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 […]
David Steinmetz Leads Approval for Iconic 670-Unit Yonkers Residential Towers
David Steinmetz led our Firm in securing approvals for two 32-story residential towers containing a total of 670 units overlooking the palisades cliffs in Yonkers. With its iconic design, this project will contribute to the evolving skyline of downtown Yonkers. The approval process necessitated a two-year comprehensive environmental review, use and area variances from the […]
Zarin & Steinmetz Prevails at Appellate Division in Article 78 Proceeding
David Steinmetz and Lee Lefkowitz successfully represented Dakota Supply Corp and a series of other entities that own and operate a contractor’s yard in the Town of Cortlandt. Partnering with the Town, Z&S defended an Article 78 proceeding brought by another property owner who attempted to challenge and overturn a site plan approval that allowed […]
Zarin & Steinmetz Prevails in Litigation, Allowing Service Station to Operate 24 Hours
We are pleased to share that Lee Lefkowitz and Brian Sinsabaugh successfully represented CPD NY Energy Corp. in an Article 78 proceeding challenging the actions of the City of Yonkers in denying a special permit that would allow a service station to operate 24 hours. Hon. Maurice Dean Williams of the Westchester County Supreme Court […]
Zarin & Steinmetz Represents Developer in 70-Unit Cortlandt Housing Proposal
David Steinmetz is representing BEB Capital LLC in seeking approvals from the Town of Cortlandt on a proposed 70-unit townhome development. The proposed project, a set of new townhomes built in four- and five-unit clusters, 12 of which would meet Westchester County’s definition of affordable housing units, would also include a walking trail and outdoor […]
Zarin & Steinmetz Successfully Closes on Innovative Multi-Family Residential Project
The sale of the Webb Avenue Multi-Family Residential Project in the Town of Harrison has successfully closed, with David Steinmetz, Michael Zarin and Kate Feinman representing seller RPW Group. Additionally, the team assisted the joint venture between RPW and NRP in obtaining a simultaneous Industrial Development Agency (IDA) closing alongside property acquisition and construction financing. […]