Zarin & Steinmetz Facilitates $33.7M Peekskill Housing Deal
We are pleased to announce that David Cooper, Partner at Z&S, has helped our client, Tredway, successfully close on the IDA financing and preservation of Peekskill Plaza Apartments, a 168-unit affordable senior housing community located in the heart of downtown Peekskill. This $33.7 million transaction included securing a 40-year PILOT agreement through the Peekskill Industrial […]
Albany County Supreme Court Annuls DEC’s Regulations Implementing the State’s Amendments to the Freshwater Wetlands Act
In 2024, New York State amended the Freshwater Wetlands Act (Article 24 of the Environmental Conservation Law) to significantly expand the State’s regulation and protection of wetlands. Thereafter, the Department of Environmental Conservation (“DEC”) adopted regulations to implement those statutory amendments (the “Amendments”). These major statutory Amendments took effect on January 1, 2025 and have […]
Z&S Defeats Article 78 Challenge to Empire Boulevard Project
Attorney Dan Richmond defeated an Article 78 challenge to zoning map and text amendments adopted by New York City City Council that will allow for the development a major mixed use project on Empire Boulevard in Brooklyn. The Petition alleged a variety of deficiencies in the SEQRA review of the project and also included a […]
Zarin & Steinmetz Secures New Rochelle PILOT Renewal
Zarin & Steinmetz attorneys Lee Lefkowitz and Brian Sinsabaugh are pleased to announce that, as of March 11th, they have successfully secured a renewed PILOT agreement from the New Rochelle Industrial Development Agency for our developer client’s project at 227 North Avenue. This renewal ensures the continued economic viability of the project while supporting ongoing […]
87-Home Development Planned for Hawthorne Cedar Knolls
A major residential development is moving forward in Mount Pleasant as the Jewish Board of Family & Children’s Services seeks to subdivide the 126-acre Hawthorne Cedar Knolls campus. Represented by David Steinmetz, the applicant has proposed a 91-lot subdivision featuring 87 new single-family homes. By utilizing a “cluster development” model, the project aims to provide much-needed […]
Zarin & Steinmetz Unveils Vision for Historic Rockefeller Land
Representing the developer South Rock LLC, David Steinmetz of Zarin & Steinmetz presented the “Fieldwood Farm” proposal as a premier opportunity to transform 214 acres of the historic Rockefeller estate into a world-class residential and recreational community that respects the site’s heritage. The firm emphasizes that the project, which features a private 18-hole golf course, […]
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: […]