Marx Realty announces the signing of four new leases totaling nearly 19,000-SF at 10 Grand Central in Midtown Manhattan for The Completed Life Initiative, a health consultant; law firm Freedman Norman Friedland; Rebalance Management; and Bancorp Bank. JLL’s Mitchell Konsker, Kyle Young, Carlee Palmer, Simon Landmann and Thomas Swartz represented the landlord, Marx Realty, on all of the deals. With these signings, the building is now 90% leased.
The following is a selection of media placements for Great Ink clients and a summary of each.
Client
Landmark Properties
Date
February 20, 2024
Landmark Properties breaks ground on 1,284-bed student housing community near USC
summary
Landmark Properties has begun construction on The Standard at Los Angeles, a new, midrise apartment at 3900 S. Figueroa St. only a few blocks south of the University of Southern California campus in Los Angeles. With 1,236 beds across 429 units, Landmark will also renovate while five existing townhomes comprising 48 beds. Landmark Construction, the in-house general contractor for Landmark Properties, is managing construction on The Standard at Los Angeles, with an expected opening of August 2026.
Client
Thornton Tomasetti
Date
February 2024
Beyond Straight Lines: How Parametric Modeling Reshapes Glass Facades
By Joshua Huff
summary
In the February issue of USGlass Magazine, Thornton Tomasetti’s Tyler Tucker, a vice president in the façade engineering practice, offers expert insight about parametric software’s ability to manipulate the parameters of façade design and its impact on the performance of glass curtainwalls.
“Parametric modeling offers a platform for extensive customization and repeated designs on a controllable scale. The dynamic relationship between elements become pivotal as curtainwall designs embrace irregular geometry and become more complex,” he said. See Tyler’s conversation with U.S Glass’ Joshua Huff.
Client
Populous
Date
February 2024
ENR 2024 Top Young Professionals
summary
Celebrating Matthew Breest and Geoffrey Kornegay of Populous, who made the 2024 Engineering News-Record list of Top Young Professionals. Matthew’s high-profile projects include the 350,000-sq-ft Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Livestock Center at Denver’s National Western Center and the Resch Expo Center in Green Bay. As a member of Populous’ Architectural Resource Council – Design Committee, Breest helps identify exceptional projects and trends that may influence the design direction for the firm. Geoff may have one of the coolest jobs in the industry—designing baseball facilities. As an expert and market leader in the Americas for Populous, he is known for his uniquely strong knowledge of and focus on the sport, including in its minor league and collegiate sectors. Geoff is active in several Populous committees, from sustainability to recruitment. In addition, he is office representative of the New Grad Advocate Committee, a program for recent graduates transitioning into the workplace. Read more about Matthew and Geoff.
Client
Landmark Properties
Date
February 13, 2024
Student Housing Has a New Mantra: Bigger Is Better
By Kevin Williams
summary
An article in the New York Times square feet section offers a closer look at the student housing sector, which demonstrated superior performance in 2023 compared to other asset classes. Wesley Rogers, chief executive of student housing developer Landmark Properties, contributes expert insight to the article, discussing recent trends, challenges and projects. Read the full story here.
Client
Landmark Properties
Date
February 9, 2024
This Week's Houston Deal Sheet
By Maddy McCarty
summary
Landmark Properties, in partnership with Open House Group Co., has acquired a 23.5-acre site and began construction on The Everstead at Conroe, a 190-unit build-to-rent community at 7711 Longmire Road in Conroe, TX. Landmark Construction, the construction arm of Landmark Properties, will be the general contractor for the project, with the first units expected to be delivered early next year and project completion expected in late 2025. The community will total 287K SF of residential space with a mix of 56 two-bedroom and 134 three-bedroom ranch homes and townhomes in 136 one- and two-story buildings.
Client
MCS
Date
February 2024
The Mantle of Mentorship
summary
Krystal Vasquez, Director of Accounts for Chain Store Maintenance, an MCS company, is featured in the latest issue of Commercial Construction + Renovation, where she discusses the importance of mentorship to career success and the ways you can start a mentor/mentee relationship. Read the full story here.
Client
Marx Realty
Date
February 1, 2024
Marx Realty adds 4 tenants at New York City office tower 10 Grand Central
By Julian Nazar
summary
Client
Marx Realty
Date
February 1, 2024
Completed Life Initiative Takes 8K SF at 10 Grand Central
By Abigail Nehring
summary
The Completed Life Initiative has relocated from Brooklyn with the signing of a 10-year lease for 7,719 square feet on the 10th floor of Marx Realty’s 10 Grand Central in Midtown. Lantern Real Estate Advisors + Partners’ Matthew Seigel and Jessica Adler arranged the deal for Completed Life, while Marx Realty was represented by JLL Mitchell Konsker, Kyle Young, Carlee Palmer, Simon Landmann and Thomas Swartz.
Client
Populous
Date
January 31, 2024
Names in the News: Recent Promotions and Hires
summary
Populous, a global leader in sports and entertainment architecture and design, today announced that David Hodge, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP, has joined the firm as a principal in its New York City office. Bringing over 20 years of experience in large-scale sports facility, civic, transportation and mixed-use development, Hodge will further strengthen Populous’ domestic and international sports presence. Read more here.