RAHWAY, NJ-Denholtz Associates, based here, has paid approximately $186 million for a national office and flex/industrial portfolio from Chicago-based Banyan Strategic Realty Trust. Cohen Financial advised Banyan; Arthur Andersen LLP advised Denholtz.

ENGELWOOD CLIFFS,NJ-Commercial Developments International/East Inc. has topped off the construction of a three-story building--the first phase of a possible overall 500,000-sf project. The second phase will not begin until CNBC deems it necessary.

NEW YORK CITY-RFPs are being issued on behalf of the Department of Business Services for a maritime-related development plan for the 25th Street Pier in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. The site is now used for storing sand and stone. The submission deadline is June 22.

NEW YORK CITY-Paul Cohen, executive vice president of SWBE Inc., tells GlobeSt.com that while certainly a slowdown is apparent, business is still solid and investors are confident in the future of industrial properties.

NEW YORK CITY-Paul Cohen, executive vice president of SWBE Inc., tells GlobeSt.com that while certainly a slowdown is apparent, business is still solid and investors are confident in the future of industrial properties.

NEW YORK CITY-Paul Cohen, executive vice president of SWBE Inc., tells GlobeSt.com that while certainly a slowdown is apparent, business is still solid and investors are confident in the future of industrial properties.

MELVILLE, NY-KeySpan and the Long Island Power Authority have agreed to a public/private partnership in which KeySpan will create a 130,000-sf facility and LIPA will commit to purchasing half of the power produced.

NEW YORK CITY: David Stearns, a spokesperson for BAM Local Development Corp., tells GlobeSt.com despite news that Twyla Tharp has backed out of dance studio plans at the project in Brooklyn, it's "pushing ahead with its plans.