The following is a selection of media placements for Great Ink clients and a summary of each.
Client
Simone Development Companies
Date
July 23, 2019
UPDATE: Westchester lawmakers approve $55.5M family court lease in New Rochelle
By Bill Heltzel
summary
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.
Client
Waterton
Date
July 23, 2019
Despite largest rent increase in country, Las Vegas market still seen as affordable
By Bryan Horwath
summary
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.
Client
View Inc.
Date
July 23, 2019
New Smart Glass Cuts Glare, Alerts Police if There’s a Break-In
By Tess Riski
summary
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.
Client
Kalmon Dolgin Affiliates
Date
July 23, 2019
Here’s what the $10M-$20M NYC investment sales market looked like last week
By Mary Diduch
summary
The Real Deal included a $16.5 million sale arranged by Kalmon Dolgin Affiliates in its mid-market investment sales roundup. Neil Dolgin and Grant Dolgin of KDA represented the seller, Monitor Holding Corp., and buyer, 74-16 Grand Avenue Storage LLC in the sale of a 70,000 -SF building at 74-16 Grand Avenue in Elmhurst, NY. The buyer will redevelop the property into a storage facility.
Client
Pickard Chilton
Date
July 22, 2019
Construction begins on Bethesda’s Avocet Tower
summary
Construction has begun on the Pickard Chilton-designed Avocet Tower at 7373 Wisconsin Avenue in Bethesda, Maryland. The 530,000-square-foot, mixed-use development will feature a glass-clad 370,000-square-foot, Class A office tower and a 220-key AC Hotel. The project, with delivery expected in summer 2021, is a public–private partnership development between Stonebridge and Montgomery County.
Client
Populous
Date
July 19, 2019
FC Cincinnati's stadium redesign will be wrapped in 513 glowing fins
By Jason Sayer
summary
West End Stadium, the home of FC Cincinnati soccer team, has been redesigned by Populous. A total of 513 fins will wrap the stadium’s facade, creating an undulating wave formation on the exterior. They are situated at an angle that will provide a view into the stadium when viewed head-on, but a more solid appearance when viewed at an angle. LEDs will illuminate the fins on game nights, mostly glowing in the colors of the team.
Client
Jonathan Rose Companies
Date
July 18, 2019
Liquid Assets
By Joe Bousquin
summary
A Multifamily Executive article looks into water-saving strategies in the multifamily industry. Water is usually the highest utility expense, and, by focusing on water conservation, there is a considerable economic benefit as well as environmental. Jonathan Rose, president of Jonathan Rose Companies is quoted, highlighting the benefits of low-flow toilets, faucets and showerheads across the company’s 15,000 units.
Client
Jonathan Rose Companies
Date
July 18, 2019
What New York’s New Climate Change Acts Do
By Marian Conway
summary
Jonathan Rose, president of Jonathan Rose Companies, talks about passive energy systems, which cost less to operate, in relation to New York’s recent climate change act.
Client
Rubenstein Partners
Date
July 17, 2019
Vineyard Vines HQ building sold for $33.5M in Stamford
By Humberto J. Rocha
summary
Rubenstein Partners, in partnership with George Comfort & Sons, sold 181 Harbor Drive to The Melohn Group and Drake Street Partners for $33.5 million. The property is one of six buildings in Shippan Landing and is where clothing company Vineyard Vines had its 91,040-SF headquarters since 2015 and will remain in the space. Rubenstein ad George Comfort & Sons will maintain ownership of the five remaining buildings and move forward on a $40 million capital improvement program.