What to Know…About C of O’s When purchasing improved property in New York, buyers often inquire about a Certificate of Occupancy (“CO”) or the lack hereof. […] Read more
Getting Into the “Weeds” – The Impact of the New York MRTA on Coops, Condos & Townhouses The New York Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (“MRTA”) will no doubt have direct and indirect impacts on all New […] Read more
Death and Taxes Benjamin Franklin once wrote “Our new Constitution is now established, and has an appearance that promises permanency; but in this […] Read more
How to Access NYS Executive Orders and ESDC Guidance As the coronavirus situation rapidly evolves, it is important for businesses to keep abreast of the changing legal landscape. Here […] Read more
Top Ten Reasons to Call Keith R. Betensky, Esq. During the Coronavirus Pandemic Many New Yorkers are sheltering in place and working from home where feasible with the hope that the coronavirus will […] Read more
The Costs and Benefits of Forming a LLC to Acquire Real Estate A real estate investor recently asked me whether she should form a LLC to purchase a residential investment property in […] Read more
Westchester County Imposes Deadline on Coop Boards Deciding Purchase Applications On November 19, 2018, the Westchester County Board of Legislators passed a law imposing a decision deadline for coop boards […] Read more
Due Diligence Checklist for a Vacant Residential Property in New York I was recently asked to assist with a due diligence checklist for a client looking to purchase an approximately 12-acre […] Read more
Running With the Land I am sometimes asked to explain the phrase “running with the land.” This legal term frequently arises in the zoning/land […] Read more
Harrison Amends Zoning Code to Allow Senior Living Facilities by Special Exception Use Permit The Town/Village of Harrison in Westchester County, New York recently amended its Zoning Code to allow Senior Living Facilities by […] Read more