Sophisticated Representation For
The Most Complex Projects
Sophisticated Representation For
The Most Complex Projects
When you purchase or lease a piece of property, you need to be able to use it as you see fit. This is especially true if you’re hoping to monetize the property or otherwise utilize it for a business venture. But your hopes can be quickly dashed by restrictive land use...
When you are searching for a piece of land or property to use for business purposes, you must ensure that what you intend to use the land for is legal under local zoning regulations. Finding the perfect piece of land but learning you cannot use it due to zoning...
Nothing can derail your building plans more than the denial of a building permit by a building inspector for violating a zoning law. You have several options in this situation. You can always modify your building plans to comply with the zoning requirements, but that...
Zoning and land use laws can be tailored for many goals, including making cities more pleasant for residents and more suitable for businesses. Often, they are intended to reduce pollution or achieve other environmental objectives. Usually, these objectives are...
Developing an area or district within a city requires collaborative efforts from various parties, including the city council and builders. In these instances, planners must set up the framework and prepare before starting construction. These requirements may include...
In New York, zoning regulations outline how land can be used and set rules for buildings in an area. There are different requirements for residential, commercial and industrial properties. There may be situations where a property owner needs to request a special use...
Eminent domain is the process the government can use to take private property for public use without the owner’s consent. While eminent domain can help support public interests, it is important to balance those interests with the property owner’s rights. Eminent...
Every municipality in the state of New York has adopted a zoning code that designates the types of use that are permitted on each tract of land in the municipality. Amendments to a zoning ordinance can have a significant impact on the allowable uses of the property....
Companies in Albany need commercial property or land for many different reasons. When they look for the right property for their business, there are many different factors that go into their decision-making process. There are size considerations, location, purchase...
If you have received an unfavorable decision by a government agency or planning board, you can file for an Article 78 proceeding to challenge the decision. You must file your Article 78 action within 4 months of receiving the unfavorable decision. Because this statute...