Elad Michael represents property owners, investors, landlords, tenants, and businesses throughout New York City in a wide range of real estate matters, including commercial and residential transactions, landlord-tenant disputes, lease negotiations, litigation, and real estate advisory work.
Elad handled a complex commercial leasing matter for us with exceptional responsiveness and attention to detail. He identified risks early, negotiated strategically, and made sure the transaction stayed on track from beginning to end. Throughout the process, his communication was clear, practical, and highly professional. We appreciated his deep understanding of NYC real estate law and his ability to move quickly on time-sensitive issues. We would absolutely work with him again and highly recommend him to anyone involved in New York real estate matters.
Read More Reviews on Yelp"Professional, efficient, and extremely knowledgeable about NYC landlord-tenant matters."
Residential Landlord · Brooklyn"Excellent counsel during our co-op transaction. Communication was outstanding throughout the process."
Co-op Buyer · Manhattan"Very strategic and practical advice during a difficult commercial lease negotiation."
Business Tenant · NYCI represent small-to-mid-sized businesses, landlords, investors, entrepreneurs, and international buyers involved in NYC real estate transactions—commercial purchases, sales, leasing, and litigation.
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 commercial landlord-tenant disputes.
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.
My practice is focused primarily on representing landlords in commercial real estate matters, including commercial leases, mixed-use properties, multi-family buildings, and development projects across New York City. I handle residential matters selectively and primarily in support of investors and sponsors, including acquisitions, dispositions, and leasing of condos, co-ops, and townhouses as part of broader investment strategies.
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.
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.