Jeffrey A. Bernstein and Laurence B. Elbaum, Principals and Co-Founders of Bradford Allen, are pleased to announce that Ben Azulay, Principal, completed a 10,000-square-foot, ten-year lease renewal for Rubinos and Mesia Engineers, Inc. (RME) at 200 S. Michigan Avenue. The renewal allows the engineering firm to remain on the 15th floor of the Michigan Avenue office tower, where they have been a tenant for over 30 years. Craig Coupe of JLL represented the landlord in the transaction.
“Considering the ongoing impact of the pandemic on the marketplace, we were thrilled to be well-positioned to assist RME in accomplishing their goals. By successfully leveraging the market to their benefit, we were able to secure significant concessions as a component of their renewal for the next ten years,” explained Azulay.
Established in 1982, Rubinos & Mesia Engineers, Inc. is a structural/civil engineering and construction management firm who have established a reputation among leading consultants as diligent, well-diversified program managers who provide a uniquely intimate design evaluation experience. The recipient of over 20 industry awards, RME has successfully completed over 2,000 projects to date.
“Jeff and I are really proud of Ben. We are living in extremely challenging times, and he and his team have continued to produce at a high level throughout the pandemic,” said Elbaum.
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