Its consumers banking unit for one is staying right where it isat the Citicorp Center at 153 East 53rd St. Citibank NA., which wasrepresented by the Staubach Co.'s managing principal PatrickRobinson and director James Wenk, signed renewals for the 25th and23rd floor. Frank Doyle, managing director of Jones Lang LaSalle,represented landlord Boston Properties in the leasing transaction.Robinson says the company had a lot of spots in the city to choosefrom for its consumer unit. "In the end, it decided its needs werebest served by remaining at Citicorp Center."

According to a Cushman and Wakefield second-quarter marketreport, the Downtown market is picking up with particular interestbeing shown from law firms making deals in the area. CB RichardEllis statistics note that 2.5 million sf of leasing so far thisyear have outpaced 2003 mid-year showing of 2.4 million sf.