Legal

On August 10, 2026, New York State Supreme Court Justice Wayne M. Ozzi issued a temporary restraining order limiting New York City’s current implementation of the newly enacted surcharge on certain high-value residential properties that do not serve as a primary residence, colloquially known as the “pied-à-terre tax”. The ruling in O’Brien v. City of New […]

On Saturday August 1, the deadline to respond to surcharge notices was extended to September 18, 2026. The announcement is available HERE. On May 28, 2026, New York State passed a tax on high-value residential properties in New York City that do not serve as a primary residence, colloquially known as the “pied-à-terre tax”. The intent

Local Law 157 mandates the installation of natural gas detectors. While the law was originally passed in 2016, recent amendments have delayed the deadlines for compliance. Owners now have until January 1, 2027, to comply with the law. This client alert will address the current deadline and some of the obligations that owners and managing

In March 2026, the New York City and New York State Bar Associations approved a new form of alteration agreement for condominium units. The form is not mandatory, but it was developed to promote a more uniform and predictable process for reviewing apartment renovations in condominium buildings. This client alert addresses the changes to the

New York State has enacted a long-debated tax on high-value residential properties in New York City that do not serve as a primary residence, colloquially known as the “pied-à-terre tax”. Effective for fiscal years beginning July 1, 2026, the legislation imposes a substantial annual surcharge on certain luxury condominiums, cooperative apartments, and one-to-three family homes located

In January, 2026, the New York City Council passed Intro 994-A, now Local Law 23 of 2026. This law adds a new cooling requirement to the NYC Housing Maintenance Code. In broad terms, the law will require owners of covered dwellings to install and maintain air conditioning in tenant-elected rooms on a phased timetable. The

Cooperative, or “Co-Op,” housing has long been a central component of the New York City real estate market. In many buildings, boards of directors carefully review potential buyers to ensure applicants are financially stable and compatible with the community. However, the board application and approval process can be hard to predict.   Intro. 1120-B, now

Section 881 of the Real Property Actions and Proceedings Law (RPAPL § 881) has long allowed an owner to seek judicial intervention in respect of a license to enter a neighbor’s property when access is needed to complete construction or repairs and voluntary access has been denied. Many parties, however, negotiate license agreements in lieu

Lead paint disclosure has long been a requirement in residential real estate transactions. In 1978, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission banned the residential use of lead-based paint ≥ .06% lead (600 ppm). In 1992, the United States Congress enacted the Residential Lead-Based Hazard Reduction Act which required the disclosure of known information on

The past year brought a steady flow of legal changes in New York that affected New York City real estate in different ways. Below is a review of some of our 2025 client alerts.   Fair Chance Housing Act: Local Law 24, the Fair Chance for Housing Act, took effect on Jan. 1, 2025. The law