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T. Weiss Realty Corp. In The News
T. Weiss Realty Corp. has been featured in articles by some of Long Island's most important business publications. A brief summary of selected recent articles appears below. To see the full article if link is not provided, please contact T. Weiss Realty Corp. at (631) 454-9400.
IN THE NEWS
Newsday
TD Bank Moving to Melville Offices
By Ellen Yan
– Now, with TD and two other firms coming, the 95 percent occupancy lets the developer expand his portfolio. See full article here.
Long Island Business News - Real Estate Blog, July, 2010
T. Weiss snags three new tenants
By David Winzelberg
– The sparkling, plush office building that T. Weiss Realty redeveloped just south of the Long Island Expressway in Melville has received awards and gotten plenty of accolades. ... TD Bank has leased the 45,000-square-foot top floor of 324 South Service Road for the next 12 years. More here.
Building Long Island, March, 2009
T. Weiss Attracts Tenants Despite Sour Economy
– T. Weiss Realty signs leases for almost 20,000 square feet of space in two of its Class A Melville office buildings. See the full article here.
Building Long Island, April, 2008
A Winning Formula
T. Weiss Realty Transforms Old Buildings Into Class A-Office Space.
By Adina Genn
– T. Weiss Realty has a winning formula for success, from his start in 1974 with his first building to today when T. Weiss Realty has a portfolio of some of the best Class A buildings on Long Island. See the full article here.
Newsday, February 5, 2008
Weiss Signs Janney as building's first tenant
By Dan Wagner
– Craig Weiss has finalized a deal with Janney Montgomery Scott for 11,000 square feet at Melville Corporate Center III. Janney Montgomery Scott, a Philadelphia based investment-firm with more than 100 branch offices throughout the states, are 324 South Service Road's first signed tenant. See the full article here.
Long Island Business News, September 7-13, 2007
In real estate, its family ties that bind
By Claude Solnik
– As family-owned and operated businesses become more and more rare, Ted and Craig Weiss talk about their family-owned real estate company and their most recent office building project, Melville Corporate Center III. See the full article here.
LI Pulse Magazine, September, 2007
September Spotlight: Ted Weiss
By Ross Rosenfeld
– A question and answer article that documents Ted’s career from his early days in East New York, Brooklyn and his early career in carpet cleaning, to his multi-million dollar real estate firm of today. See the article here.
Building Long Island, September, 2007
Ted Weiss: A Class "A" Act
By Rory Carroll
– A feature story on T. Weiss Realty's newest office building that addresses the needs of both employers and employees of the twenty-first century. MCC III offers the latest technological advances paired with work life amenities to foster a productive, balanced work space. See the full article here.
Newsday, June 11, 2007
Reinventing the LI office building
By Ellen Yan
– The trickling of waterfalls, the koi in the streams, the music blowing in the wind – commercial property developer Ted Weiss could feel the stress dissipate as he relaxes in his newest class A office building's atrium. His newest venture, Melville Corporate Center III, is an office building that is designed to feel like a country club instead of an office building though WiFi, a coffee bar/café restaurant, on-site fitness center and even a virtual golf simulator. See the full article here.
New York Real Estate Journal, March 20-26, 2007
"How Important are amenities in the workplace? What are top Long Island companies looking for?"
- Ted's expertise in developing first class office buildings in Melville was recently featured as a cover story in The New York Real Estate Journal as the Question of the Month.
Building Long Island, September/October, 2006
Business MVPs of 2006
By Rory Carroll
– The Melville Corporate Center III will be the first building of its kind on Long Island prewired for an uninterruptible power supply to all building systems, including telecommunications and security. See the article here.
Long Island Magazine, July, 2006
Business MVPs of 2006
By Jeremy Harrell
– Ted Weiss was honored as the Business MVP for 2006 in Real Estate for his ability to balance creating high-end commercial real estate space from former industrial properties without taking away from the Long Island environment. See the article here.
LI Magazine, July, 2006
Ted Weiss Knows When to Hold 'Em
By Monty Phan
– Ted Weiss has big plans for Melville, and the knowledge and capabilities to make former industrial buildings into some of Long Island's best Class A office space. A real estate consultant states that Weiss made the rehabilitation around the Route 110 Corridor happen. See the article here.
Newsday, July 14, 2006
Working on the 'inner smile'
By Elizabeth Moore
– T. Weiss Realty's office buildings offer more than a place to relax in lovely meditation gardens with koi ponds and beautiful plantings - some even offer a professional t'ai chi instructor to help tenant employees de-stress and enjoy their workdays. See the article here.
