Takashimaya reportedly wants $125M for 693 Fifth Avenue … and more

1. SEC commissioners were split 3-2 in vote on Goldman suit [Bloomberg]
2. Building workers “far from a deal” as midnight strike deadline approaches [Post]
3. Brookfield: Simon investment in General Growth would be “ongoing impediment” [Bloomberg]
4. Takashimaya reportedly wants $125M for 693 Fifth Avenue [Post, 4th item]
5. Tensions flare at Asser Levy Seaside Park amphitheater presentation [Brooklyn Paper]
6. Law firm Jones Day expands NY office with space at SL Green’s 220 East 42nd Street [Post, 2nd item]
7. Hedge fund that profited from negative housing bets says it didn’t create built-to-fail investments [Bloomberg]
8. Luxury watchmaker DeLaneau inks deal at 681 Madison Avenue [Post, 3rd item]

9. TARP watchdog calls HAMP program ineffective at foreclosure prevention [Bloomberg]