Rosenberg & Estis secures NYLJ’s Litigation Department of the Year in the Real Estate Specialty Category for Second Time ———- For Immediate Release PRESS CONTACT: Shea Communications, LLC George Shea, Mark Faris (212) 627-5766 Rosenberg & Estis, P.C. has again...
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NYC Property Tax Update
Dear Clients, Last night the New York City Council passed the property tax rates for fiscal year 2020/2021. Tax Class 2 (apartment buildings) decreased 1.65% to 12.267% - the lowest rate in 13 years. Tax Class 4 (commercial) increased 1.48% to 10.694% - the highest...
DHCR’s Office of Rent Administration
Dear Clients, DHCR's Office of Rent Administration website announced that it is opening its Borough and District Offices in NYC and Westchester to provide service to visitors "By Appointment Only" scheduled at least a day in advance. The announcement makes clear that...
Rosenberg & Estis, P.C., Names Michael C. Castellon As Member
Castellon Will Lead Firm’s Construction Litigation Group ———- For Immediate Release PRESS CONTACT: Shea Communications, LLC George Shea, Mark Faris (212) 627-5766 Rosenberg & Estis, P.C., a leading New York City real estate law firm, has named Michael C. Castellon...
NYC Property Tax Update – June 2020
Dear Clients, The NYC Department of Finance posted the new property tax bills for the start of the 2020/2021 tax year and for payment due July 1. You can access the bills at http://nyc.gov/taxbill. DOF calculated these bills with the prior year's 2019/2020 tax rates....
A Look At Pending New York State Legislation – June 2020
Dear Clients, In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, New York has seen a flurry of legislative action at both the city and state levels affecting real estate and landlord-tenant matters. continues to monitor these developments and to...
Security Deposits & COVID: What Apartment Landlords Need to Know
We had a speaker alongside his friend and client, Omri Dor of Obligo, on a webinar panel called "Security Deposits & COVID: What Apartment Landlords Need to Know." Together they addressed questions surrounding the recently-issued Executive Orders of New York and...
A Lifeline for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses in Distress: A Practical Guide to the Small Business Reorganization Act (SBRA) as Supercharged by the CARES Act
Jack J. Rose was selected as an expert panelist on the May 2020 New York City Bar Association webcast that addressed recent amendments to the Small Business Reorganization Act (SBRA). Jack, along with the panel provided a comprehensive overview of the new law with a...
What Landlords Need To Know About Bankruptcy
Filing Mistakes in Bankruptcy Have Cost Landlords Tens of Thousands of Dollars or More If you have a tenant or a counterparty in bankruptcy, it is essential that you protect your rights. Key among those actions is taking the right steps to assure that you effectively...
Rosenberg & Estis, P.C., Prevails In State Supreme Court, Preventing Class-Action Suit Against Landlord
Decision Incorporates New Holdings from Court of Appeals Regarding Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act of 2019 ———- For Immediate Release PRESS CONTACT: Shea Communications, LLC George Shea, Mark Faris (212) 627-5766 Rosenberg & Estis, P.C. successfully...