Jeff Blau

The Related Cos. is the largest owner of luxury rental properties in New York, with a presence in Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, Washington, D.C., and Abu Dhabi. Its initiatives, led by CEO Jeff Blau, include a commitment to sustainability in building and corporate practices, down to the green cleaning services offered to tenants. Related pursues LEED Silver certification or higher for every new building project. It also was the first rental company to offer online, paperless leasing and electronic rent payment options. Related’s ongoing Hudson Yards development project in New York’s West Side is a new model for urban development and will include lifestyle brands, retail spaces, art installations, and a 50-50 split of public and private areas.

The Related Cos. is the largest owner of luxury rental properties in New York, with a presence in Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, Washington, D.C., and Abu Dhabi. Its initiatives, led by CEO Jeff Blau, include a commitment to sustainability in building and corporate practices, down to the green cleaning services offered to tenants. Related pursues LEED Silver certification or higher for every new building project. It also was the first rental company to offer online, paperless leasing and electronic rent payment options. Related’s ongoing Hudson Yards development project in New York’s West Side is a new model for urban development and will include lifestyle brands, retail spaces, art installations, and a 50-50 split of public and private areas.