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 […]
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 […]
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 Seeks Zoning Change for Transformative Residential Project in Croton-on-Hudson

Kory Salomone and Jaclyn Cohen are representing 1 HMB Property Owner LLC to secure a zoning amendment in Croton-on-Hudson that would pave the way for a 280-unit apartment building at 1 Half Moon Bay Drive. The 5.66-acre site, currently used as a tire storage and logistics warehouse, would be transformed into a vibrant residential community. […]