The following is a selection of media placements for Great Ink clients and a summary of each.
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.
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.
Client
Waterton
Date
January 8, 2025
Waterton Announces Their Acquisition of 347-unit Apartment Community G12 in Los Angeles
summary
Waterton has acquired the G12, a 347 unit mid-rise apartment community at 1200 South Grand Avenue in downtown Los Angeles. The community is proximate to the city’s financial district, higher education and medical campuses and is steps away from LA Live, home to many planned 2028 Olympic events. The acquisition brings Waterton’s holdings in Los Angeles to 2,831 units. Read more in Yield Pro.
Client
Standard Real Estate Investments
Date
January 7, 2025
Duo Teams Up on Workforce-Housing Deals
summary
Standard Real Estate Investments has expanded its investment ventures with assets managed by GCM Grosvenor, a leading global alternative asset management firm, adding up to $600 million of new investment capacity for industrial and multifamily transactions. In addition to a new tranche of capital for the existing industrial program targeting equity investments in U.S. industrial property developments, the GCM Grosvenor capital relationship will support Standard’s workforce housing multifamily strategy that is pursuing $500 million of acquisitions in selected U.S. markets. Real Estate Alert reported exclusively on the news in the January 7, 2025 issue.