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Accolades
"I have looked at many downtown Raleigh properties. Empire
Properties’ buildings have the historic character, creative
design and responsive management that make it a joy to work in the
heart of the city. Greg and his team are masters at what they do."
Daniel T. Douglas, ACIP, Chief
Raleigh
Urban Design Center, a Division of the Department of City Planning
Masonic Temple Building
133 Fayetteville Street, Suite 100
"I have had only positive dealings with Empire Properties
beginning with our first meeting. The staff members have been very
friendly and responsive to our real estate needs as business owners
and tenants. Melony Girton, director of property management and
leasing for Empire Properties, has worked very closely with me to
find a great office space to lease that suits our needs perfectly.
“Since moving in, I have received personalized attention from
everyone at Empire. The maintenance staff has always been very prompt
and efficient in keeping the building running smoothly. I also appreciate
that Empire has demonstrated a commitment to historic preservation
in the downtown Raleigh community. I am certain I made the right
choice in trusting Empire Properties to provide office space for
my business needs."
James A. Hunt
HUNT LAW GROUP,
P.C.
Odd Fellows Building
19 W. Hargett Street, Suite 210
“Greg Hatem and Empire Properties as a whole have played
a tremendous role in the opening of Riviera Mediterranean Resto.
From the very beginning, Greg was there whenever I needed any help.
In fact, he was the one who referred me to our amazing Chef de Cuisine
Steve Pexton.
“Creating a new restaurant in a historic building is a very
challenging task, and I would not have been able to do it without
the help I received from Empire Properties. Greg's caring about
his tenants goes beyond the scope of typical landlord self interest,
and into the realm of a caring father figure (which is why many
of us call him "Godfather").
George Ghneim, Owner
Riviera Mediterranean
Resto and Lounge
Heilig Levine
135 S. Wilmington Street
“When we were looking to for a larger office, the staff at
Empire Properties bent over backwards to find the right space at
an affordable price. Being a small non-profit organization, I really
felt that Empire took a personal interest in helping us find the
best rental situation. It's also nice to have a landlord that has
a genuine interest in our office and its success rather than just
the business relationship.”
Bob Phillips, Education Fund Director
Common
Cause North Carolina
Odd Fellows Building
19 W. Hargett Street, Suite 212
“Foundry Zero's initial encounter with Greg Hatem and Empire
Properties yielded an engaged relationship, which provided us with
a number of valuable options to maximize our decision-making process.
Finally settling on an office space that was in restoration, Empire
kept us in the loop weekly of its progress. In fact, by being informed
of various development details, we became so interested that were
invited to be involved closely with some of the final decision-making,
which went beyond the typical business up-fit. And, of course, all
decisions were made in the context of the building’s historic
preservation.
“The resulting feelings were that Empire was investing in
more than just finishing a space for leasing to a tenant, but in
a long-term mutually beneficial relationship. No more a statement
could be true for us than when our business went into transition.
Empire Properties worked with us to resettle into another office
space and approached compensation in a fair and balanced manner.
Since then, we have enjoyed observing the day-to-day activities
of care and maintenance Empire has provided and the overall friendliness
and accommodation of the staff. When growth again becomes an issue,
we will come to Empire first for our needs.”
Daniel Gallant, Owner
FoundryZero,
LLC
Masonic Temple Building
133 Fayetteville Street, Suite 210
“The first time I met with Empire Properties’ representatives
to look at office spaces in downtown Raleigh, they talked of building
relationships with their tenants. Those words stayed in my mind,
and I can say that they have done that and much more. Response to
requests, questions, concerns and other tenant needs is quick and
thorough, and I feel that there is a real sense of community between
the tenants (in all of their buildings) and Empire employees. I
look forward to many years as an Empire tenant.”
Allison Beale Preston, President
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public relations
Odd Fellows Building
19 W. Hargett Street, Suite 200
“As a tenant in downtown Raleigh for more than 25 years, I have leased office space in many buildings from various landlords, all quite different. Greg Hatem and Empire Properties, however, are truly exceptional. With respect and care, they restore and preserve many older buildings, always doing it the right way. They treat tenants as family, and I feel very fortunate to be one. Not only do my colleagues and I enjoy a glorious old building (with windows that open!), but we also get to work with an incredibly wonderful landlord and receive prompt help from friendly, professional staff.
Who could want more?”
Sally Scherer, Esq.
Law Office of Sally Scherer
Masonic Temple Building
133 Fayetteville Street, Suite 200
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