New York

NEW YORK CITY-Cushman & Wakefield will be responsible for leasing approximately 60% of the building's office space, or 1.5 million gross sf by 2012.

NEW YORK CITY-Following Archstone-Smith's recent closing on the acquisition by Tishman and Lehman, insiders see other REITs as potential future targets.

NEW YORK CITY-The company closes the loan for the New York Times Building, which is scheduled to have its grand opening next month.

QUEENS, NY-ZCY Trading, which signed a five-year plus three-year option lease, will add a retail showroom and offices at 1717 Troutman St.

NEW YORK CITY-According to New York Building Congress' construction outlook, Manhattan's housing market continues to defy the national trend with continued strength.

NEW YORK CITY-The market has been on full throttle for several years with easy money and low interest rates, and industry experts are optimistic of opportunities ahead.

NEW YORK CITY-NCR will lease the entire 35th floor, or 39,900 sf, where it will place 200 employees and include an executive briefing center.

NEW YORK CITY-Excelled Sheepskin & Leather Coat Corp. will move into its new 14,785-sf space at 1400 Broadway in January.