Whether its a Manhattan apartment, a Hamptons beach house, or something in between, buying or selling real estate is complex. Navigating the real estate market  can be fast paced and confusing.  Luckily, I am here to help. As a practicing real estate attorney, I have represented clients buying and selling real estate from Montauk to Manhattan for years.

NYC Coops / Condos

It is important to know the difference between a coop and a condo if you are buying or selling an apartment in NYC.  An owner of a coop apartment owns shares in a corporation, not real estate.  The coop corporation leases an individual unit to the owner of the stock shares.  As a general rule, coop boards are more strict in regards to the financial condition of a buyer, the remodeling of an apartment, and your behavior, than a condo.

An owner of a condo owns real estate.  The owner of the apartment owns the apartment and a portion of the common areas.  As a general rule, the living restrictions are less stringent.  However, the market value of a condo is generally higher than that of a coop of similar size and location.

Please contact me to ensure you're making the correct choice for you.

First Time Home Buyers

If you're a first time home buyer, you have a ton of questions.  Let's face it, the thought of buying a home for the first time is incredibly exciting and scary, all at the same time.  You want to choose a lawyer who will spend the time to answer all of your questions in a thorough manner.  There are many first time home buyer's programs and grants available if you know where to look.  Let me help.