NEW YORK CITY—The firm plans to bring in a mix of experienced and less seasoned brokers to take maximum advantage of Lower Manhattan's expected growth, officials tell GlobeSt.com.

NEW YORK CITY—The industry trade group is going to provide 34 units to those impacted by last week's gas explosion.

NEW YORK CITY—The agreement for a 45,000-square-foot space in Maspeth is just the tip of the iceberg in this weekly wrap-up of deals.

NEW YORK CITY—The asset manager had picked up the building's foreclosed mortgage for $47 million before a new sponsor stepped up with $60 million, prompting Madison to provide additional funding.

NEW YORK CITY—Starwood Capital buys the 34th street building occupied by clothing store Old Navy, which could be redeveloped into a sprawling retail and hotel tower.

NEW YORK CITY—The fall of the buildings, at 1644-66 Park Ave., was precipitated by an explosion from what is believed to have been a gas leak.

NEW YORK CITY—The two valuation firms have come together to strengthen each firm's presence in these two key markets.

NEW YORK CITY—The office tower sold for nearly twice the price of its last purchase, made by Broad Street Development back in 2006.