Attorneys for Property Owners, Developers, Contractors, Design Professionals, and the Construction Trades in New York City
Practice Areas
Land Use and Zoning
We have many years of representing property owners before the regulatory agencies for land use in New York City:
• New York City Department of City Planning: The New York City Zoning…
Our attorneys handle a wide range of civil litigation cases in the Supreme Courts of New York State, in the Counties of Bronx, Kings, New York, Queens, and Richmond, and in the United States District Courts…
American law governing the use, transfer, and enjoyment of real property was inherited from English common law, and its foundational principles are based in English statutes and court decisions that…
It is common in New York City for neighborhood associations, individuals, and ad-hoc groups to oppose construction projects of all sizes, both public and private. Stu Klein, Chris Slowik, and…
The New York City Department of Buildings regulates the construction, alteration, and demolition of buildings in the five boroughs, by enforcing the New York City Construction Codes, including…
For building owners and commercial tenants alike, the commercial lease is the foundation of their business, and its negotiation and enforcement is a top priority. Our attorneys are experienced in…
Many of our clients face some sort of adverse action by a government agency or official, such as the revocation of a professional license or an order to demolish an allegedly dilapidated…
New York State’s Lien Law enables a contractor or materials supplier to place a lien on a property if its owner withholds payment for services or goods. The Lien Law has its own unique procedures for…
New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development: HPD regulates the City’s stock of rental housing. Certain multiple dwellings, including “single room occupancy”…
According to the United States Courts web site, 13,552 bankruptcy cases were filed in the New York City area as of September 30, 2017.* These cases run the gamut from Chapter 7 liquidation…
