Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use
USA Guide 2024 : New York
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About
Provided by Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP
For the past 50 years, we have advised on many of the most significant real estate developments and other projects in New York City and throughout the United States, helping transform city skylines and reshape the landscape. We were actively engaged on all the supertall buildings in and around Manhattan’s 57th Street corridor and advised on development and redevelopment projects, including the Waldorf Astoria, Time Warner Center and Moynihan Train Hall, as well as Hudson Yards, the largest real estate development project in New York since Rockefeller Center.
Chambers Review
Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP houses considerable expertise in land use, with experience securing zoning, landmark and planning approvals for large development projects. It undertakes transactional mandates on behalf of sophisticated owners, developers, tenants and other participants in the real estate industry. The team is also adept in negotiating ground lease transactions relating to development sites. Kramer is also recommended for litigation related to real estate finance matters.
Work Highlights
- Kramer Levin advised the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts on land use matters related to the renovation of the frontage at its campus on the Upper West Side.
- Kramer Levin acted for the Nederlander Organization on the redevelopment of the 100-year-old Palace Theatre on Times Square.
- Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel represented Gamma Real Estate in obtaining a dismissal of lender liability claims concerning a multibillion-dollar development outside Dallas.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Kramer Levin provides very thoughtful advice on structuring complex and technical matters."
"The firm is very responsive and brings a high level of service."
"New York City is a complicated place and Kramer Levin knows how to navigate it."
"They have a strong knowledge of other deals in the market and general trends."
"Kramer Levin has a remarkable team of the very best lawyers to handle highly complex land matters."
"Kramer Levin provides very thoughtful advice on structuring complex and technical matters."
"The firm is very responsive and brings a high level of service."
"New York City is a complicated place and Kramer Levin knows how to navigate it."
"They have a strong knowledge of other deals in the market and general trends."
"Kramer Levin has a remarkable team of the very best lawyers to handle highly complex land matters."
Notable Practitioners
Jay Neveloff acts for a varied client base on a range of commercial real estate matters and offers experience advising on a wide variety of development projects.
"Jay is simply one of the best real estate attorneys in the country."
"He is an expert in the field and provides commercial, reasonable advice."
"Jay is the consummate professional offering unparalleled strategic advice."
"Jay is a seasoned expert with excellent situational awareness who provides thoughtful and tailored guidance."
Paul Selver is recognized as a leading land use attorney and brings particular experience handling the zoning concerns of major developments.
"Paul is a leader in land use and zoning matters."
"Paul offers a wealth of real world experience in real estate matters."
"Paul Selver is an exceptionally creative and innovative thinker."
Elise Wagner counsels real estate companies and commercial clients on rezoning and redevelopment matters in New York.
"Elise is an excellent land use attorney and very creative in her approach to challenging issues."
"She is thorough and very responsive."
"Elise has her finger on the pulse of NYC land use and is very much value added to any transaction."
"Elise is a terrific partner."
Ronald Greenberg is head of the firm's real estate litigation group and offers substantial expertise in high-value disputes. He maintains a broad client base that includes developers, landlords and tenants.
"He is really smart and helpful in navigating through very contentious situations."
"He is detail-oriented and a strong lawyer."
James Power frequently advises major developers on the land use and zoning aspects of high value projects.
"James is very responsive and efficient."
Valerie Campbell draws upon her impressive experience working in the public sector to advise owners, developers and others on all aspects of zoning and land use.
"Valerie is very knowledgeable."
Jonathan Canter maintains a broad real estate practice and is well versed in advising clients on condominium projects.
"Jonathan is an expert in his field. He possesses a high level of business acumen and negotiation skills on top of his clear and concise legal drafting capabilities."
"Jonathan has consistently provided prompt and accurate guidance."
Ranked Lawyers at
Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP
New York
Members
Provided by Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP
Andrew Charles
Daniel Ross Berman
James (Jay) Godman
James G. Greilsheimer
Head of Department
Josh S. Winefsky
Justin R. Quinn
Nathalia Bernardo
Seth R. Niedermayer
Stephen R. Senie
Tzvi Rokeach