T
he real estate industry has lost several influential figures since the 2024 Power 100 list. Architect Jeffrey Beers, who designed high-profile spaces for clients like Jay-Z and Gordon Ramsay, passed away in March at 67 due to cancer.
Laurence "Larry" Gluck, founder of Stellar Management, died in June from complications related to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Under his leadership, the company grew to manage over 13,000 apartments and 3 million square feet of office and retail space.
Brandon Miller, principal of Real Estate Equities Corporation, died at 43 in July. He joined his father's firm in 2004 and played a key role in developing over 20 million square feet of real estate.
Jacob Chetrit, owner of the Chetrit Organization, passed away in January 2025. He built his company from scratch in the 2010s and developed notable properties like 1 Whitehall Street and 428 Broadway.
Morton Olshan, founder of Olshan Properties, died at 99 in February. He started the firm in 1967 and grew its portfolio to over 23 million square feet across the US. Olshan was also a part-owner of the New York Yankees.
Marshall Rose, founder of The Georgetown Company, passed away from Parkinson's disease in February at 88. He played a key role in revitalizing the New York Public Library and Bryant Park areas.
David Childs, renowned architect behind iconic buildings like 1 World Trade Center, died in March at 83 due to complications related to Lewy body dementia. His work on the World Trade Center site was particularly notable for its sensitivity and humanism.
Earle Altman, founder of ABS Partners Real Estate, passed away at 93 in May. He had a 40-year career at Helmsley Spear before co-founding ABS in 1999, building its national portfolio to over 14 million square feet.
