The following is a selection of media placements for Great Ink clients and a summary of each.
Marx Realty
August 1, 2019
By Mack Burke
Marx Realty received a 10-year $140 million loan from MetLife to refinance its recently repositioned Art Deco office tower, 10 Grand Central. A Cushman & Wakefield (C&W) team led by Steve Kohn and including Adam Doneger, Mark Ehlinger and Noble Carpenter III arranged the debt. The 438,000-SF property is now 91 percent leased by a mix of tech, medical, financial and entertainment tenants.
View, Inc.
July 31, 2019
By Peter Katz
View, Inc.’s dynamic glass is featured in a story about Regeneron’s headquarters at Landmark at Eastview in Mount Plesant, NY. The leading science and technology company adopted View Dynamic Glass to save money upfront and save about 15% over the building’s overall energy costs.
Populous
July 30, 2019
By Esther Fung
The Wall Street Journal takes a look at the growing esports industry. A number of real estate landlords are looking to esports as they look to breathe life into their malls, hotels and other properties. Brian Mirakian, brand activation director at Populous explains that investment in esports facilities are happening on multiple fronts as they look to capitalize on the fan base and live events. These venues range from ground-up (like the new Philadelphia Fusion Arena) or adaptive reuse of existing space, like the Arlington esports arena repurposed from an old convention center.
The Marketing Directors
July 29, 2019
The Marketing Directors CEO Adrienne Albert highlights in Real Estate Weekly several key steps that can help developers and owners of luxury residential properties launch successful marketing campaigns.
Populous
July 29, 2019
By Jeffrey Spivak
The Summer 2019 issue of ULI’s Urban Land focuses on the rise of esports… and dedicated developments to support training, fans, and growth of the sport. Brian Mirakian, senior principal at architecture firm Populous, comments on this trend and discusses the firm’s role as lead designer of the new Philadelphia Fusion Arena, the first ground-up esports facility in the Western Hemisphere.
Kalmon Dolgin Affiliates
July 25, 2019
By Max Parrott
Simone Development Companies
July 23, 2019
By Bill Heltzel
A 30-year, $55.5 million lease for a yet-to-be-built courthouse on a former industrial site in New Rochelle received approval from Westchester County legislators. Developed by Simone Development Cos., the project at 25 Garden St. will feature two floors and 35,000-SF, three times more than the courthouses current location at 420 North Ave.
Waterton
July 23, 2019
By Bryan Horwath
Over the past year, the median monthly rent for an apartment in Las Vegas has jumped more than any other major U.S. metro area, according to a new report from Zillow. However, the Nevada State Apartment Association notes that Vegas’ rental housing market remains healthy and affordable for most renters. Others believe in the strength of the Las Vegas rental market, including real estate investment company Waterton, which, earlier this month, acquired two apartment complexes int the Las Vegas Valley with more than 700 combined units.
View Inc.
July 23, 2019
By Tess Riski
The Wall Street Journal talks with View Inc. Chief Executive Rao Mulpuri about the company’s “smart windows,” which automatically adjust to glare and sunlight. View produces and installs these windows, which are tinted and have their own IP addresses. The company counts hundreds of hospitals, office towers, schools, retail, and residential buildings as customers and is working to upend the traditional window industry which has been relatively unchanged since the 1950s.