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Belkin Burden Goldman, LLP Belkin Burden Goldman, LLP is a well respected and recognized real estate law firm in the New York region. That is what we offer our clients.

With nearly 60 seasoned attorneys in real estate law, we provide comprehensive legal advisory solutions for developers, REITs, landlords, property managers, and condo/co-ops. Our attorneys are results-oriented visionaries with a comprehensive and contemporary knowledge of real estate law within the states of New York and Connecticut. The varied and ever-changing intricacies in this practice area require a real estate attorney to stay on the cutting-edge of industry trends and changes and serve as a valued resource.

🎙️New Ground Rules Podcast Episode!🎙️The latest episode of Ground Rules features Ed Poteat, founder and president of Car...
10/14/2026

🎙️New Ground Rules Podcast Episode!🎙️

The latest episode of Ground Rules features Ed Poteat, founder and president of Carthage Advisors, discussing his journey from growing up in East Harlem to becoming an affordable housing developer in New York City. After attending Yale and beginning his career in real estate investment banking, Ed returned to Harlem and eventually took the leap into development, acquiring some of his first buildings from the City for just one dollar each.

Ed joins BBG attorneys David Shamshovich and Camila Almeida to discuss how he built his business, how New York’s affordable housing landscape has changed, raising capital, the challenges facing emerging developers, and where he sees opportunities for the next generation.

Listen on:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/03yY69h7QpYo6HFn4mSBh0?si=ac9237e6903b4cf2

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-6-building-new-york-from-east-harlem-with-ed-poteat/id1849177595?i=1000796200338

Web: https://bbgllp.com/podcasts/

BBG partners Craig L. Price and Adam Bernstein will be speaking at the Manhattan Building Owners Networking and Strategy...
10/12/2026

BBG partners Craig L. Price and Adam Bernstein will be speaking at the Manhattan Building Owners Networking and Strategy Seminar on October 28 at The Yale Club of Manhattan.

Hosted by Investment Property Realty Group (IPRG) in partnership with The Real Deal, the seminar will bring together industry advisors to discuss investment sales, retail leasing, transaction and landlord-tenant law, debt markets, property management, and wealth preservation strategies. Attendees will also have an opportunity to network with fellow Manhattan building owners and landlord advocates over breakfast.

📅 October 28, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 The Yale Club of Manhattan

The event is open exclusively to verified Manhattan building owners and RSVP is required.

Apply to attend: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/iprg-2026-manhattan-building-owners-networking-strategy-seminar-tickets-1998503847807?aff=oddtdtcreator

Great discussion at Bisnow's New York Multifamily Operations & Development Conference this week.BBG Partner David Shamsh...
10/08/2026

Great discussion at Bisnow's New York Multifamily Operations & Development Conference this week.

BBG Partner David Shamshovich joined the panel "Development Strategies to Increase Construction Pipeline" to discuss the realities of multifamily development in New York City today. The conversation focused on strong demand and rent growth alongside challenges including tighter equity markets, cautious lending conditions, project economics, land values, and the impact of 485-x and prevailing wage requirements on development decisions.

As co-chair of BBG's Tax Exemptions and Zoning Incentives Group, David works closely with developers navigating these issues every day. He shared insights on the interaction between zoning and tax incentives, the practical realities of 485-x underwriting, and emerging programs and policy initiatives designed to support housing production throughout New York City.

Thank you to Bisnow for hosting the event, moderator Andrew Barrocas of MNS, and fellow panelists Hal Fetner of Fetner Properties, Brian Ray of Alchemy-ABR Investment Partners, Andrew Staniforth of MAG Partners, and Josh Chittick of Built Technologies for an engaging discussion.

BBG is pleased to share the Fall 2026 edition of The BBG Update, our quarterly real estate newsletter. This issue featur...
10/06/2026

BBG is pleased to share the Fall 2026 edition of The BBG Update, our quarterly real estate newsletter.

This issue features articles from attorneys in our Co-op and Condo, Administrative, Litigation, Loft Law, Tax Exemptions and Zoning Incentives (TEZI), and Zoning and Land Use practice groups.

The newsletter also highlights recent firm news, notable transactional closings (buy/sell, refinancings, leasing matters), and the latest installment of Co-op/Condo Corner, which reviews recent New York City decisions affecting co-ops and condominiums.

Read the full issue here:https://bbgllp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/The-BBG-Update-_-Fall-2026.pdf

BBG Partner David Shamshovich, who co-chairs the firm's Tax Exemptions and Zoning Incentives Group and advises developer...
09/22/2026

BBG Partner David Shamshovich, who co-chairs the firm's Tax Exemptions and Zoning Incentives Group and advises developers on 485-x, MIH, and related incentive programs, will speak on the panel Development Strategies to Increase Construction Pipeline at Bisnow's New York Multifamily Operations & Development Conference.