New York Real Estate Journal, July 4-10, 2006
Weiss of T. Weiss honored by The Nature Conservancy at annual gala
Recognized for helping protect L.I.'s environment
– Over 500 guests joined The Nature Conservancy to celebrate the fifth annual Earth & Ocean Gala at the Conservancy’s flagship Long Island preserve, Uplands Farm Nature Sanctuary. This year’s honoree, Ted Weiss, was recognized for his lead role in helping The Nature Conservancy protect and preserve Long Island’s environment. ...T. Weiss Realty has concentrated its efforts in the judicious conversion of obsolete light industrial properties to environmentally friendly office space. See the article here.
New York Real Estate Journal, June 6-12, 2006
T. Weiss Realty names TPG as Interior Design Architect for Melville Corporate Center III
– “We expect Melville Corporate Center III to be one of the premier business addresses on Long Island,” said Weiss, “We’ve got an ideal location with prime signage, and a top-of-the-line building with the latest technology and amenities. The interior design—the look and the functionality—has to be on par with the rest of the building. TPG presented us with designs that ensure MCC III will rank among the top office buildings on Long Island.” See the article here.
Anton's Newspaper Boulevard Magazine, February/March, 2006
LIA's Long Island Magazine, February, 2006
Women On the Job Awards Gala 2006
– Marci Skeahan was one of five women honored in 2006 by Women On The Job, a coalition that works to eliminate discrimination against women regarding fair pay, equal opportunity for employment and sexual harassment. Ms. Skeahan has attained a position of prominence and leadership in the traditionally male dominated field of commercial real estate and has mentored many women throughout the course of her career. See the article and event photographs here.
New York Real Estate Journal, January 3-9, 2006
Project of the Month
– The Melville Corporate Center III was featured as the Project of the Month for its accessible location, innovative 118,050 square-foot design with a calming meditation garden and atrium space, state-of-the-art communications and internet access infrastructure, and next-generation office building features including pre-wired uninterruptible power supply, telecommunications and security. See the article here.
New York Newsday, July 27, 2005
His business began on ground floor
By Tomoeh MurakamiTse
– It was the end of a long workday at a construction site in Massapequa. Two heavy rods of steel had been placed on top of masonry walls. Contractors assured Ted Weiss, who was building the corporate headquarters for his flooring business that the weight of the steel would be enough to keep them in place, Weiss said. Then they called it a day.
Long Island Business News, March 4-10, 2004
Nearly Filled, T. Weiss Adds to Portfolio
By Nick Anastasi
– Ted Weiss doesn't like to mess with success. The Melville developer has consistantly hit gold over the past 10 years by acquiring industrial properties and revamping them into office space that sells at appealing discounts to market rates. Now, with occupancy in his buildings running close to 100 percent, he's adding to the portfolio, The $22 million project, which will be called the Melville Corporate Center III, includes six acres of property that, combined with the firm's other holdings, will help form a campus-like setting. The building will be pre-wired for Internet access and will have a computereized proximity access system, an on-premise cafe, health club and conference center with a full range of business services.
Long Island Business News, March 4-10, 2004
Melville Corporate Center II Hits Maximum Occupancy
By Nick Anastasi
– Melville-based developer T. Weiss Realty's recently completed office development, the Melville Corporate Center II, has reached 100 percent occupancy just 20 months after opening its doors.
Long Island Business News, February 18-24, 2004
As Rate Worries Mount, The Fixed Is In
By David Reich-Hale
– Concerned that long term interest rates may begin to rise after years of record lows, commercial developers are abandoning variable-rate loans in favor of fix rate debt. Developer Ted Weiss gives his views on the current interest rate climate.
Newsday, December 20, 2004
Instant Office - Just Add Watercooler
By Alan Wax
– Steve Kass operates a law practice from just 180 sf in a TOTUS Business Center in Melville. Kass and others are finding executive suite space an option for start-up businesses. Typically, space and furnishings and such things as a shared conference room, reception area and receptionist and maintenance are included. Tenants pay extra for support services such as the shared secretary's time. There's also another benefit: networking.
Long Island Business News, October 8-14, 2004
T. Weiss Signs Two New Tenants
By Nick Anastasi
– T. Weiss Realty signs leases with First American Real Estate Tax Services at Melville Corporate Center and Seth Ben Ezra at the 532 Broadhollow Corporate Center. In related news, insurance agency Simon Paston and Sons temporarily located to TOTUS' Business Continuity site following an electrical fire at their offices.
