New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Neil Weisbard | March 23, 2023
There is relief in such a situation, and that relief is found in Section 72-21 of the Zoning Resolution, which provides that when there are practical difficulties or unnecessary hardships in fully complying with the provisions of the Zoning Resolution, the New York City Board of Standards and Appeals (the BSA) may grant variances (modifications) of the Zoning Resolution, "so that the spirit of the law shall be observed, public safety secured and substantial justice done."
Daily Business Review | Commentary
By Alexander I. Tachmes and Michael A. Pego | March 20, 2023
The imposition of community proffers creates challenges for a zoning applicant. It is important for developers and their lawyers to understand the law on this subject so they are prepared to respond intelligently when a proffer is required in connection with a major project.
By Alexander Lugo | February 7, 2023
James Gavigan's move is the latest indication that South Florida law firms continue to lean on real estate practices for growth.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Wesley O'Brien and Nick Williams | February 1, 2023
While policymakers are considering potential strategies to boost housing production through the conversion of vacant offices, there are existing New York City zoning regulations that create opportunities to reposition certain older commercial and manufacturing buildings for residential use.
Daily Business Review | Analysis
By Raychel Lean | October 21, 2022
"Everybody says, 'We need affordable housing, we need affordable housing,' but they never really go into the details of this fact," one affordable housing developer said. "We're all human beings. There's a need and you can't just leave people out without a place to live."
Daily Business Review | Analysis
By Melea VanOstrand | October 20, 2022
Despite being the least-popular pick, real estate experts say Broward has many opportunities for growth and development. The question is: can it leverage its unique strengths to its advantage?
By Melea VanOstrand | September 21, 2022
"An attorney can add value to a transaction by making introductions, thereby bringing more resources to the table for a client. The idea is to be the bridge between the parties and potentially end up representing the entity involved in the new transaction."
By Raychel Lean | September 20, 2022
"I think we're going to find ourselves with quite a bit of litigation over the next 10 to 30 years because of property owners alleging that another property owner has adversely affected the usability of their property, or potentially that their view or vista has been impeded because of infrastructure."
By Raychel Lean | September 14, 2022
In the long run, it's going to get more expensive to develop real estate in low-lying areas or anywhere susceptible to sea level rise, according to experts.
By Raychel Lean | August 29, 2022
"People are coming with that on the top of their list, whereas before we had very few or we had people who got here and then learned about the topic," said one environmental law professor at the University of Miami.
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