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 Real EstateOur firm has an extensive real
estate practice. We represent developers, builders, investors, REITs
and entrepreneurs, including New York Stock Exchange companies, in the
full range of real
estate
transactions.
Our real estate practice includes the following areas of expertise:
acquisition and development of vacant land
construction and rehabilitation of buildings
acquisition and sale of commercial, industrial, office and residential
buildings and shopping centers
real estate mortgage financing
commercial, industrial, shopping center and office leasing
residential and commercial condominiums
cooperatives and homeowners' associations
tax-free exchanges of property
private and public syndications
environmental risk analysis
condemnation proceedings
representation before governmental boards and agencies
financing and management of subsidized low and middle income housing projects
Some of our partners have served as general partners in partnerships
that own and manage real estate. Others have served as executors of estates
with substantial real estate holdings.
We also provide legal services and business assistance to entrepreneurial
clients requiring outside investors in diverse real estate ventures. As a result
of this experience, our ability to service our clients' needs is enhanced enormously.
We recognize that the real estate industry is one in which attorneys
must have a sense of urgency in concluding transactions. Our partners provide
creativity, practicality and negotiating skills for the benefit of our many
real estate clients.
We represent sponsors of new and converted condominium and cooperative
properties, both residential and commercial. We have extensive experience in
preparing and filing offering plans with the office of the New York State Attorney
General and we represent boards of condominiums, cooperatives and homeowners'
associations. We prepared and filed one of the first life care services offering
plans, providing housing for the elderly.
We also employ our real estate talents for the benefit of clients who
are buying, refinancing or selling personal residences.
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