The following is a selection of media placements for Great Ink clients and a summary of each.
Client
MdeAS
Date
July 20, 2021
MdeAS Architects’ Dan Shannon Designed Buildings for Steve Roth, Steve Jobs
By Larry Getlen
summary
he Commercial Observer features Dan Shannon, a principal at MdeAS Architects. Shannon talks about his start in the business, provides anecdotes from memorable projects and clients, and discusses the future of the firm.
Client
Stuart Saft
Date
July 20, 2021
A condo building couldn’t collapse in NYC. Or could it?
By Erin Hudson
summary
As a result of the Champlain Towers South condo collapse in Surfside, Florida, condos and co-ops around the country are proactively requesting inspections. Stuart Saft, a partner atHolland & Knight who is chairman of the Council of New York Cooperatives & Condominiums, said NYC buildings have very different situations from that of the seaside complex that collapsed in South Florida. He doesn’t believe any residential building is on the verge of collapse in New York, but called Surfside a wake up call and knows that this will leave NYC buildings and others across the country better prepared.
Client
Thornton Tomasetti
Date
July 15, 2021
Fla. Collapse Prompts Interest in Non-Destructive Testing
By Jeff Rubenstone
summary
Engineering News-Record talks with industry experts about the ways technology can aid in more frequent and cost-effective inspections of buildings. Badri Hiriyur of Thornton Tomasetti, founder of T2D2, a startup spun off from the structural engineering firm, highlights the software’s capabilities to automate preliminary inspections. T2D2 uses AI-driven algorithms to automatically analyze photo and video of the facades of buildings for visible deterioration or damage. T2D2 can use its machine learning to tag those cracks, spalls and rust for closer inspection by an onsite engineer.
Client
Waterton
Date
July 13, 2021
After 22-Property Deal, Pathway CEO Targets Independent Living and Staffing Innovations
By Tim Regan
summary
Pathway to Living CEO Jerry Finis is a guest on Senior Housing News’s “Transform” podcast. He talks with Tim Regan about bringing independent living to its next evolution by making it more affordable and appealing for the baby boomers. You can listen to the podcast here.
Client
CBRE Fairfield/Westchester
Date
July 13, 2021
Law firm Carmody relocates Stamford offices to downtown building
By Paul Schott
summary
Law firm Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey is relocating from its local offices at 707 Summer Street to 19,241-SF at 1055 Washington Boulevard in a lease arranged by CBRE. The 10-floor office building stands next to the Parc Stamford condominium tower and across the street from Mill River Park. CBRE officials said the deal represents the first major lease at 1055 Washington since their firm became the property’s exclusive leasing agent earlier this year.
Client
RFR Realty
Date
July 11, 2021
Contemporary art hotspot Petzel Gallery is expanding and relocating
By Steve Cuozzo
summary
The New York Post revealed the repositioning of RFR’s 477 Madison Ave. at East 51st Street, a 325,000-square-foot property across from St. Patrick’s Cathedral. In addition to a tinted facade and all new windows, architect MdeAS redesigned the lobby, 15,000-SF of outdoor terraces and new storefronts. The building is about 60 percent leased to tenants including Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors, Rivkin Radler, Atlas Merchant Capital and Atlantic Street Capital. A Newmark team of David Falk, Eric Cagner, Peter Shimkin and Daniel Levine will handle leasing for the remaining floors.
Client
Marx Realty
Date
July 6, 2021
Leather scents, cafés and daily bar carts: Office tenants push for more amenities
by Natalie Sachmechi
summary
Craig Deitelzweig of Marx Realty talks about unique ways that he has signed deals since tenants started their return to the office. Marx owns 10 Grand Central in Midtown, and one tenant needed a written guarantee that a bar cart would come out for happy hour every evening. Another asked for the lease agreement to include that 10 GC’s signature leather/lemon/vanilla scent would also make its way into their new office.
Client
Marx Realty
Date
July 5, 2021
Commercial landlords return to throwing lavish parties to show off office space
By Steve Cuozzo
summary
New York Post real estate columnist Steve Cuozzo reports on the return of broker parties! A recent bash at Marx Realty’s recently repositioned 545 Madison Avenue is highlighted, as well as parties hosted by several other Manhattan brokerages. The return of the parties also signifies the recovery of the market.
Client
The Cordish Companies
Date
July 1, 2021
Apartment Firms Accommodate Work-From-Home Renters
By Bendix Anderson
summary
As renters continue to work from home, apartment developers are building places for them to work, including larger apartments with room for a home office, or in common areas with workspaces. Emelyna Aurich, director of property management at Cordish Living, is quoted.