New York Real Estate Journal

Jason Black 2011

July 25, 2011 - Green Buildings
Name: Jason Black Title: Director of Sustainability, LEED AP Company: SL Green Realty Corp. Location: 420 Lexington Ave., New York, NY 10170 Birthplace: White Plains, N.Y. Family: Married, first daughter expected November 2011 College: Roger Williams University First job outside of real estate: Manursing Island Club Snack Bar and Kitchen First job in real estate or allied field: The Phillips Group - architectural intern What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? SL Green is the largest commercial real estate owner and operator in N.Y.C., comprised of 25 million s/f of class A commercial office property. SL Green is committed to market leading initiatives, benefiting innovation, efficiency, health and social responsibility for its employees, tenants and partners. Hobbies: Triathlon (Ironman) Favorite book: Triathlon & Cook's Illustrated Magazine Favorite movie: "Dumb and Dumber," "Ferris Bueller's Day Off," and all parallel movies Person you admire most (outside of family): Greg Propper, close friend and executive director of the not-for-profit organization, Be the Change: For his influence, exceptional capability and willingness to continually give back to the community. Keys to success: "If you're invisible, no one sees you." "90% perspiration/10% inspiration." "Nobody's above the broom." If you had to choose another vocation what would it be? Triathlon coach