NEW YORK CITY—The developer of a Marriott Courtyard property—slated to sit at the corner of West 34th street and 10th avenue—received an assist from the builder of the Hudson Yards complex and a partner.

NEW YORK CITY—Appointee Helene Jacobson, who has been with the firm for over 20 years, will expand her formerly NY centric role to include managing national accounts based here. 

NEW YORK CITY—A new report indicates that after a healthy uptick last year over 2012 levels, spending on “alteration and renovation projects” was strong for the first half of 2014.

NEW YORK CITY—In tandem with its intent to build a towering office building in the area, the developer intends to dramatically enhance access to, and the experience in, the iconic station.

NEW YORK CITY—The advertising firm Collective will expand its headquarters offices in the city with a move to the former New York Times building, taking place later this month.

NEW YORK CITY—Modern Spaces' new group, focused on leasing and investment sales, will be based in the Long Island City area of Queens.

NEW YORK CITY—Appointee Erik Storz, a CRE professional who previously was an NFL player, will oversee debt and equity transactions in the multifamily space.

The new offering will provide investors direct access to institutional quality public and private investment offerings.