The following is a selection of media placements for Great Ink clients and a summary of each.
Client
Marx Realty
Date
January 22, 2025
Teladoc to relocate headquarters from New York suburb to Manhattan
By Andria Cheng
summary
Telemedicine provider Teladoc Health is moving its headquarters from Purchase, NY to Marx Realty’s 10 Grand Central in Manhattan. The company is more than doubling its footprint to 15,000-SF at 155 East 44th Street. Additionally, Exiger, a cybersecurity and supply chain technology firm, also is taking 9,000 square feet in a new, seven-year lease at 10 Grand Central in a relocation from 230 Park Ave. Read more here.
Client
Waterton
Date
January 21, 2025
Waterton invests $16 million in Aurora apartment project
By Wendell Hutson
summary
Waterton has made a $16 million equity investment in the Residences at Eastbank, a 258-unit apartment building in Aurora apartment project under construction by DAC Developments, slated for completion in 2026. Geneva Capital Group, a private commercial real estate finance and advisory firm in Wheaton, arranged the Waterton investment as well as a $45 million senior loan for the project. Read the full story here.
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
Marx Realty
Date
January 17, 2025
Companies are once again battling for Manhattan office space and prices are surging
By Lois Weiss
summary
A story in the New York Post’s special real estate section takes a look at the high demand for premium office buildings in prime locations. With fewer opportunities to meet market demand, these types of trophy towers have power over those that don’t have the same types of amenities and prebuilts, like Marx Realty’s 10 Grand Central and 545 Madison. Read more.
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.