As the New York City development community awaits a possible extension of the Section 421-a completion deadline, developers can still preserve, and even increase, the value of their asset in the event no such extension is granted. A New Path for Unfinished Portions of Section 421-a Projects The deadline for completing construction for Section
On-site parking requirements present a myriad of challenges in New York City. In recent years, developers of new condominiums and cooperatives have adopted a technologically advanced solution to providing parking and maximizing project value while maximizing the use of available building space for commercial units, apartments and additional amenities. One growing trend is the installation
It may not have been the focus of Governor Hochul’s new 421-a Replacement Program proposal, but her announcement was clear: any new program is expected to include Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) participation goals. The addition of an M/WBE component within the 421-a Replacement Program reflects a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion
Seiden & Schein, P.C. is pleased to announce that Adam A. Levenson, Jason C. Hershkowitz, and David Shamshovich have become shareholders of the firm. In addition, we’re proud to announce that Alvin Schein, a founding member of our firm, has assumed the role of managing director. Since our establishment in 1995, Seiden & Schein, P.C.
Thanks to Governor Hochul’s newly signed executive order, 421-a projects in the Gowanus rezoning area at risk of missing the June 15, 2026 completion of construction deadline may how have another option. Projects that began construction on or before June 15, 2022 may be eligible for the Governor’s proposed Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT)
Seiden & Schein, P.C. has a staff of experienced attorneys who focus on the interplay between drafting “No Action Letter” condominium declarations and maximizing real estate development tax incentives (“Tax Benefits”) such as, but not limited to Section 421-a, Section 420-a, Section 420-C, J-51 and the Industrial and Commercial Abatement Program (ICAP). Often, a condominium
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The 421-a partial real estate tax exemption program (a/k/a Affordable for New York or AFNY) includes various requirements that must be met to obtain and maintain benefits. It is, therefore, critical for both lenders and purchasers of multifamily buildings in New York City that have received or will receive 421-a benefits to retain experienced 421-a
Seiden & Schein, P.C. is a leading law firm in the areas of inclusionary housing and real estate development tax incentives. But that’s not all the firm has to offer. Seiden & Schein also boasts a stellar reputation for its work and experience in a wide range of other types of real estate-related legal services,
(Illustration by Paul Dilakian/The Real Deal) Alvin Schein was interviewed by a reporter from The Real Deal for this article, which is about the potential of a new real estate tax exemption program for the expired 421-a program – and life potentially without an as-of-right residential tax exemption program. One of his comments was that
