NEW YORK CITY-After absorbing boutique firm Strategic Alliance Partners earlier this year, Studley starts a national industrial practice. The firm also recently formed a national retail focus.

NEW YORK CITY-The number of alliance members edges up to 16 now that San Juan, Puerto Rico-based Property Concepts Commercial signs on.

NEW YORK CITY-In one of the firm's largest transactions, Tishman Speyer acquires a majority interest in 12 properties across the country. The properties total 7.3 million sf.

NEW YORK CITY-Regulators don't get it, said experts at yesterday's forum. While the industry waits for sensible regulation, it's a guessing game.

NEW YORK CITY-A "substantial" number of potential buyers express interest in the Lower Manhattan site. A deal is expected by mid-December.

NEW YORK CITY-Two firms take space in the 1.3 million-sf 230 Park Ave. HSH Nordbank AG takes 57,000 sf and PB Capital takes 42,000 sf.

NEW YORK CITY-FAO Schwarz' redesigned flagship at 767 Fifth Ave. reopens on Thanksgiving morning.

NEW YORK CITY-FAO Schwarz' redesigned flagship at 767 Fifth Ave. reopens on Thanksgiving morning.