NEW YORK CITY-The institutional brokerage firm is packing up its 15,000-sf digs at 609 Fifth Ave. for expanded space on the 15th floor of 399 Park Ave. Blaylock plans to stay in its new headquarters for more than 14 years.

NEW YORK CITY-Seattle-based flora and henri is opening its New York flagship in the Upper Ease Side. Debuting this spring, the 1,000-sf store will be set on the ground floor with corporate offices located in an additional 1,000 sf on the third floor.

NEW YORK CITY-First a church, then a nightclub, now maybe a church again--at least that's how the property is being marketing by Massey Knakal Realty Services. The 30,000-sf building on West 20th St. is on the selling block with an asking price of $18.5 million.

NEW YORK CITY-It might sound obvious, but analysts have officially predicted a negative impact on the hotel and travel industries resulting from the current war in Iraq. However, a turnaround may still be expected later this year, given the war ends quickly.

BRENTWOOD, NY-National Development of America LLC will be joined by several government and financial professionals today as it breaks ground on Broadway West II, a 42-unit low-income senior housing project here.

NEW YORK CITY-The electronic game and computer software store is moving into the ground floor of 10 Union Square, joining nine other retailers at the base of the mixed-use Zeckendorf Towers, a condominium and office development.

NEW YORK CITY-Marking its first-ever location, Sydney's Playground is set to debut at 64-66 White Street here this May. The new children's facility will occupy 4,000 sf for the next 10 years.

NEW YORK-A study by Clarion Partners, a leading national real estate investment advisory firm, shows apartment occupancies on the upswing, with returns to investors of about 10%. An increase in new multifamily construction is also expected this decade.