Court Upholds ZBA Denial of Area Variances for a House on Long Island In a recent decision, the New York State Appellate Division, Second Department affirmed the Zoning Board of Appeals’ denial of […] Read more
The Legal Outlook for 2023 For many people, 2022 yielded a new “normal.” While dreaded pandemic lock downs fortunately did not recur, many businesses grappled […] Read more
North Castle Adopts New Cell Tower Law On November 17, 2021, the Town of North Castle in Westchester County, New York adopted a new local law governing […] Read more
Ten Legal Considerations for Buying Vacant Land for Subdivision/Development in Westchester County, New York Some savvy real estate investors purchase vacant land, construct homes on the lot(s) and sell them for a profit. Here […] Read more
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
10 Things You Should Know About IRC Section 1031 “Like-Kind” Exchanges in New York When someone sells an investment property in New York the sale proceeds are generally subject to the federal gains tax. […] Read more
NY Cannabis Legalization Imminent New York’s State Assembly is poised to vote on a bill that would legalize the adult use, or “recreational” use […] Read more
Diving into Swimming Pool Variances Adding a swimming pool to a new or existing home and need a variance? Betensky Law has successfully obtained variances […] Read more
Ten Reasons Why a Commercial Tenant Should Have an Attorney Negotiate a Lease in NY Without further adieu, here are ten (10) reasons why a Tenant should consider hiring an experienced commercial real estate attorney […] Read more
10 Questions Home Buyers Should Ask Before Hiring an Attorney Without further adieu, here are ten (10) questions a buyer can consider asking an attorney before hiring them to complete […] Read more