Tax Law Cooperative & Condominium Law Real Estate Law Second Home, First-Class Tax Bill: NYC's New Pied-à-Terre Tax Has Arrived New York City’s tax on second homes exceeding certain market values, also known as the “pied-à-terre” tax, ... Read More Scott M. Smiler Partner 08/06/26
Real Estate Law The Implied Covenant Reconsidered: New York’s Court of Appeals Reshapes Contractual “Sole Discretion” in 111 W. 57th Inv. LLC v. 111 W57 Mezz Inv. LLC On May 28, 2026, the New York Court of Appeals issued a decision that is already reverberating through the ... Read More Maximilian T. Ferlesch Associate 07/27/26
Real Estate Law Cooperative & Condominium Law The Impact of New York City's Short-Term Rental Law: Two Years In In January 2022, New York City passed Local Law 18 (“NYC Airbnb Law”), which came into full enforcement in ... Read More Maximilian T. Ferlesch Associate 07/28/25
Cooperative & Condominium Law Real Estate Law What Is Local Law 157 and What Do Condominium and Cooperative Boards and Building Owners Need To Know As a cooperative or condominium board member or building owner, it is important to ensure the safety and co... Read More Perry L. Mintz Partner 03/10/25
Real Estate Law How Buyer Due Diligence Works in NYC Real Estate Running a co-op or condo board in New York City isn’t easy — and one of the biggest challenges is avoiding ... Read More Scott M. Smiler Partner 02/20/25
Real Estate Law Cooperative & Condominium Law New Obligations for New York City Parking Garage Owners Local Law 126 of 2021 created a new Article 323 to Title 28 of the New York City Administrative Code. ... Read More Dominic P. Notti Associate 11/08/23
Real Estate Law Gallet Dreyer & Berkey Partner David S. Douglas Appointed to Cortlandt, NY Planning Board David S. Read More David S. Douglas In Memoriam 1961 - 2025 05/01/23
Cooperative & Condominium Law Real Estate Law Airbnb – Not For Me New York City's new short-term registration law is set to take effect on January 9, 2023, as the city takes... Read More Scott M. Smiler Partner 01/12/23