Max Ratner (December 26, 1907 - May 31, 1995) was an American real estate developer and philanthropist who co-founded Forest City Enterprises.
[1][2] In 1921, he immigrated to Cleveland following the lead of his brother Charles and his family adopted the Ratner surname.
[1] He graduated from Glenville High School on the east side of Cleveland.
[1] In 1986, Forest City and his nephew, Bruce Ratner, formed a joint venture, the Forest City Ratner Companies, which is known for developing Brooklyn.
[2] Its projects there included One Pierrepont Plaza in Brooklyn Heights and Metrotech Center, a large office, commercial and academic complex in downtown Brooklyn.