NEW YORK CITY-The longtime tenant is continuing to maintain its US offices at the World Financial Center with a 15-year deal for 173,000 square feet.

NEW YORK CITY-As the private equity giant announces terms of a $500-million offering, Blackstone is reportedly preparing for a Hilton spinoff.

NEW YORK CITY-The acquisitions in Carson, CA and Houston add 309,000 square feet to KTR’s combined eight million square feet in both states.

NEW YORK CITY-The assets backing the loans include office, lodging, multifamily and retail properties; the deal is expected to close next month.

NEW YORK CITY-More than 600 CMBS loans went into special servicing in Q1 2010; year to date, the tally is about 200.

NEW YORK CITY-Seven overseas institutions along with consortiums of local universities are vying for a shot at developing and operating an applied science campus.

NEW YORK CITY-The 19-story 270 Madison Ave. is 100% occupied with a tenancy that leans toward law and professional services firms.

WASHINGTON, DC-Seventeen housing projects are targeted with $4 million of Choice Neighborhoods planning grants, intended to help cities chart courses for revitalizing the areas.