Zarin & Steinmetz Secures Key Victory for Physical Therapy Practice in Brooklyn Co-op Dispute
Jacob Amir successfully obtained summary judgment in favor of a physical therapy practice that occupied two cooperative units, and the co-op units’ two shareholders, against the building’s attempt to end the practice’s 20-year presence in the cooperative building. In 2000, the practice converted two ground-floor units in the cooperative building from residential to commercial spaces. […]
Zarin & Steinmetz Secures Victory for Developer in Tuckahoe Landmark Dispute
Lee Lefkowitz achieved a significant legal victory for a developer seeking to redevelop a property in Tuckahoe. The developer purchased the site — an aging single-family home — with the intent to revitalize it, only to face unexpected resistance when the Village moved to landmark the property, restricting any modifications. Zarin & Steinmetz navigated the […]
Reimagining Vested Rights and Zoning Amendments
By Brad K. Schwartz The idea of vested rights legislation in New York has come and gone over the years without the State Legislature voting on prior proposals. A vested right affords protection against zoning changes that would render a proposal impermissible. It incentivizes development by bringing a level of certainty to a risky land […]
David Cooper Leads Land Use Entitlement Course
David Cooper led a course for Lorman on navigating the land use entitlement process. It covers key strategies for identifying local land use, political, and demographic trends early in the process, understanding their impact on project feasibility, and securing funding to mitigate risks. Find out more here.
Zarin & Steinmetz Assists in Securing Approval for New Rochelle Waterfront Transformation
Kate Roberts Feinman and Michael Zarin were part of a team that successfully represented developer Twining Properties in securing city approval for Pratt Landing, a transformative mixed-use waterfront development in New Rochelle featuring over 300 residential units, a hotel, retail and commercial space, and the revitalization of the historic New Rochelle Naval Armory. Zarin & […]
Zarin & Steinmetz Elevates Kate Roberts Feinman to Counsel
Zarin & Steinmetz LLP is pleased to announce the elevation of Kate Roberts Feinman to the position of Counsel. Since joining the firm in 2016, Kate has consistently demonstrated dedication and expertise in the areas of real estate transactions, IDA incentives and various other forms of project financing. She has successfully managed some of the […]
Zarin & Steinmetz Secures Rezoning for 55+ Townhouse Community in Yorktown
David Cooper and Jaclyn Cohen secured rezoning from the Town of Yorktown Town Board to facilitate Toll Brothers, Inc.’s proposed 118-unit, 55+ active adult townhouse community on a portion of the Field Home property on Catherine Street. The project involves subdividing a 2.46-acre portion of the Field Home property to accommodate the new residences, community […]
Zarin & Steinmetz Guides Self-Storage Facility Approval Through Rigorous Review Process
Brian Sinsabaugh successfully secured Planning Board approval for a new self-storage facility in Mount Kisco. The project, located at 2 Morgan Drive, required collaborative problem-solving to meet community and Planning Board expectations. The approved plan replaces a previously proposed car collection facility. The self-storage facility project features a three-story, 93,960-square-foot building, designed to complement the […]
Zarin & Steinmetz Overcomes Complex Challenges to Secure Approval for Religious School and Dormitory
Jacob Amir and Daniel Richmond secured approvals to convert a single-family home into a religious school and dormitory in Ramapo. This success required eight critical variances from the Zoning Board of Appeals and site plan approval from the Planning Board. The project revived a decades-old effort that was previously halted due to potential environmental review […]
Zarin & Steinmetz Secures Key Approvals for Miroza Tower, Now Topped Off in Yonkers
David Steinmetz and Zarin & Steinmetz led the development team that secured a groundbreaking 10-story height variance, site plan approval, and Industrial Development Agency (IDA) benefits for Miroza Tower, a transformative project in Yonkers. The 25-story apartment building at 44 Hudson Street has officially been topped off. Miroza Tower will include 250 residential units, 25 […]
