GVA Williams celebrates $2.8B and 17m s/f in deals.GVA GVA general visceral afferent system of nerves. Williams completed 17.2 million square feet of transactions, comprising an aggregate value of $2.8 billion in 2005. The banner year--in part, a result of the strong commercial real estate market in the tri-state area--is a clear indication of the degree to which GVA Williams has steadily increased its market share in this highly-competitive regional and national market. "GVA Williams experienced a rewarding and productive year in 2005 as we further strengthened our position as one of the leading commercial real estate services firms in New York City New York City: see New York, city. New York City City (pop., 2000: 8,008,278), southeastern New York, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The largest city in the U.S. and throughout the region," said Robert L. Freedman Robert L. Freedman (born July 27, 1957) is an American screenwriter, playwright, and lyricist. He is probably best known for his teleplays for Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella , President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of GVA Williams. "Our brokerage and advisory services division continues to meet the diverse needs of our prestigious client base, whether they seek our counsel for investment strategy, management services or complex lease transactions. "There is no doubt that 2006 will see GVA Williams achieve even greater success." In 2005, GVA Williams completed transactions for a wide range of clients. Major highlights included: * GVA Williams represented Philip Morris Capital Corporation in a long-term net lease and sale of One Mellon Center One Mellon Center is the second tallest skyscraper in Downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and the 195th tallest skyscraper in the world (see List of skyscrapers). It was completed in 1982-1983 and originally built to be the world headquarters of the Dravo Corporation (now Carmeuse . The 1.5 million-square-foot, 54-story tower is Pittsburgh's second largest office building. * GVA Williams represented Corporate Plaza Associates, LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol. LLC - Logical Link Control in the sale of the 625,000-square-foot Woodbridge Corporate Plaza in Woodbridge, New Jersey. * GVA Williams represented Google, Inc., the world's largest online search engine, in leasing 311,000 square feet at 111 Eighth Avenue in Manhattan. * GVA Williams represented Holtzbrinck Publishers Holdings LLC and their subsidiaries, in leasing transactions in Midtown North and Midtown South, totaling 175,000 square feet. * GVA Williams of Connecticut represented the buyer in the purchase of a three-building package on Greenwich Avenue, totaling $23,250,000. * In Bridgewater, New Jersey, GVA Williams represented GAF Materials Corporation GAF Materials Corporation is a company based in Wayne, New Jersey that has roots dating back to the late 19th Century. The company has historically been primarily focused on manufacturing of roofing materials. in its lease of 316,182 square feet at 9 Finderne Avenue. * GVA Williams represented Corporate Office Properties Trust Corporate Office Properties Trust Inc. (COPT) (NYSE: OFC) is a publicly-traded real estate investment trust (REIT) corporation that specializes in office development, and describes itself as "a fully integrated, self-managed real estate investment trust that focuses on the in two transactions: a sales transaction of 209,000 square feet at Exit 8A in Princeton, NJ and leasing transactions totaling 201,200 square feet at Princeton Technology Center. In 2005, GVA Williams strengthened its core of senior real estate professionals. The firm's New York office welcomed Robert Bakst, senior managing director, and Howard Kaplowitz, senior managing director, Corporate Services. In Connecticut, Jacqueline Pinyan-Durels and Steven Westerberg joined the firm as vice presidents. In New Jersey, GVA Williams added John Jacques, vice president-Ownership Services, and Paul Steinbock Stein´bock` n. 1. (Zool.) The European ibex. , senior vice president. In 2005, The Building Owners and Managers Association This article or section needs sources or references that appear in reliable, third-party publications. Alone, primary sources and sources affiliated with the subject of this article are not sufficient for an accurate encyclopedia article. (BOMA) awarded 28 West 44th Street in Manhattan and GVA Williams, its managing agent, the 2004/2005 Operating Office Building of the Year Award. BOMA also awarded 15 North Broadway in Westchester County and GVA Williams, its managing agent, the 2005 Best Medical Office Building of the Year Award. This is the fourth consecutive year that GVA Williams and its managed properties have been acknowledged for superior asset performance. In November, Jerome M. Cohen cohen or kohen (Hebrew: “priest”) Jewish priest descended from Zadok (a descendant of Aaron), priest at the First Temple of Jerusalem. The biblical priesthood was hereditary and male. , chairman of Williams Real Estate Co. Inc., received the 33rd Annual Distinguished Citizen Award from the 23rd Street Association. Mr. Cohen was recognized for his outstanding service and commitment to the community, in particular for his restoration of 28 & 40 West 23rd Street, the landmark building located between Fifth and Sixth Avenues. In November, GVA Williams hosted GVA Worldwide's fall 2005 conference in New York City. GVA Williams is a founding member of the global real estate partnership, and this year's conference was its largest ever, attracting more than 350 industry leaders from 35 countries. The conference featured keynote addresses from NY State Attorney General Eliot Spitzer, George Ross of the Trump Organization and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jimmy Breslin. |
|
||||||||||||||||
Printer friendly
Cite/link
Email
Feedback
Reader Opinion