Law Office of Andrea Y. Lee, PLLC

02/24/2026

🚨 ATTN: NY Real Estate Professionals – FinCEN Rule Starts March 1st

In just 5 days, the "Residential Real Estate Rule" goes into effect across New York. If you handle non-financed (all-cash) residential transfers, your reporting obligations are about to change.

We've published a full breakdown to help our local community stay compliant, covering:
✅ The Reporting Cascade: Who is legally responsible for filing the report?
✅ Covered Transactions: What counts as "non-financed"?
✅ Designation Agreements: How to formally assign reporting duties.

📖 Read the Full Compliance Guide Here: https://www.ayleelaw.com/post/new-fincen-real-estate-reporting-rule-what-new-york-real-estate-professionals-need-to-know

This isn't just a "best practice"—it's a federal requirement with significant penalties for non-compliance. Let's make sure we're ready for Sunday.

11/11/2025

Today, we salute our heroes. 🇺🇸

🇺🇸 Happy Veterans Day! 🇺🇸

Today, we honor the brave men and women who have served our country with courage, dedication, and selflessness. Your sacrifice and strength protect the freedoms we cherish every day.

From all of us at Law Office of Andrea Y. Lee, PLLC, thank you for your service and commitment to our nation. We are deeply grateful for all you have given. ❤️🤍💙

11/06/2025

✨ We’re thrilled to share some exciting news! ✨

Andrea Y. Lee has once again been recognized as a 2025 Super Lawyer for the New York Metro Area in Real Estate Law — marking the fifth consecutive year she’s earned this prestigious honor! 🏆

Each year, Super Lawyers recognizes no more than 5% of attorneys in the region for their exceptional professional achievement and peer recognition.

This year, Andrea is also featured in the March 2025 issue of The New York Times in a special section highlighting The Top Women Attorneys in New York. 💼

Super Lawyers uses a rigorous, multiphase selection process that includes peer nominations, evaluations, and independent research across 12 indicators of excellence — ensuring that those named truly stand out in their fields.

We’re incredibly proud to celebrate this recognition of Andrea’s continued dedication, integrity, and commitment to her clients and the legal profession.

10/27/2025

🤝 Unlock the secrets to successful real estate contract negotiation with expert guidance from Law Office Andrea Y. Lee Law, PLLC. Whether you're an individual or a business in Long Island, New York, we're here to empower you with the tools you need for the best terms in your deals. 💼🏠

📍 Long Island, New York

10/22/2025

Transform your real estate journeys with our personalized legal solutions at the Law Office of Andrea Y. Lee, PLLC! 🌟✨ We’re here to guide you through every step in Long Island and New York. Have any questions? Feel free to reach out! 💬

10/20/2025

Thinking about buying or selling a home in New York? 🗽
A real estate deal isn’t just paperwork — it’s a legal process that deserves careful protection.
From reviewing contracts to handling title issues and closing day details, an experienced attorney keeps your transaction smooth, compliant, and stress-free.

Read our latest post on the essentials of New York residential real estate transactions 👇
📍 Serving Long Island and most of NYC
💼 Law Office of Andrea Y. Lee, PLLC
👉 https://www.ayleelaw.com/post/the-essentials-of-new-york-residential-real-estate-transactions

Buying or selling a home in New York is an exciting step, but it’s also a complex legal process with many moving parts. From contract negotiations to title clearance and closing, each stage carries important legal and financial implications. That’s why having an experienced New York real estate ...

11/07/2024

We are proud and excited to announce that Andrea Y. Lee has once again been selected as a 2024 Super Lawyer for the New York Metro Area for Real Estate Law for the fourth year in a row! This is an exclusive list, recognizing no more than five percent of attorneys in the New York Metro Area.

In addition, in a special section run by Super Lawyers in the March 2024 issue of The New York Times newspaper, Ms. Lee was named one of the The Top Women Attorneys in New York.

"Super Lawyers selects attorneys using a patented multiphase selection process. Peer nominations and evaluations are combined with independent research. Each candidate is evaluated on 12 indicators of peer recognition and professional achievement. Selections are made on an annual, state-by-state basis. The objective is to create a credible, comprehensive and diverse listing of outstanding attorneys that can be used as a resource for attorneys and consumers searching for legal counsel."

03/19/2024

Tomorrow, on March 20, 2024, the new Property Condition Disclosure Law will take effect. Since 2002, in New York, Sellers of real property have always had the obligation to provide a Property Condition Disclosure Statement (PCDS) before the signing the Contract of Sale for the property. If a Seller failed to provide the PCDS, they would have to give the Buyer a $500 credit at closing. The new law going into effect tomorrow has removed the "option" of giving the $500 credit to buyers for failure to provide a PCDS.

You can learn more about the new law and its possible implications in the link below.

Since March 1, 2002, R.P.L. § 462(1) of the Property Condition Disclosure Act (Article 14) (PCDA)1 has provided that a seller of residential real property shall deliver to the buyer or the buyer’s agent a Property Condition Disclosure Statement (PCDS), making representations by the seller in answ...

10/02/2023

We are proud and excited to announce that Andrea Y. Lee has been selected as a 2023 Super Lawyer for the New York Metro Area for Real Estate Law for the third year in a row! This is an exclusive list, recognizing no more than five percent of attorneys in the New York Metro Area.

In addition, in a special section run by Super Lawyers in the March 2023 issue of The New York Times newspaper, Ms. Lee was named one of the The Top Women Attorneys in New York.

"Super Lawyers selects attorneys using a patented multiphase selection process. Peer nominations and evaluations are combined with independent research. Each candidate is evaluated on 12 indicators of peer recognition and professional achievement. Selections are made on an annual, state-by-state basis. The objective is to create a credible, comprehensive and diverse listing of outstanding attorneys that can be used as a resource for attorneys and consumers searching for legal counsel."

09/02/2023

The best way to start a long weekend! 🥳

Congratulations to my buyers who closed on their very first house 🏡 !! These buyers were referred to me by my past clients 🥰 (All referrals are SO appreciated!) We went through quite a few offers that were beat out by other offers~~ It’s not easy being a buyer in this market, but thankfully they did not give up and we found this amazing house that’s perfect for them! Welcome to Long Island! It was so much fun guiding you through this process ☺️

Special shout out to the absolute real estate DREAM TEAM!!
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