Real Estate Transactions

Our Real Estate team is composed of experienced attorneys and dedicated support staff with deep knowledge of the Greater New York real estate market. We represent clients in a broad range of residential and commercial real estate transactions, providing practical, deal-focused counsel from contract negotiation through closing. Our Real Estate Transactions practice focuses on the efficient structuring, negotiation, and execution of acquisitions, dispositions, and leasing matters, with careful attention to risk allocation and transaction certainty.

Residential Real Estate Transactions

We represent both buyers and sellers in a wide range of residential property transactions, including single-family homes, multi-family dwellings, condominium units, and cooperative apartments.

For Buyers, our services include:

• Reviewing and negotiating contracts
• Reviewing and explaining offering plans (for condos and co-ops)
• Conducting due diligence on the property and building
• Explaining contract terms in plain language
• Reviewing title reports and lien searches
• Raising title objections and working to clear them
• Coordinating with lenders to clear loan conditions
• Preparing and providing closing statements
• Scheduling and attending closings with clients

For Sellers, we provide:

• Drafting and negotiating contracts
• Preparing and delivering required building documents
• Reviewing contracts with sellers and explaining obligations
• Resolving title issues and ordering mortgage payoffs
• Preparing deeds, transfer documents, and closing statements
• Coordinating and attending closings alongside our clients

Commercial Real Estate Transactions

Our attorneys are known for their ability to manage complex commercial real estate transactions with skill and efficiency. We represent developers, owners, investors, and professionals in transactions involving a wide range of commercial properties, including:

• Vacant land
• Restaurants and retail spaces
• Medical offices and professional suites
• Mixed-use buildings
• Hotels and hospitality properties
• Warehouses and industrial facilities
• Supermarkets and grocery stores

We provide strategic legal support from deal structuring through closing, with a clear focus on protecting our clients’ investments and long-term interests.