Here is a roundup of the latest leases, sales and other transactions in the Northeast middle markets.

NEW YORK CITY—Normandy and Kassabian Realty plan to immediately begin a capital improvement program at the property located at 43-10 23rd St. The capital improvements at the property will include a full gut rehabilitation, new systems, renovation of the lobby and the addition of multiple outdoor spaces.

ORANGE COUNTY, CA—From big-box downsizing to Internet shopping and rising costs, the challenges retail real estate faces are great, but the nimblest and most resourceful players will win in the end, experts tell GlobeSt.com.

BETHESDA, MD--The REIT has an acquisition goal of $400 million and it plans to fund these deals in a variety of ways.