Herrick, Feinstein LLP frequently advises on complex, large-scale development projects in New York City, with experience across zoning changes, special permits, variances, and related entitlements, as well as the transfer of development rights. The firm is particularly adept at securing government approvals for matters involving historic districts and landmark preservation. The practice is led by land use attorney and urban planner Mitchell Korbey, who advises developers, owners, and lenders on site acquisitions and assemblages, zoning lot mergers, discretionary approvals, and portfolio management. Belinda G. Schwartz and Jonathan Adelsberg co-chair the wider real estate practice. Robert Huberman is also a key contact, advising architects, engineers, and property owners on land use and zoning matters in New York City.
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Key clients
- Archdiocese of New York
- Aspen Hospitality
- Astoria Owners LLC – Halletts Point North
- Blackstone
- G4 Capital Partners
- Harbor Group International
- MAG Partners
- Property Markets Group (PMG)
- Slate Property Group
- Soloviev Organization
Work highlights
Represented The Soloviev Group in the State Gaming Commission’s land use entitlement process for Freedom Plaza, a potential gaming facility, hotel, and residential development on the East Side of Manhattan. Among the five Manhattan sites vying for a license, the Freedom Plaza was the final surviving application but was ultimately turned down by the Gaming Commission's Community Advisory Committee.
Representing Aspen Hospitality in the development of their Rockefeller Center Hotel, certified by the Planning Commission.
Representing the Rabsky Group, on a fifth zoning site in Gowanus, currently in the City approval process to certify the proposed waterfront public access area, while receiving multiple approvals and sign-offs from different city agencies for the waterfront access plan.
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Robert Huberman
Practice head
Mitchell Korbey; Belinda G. Schwartz; Jonathan Adelsberg
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