Great Ink prides itself on its close relationship with the leading national business and real estate publications. The following is a selection of media placements for Great Ink clients and a brief summary of each.
“CBCA Mergers Continue Consolidation Trend” — by Carrie Rossenfeld
Date:
May 15, 2013
Client:
Coldwell Banker Commercial Alliance
Summary:
Coldwell Banker Commercial Alliance announces a merger with Bridge Commercial Properties, and with it, the addition of an Orange County office, and Los Angeles brokerage and advisory services firm, Coldwell Banker Commercial North County.
“Deal Sheet” — by Amanda Marsh & Amanda Metcalf
Date:
May 14, 2013
Client:
Kalmon Dolgin Affiliates
Summary:
Kalmon Dolgin Affiliates has successfully leased Richard Ziskin & Susan Bresler's 1828 Troutman Street with 5,000 SF leases for Solfire, Siebren Versteeg, and artist Jacob Hashimoto. Howard Darsi and Vincent Lopez represented both parties in the deal.
“Aerotek, TEKsystems expand at RFR's 757 Third Avenue” — by Zachary Kussin
Date:
May 14, 2013
Client:
RFR
Summary:
Recruiting and staffing companies TEKsystems (15,115 SF) and Aerotek(13,551 SF) have taken 10-year expansion deals with a combined value of over $16 million at RFR's 757 Third Avenue. Aerotek and TEKsystems were founded by Baltimore Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti. RFR was represented by Steve Morriws, and Mitch Konsker and Alexander Chudnoff of JLL. The tenants were represented by Cassidy Turley.
“College More Than Doubles to 112K SF in Midtown” — by Paul Bubny
Date:
May 14, 2013
Client:
JEMB Realty Corporation
Summary:
JEMB Realty Corp. announces that ASA College has more than doubled its existing lease at Herald Center in Midtown, expanding to 112, 000 SF and growing by another 48,000 SF long term. The college will consolidate its other Manhattan locations into the Herald Center. Bobby Dweck, an independent broker, negotiated the deal on JEMB's behalf.
“The Lobby” — by Staff Writer
Date:
May 14, 2013
Client:
Thornton Tomasetti
Summary:
Charles Thornton, co-founding principal of Thornton Tomasetti, will be honored with an honorary doctorate from Manhattan College at this year's commencement ceremony. Mr. Thornton is an alumnus of the college, and has also created the ACE Mentor Program, which offers training and guidance to more than 60 K high school students interested in ACE careers.
“Deal Sheet” — by Amanda Marsh & Amanda Metcalf
Date:
May 14, 2013
Client:
Simone Development
Summary:
DaVita has leased 10,000 SF at Simone Development's 1733 Eastchester Road in the Bronx, and Advanced Access Medical Care took 7,000 SF. Advanced Access will occupy some of the space that Montefiore is leaving when they move to Tower 2 at Simone's Hutchinson Metro Center. James MacDonald of Simone worked on the deal.
“Over 100 Years of Deals” — by Anjali Athavaley
Date:
May 13, 2013
Client:
Benenson Capital Partners
Summary:
The Benenson real estate family is featured in this week's Dynasties column. Richard Kessler, the grandson of Charles' uncle, has been COO of Benenson for 15 years, and handles negotiations and structure deals, while Charles' three sons make other decisions in the company. Benenson most recently finalized a 75-year lease of 400 Park Avenue to Waterman Interests... one of the most valuable properties the family has.
