Specialized counsel across the full life cycle of a New York City property.
From the first zoning question to a closed transaction or a courtroom victory, our attorneys work as one integrated team — so land use, financing, and litigation strategy are always aligned.
Land Use & Zoning
The heart of our practice. We represent developers, institutions, and property owners before the Board of Standards and Appeals, the Department of City Planning, and the City Council — and we have helped shape the rules themselves, drafting proposed amendments to the NYC Zoning Resolution on behalf of the Zoning Advisory Council.
- Zoning variances & special permits
- Rezonings, demappings & text amendments
- Development (air) rights transfers & valuations
- Expert witness testimony & zoning opinion letters
- Continuing legal education instruction in zoning law
Real Estate Transactions
We close deals on both sides of the table — from single-family sales to institutional portfolios — and structure financing so a transaction survives diligence, not just the signing table.
- Purchases & sales — commercial and residential
- Leasing for commercial, residential & vacant property
- Institutional & private financing transactions
- 1031 like-kind exchanges
Administrative Law
Condominium and cooperative conversions involve their own regulatory track. We have obtained approval of numerous offering plans and homeowners’ associations, and we handle the administrative filings that keep a property compliant long after closing.
- Condominium & cooperative offering plans
- Homeowners’ association formation & governance
- Easements
- Tax abatement applications
- Hearings before the Environmental Control Board, Department of Buildings, Fire Department, Health Department & Consumer Affairs
Real Estate Litigation
When a matter can’t be resolved at the negotiating table, our litigators bring the same zoning and real estate depth into the courtroom — including a landmark Court of Appeals victory establishing damages for an unconstitutional taking of real property.
- Adverse possession & easement disputes
- Breach of contract
- Zoning & land use challenges
- Appellate advocacy, including the New York Court of Appeals
Corporate & Partnerships
Every development or investment sits inside an ownership structure. We advise on the entity choices that determine liability, tax treatment, and control long before ground is broken.
- Choice of entity & formation
- Partnership agreements
- Corporate bylaws
- LLC operating agreements
Business Law & Contracts
Real estate practices rarely stand alone from the businesses that occupy the space. We negotiate the operational agreements that keep those relationships working.
- Purchases & sales of businesses — asset & stock sales
- Joint venture agreements
- Employment agreements
- Vendor & customer agreements
Not sure which practice area applies to your matter?
Most real estate matters touch more than one discipline. Tell us what you’re working on and we’ll route it to the right attorney.