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NEW YORK CITY — The Carlton Group has arranged $815 million in construction and mezzanine refinancing for the development of Marriott International Inc.’s new luxury Edition brand hotel at 701 Seventh Ave. in Times Square. The financing includes a new $237.5 million mortgage and $315 million mezzanine loan. Marriott will operate the 452-room boutique hotel, which is owned by a partnership. Marriott agreed to purchase the hotel portion of the property for $314.6 million during the first two years after opening. The new Edition hotel will feature 30,000 square feet of food, beverage and entertainment space. Construction is slated for completion in 2017.