As you may be aware, various tenants throughout New York City have commenced declaratory judgment actions relating to “Old” 421-a buildings. The tenants have alleged that where owners granted tenants a temporary construction rent concession, the “net effective rent,”...
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Recent Amendments to the New York State Human Rights Law (Update)
Dear Clients, Supplementing our update (sent March 17, 2021) regarding the recent amendments to the Statue Human Rights Law (the “SHRL”), on March 25, 2021, Governor Cuomo signed a bill repealing the previously enacted Exec Law §§ 296-[2-b] and [18-a], that required...
Rosenberg & Estis, P.C. Overcomes Opposition By Community Board And Borough President To Secure Difficult Zoning Approval
Approvals for Special Permits Enables Penthouse Enlargement and Ground Floor Retail Use ———- For Immediate Release Rosenberg & Estis, P.C. has secured two difficult zoning approvals that will allow a penthouse enlargement and ground floor retail use in two SoHo...
Rosenberg & Estis, P.C. Secures Appellate Division Win For Karr Graphics Corp. In Lease Renewal Dispute
For Immediate Release Rosenberg & Estis, P.C. has prevailed in the Appellate Division, Second Department, of the New York State Supreme Court on behalf of tenant Karr Graphics Corp., in a dispute over a lease renewal at 22-19 41st Avenue in Queens. The Appellate...
COVID-19 Emergency Protect Our Small Businesses Act of 2021
On March 9, 2021, Governor Cuomo signed into law the COVID-19 Emergency Protect Our Small Businesses Act of 2021 (the “Act”). In broad terms, the Act’s intent is to avoid the displacement by eviction or foreclosure of small businesses experiencing financial hardship...
Recent Amendments To The New York State Human Rights Law
Recent amendments to the New York State Human Rights Law (“SHRL”, found at NY Exec. Law §§ 290 - 301) require housing providers and to “disclose to all tenants and prospective tenants [] their right to request reasonable modifications and accommodations if they have a...
Rosenberg & Estis Member Jack Rose To Present On Distressed Real Estate
Bankruptcy and Restructuring Expert Offers Insight at Commercial Law League of America’s National Convention ———- For Immediate Release Rosenberg & Estis, P.C. member Jack Rose will present at the upcoming Commercial Law League of America’s national convention...
Rosenberg & Estis, P.C. Secures Appellate Division Win For Property Owner In Dispute Over Rent Payments Following A Fire
Court Upholds Money Judgment Ordered by State Supreme Court ———- For Immediate Release Rosenberg & Estis, P.C. has prevailed on appeal at the Appellate Division, Second Department, successfully opposing a tenant’s effort to overturn a money judgment the firm had...
Rosenberg & Estis, P.C. Obtains Order Requiring The Gap and Old Navy to Pay Use and Occupancy Directly to Landlord
Court Rejects Tenants’ Claims That COVID Closure Orders and Limited-Use Policies Negate the Obligation to Pay Rent and/or Use-and-Occupancy ———- Rosenberg & Estis, P.C. has secured an important victory against The Gap and Old Navy in the Appellate Division, First...
Rosenberg & Estis Secures Court Win In Dispute Over Brooklyn Property Acquisition
Court Grants Motion to Dismiss, Removes Notice of Pendency, Prevents Amended Complaint ———- For Immediate Release PRESS CONTACT: Shea Communications, LLC George Shea, Mark Faris (212) 627-5766 Rosenberg & Estis, P.C. has secured a victory in New York State Supreme...