The following is a selection of media placements for Great Ink clients and a summary of each.
Client
Landmark Properties
Date
January 21, 2025
Five questions for Landmark Properties' CEO
by Chris Borland
summary
Landmark Properties’ CEO and founder Wes Rogers is featured in Green Street News’ “Five Questions” column. He talks about the firm’s entry into the UK/European market in 2024, expansion plans, and the student housing sector in the UK, among other topics. Read the full story here or at the linked PDF.
Client
Waterton
Date
January 17, 2025
Illinois Rental Project Lands Financing
summary
Waterton has announced a $16 million preferred equity investment for the development of the Residences at Eastbank, a five-story, 258-unit, mid-rise apartment building at 100 N. Broadway in downtown Aurora, IL. The project is sponsored by Chicago-based firm DAC Developments with additional support from the City of Aurora. The investment was arranged by Wheaton, IL based Geneva Capital Group, who also provided the $45 million senior loan for the project on behalf of their bank syndication program. Construction began in May 2024, and is expected to be completed in 2026.
Client
MdeAS Architects
Date
January 17, 2025
A look at the latest crop of top towers rising in NYC
By Lois Weiss
summary
The New York Post explores the wave of new developments that are joining NYC’s skyline, adding much needed housing and also trophy commercial office space. Among them is 140 W. 57th Street, an office to condo conversion being carried out by Feil Organization and designed by MdeAS Architects. Read the full story here.
Client
Marx Realty
Date
January 17, 2025
Companies are once again battling for Manhattan office space and prices are surging
By Lois Weiss
summary
An article in the New York Post’s special commercial real estate section takes a look at an increased demand for quality office space and the factors that are making deals happen. Craig Deitelzweig, president and CEO of Marx Realty, offers insight into tenant interest in hospitality-like amenities, which is causing a bidding war at Marx’s 10 Grand Central. “Tenants want amazing spaces and want to enjoy going to work and if you don’t make it special and distinctive it won’t lease. But if you do, you will get high rent,” said Deitelzweig. Read the full story here.
Client
MdeAS Architects
Date
January 16, 2025
Third Ave. is unlikely investor hotspot as Manhattan’s core leases up
By Lois Weiss
summary
An article in the New York Post’s special real estate section talks about the resurgence of Third Avenue, especially as Class A office towers on Fifth, Sixth, Madison and Park avenues reach leasing capacity. Commentary is featured from Dan Shannon, a managing partner at MdeAS Architects. Read the full article here.
Client
MCS
Date
January 15, 2025
4 Steps for Spring Maintenance
By John Catanese
summary
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.
Client
Sta
Date
January 13, 2025
Ryan Companies breaks ground on Phase 2 of 17 North Corporate Center
summary
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.
Client
Ferguson Partners
Date
January 13, 2025
The Future is Already Here
summary
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.”
Client
Waterton
Date
January 9, 2025
$69.2Mln Construction Loan Provided for Vancouver, Wash., Apartment Property
summary
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.