin Family

1945

40 Park Avenue Historical Brochure

1950–1954

The 24-story streamline wedding cake skyscraper at 415 Madison Avenue, northeast block of 48th Street.

The 24-story streamline wedding cake skyscraper at 415 Madison Avenue, northeast block of 48th Street. 
Source: Robert A.M. Stern, Thomas Mellins, David Fishman, New York 1960: Architecture and Urbanism Between the Second World War and the Bicentennial (New York: The Monacelli Press, 1997)

355 Lexington Avenue Flyer

1955–1958

Photo of 345 Park Avenue from the original building brochure.
Historic flyer of a building reading "One Whitehall Street"

1960–1968

Lew Rudin at an ABNY meeting.

Lew Rudin at an ABNY meeting.
Source: Association for a Better New York

Photograph

1971

A runner crosses the finish line of his race. Source: NY Daily News
An image of Samuel Rudin

1976

Rudin family photo from 1980

Two generations of the Rudin family. 
Source: The Rudin Family

560 Lexington Avenue brochure.

560 Lexington Avenue brochure.
Source: The Rudin Family

May Rudin, the wife of Samuel Rudin, with her sons Jack and Lew in 1988.

May Rudin, the wife of Samuel Rudin, with her sons Jack and Lew in 1988. 

1980–1989

Jack and Lewis Rudin become co-chairmen of the company in 1993.

Jack and Lewis Rudin become co-chairmen of the company in 1993. 
Source: The Rudin Family

1990–1994

55 Broad Street Exterior Entrance
3 Times Square

1995–1999

Bill Rudin hosts his first ABNY breakfast as Chairman.

Bill Rudin hosts his first ABNY breakfast as Chairman.

A street sign in NYC showing Lew Rudin Way and East 52nd Street

2000–2004

Original brownstone and current skyscraper at 641 Lexington Avenue.

Original brownstone and current skyscraper at 641 Lexington Avenue.
Source: The Rudin Family

Mayor Bloomberg, Jack Rudin, and family celebrate the 100th anniversary of Louis Rudinsky’s ownership of real estate in New York City.

Mayor Bloomberg, Jack Rudin, and family celebrate the 100th anniversary of Louis Rudinsky’s ownership of real estate in New York City. 
Source: The Rudin Family

2005–2008

130 West 12th Street

A photo of 130 West 12th Street.
Source: Rudin Management Company, Inc.

The Greenwich Lane

A photo of The Greenwich Lane.
Source: Rudin Management Company, Inc.

2009–2012

Bill and Eric Rudin sitting together outdoors
At the corner of Jack Rudin Way and Park Avenue.

At the corner of Jack Rudin Way and Park Avenue.
Source: Jean-Pierre Uys

2017–2019

From left: Bill Rudin, Michael Rudin, Samantha Rudin Earls, Neil Gupta, and Eric Rudin.

From left: Bill Rudin, Michael Rudin, Samantha Rudin Earls, Neil Gupta, and Eric Rudin.
Source: Grace Boak

2024

Michael and Samantha Rudin speaking at the Rudin Centennial
Rudin 100
Rudin 100

2025