Lycoyannis, Alexander

Alexander Lycoyannis joined Rosenberg & Estis, P.C. in 2002 and is a Member with the firm's Litigation and Appeals Departments. Alex represents owners, developers and landlords in all phases of litigation and appellate practice before the New York City, New York State and federal courts.

Alex is a prominent legal writer and strategist, and one of New York's go-to practitioners for real estate-related matters. His writing and oral argument abilities frequently result in victories for his clients at both the lower court and appellate levels. In addition, his keen business sense and negotiation skills have consistently led to favorable settlements for the firm's clients, including the resolutions of many seemingly intractable stalemates that have freed clients from the inherent expense and uncertainty of a trial.

Alex possesses broad knowledge and experience in a wide range of real estate and complex commercial matters, and has represented clients ranging from the country's largest real estate developers to individuals who own a single building. He has successfully litigated disputes arising out of commercial leases and contracts for the purchase and sale of real property; commercial and residential landlord/tenant litigation; New York City rent regulation; applications for Yellowstone and preliminary injunctions; corporate, partnership and LLC disputes; the New York City Loft Law; brokerage commissions; condominium and cooperative disputes; construction litigation; adjacent landowner disputes; UCC and mortgage foreclosures; Airbnb and short-term rental disputes; and the enforcement of guaranties and promissory notes. Alex has also drafted a residential lease utilized by a prominent New York developer in its Manhattan portfolio and has negotiated purchase and sale agreements, buyout agreements, real estate brokerage agreements, occupancy agreements and lease amendments. In short, in over two decades at R&E, Alex has more or less seen and done it all.

Alex fights not only for his clients in the courtroom and at the negotiating table, but for the New York real estate industry in the legislative arena. Alex is a prominent public voice in the fight against ruinous legislative proposals such as "good cause" eviction and commercial rent control. He has testified in opposition to these proposals before the New York State Senate and New York City Council; published op-eds in the New York Post, Albany Times-Union, Law360 and other prominent outlets to explain why these proposals would harm not only the real estate industry but New York State as a whole; and has appeared on several podcasts to further the public education campaign against destructive anti-owner legislation. Alex closely monitors legislative developments that would affect the New York real estate industry, and news outlets frequently seek out his views on hot-button issues. He frequently comments on such issues and provides timely industry updates on his LinkedIn page.

In addition to his advocacy for clients and the real estate industry, Alex (together with firm founder Gary M. Rosenberg) is the co-author of the New York Law Journal's "Landlord-Tenant" column, which reviews and analyzes the latest case law and other important developments affecting New York landlord-tenant law. Alex is also a long-time member of the New York City Bar's Real Property Law Committee, and is currently the Chairman of its Litigation Subcommittee. In addition to being admitted to practice in New York, Alex is admitted to practice in the United States Supreme Court and the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals. Alex is also a member of the Ridgefield, Connecticut Zoning Board of Appeals.