Rezoning the Garment District, tenants tour 11 Times Square … and more

1. Plans to rezone, revitalize the Garment District would bring more commercial space [NYO]
2. Potential tenants tour 11 Times Square [Post, 2nd item]
3. Forget asking rents, commercial landlords ask what you’re willing to pay [NYO]
4. Landlords fear FDIC will close WaMu branches [NYO]
5. SL Green wants to redevelop 317 Madison Avenue [NYO]
6. NYS Housing Corp. approves funds for affordable housing in Brooklyn [Brooklyn Eagle]
7. Elevator safety official quits city Housing Authority [NYT]
8. Home Depot pulls out of Rego Park lease [REW]