New York City’s Premier Real Estate Law Firm

With over 80 attorneys, Rosenberg & Estis is New York City's largest firm focusing solely on real estate. Built on long-term relationships and results, the firm wins and maintains the respect of clients and peers alike based on excellence and outcomes.

Over the course of its 40-plus year history, Rosenberg & Estis has made its mark on the New York skyline. From the outset, the firm’s sole concentration has been real estate, giving its lawyers a vast breadth of knowledge and expertise with a unique and concentrated perspective.

We understand the context of every matter in which we are involved, and this, in addition to our technology resources, allows us to streamline our work. Clients benefit from our commitment to exceptional service and unique ability to anticipate real estate trends and approach them with creative solutions.

Protecting Your Construction Site and Workers from COVID-19 (March 24, 2020): On March 18, 2020 New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed Executive Order 20.6 which directed that all businesses and non-for-profit entities utilize telecommuting or work from home procedures, to the exclusion of certain “essential businesses” which provide essential services, supplies or support. The Order specifically exempts “skilled trades” within the construction industry, such as electricians, plumbers, carpenters, and other related construction firms and professionals for essential infrastructure or emergency repair for safety purposes. As a result, construction projects continue to move forward and owners, general contractors, and/or construction managers must take the necessary precautions to provide a safe work environment for all those present at the construction site. Click here to read more.
Construction (March 23, 2020): We represent a number of major Developers with projects underway, as well as many Borrowers and Lenders in construction and permanent loan situations. We have received an increasing number of inquiries from our clients with respect to these matters and want to outline for you a few areas of the greatest concern. Click here to read.
Landlord / Tenant Issues (March 20, 2020): There will be many legal issues to address as this situation progresses, and at its conclusion. In the interim, this memo is intended to provide preliminary guidance and to identify issues with which you may be confronted. Click here to read.
Agency Reactions (March 19, 2020): A number of agencies with which we communicate on a daily basis on behalf of our clients have changed their policies and procedures, at least temporarily, to slow the spread of COVID-19 and to protect their employees and the public. These changes will affect your business and the manner in which we can best represent you. Many of you have already contacted us seeking guidance and information. Therefore, we think it important to bring to your attention a few of the agencies and their affected policies and procedures. Click here to read.
Court Closures (March 17, 2020): On Sunday the Governor called for all business to voluntarily shift to remote working, and also indicated that the State would be modifying certain operations. Consistent with that statement, the Chief Administrative Judge for the Unified Court System of the State of New York has issued a directive with respect to the suspension of all non-essential court functions effective March 16, 5pm. What does that mean for you?
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Recent Updates

INDUSTRY UPDATE: As you know, on Sunday the Governor called for all business to voluntarily shift to remote working, and also indicated that the State would be modifying certain operations. Consistent with that statement, the Chief Administrative Judge for the Unified Court System of the State of New York has issued a directive with respect to the suspension of all non-essential court functions effective March 16, 5pm. What does that mean for you? Click here to read.
R&E Transactions, led by Mark N. Aloia, Gary M. Rosenberg and Arielle Frost, represented Whittle School & Studios in completing a 20-year lease for the entire 10-story 620,000 square foot space at The Wheeler Building at 181 Livingston Street, a tower built over the historic Macy’s building developed by Tishman Speyer in downtown Brooklyn. The premises will house the first Whittle School in New York and its second location in the United States. Whittle School & Studios was founded by Chris Whittle, the education entrepreneur behind Edison Schools and Avenues: The World School.
R&E Litigation, led by Warren A. Estis, Norman Flitt and Alexander M. Estis, successfully secured an order for over $500,000 in use and occupancy payments to the landlord on the first return court date.
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Alexander Lycoyannis and Dejan Kezunovic were published in Real Estate Weekly: “Commercial rent regulation – an improper usurpation of state power.” Click here to read.
R&E Transactions (member Adam R. Sanders and associate David Fries) represented Sitex Group as purchaser / borrower in its acquisition and financing of two adjacent industrial properties in Long Island, New York.

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One Firm That Does It All

Rosenberg & Estis, P.C. provides full service representation and advice in every aspect of real estate, from performing due diligence and evaluating financing, to handling joint ventures, acquisitions and leasing, construction and design team agreements, property tax exemptions and abatements, land use and zoning matters, Real Property Income & Expense (RPIE) filings, co-op and condo offering plan filings, distressed situations and bankruptcies, as well as the litigations and negotiations which sometimes ensue when deal making.

Our clients benefit from our commitment to exceptional service and our unique ability to anticipate roadblocks and address any issues with creative solutions.

