Why common law excuses can’t be tolerated from commercial rent debtors
By Luise Barrack and Dejan Kezunovi As we are all aware, the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has had a severe impact on the economy and, in
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Solar’s role in our economic recovery
By Rob Crauderueff and Alexis Saba Now is the time to install solar in NYC. In the midst of economic and climate uncertainty, solar development
The Tenant Safe Harbor Act has gone too far
By Michael A. Pensabene The recent passage of the Tenant Safe Harbor Act (“TSHA”) on June 30, 2020 in the wake of the pandemic has
To the IRS, not all real estate professionals are created equal
By Jeffrey G Cohen, CPA Most people investing and participating in real estate activities probably consider themselves “real estate professionals.” And while that may be
Multi-faith partnerships can drive the future of affordable housing
The short and long-term impacts of the pandemic underscore the importance of solving New York’s housing crisis, but it also made it more challenging. It
The CARES Act makes cost segregation a smart tool for building owners
By Kevin Barry Building owners are constantly on the lookout for ways in which they can decrease the taxable income attributable to the operations of
Gas pipe inspections coming due under Local Law 152
By Michael Rogoff Local Law 152 was passed in 2016 by the Department of Buildings, requiring gas piping systems of all buildings to be inspected
Why I’ve followed my head and left NYC
By Heidi Burkhart There is no place like the old New York City. I keep having discussions on what it will look like after the
Lawmakers must provide New Yorkers with the homes they deserve
The City Council and the Mayor reached an agreement last week on New York City’s FY21 budget, which was created in the most challenging financial