On April 18, 2019, the New York City Council passed the Climate Mobilization Act, with the goal of making the city carbon neutral by 2050. In our last alert What Does A Building’s Energy Efficiency Grade Really Mean?, we addressed Local Law 33, a predecessor to the Climate Mobilization Act. The energy efficiency grades pursuant […]
In light of recent instability among financial institutions, companies of all sizes are evaluating how cash balances are maintained. This is especially relevant for lawyers engaged in real estate transactions who are holding escrow deposits. This client alert will highlight the responsibility of attorneys acting as an escrow agent in real estate transactions. The Federal
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Short-term rentals in New York City have been the source of controversy for more than a few years. On January 9, 2022, New York City adopted Local Law 18, also known as the Short-Term Rental Registration Law. The law requires short-term rental hosts to register with the Mayor’s Office of Special Enforcement (OSE) and the
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Some people may be hitting the gym in anticipation of summer, but landlords also need to get in shape for the summer rental season. In this alert we will address the current rental market, what owners need to do to prepare for the upcoming rental season, and other issues for seasonal summer rentals. Rents in New
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On Thursday, February 2, 2023, Public Advocate Jumaane Williams and Bronx Councilwoman Pierina Sanchez introduced three new bills which would require New York City Co-Op boards to provide a rationale for denying a purchaser’s application, to make financial disclosures to prospective purchasers, and to provide standardized applications. These bills are the first to be introduced
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On April 18, 2019, the City Council passed the Climate Mobilization Act. Noting that buildings account for approximately two-thirds of greenhouse gas emissions in New York City, the City Council enacted the Climate Mobilization Act and other laws with the aim to make the city carbon neutral by reducing the emissions produced by the city’s
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In the post-covid era, many commercial tenants have excess office space as a result of flexible or remote work arrangements. Often a commercial tenant’s first thought in this situation is to sublease its premises. However, some tenants are not aware of the ability to license their space as an alternative to a sublease. In this
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Amid rising interest rates, sellers and purchasers alike have become cautious about their residential transactions. In this client alert, we provide more insight about the mortgage process, interest rates, and what it means for purchasers and sellers of residential real estate. For residential transactions, common loan products include the standard 30-Year Fixed mortgage as well
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Buying and selling real estate in New York City can be a costly endeavor. One way that cost-conscious buyers and sellers can keep costs down is by arranging an assignment of mortgage. The mortgage recording tax paid by the borrower at closing ranges from 0.75-2.8% of the loan amount depending on the location and type
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Commercial leases typically include a “fixed rent” or “base rent” as well as a provision for “additional rent”. The base rent is a pre-determined amount paid each month, and additional rent includes other charges that tenants may be responsible for throughout the lease term, such as real estate taxes, utility charges, and insurance premiums. However,
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