Business Long Island, September, 2004
Residential Real Estate Boom Continues
By Michael Gasparino
– On the commercial side of real estate, occupancy rates on Long Island have been "above traditional levels," according to Ted Weiss, president of T. Weiss Realty in Melville. Weiss said that his company's properties are enjoying occupancy rates between 95 and 100 percent.
The New York Times, July 11, 2004
When Image Is All, the Accent is Often English
By Warren Strugatch
– For many sons and daughters of England who now live in the United States, the way they speak has provided an opportunity to earn a living. Jennifer Robinson transferred from London to Long Island where she now manages TOTUS Business Centers. Americans often draw positive conclusions about her simply by hearing her voice.
New York Real Estate Journal, May 18-24, 2004
Long Island Commercial Newsmakers
– Spotlight on Ted Weiss, president of T. Weiss Realty Corp.
Long Island Business News, March 12-18, 2004
After Bitter Dot-Com Pill, Market Sweetens for Office Suites
By Claude Solnik
– Things are looking up again for office suite operators both nationally and on Long Island, thanks to new occupancy from professional firms such as law and accounting practices, as well as Manhattan companies setting up Long Island satellite offices. On Long Island, T. Weiss Realty Corp. launched an executive suite operation, TOTUS Business Centers, in 200, with locations at 105 Maxess Road and 330 S. Service Road.
Newsday, Feb. 2, 2004
Landlord Making It Fun for Tenants
By Alan J. Wax
– Long Island's first corporate game room opens in T. Weiss Realty's Broadhollow Corporate Center at 532 Broadhollow Road in Melville, NY. This lounge provides tenants with a place to relax after hours, socialize and network with other tenants, and rejuvenate throughout the workday.
Long Island Business News, Nov 28-Dec 4, 2003
Countrywide and Minolta Sign On At T. Weiss In Melville
By Nick Anastasi
– Countrywide Home Loans signs lease at Melville Corporate Center II, which is now 80 percent leased after being opened seven months earlier. Minolta signs lease at T. Weiss’ 532 Broadhollow Corporate Center.
Long Island Business News, Nov 21 – 27, 2003
A Weiss Idea
– Editorial by John Kominiki on Ted Weiss and his role in launching the Melville Executive Forum. The Melville Executive Forum is comprised of top business, government, education and non-profit leaders who work together to attract young professionals to Long Island businesses.
New York Real Estate Journal, November 18-29, 2003
Developers Need to Provide Tenants with More Than Just Office Space
– Editorial by Ted Weiss on the value-added services developers must now provide in order to attract high-energy firms to their buildings.
Newsday, November 17, 2003
By Alan Wax
–Transactions – Independence Community Bank leased 8,024 square feet at Melville Corporate Center II.
Long Island Business News, Sept. 26 - Oct 2, 2003
Weiss Launches Executive Forum on 'Brain Drain'
By Nick Anastasi
– Developer Ted Weiss launches Melville Executive Forum, a not-for-profit aimed at attaracting young professionals to the Long Island business community.
Long Island Business News, May 30-June 5, 2003
Landlord of the Year
– T. Weiss Realty Corp. was named Landlord of the Year.
Chamber of Commerce 2003 Business of the Year, 2003
Real Estate Developer of the Year
– T. Weiss Realty Corp. was honored with the Real Estate Developer of the Year award.
Long Island Business News, May 24-30, 2002
Long Island Real Estate Awards: The top deals and the biggest wheels of 2002 – Success in the redux at 105 Maxess
– Melville Corporate Center I was named the Redevelopment of the Year in 2001.
Long Island Business News, May 24-30, 2002
E&Y names 26 finalists for entrepreneur salute
By Caroline Katsikas
– Ted Weiss selected as a finalist in Ernst & Young's Entrepreneur of the Year competition on Long Island.
Newsday, May 6, 2002
Inside Stories
By A.J. Carter
– Groundbreaking ceremony for Melville Corporate Center II was not stopped by the rain.
The New York Times, April 7, 2002
3 Big Office Projects Go Forward Without Tenants
By Carol Paquette
– Construction at Melville Corporate Center II moves full steam ahead despite a sluggish economy. T. Weiss Realty will rely on high-tech amenities and a prime location for leasing success.
Real Estate New York, March 2002
40 Under 40
– Vice President of Operations at T. Weiss Realty, Marci Skeahan is highlighted as an up and coming leader in the New York real estate industry. T. Weiss has a winning team.
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