Having unparalleled mastery of and experience in one of the most expensive and competitive markets in the country makes us the ideal thought partner for owners, developers, not-for-profit corporations, educational institutions, sponsors, equity investors and lenders in both real estate transactions and in all court venues, including landlord-tenant court, State Supreme Court, Federal Courts and the Appellate Terms, Appellate Divisions, and Court of Appeal.

It is no wonder that many of NYC's most prominent real estate entities choose R&E as the go-to law firm for all their complex and sophisticated real estate matters.

NYC’s Top Legal Eagles

(left to right) Deborah E. Riegel, Blaine Z. Schwadel, Richard L. Sussman, Gary M. Rosenberg, Luise A. Barrack, Michael E. Lefkowitz, Eric S. Orenstein and Jason R. Davidson

Congratulations Gary M. Rosenberg
R&E proudly congratulates Founding Member Gary M. Rosenberg, who was named a winner of the New York Law Journal 2019 Lifetime Achievement Award. Winners were selected based on their impact on the legal community and the practice of law over an entire career.
2019 Super Lawyers
BACK L-R: Benjamin Koblentz, William Byers, Devin P. Kosar, Alexander Lycoyannis, Bradley S. Silverbush, Howard W. Kingsley, Brendan J. Derr & Dennis I. Hellman
MIDDLE L-R: Adam R. Sanders, David Fries, Peter B. Kane, Arielle Frost, Cori A. Rosen, Joshua Kopelowitz, Anthony J. Virga, Jeanine Floyd, Patti Stone, Robert M. Kessler, Jeffrey Turkel & Stefanie M. Graham
FRONT L-R: Norman Flitt, Deborah E. Riegel, Blaine Z. Schwadel, Warren A. Estis, Luise A. Barrack, Gary M. Rosenberg, Richard L. Sussman, Michael E. Lefkowitz & Eric S. Orenstein
Not pictured: Jason R. Davidson, Arthur C. Silverman, Ethan R. Cohen & Gerard S. Strain
AV Preeminent Rated Lawyers
Back Row (left to right): Joshua R. Kopelowitz, Adam R. Sanders, Howard W. Kingsley, Bradley S. Silverbush, Luise A. Barrack, Jason R. Davidson, Eric S. Orenstein, Dennis I. Hellman, Arthur C. Silverman and Robert M. Kessler
Rosenberg & Estis, P.C. is a proud supporter and affiliate of these fine organizations
The Largest Real Estate-Only Practice in NYC
By an impressive margin, Rosenberg & Estis, P.C. was ranked #1 on The Real Deal’s 2019 list of Biggest Real Estate-Only Law Firms in all of New York City, topping its closest competitors by more than 30 attorneys.
WINNER: Great Place to Work Award
R&E was honored at the Risk Strategies 2020 Law Firm Excellence Awards as winner of the "Great Place to Work Award." Managing Member Luise A. Barrack accepted the award on the firm's behalf. She is pictured here with Uri Gutfreund, Founder of The Managing Partner Roundtable and Leader of Risk Strategies Company.

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New York City’s Premier Real Estate Law Firm

Landlord / Tenant Issues (March 20, 2020): There will be many legal issues to address as this situation progresses, and at its conclusion. In the interim, this memo is intended to provide preliminary guidance and to identify issues with which you may be confronted. Click here to read.

Recent Updates

R&E Litigation, led by Warren A. Estis, Norman Flitt and Alexander M. Estis, successfully secured an order for over $500,000 in use and occupancy payments to the landlord on the first return court date. Click here to read more.

Alexander Lycoyannis and Dejan Kezunovic were published in Real Estate Weekly: “Commercial rent regulation – an improper usurpation of state power.” Click here to read.

R&E Transactions (member Adam R. Sanders and associate David Fries) represented Sitex Group as purchaser / borrower in its acquisition and financing of two adjacent industrial properties in Long Island, New York.

One Firm That Does It All

NYC’s Top Legal Eagles

Congratulations Gary M. Rosenberg

2019 Super Lawyers

AV Preeminent Rated Lawyers

Rosenberg & Estis, P.C. is a proud supporter and affiliate of these fine organizations

The Largest Real Estate-Only Practice in NYC

WINNER: Great Place to Work Award

Contact Rosenberg & Estis, P.C.

R&E Litigation, led by Warren A. Estis, Norman Flitt and Alexander M. Estis, successfully secured an order for over $500,000 in use and occupancy payments to the landlord on the first return court date.
Click here to read more.