Commercial real estate transactions involve significant capital, layered risk, and long-term operational consequences. In New York, these matters are governed by a complex intersection of state and local law, zoning and land-use regulation, financing structures, and title considerations. Effective representation demands foresight, precision, and practical judgment informed by how transactions operate in the real world.
Our Representation
We advise owners, investors, developers, landlords, tenants, and lenders across the full lifecycle of commercial real estate ownership and operations. Our practice includes:
- Acquisition and disposition of income-producing and investment properties
- Commercial leasing, administration, and enforcement
- Secured financing, mortgage lending, and structured debt transactions
- Title examination, curative measures, and risk management
- Zoning, land-use approvals, permitting, and regulatory compliance
- Transactional due diligence, contract negotiation, and deal structuring
- Closing coordination, post-closing compliance, and portfolio management
- Dispute resolution and commercial litigation
Acquisitions & Dispositions
Commercial purchase and sale transactions demand careful allocation of risk, precise documentation, and disciplined due diligence. We represent buyers and sellers across a range of deal sizes and complexities, including:
- Drafting and negotiating contracts of sale, riders, and related agreements
- Advising on financing, environmental, zoning, and title contingencies
- Conducting comprehensive title reviews and addressing liens, easements, and encumbrances
- Coordinating with lenders, title insurers, brokers, and consultants
- Managing closing deliverables and post-closing obligations
Financing & Title Risk Management
Commercial financing transactions involve detailed loan documentation that can significantly affect borrower flexibility and long-term risk. We review and negotiate loan commitments, promissory notes, mortgages, guarantees, and security instruments to ensure alignment with negotiated terms and business objectives.
We also conduct comprehensive title analysis, address defects or encumbrances, and coordinate closely with lenders and title insurers to deliver insurable title at closing, protecting clients against post-closing claims or impairment.
Commercial Leasing
We represent both landlords and tenants in the drafting, negotiation, and enforcement of commercial leases, with a focus on clarity, preserving leverage, and limiting future disputes. Our leasing work includes:
- Office, retail, industrial, mixed-use, and ground leases
- Renewals, extensions, amendments, subleases, and assignments
- Rent structures, escalations, CAM charges, and operating expense pass-throughs
- Default remedies, termination rights, and enforcement mechanisms
- Security deposit handling and compliance with New York requirements
Zoning, Land Use & Compliance
Zoning and permitting matters can materially influence property use, development potential, and overall value. We advise clients on:
- Zoning compliance and land-use analysis
- Variance, rezoning, and special permit applications
- Site plan approvals and development limitations
- Responses to Department of Buildings violations and enforcement proceedings
- Penalty mitigation, corrective action planning, and redevelopment strategy
Dispute Resolution
Commercial real estate disputes may arise from lease defaults, financing breaches, title defects, ownership conflicts, or regulatory enforcement. Our objective is to secure efficient, cost-effective resolutions while remaining fully prepared to litigate when necessary. We represent clients in:
- Pre-litigation negotiation and demand strategy
- Mediation and other forms of alternative dispute resolution
- Commercial litigation
- Enforcement of contractual rights and remedies
