The following is a selection of media placements for Great Ink clients and a summary of each.
MdeAS Architects
January 16, 2025
By Lois Weiss
An article in the New York Post’s special real estate section talks about the resurgence of Third Avenue.
MCS
January 15, 2025
By John Catanese
John Catanese, a senior vice president at Chain Store Maintenance – an MCS Company, authored a thought leadership piece for IFMA’s FMJ magazine about preparing facilities for the spring during the winter months. A comprehensive plan combined with a strong maintenance partner is crucial for maintaining the longevity of properties while maximizing efficiency and minimizing long-term costs. Spring maintenance for commercial properties is more than a seasonal task – it is about building long-term efficiency, managing costs and creating long-term relationships with commercial facilities maintenance partners. The right maintenance provider can become an invaluable partner in this process, helping predict and prevent problems before they arise and ensuring that a comprehensive strategy is in place. Read the full story here.
Sta
January 13, 2025
The groundbreaking on phase 2 of 17 North Corporate Center was featured in AZBigMedia. Standard has formed a joint venture with Ryan Companies US, Inc., a national commercial real estate solutions provider. We have announced the financial closing and beginning of construction on the second phase for 17 North Corporate Center in North Phoenix, AZ. “We’re thrilled to partner with Ryan Companies in the next phase of development at 17 North Corporate Center,” said Lindsay Louie, principal at Standard. “Ryan Companies’ incredible development acumen and market expertise, combined with this premier location, will make this facility an attractive option to meet the strong demand for state-of-the-art industrial facilities in the Deer Valley submarket.” Read more in AZBigMedia here.
Ferguson Partners
January 13, 2025
Ferguson Partners, the leading talent management and strategic advisory firm for the global real assets industries, has unveiled the results of its Artificial Intelligence Pulse Survey, a national study seeking to understand the adoption, application, and evolution of AI practices within the real estate sector. “The major takeaway from this survey is real estate professionals need to consider embracing AI to stay ahead of the curve,” said Justin Pellino, Director, Ferguson Partners. “We expect AI use cases and ROI to continue to bubble up organically as commercial real estate firms test various tools.”
Waterton
January 9, 2025
Waterton and Strathcona Capital have provided $69.2 million of senior debt for the construction of the 198-unit 12th & Main apartment property in Vancouver, Wash. Developed by Pahlisch Commercial of Bend, Ore., at 115 East 13th St., the building will have studio, one- and two-bedroom units outfitted with stainless-steel appliances, quartz countertops and wood-style flooring. The property will include shared amenities and 21,359 square feet of ground-floor retail space. Completion is slated for 2027. Read more here.
Waterton
January 8, 2025
Waterton has acquired the G12, a 347 unit mid-rise apartment community at 1200 South Grand Avenue in downtown Los Angeles. The community is proximate to the city’s financial district, higher education and medical campuses and is steps away from LA Live, home to many planned 2028 Olympic events. The acquisition brings Waterton’s holdings in Los Angeles to 2,831 units. Read more in Yield Pro.
Standard Real Estate Investments
January 7, 2025
Standard Real Estate Investments has expanded its investment ventures with assets managed by GCM Grosvenor, a leading global alternative asset management firm, adding up to $600 million of new investment capacity for industrial and multifamily transactions. In addition to a new tranche of capital for the existing industrial program targeting equity investments in U.S. industrial property developments, the GCM Grosvenor capital relationship will support Standard’s workforce housing multifamily strategy that is pursuing $500 million of acquisitions in selected U.S. markets. Real Estate Alert reported exclusively on the news in the January 7, 2025 issue.
Castle Lanterra
January 6, 2025
By Dees Stribling
A Multi-Housing News article explores the growing use of solar power installations at multifamily properties and how it can benefit owners and operators. The article takes a look at challenges and long-term considerations. Elie Rieder, founder & CEO of Castle Lanterra offers expert insight on the topic. Read more here.
Simone Development Companies
January 2, 2025
By Ethan Marshall
Halo Health Pharmacy has signed a 1,522-SF lease at Simone Development Companies’ Triangle Plaza Hub in the Bronx, the pharmacy’s fifth location in NYC. Simone’s in-house leasing and legal teams assisted Miles Mahony and Chris Walther of RIPCO Real Estate in putting together and finalizing the transaction, with Mahony and Walther representing both the tenant and ownership. Designed by Perkins Eastman Architects DPC the Triangle Plaza Hub is a LEED-certified complex that features SuperFresh supermarket, Sun River Health, DaVita Melrose Dialysis, Metropolitan College of New York, and Dunkin’. There is still another 2,776 square-foot endcap space available for lease at the Triangle Plaza Hub. Learn more about the lease.