Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP boasts significant capabilities across all aspects of land use advice and advocacy with regular work as land use counsel in residential, commercial and industrial developments, rezoning, as well as landmarks designation and regulation, with a particular emphasis on projects in the New York area. Environmental and zoning regulations expert Paul Selver and public-private development specialist Elise Wagner co-chair the land use department. Representing private developers and cultural, educational, and healthcare institutions, James Power is regularly sought after for ability to advise on zoning and affordable housing matters as well as on development rights agreements. Advising cultural and religious institutions and developers, Valerie Campbell is noted for her work on land use, zoning, and historic preservation as well as expansions, and enlargements. Gary Tarnoff is also a key contact in this space and has vast experience as land use counsel in a wide variety of projects, including commercial, mixed-use, and residential developments and expansions. All listed members of the team are are based in New York.
Key clients
- The Madison Square Garden Company
- Administrative Commission of West Park Church
Work highlights
- Advised Madison Square Garden in connection with its application for the renewal of the special permit required by the NYC Zoning Resolution to operate an arena of more than 2,500 seats.
- Acted for the Administrative Commission of the West Park Church in the public review process for an application to demolish the individually landmarked West Park Church under the “hardship” provisions of the New York City Landmarks Law.