Z&S Closes on Complex $8.75 Million Westchester Transaction
Zarin & Steinmetz was asked to represent a landlord on a complex new real estate transaction in early December and Jacob Amir took lead on making sure the end-of-year deadline to close would be met. Representing the landlord of two commercial properties in lower Westchester, Jacob worked diligently with his counterpart through the formation of […]
Zarin & Steinmetz Prevails in Article 78 in Town of Fishkill
Zarin & Steinmetz is pleased to announce that the firm secured a complete victory in defending land-use approvals it secured from an Article 78 challenge. The action sought to stop the redevelopment of a prominent site in the Town of Fishkill with a restaurant, self-storage facility, car wash, and other uses. Zarin & Steinmetz had […]
Z&S Wins Dismissal for Telecommunications Subcontractor in Amended Complaint Case
Z&S Attorney Jacob Amir obtained complete dismissal of an action brought against a subcontractor telecommunications company for claims alleging conversion, fraud, negligent hiring and supervision, and intentional and negligent infliction of emotional distress. The Plaintiff claimed money damages against several parties, including our client and a major telecommunications service provider, arising from installation services and […]
US Open Ground Lease Fight: Key Lessons in Real Estate Contract Drafting
By Matt Behrens, Esq. A well-structured ground lease—i.e., a long-term, often 99-year, lease—is not just a document reflecting today’s environment. It is a roadmap and shield against tomorrow’s conflicts. Behind the sensational headlines of the United States Tennis Association suing New York City over the Queens Casino plan lies an important lesson in lease drafting: […]
Z&S Attorneys Win Swift Ruling in Westchester Property Dispute
Zarin & Steinmetz was retained by Westchester homeowners to defend against a neighbor’s lawsuit seeking easement rights over a dirt trail on the client’s property. The neighbor filed an aggressive Order to Show Cause (OSC) seeking immediate court permission to make alterations to the trail before the case could even be heard. Z&S partners Lee […]
Z&S Goes Before NY Court of Appeals in Land Use Case
Z&S Partner Lee Lefkowitz presented oral argument on November 20 before the Court of Appeals, New York’s highest court. The case, Hudson View Park Company, LLC v. Town of Fishkill, addresses important questions at the intersection of land use, statutory interpretation, contract law, and public policy. Appearing before New York’s highest court is a major milestone […]
Z&S Wins Emergency Order to Vacate Staten Island Settlement
Zarin & Steinmetz was retained by defendants, owners of a Staten Island property. The defendants had faced a contract lawsuit from the property’s former seller, which they chose to settle. However, shortly after settlement, it was discovered the former seller had allegedly hidden significant environmental contamination on the site. Since this critical information was allegedly […]
Z&S Secures Approvals for Toll Brothers’ Community in Yorktown
David Cooper and Jaclyn Cohen represented secured site plan, special permit, subdivision and wetland approvals from the Town of Yorktown Planning 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 3.05-acre portion of the Field Home property to […]
Z&S Represents on $17.1 million sale of Bronx Properties
Jacob Amir leads firm’s representation on client’s $17.1 million sale of three Bronx Properties. Zarin & Steinmetz LLP represented a family-owned real estate holding company on the sale of three commercial properties in the Bronx in a package sale to an investor. The properties, all fully occupied, had been owned and operated by the family […]
Zoning Overlays: A Powerful Tool for Growth and Revitalization
By Kory Salomone Navigating Zoning Overlay Districts in a Changing Development Landscape Zoning overlay districts are land use regulations that sit on top of an existing zone, allowing municipalities to respond to changing community needs, like climate change and economic revitalization, without overhauling their entire zoning framework. For local leaders exploring ways to attract investment […]