Solar Power and the Future of New York’s Clean Energy
By Jaclyn V. Cohen Solar power and other renewable energy sources will play a critical role in meeting the aggressive, but necessary, clean energy goals recently set forth by New York State by the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act. Enacted in 2019, the Climate Act solidifies the State’s commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions […]
Zarin & Steinmetz Seeks Zoning Change for Transformative Residential Project in Croton-on-Hudson
Kory Salomone and Jaclyn Cohen are representing 1 HMB Property Owner LLC to secure a zoning amendment in Croton-on-Hudson that would pave the way for a 280-unit apartment building at 1 Half Moon Bay Drive. The 5.66-acre site, currently used as a tire storage and logistics warehouse, would be transformed into a vibrant residential community. […]
Freshwater Wetlands Act Amended to Expand Regulation and Protection
By Sophie Coassin and Daniel M. Richmond New York State has amended the Freshwater Wetlands Act to significantly expand regulation and protection of wetlands, with key changes effective in 2025 and 2028. These amendments to Article 24 of the Environmental Conservation Law (ECL) were made in response to the deregulation of federal wetland protections based […]
The New Landscape of Partition Actions in New York
By Lee J. Lefkowitz Partition actions have long been a source of protracted litigation, particularly in cases involving large projects with multiple property owners or developers. A significant shift occurred in December 2019 with the adoption of the Uniform Partition of Heirs Property Act (UPHPA) in New York, heralding a new era of mediation and […]
Zarin & Steinmetz Leads Team Pursuing Approvals for Revamped Commercial Plaza in Fishkill
Kory Salomone secured preliminary Site Plan and Special Permit approvals for Basis Industrial Acquisitions LLC on the proposed redevelopment of a nearly 5-acre commercial property in the Town of Fishkill, transforming a derelict site with abandoned buildings into a revamped commercial plaza with a 112,000-square-foot self-storage facility, a fast-food restaurant and a car wash. An […]
Zarin & Steinmetz Secures Final Approvals for 170-Unit Senior Living Community in Mount Pleasant
David Steinmetz and David Cooper secured site plan, subdivision and various other approvals from the Town of Mount Pleasant Planning Board for a 170-unit senior living community on behalf of Brightview Senior Living. The Planning Board approved a four-story, more than 200,000 square foot building that can support 89 independent living units, 45 assisted living […]
Zarin & Steinmetz Secures Dismissal of Neighbors’ Complaint Seeking to Halt Expansion of Burial Areas at Ferncliff Cemetery
David Steinmetz, Jody Cross, and Jaclyn Cohen successfully defended Ferncliff Cemetery, securing a victory on a Motion to Dismiss a Complaint brought by neighboring residents. The plaintiffs had filed a lawsuit seeking to stop Ferncliff Cemetery from expanding the burial areas on its property by alleging zoning violations and a private nuisance. The expansion project, […]
Zarin & Steinmetz Successfully Closes $92 Million Construction Loan and IDA Financing for New Yonkers Multi-Family Project
Kate (Roberts) Feinman, along with David Steinmetz, led the transactional team at Zarin & Steinmetz in closing a complex $92 million construction loan package, in conjunction with a lease-leaseback with the Yonkers Industrial Development Agency (IDA), for Miroza Tower LLC. This marks a pivotal milestone for the multi-family project currently under construction at 44 Hudson […]
Zarin & Steinmetz Successfully Closes on Innovative Multi-Family Residential Project
The sale of the Webb Avenue Multi-Family Residential Project in the Town of Harrison has successfully closed, with David Steinmetz, Michael Zarin and Kate Feinman representing seller RPW Group. Additionally, the team assisted the joint venture between RPW and NRP in obtaining a simultaneous Industrial Development Agency (IDA) closing alongside property acquisition and construction financing. […]
Matt Behrens and Aaron Warner Join Zarin & Steinmetz as Associates
Zarin & Steinmetz LLP is happy to announce that Matt Behrens and Aaron Warner have joined the firm as associates. Matt comes to the firm after serving as Chief of Staff and Project Manager for a NYC-based real estate development firm. During his time there, he managed legal and operational matters for the company, including […]