The discussion will examine 485-x, prevailing wage requirements, site selection, development economics, and other factors shaping New York City's multifamily housing pipeline.

📅 Date: Wednesday, October 7, 2026
🕒 Time: Panel from 9:45 AM - 10:30 AM EDT; Conference 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM EDT
📍 Location: Marriott Marquis, Astor Ballroom & 7th Floor Foyer, 1535 Broadway, New York, NY 10036
🎤 Panel: Development Strategies to Increase Construction Pipeline

Learn more and register: https://bbgllp.com/event/david-shamshovich-bisnow-multifamily-panel/

Scott Loffredo was recently quoted by amNewYork in an article examining the lawsuit challenging the New York City Rent G...
09/16/2026

Scott Loffredo was recently quoted by amNewYork in an article examining the lawsuit challenging the New York City Rent Guidelines Board's decision to freeze rents for nearly one million rent-stabilized apartments.

In the article, Scott discussed the legal arguments advanced by landlords seeking to overturn the Board's June determination. He described the lawsuit as "incredibly strong" and "legally sound," while acknowledging that the petitioners face an uphill battle in convincing the court that the Board acted arbitrarily and capriciously. Scott also questioned the argument that the rent freeze was politically predetermined, explaining that a focus on political influence could detract from what he considers a strong evidentiary record supporting the challenge.

Read the full article here: https://www.amny.com/law/experts-landlords-lose-rent-freeze-no-idea-leases/

🎙️ New Ground Rules Podcast Episode! 🎙️David Shamshovich and Brenda Slochowsky sit down with Mark Hertz, founder of Mark...
09/03/2026

🎙️ New Ground Rules Podcast Episode! 🎙️

David Shamshovich and Brenda Slochowsky sit down with Mark Hertz, founder of Mark Hertz Group, to discuss a career spent helping owners, developers, lenders, and property managers navigate New York City's regulatory landscape. From violations and permits to certificates of occupancy and agency approvals, Mark has spent decades solving the problems that can delay projects, stall transactions, and complicate property ownership.

The conversation explores the role of expediters in the real estate industry, the evolution of compliance and enforcement, and how seemingly minor filing issues can become major obstacles years later. Mark also shares lessons from decades in the field, including how technology has reshaped agency operations and why proactive compliance remains critical for owners and developers.

Listen on:

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/navigating-new-york-city-bureaucracy-with-mark-hertz/id1849177595?i=1000787481515

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/38EWuf6RzGz8qtg0YuZKxr?si=Rwbne1wwS--V6vglgAraOQ

Web: https://bbgllp.com/podcasts/

BBG recently secured a preliminary injunction on behalf of a property owner in a New York Supreme Court action involving...
08/26/2026

BBG recently secured a preliminary injunction on behalf of a property owner in a New York Supreme Court action involving claims of breach of lease and private nuisance. The court granted significant interim relief addressing ongoing conduct that was affecting building operations, residents, and staff while the litigation proceeds, and included protections designed to prevent further disruptive conduct during the pendency of the action.

The decision provides useful guidance in nuisance-related matters and highlights the remedies available to property owners confronting conduct that impacts building communities and management operations.

Congratulations to partner Adam M. Bernstein and associate Ryan Marrano on this successful result.

Congratulations to the 6 BBG attorneys recognized in the 2027 New York City Metro edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch...
08/20/2026

Congratulations to the 6 BBG attorneys recognized in the 2027 New York City Metro edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch.

The attorneys recognized this year represent the next generation of talent across key areas of the firm's practice, including Litigation, Land Use and Zoning, Co-op and Condo, and Construction Law.

Like the Best Lawyers rankings, Ones to Watch honorees are selected through an entirely peer-review process, highlighting emerging lawyers who have already earned the respect of colleagues within the profession.

For more, visit: https://bbgllp.com/new/the-best-lawyers-in-america-2027-bbg/

Congratulations to the 6 BBG attorneys recognized in the 2027 New York City Metro edition of Best Lawyers. This year's h...
08/20/2026

Congratulations to the 6 BBG attorneys recognized in the 2027 New York City Metro edition of Best Lawyers. This year's honorees were recognized across several of the firm's core practice areas, including Litigation, Administrative/Regulatory, Transactional, and Co-op and Condo Law.

Best Lawyers selections are based entirely on peer review, reflecting the assessments of fellow attorneys regarding professional abilities and expertise within the legal profession.

For more, visit: https://bbgllp.com/new/the-best-lawyers-in-america-2027-bbg/

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