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Constantin of Heritage Realty brokers two leases totaling 7,291 s/f

Heritage Realty Services has signed two leases totaling 7,291 s/f at Gannett Office Park, a class A office complex. The leases included: * Westfair Communications, Inc., publisher of the Westchester County Business Journal, Fairfield County Business Journal and HV Biz, has renewed its 4,263 s/f headquarters for an additional 5.5 years at 3 Gannett Dr. George Constantin, president and CEO of Heritage, represented the ownership, while Cushman & Wakefield represented the tenant in the deal. * PNC Mortgage, the mortgage banking division of PNC Bank National Association, has signed a five-year lease for 3,028 s/f at 2 Gannett Dr. Constantin also represented the landlord, while Newmark Knight Frank represented the tenant. "We are thrilled that Westfair Communications and PNC Mortgage have chosen Gannett Office Park as their home—both as new tenants and as a continued member of the Heritage family," said Constantin. "With easily configured floorplates and competitive annual rents, Gannett Office Park is a viable headquarter option for businesses." Managed by Heritage Realty Services and owned by Heritage Realty Services' affiliate Dryland Gannett, LLC, Gannett Office Park is a three-building office development comprised of 2, 3 and 4 Gannett Drive along White Plains' Platinum Mile. Heritage is currently implementing a multi-million-dollar renovation campaign throughout the building complex, part of an ongoing series of enhancements to modernize, enhance and advance sustainability throughout the entire office park. Improvements include: rebranding the office park with new building signage along Westchester Avenue and monument signage for major tenants, vibrant landscaping, refreshed lobbies, new entry canopies, updated Energy Star-rated roofing, modernized elevator cabs and banks, enhanced state-of-the-art CCTV security systems, updated mechanical systems, and updated bathrooms. All of these enhancements meet or exceed Energy Star ratings. Located minutes from I-287, I-684 and the Hutchinson River Parkway, Gannett Office Park is a fully modernized office park that features 24-7 building hours. Many notable tenants call the 340,000 s/f office park their home. For more information on Heritage, please visit www.heritagerealtyservices.com.
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