NEW YORK CITY-TIAA-CREF brings on David Brown to lead its commercial mortgage operation. He will start the newly created position in mid April.

NEW YORK CITY-Industry veteran David Gialanella will serve as executive vice president of global business development for CBRE's New York Tri-State region. He was most recently chief marketing officer of the Business Integration Group.

NEW YORK CITY-WP Carey & Co president Gordon DuGan is elected CEO of the company. It is part of the firm's transition plans.

NEW YORK CITY-WP Carey & Co president Gordon DuGan is elected CEO of the company. It is part of the firm's transition plans.

NEW YORK CITY-The three bids will be presented to the MTA board at its hearing next week.

NEW YORK CITY-The three bids will be presented to the MTA board at its hearing next week.

NEW YORK CITY-The historic Buckingham Hotel here undergoes a $9-million renovation effort with a classical music theme.

NEW YORK CITY-Arnold & Porter renews for 15 years at 399 Park Ave. The deal includes an option that will enable the firm to lease an additional 50,000 sf during the term of the deal.