Herrick, Feinstein LLP‘s New York-based land use and zoning group represents clients in matters spanning the entire development process, including zoning changes, special permits, entitlement and historic and landmark preservation, as well as gaining government approvals. Chair of the zoning and land use department Mitchell Korbey has vast experience in land use and private planning matters and is regularly involved in major rezoning and waterfront development projects throughout New York. Belinda Schwartz and Jonathan Adelsberg co-chair the real estate department and handle a varied caseload of complex commercial property transactions. Robert Huberman stands out for his ability to advise clients on preparing land use applications and approvals for rezonings, special permits and large-scale developments.
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- ‘Mitch Korbey, who has taught graduate-level land use law course for many years, has been an excellent teacher and communicator, able to share his wealth of expertise with our students in a very engaging manner. Students love him. For students attending a public university, having access to someone of Mitch Korbey's caliber is especially valuable.’
‘Mitch Korbey is extremely knowledgeable about land use law and able to share that information with students in an accessible and engaging manner. Students find him to be very personable and friendly, and generous with his time and knowledge. He takes the information beyond just sharing the technicalities of land use law, helping students to understand the complex context in which land use decisions get made, the various stakeholders involved, and how the political process of land use decisions unfolds.’
Key clients
- Blackstone
- G4 Capital Partners
- Goldman Sachs
- Mitsui Fudosan
- SJP Properties
- MRP Realty
- Pilot Real Estate Group
- Property Markets Group
- Rabsky Group
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Work highlights
- Advised Astoria Owners LLC – Halletts Point North on land use matters in connection with a project which will include nearly one-million square feet of mixed-use floor area, approximately 335 units of affordable housing, and over one acre of publicly accessible open space.
- Advised the Soloviev Organization on zoning and land use matters for its application to the NYS Gaming Commission for a casino license for its 1.5m square foot casino and hotel project on Manhattan’s east side.
- Advised Aspen Snowmass on zoning and land use matters and on filing the first special permit in New York City for a luxury, 130-room boutique hotel at 10 Rockefeller Center.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Leading associates
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Robert Huberman
Practice head
Mitchell Korbey; Belinda Schwartz; Jonathan Adelsberg
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Robert Huberman