New York Law Journal | Expert Opinion
By Anthony S. Guardino | May 23, 2023
A recent decision by the New York Court of Appeals discusses whether the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation or municipal authorities can regulate certain portions of the state's mining industry.
By Emily Saul | May 22, 2023
NYU argued its rights has a property owner had been curtailed by the rezoning, but Judge Gerald Lebovits disagreed.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Neil Weisbard | May 10, 2023
So, you want to open up a manufacturing plant in the Bronx. You retain a zoning and land use practitioner who determines that the city would not approve such use as-of-right. What is preventing this? The powers of the Zoning Resolution.
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."
By Anthony S. Guardino | March 21, 2023
New York trial and appellate courts continue to decide challenges to new construction projects on standing grounds, with neighboring homeowners frequently discovering that proximity alone is insufficient to allow them access to the courts.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By David J. Cooper | March 8, 2023
According to the Governor's Executive Budget Briefing Book issued with the TOD Act of 2023, demand for housing far outpaces the supply in New York, which in turn, pushes rents and prices "out of reach" for a large portion of the state's population.
By Scott Mollen | March 7, 2023
Scott Mollen discusses "Horizon Realty of Mt. Vernon LLC v. Dabbs," where an ERAP stay was lifted as being inequitable to the landlord who had already suffered in the lengthy process, and "McWhinney v. Rockland Cider Works," where defendants were preliminarily enjoined from operating a cidery that would hurt surrounding property values.
By Scott Mollen | February 21, 2023
Scott Mollen discusses "South St. Seaport Coalition Inc. v. Landmarks Pres. Commn. of NYC," where the court vacated a certificate allowing a high-rise building at South Street Seaport, and "300 W 110th 19B LLC v. Argo Real Estate LLC," where the court granted a motion to compel arbitration, citing the condo bylaws' arbitration provision.
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.
New York Law Journal | Expert Opinion
By Anthony S. Guardino | January 24, 2023
Applications by wireless service providers to construct cell towers, and opposition to those applications, are governed by the Telecommunications Act of 1996 and by zoning and land use laws as provided in that law. This column discusses the principal governing law, recent FCC guidance, and notable court decisions in this area to provide a roadmap both for those seeking to install cell towers and those wanting to make sure that all rules are followed.
Presented by BigVoodoo
The New York Law Journal honors attorneys and judges who have made a remarkable difference in the legal profession in New York.
The Legal Intelligencer honors lawyers leaving a mark on the legal community in Pennsylvania and Delaware.
Consulting Magazine recognizes leaders in technology across three categories Leadership, Client Service and Innovation.
A large and well-established Tampa company is seeking a contracts administrator to support the company's in-house attorney and manage a wide...
We are seeking an attorney to join our commercial finance practice in either our Stamford, Hartford or New Haven offices. Candidates should ...
We are seeking an attorney to join our corporate and transactional practice. Candidates should have a minimum of 8 years of general corporat...
MELICK & PORTER, LLP PROMOTES CONNECTICUT PARTNERS HOLLY ROGERS, STEVEN BANKS, and ALEXANDER AHRENS