Julien J. Studley | |
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| Born | Julien Joseph Stuckgold May 14, 1927
Brussels, Belgium |
| Died | October 13, 2015 (aged 88)
Manhattan, New York City, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | real estate broker |
| Known for | founder of Julien J. Studley Inc |
| Spouse | Jane Studley |
| Children | 1 |
Julien J. Studley (born Julien Joseph Stuckgold; May 14, 1927 – October 13, 2015) was an American real estate broker and the founder of Julien J. Studley Inc (now Savills Studley). [1]
Biography
Julien Joseph Stuckgold was born to a Jewish family in Brussels, the son of Max and Marsha Stuckgold. [1] His parents were both Jewish immigrants to Belgium from Poland. [1] He has one younger brother George. [1] In 1940, his family moved to France to escape the beginning of World War II and then moved to Cuba where he apprenticed as a diamond cutter. [1] In 1943, his family moved to New York City, where they had relatives and changed their surname to "Studley." [1] He earned a high school equivalency diploma and first worked in the diamond business and then as an apprentice real estate salesman where his Yiddish helped to lease space in the Garment District. [1] In 1950, he was drafted into the United States National Guard where he served in a propaganda unit and upon his discharge, he took a job as a real estate broker with Brett, Wyckoff, Potter & Hamilton. [2] In 1954, after being fired for an unnamed incident, he obtained a broker's license and started his own commercial brokerage firm, Julien J. Studley Inc, which he operated out of his apartment. [1] His firm acted as an exclusive agent for commercial tenants representing them in lease negotiations with landlords and developers. [1] In 2002, he sold the company, then with over 400 brokers and 25 offices, for $20 million [1] to associate members of the firm and founded his own real estate investment and management firm, Studley New Vista Associates. [2] In 1963, Studley published the Studley Report, a monthly newsletter which provided a real time summary of all available office space in Manhattan. [3]
In 2014, Savills purchased Studley Inc for $260 million, renaming it to Savills Studley. [1]
Philanthropy
Studley was granted an honorary degree from the City University of New York [1] and served as chairman of the New School where he funded the Julien J. Studley Graduate Program in International Affairs at The New School. [4] He was also a prominent donor to the City University Graduate Center and Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts and its Film Society. [1]
Personal life
In 1976, he married his first wife, who was thirty years his junior; they had a son Jacob but soon divorced. [2] He then married to Jane Studley with whom he has a stepson, Ni Jun. [1]
A book by Peter Hellman Shaping the Skyline: The World According to Real Estate Visionary Julien Studley chronicled his life.
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n New York Times: "Julien Studley, a Refugee Who Built a Commercial Real Estate Empire, Dies at 88" By Sam Roberts October 17, 2015
- ^ a b c The Real Deal "Julien Studley" By Lauren Elkies retrieved October 24, 2015
- ^ Reuters: "New York real estate pioneer Julien Studley dies at 88 October 15, 2015
- ^ The New School: "The New School Remembers Julien J. Studley" October 14, 2015
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Julien J. Studley | |
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| Born | Julien Joseph Stuckgold May 14, 1927
Brussels, Belgium |
| Died | October 13, 2015 (aged 88)
Manhattan, New York City, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | real estate broker |
| Known for | founder of Julien J. Studley Inc |
| Spouse | Jane Studley |
| Children | 1 |
Julien J. Studley (born Julien Joseph Stuckgold; May 14, 1927 – October 13, 2015) was an American real estate broker and the founder of Julien J. Studley Inc (now Savills Studley). [1]
Biography
Julien Joseph Stuckgold was born to a Jewish family in Brussels, the son of Max and Marsha Stuckgold. [1] His parents were both Jewish immigrants to Belgium from Poland. [1] He has one younger brother George. [1] In 1940, his family moved to France to escape the beginning of World War II and then moved to Cuba where he apprenticed as a diamond cutter. [1] In 1943, his family moved to New York City, where they had relatives and changed their surname to "Studley." [1] He earned a high school equivalency diploma and first worked in the diamond business and then as an apprentice real estate salesman where his Yiddish helped to lease space in the Garment District. [1] In 1950, he was drafted into the United States National Guard where he served in a propaganda unit and upon his discharge, he took a job as a real estate broker with Brett, Wyckoff, Potter & Hamilton. [2] In 1954, after being fired for an unnamed incident, he obtained a broker's license and started his own commercial brokerage firm, Julien J. Studley Inc, which he operated out of his apartment. [1] His firm acted as an exclusive agent for commercial tenants representing them in lease negotiations with landlords and developers. [1] In 2002, he sold the company, then with over 400 brokers and 25 offices, for $20 million [1] to associate members of the firm and founded his own real estate investment and management firm, Studley New Vista Associates. [2] In 1963, Studley published the Studley Report, a monthly newsletter which provided a real time summary of all available office space in Manhattan. [3]
In 2014, Savills purchased Studley Inc for $260 million, renaming it to Savills Studley. [1]
Philanthropy
Studley was granted an honorary degree from the City University of New York [1] and served as chairman of the New School where he funded the Julien J. Studley Graduate Program in International Affairs at The New School. [4] He was also a prominent donor to the City University Graduate Center and Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts and its Film Society. [1]
Personal life
In 1976, he married his first wife, who was thirty years his junior; they had a son Jacob but soon divorced. [2] He then married to Jane Studley with whom he has a stepson, Ni Jun. [1]
A book by Peter Hellman Shaping the Skyline: The World According to Real Estate Visionary Julien Studley chronicled his life.
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n New York Times: "Julien Studley, a Refugee Who Built a Commercial Real Estate Empire, Dies at 88" By Sam Roberts October 17, 2015
- ^ a b c The Real Deal "Julien Studley" By Lauren Elkies retrieved October 24, 2015
- ^ Reuters: "New York real estate pioneer Julien Studley dies at 88 October 15, 2015
- ^ The New School: "The New School Remembers Julien J. Studley" October 14, 2015
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