- New York, 2014
- New Jersey, 2014
- Assisted client in closing on Voluntary Inclusionary Housing (VIH) Regulatory Agreement with HPD and the approval of a special utility allowance to account for the highly energy-efficient and largest geothermal residential development in New York State.
- Represented developer in obtaining a disposition of City-owned property, construction loan, 421-a and ICAP tax benefits, a VIH development bonus, and zoning lot formation/transfer of development rights.
- Performed due diligence on $205 million refinance of large office and retail property anticipated to receive ICAP tax benefits.
- Obtained full 420-c real property tax exemption for developer of one of the first buildings completed under the City’s Mandatory Inclusionary Housing (MIH) program.
- Secured $3 million per year ICAP tax abatement for developer’s renovation of Midtown Manhattan hotel.
- Represented New York affordable housing developer on several mixed-use properties receiving Low Income Housing Tax Credits and prepared and submitted various tax exemption and abatement applications, including 421-a, 420-c, and ICAP.
- Represented lender on $112 million refinancing of Downtown Brooklyn hotel and performed ICAP due diligence.
- Submitted an application for, and received pre-certification from City Planning of, the first transfer of development rights by contribution to the West Chelsea Affordable Housing Fund.
- Represented private purchaser of $5.05 million apartment in Four Seasons Private Residences New York, Downtown Condominium.
- Secured a Certification of No Harassment for the board of a 71-unit Upper East Side condominium.
- Represented developer in the purchase of development rights from a private homeowner, including negotiating the terms of the purchase and sale agreement and the zoning lot development and easement agreement.
New York Law School
J.D. - 2013
Honors & Activities:
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- Dean’s Scholarship
- Associate in the Center for Real Estate Studies (CRES)
Kent State University
B.B.A. (summa cum laude) - 2009
Honors & Activities:
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- Men’s Ice Hockey, ACHA Division 1
- Inside R&E Podcast: “The Empire State Development Gowanus Program - Gov. Hochul’s Plan to Replace 421-a(16) for Residential Gowanus,” Speaker, July 2023
- Industry Focus: From 421-a to the Affordable New York Housing Program, 2017
- Transactions
- Acquisitions & Sales
- Development
- Development Rights Transfers
- Zoning & Land Use
- Real Estate Property Tax Analysis
- Administrative Law
- Due Diligence in connection with Multifamily Purchases, Sales and Financing: Rent Regulation and Affordability Analysis and Risk Assessments
- Filings and Analysis of Property Tax and Financial Incentive Programs (421-a, ICAP/ICIP, 420-c, J-51, 420-a, PHFL Art. XI, IDA, PILOT, FRESH)
- Rent Stabilization Issues: Coverage, Rent Overcharge, Substantial Rehabilitation and Regulatory Compliance
- DHCR, TPU and Attorney General Proceedings and Audits
- Property Tax Reduction / Certiorari
- Affordable Housing Financing and Compliance
- Wage Compliance Obligations under 421-a Tax Exemption and other Programs
- Article 78 Proceedings and Appeals Challenging Agency Orders
- Zoning Resolution Regulatory Agreements (Voluntary & Mandatory Inclusionary Housing, Senior Housing, FRESH)
- Regulatory Agreements Generally, including Financing and Tax Benefits
- No Action Condominium Formation and Filings, including as needed to Qualify Units for Property Tax Incentives
- Certificates of No Harassment
- New York City Bar Association, Member
- New York State Bar Association, Member
