Residential Real Estate Legal Services in NYC

 

Buying or selling a home in New York City is unlike anywhere else — with complex contracts, unique co-op and condo rules, and tight closing timelines. As a NYC residential real estate attorney, I guide buyers, sellers, and investors through every stage of the transaction. I review contracts, negotiate deal terms, conduct due diligence, and protect your interests through closing.

 

Whether you are a first-time buyer, an experienced investor, or a foreign national purchasing NYC property, I help you navigate the legal landscape with confidence and clarity.

📝 Contract Review & Deal Negotiation

I ensure that your purchase or sale contract protects your financial and legal interests. This includes:

 

  • Reviewing and negotiating contract terms
  • Clarifying contingencies and deadlines
  • Flagging deal risks and recommending safeguards
  • Guiding you on tax and title issues

 

I help clients make informed decisions before signing and during attorney review.

🏙️ Co-op & Condo Transactions

Co-op and condo closings in NYC involve unique legal and board-related hurdles. I assist with:

 

  • Reviewing offering plans and house rules
  • Reviewing the building’s questionnaire, financials, and board meeting minutes
  • Resolving clearance issues (liens, financials, certificates)
  • Coordinating with managing agents, title companies, and lenders

 

My experience with cooperative and condominium boards ensures smoother approvals and closings.

🏠 Townhouse & Multi-Family Property Closings

If you are buying or selling a townhouse or 2–4 family home, I will help you address:

 

  • Occupancy and rent-stabilization status
  • Property condition and inspection clauses
  • Certificate of occupancy and zoning compliance
  • Title review and closing coordination

 

These properties often straddle residential and investment categories — I structure deals to protect both sides.

✅ Who I Work With

First-time homebuyers in NYC

Co-op and condo apartment purchasers

Brownstone, townhouse, and multi-family owners

Foreign and out-of-state buyers

Residential real estate investors

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of real estate clients do you serve?

I represent small-to-mid-sized businesses, landlords, investors, entrepreneurs, and international buyers involved in NYC real estate transactions—residential and commercial purchases, sales, leasing, and litigation.

What types of litigation do you handle?

I handle a broad range of real estate and commercial litigation matters. This includes contract disputes, commercial litigation involving promissory notes and other financial instruments, representation of condominium and cooperative boards, brokerage commission claims, and all types of landlord-tenant disputes—both residential and commercial.

Do you work with Israeli clients investing in NYC real estate?

Yes, I regularly assist Israeli clients with NYC real estate purchases, sales, and investments. I guide them through legal, tax, and financing complexities. Learn more about these services on this dedicated page.

Do you handle both residential and commercial real estate?

Yes. I advise on condos, co-ops, townhouses, multi-family buildings, commercial leases, mixed-use properties, and development projects across New York City.

Do you represent clients in debt financing transactions?

Yes. I represent both lenders and borrowers in a broad range of debt and equity financing transactions. These include construction loans, mezzanine financing, hard-money loans, acquisition loans, and refinancing. I assist with structuring, negotiating, and documenting complex financing deals, ensuring compliance with local and federal lending regulations. My clients include private lenders, institutional investors, and foreign nationals entering the U.S. market. I also advise on intercreditor agreements, loan modifications, and default workouts.

What makes your legal services different from others?

My clients know I treat every matter as if it’s my own. I bring unwavering commitment, clear communication, and a willingness to do whatever it takes—legally, strategically, and practically—to get the best results possible. That mindset was forged early in my career, when I practiced law in Israel and advised on some of the country’s largest real estate transactions, often working directly with top-tier U.S. attorneys. Today, I bring that same level of precision, urgency, and client-first focus to every deal and dispute I handle in New York.