The Do’s & Don’ts of Zoning Lot Mergers & Development Rights Transfers in New York City

Monday, December 8, 2014 | 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.


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PROGRAM CO-CHAIR
Stuart Beckerman
 Slater & Beckerman, PC

PROGRAM CO-CHAIR
Robert A. Jacobs
 Belkin Burden Wenig & Goldman, LLP

“Very informative with interesting topics.” Keith Cozier

 

  • In response to the recent significant upswing in development rights transactions, this program will provide an overview of current New York City law governing zoning lot mergers and the transfer of unused development rights, known as “air rights,” between contiguous and non-contiguous lots, as well as the mechanics and practical considerations involved in such matters. The program will review the relevant provisions of the NYC Zoning Resolution, explain core concepts using real life examples, explore key title issues, and go through each of the forms required for zoning lot merger transfers. In addition, the program will discuss special zoning districts with additional incentives for development rights transfers, as well as discuss the laws and procedures governing the transfer of development rights from city-owned properties to privately-owned parcels. 


    Live Program (includes materials):
    Member: $229
    Nonmember: $329

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  • Michael J. Berey, Senior Underwriting Counsel, Formerly Senior Vice President, Chief Underwriting Counsel – New York, First American Title Insurance Company

    Julie M. Lubin, Deputy General Counsel, New York City Department of City Planning

    Isabel Galis-Menendez, Senior Counsel, New York City Law Department, Economic Development Division

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  • 6:00 – 6:05 p.m. Introductory Remarks
         Ross F. Moskowitz

    6:05 – 6:35 p.m. Fundamentals of Zoning Lot Mergers & Development Rights Transfers 

    • A discussion of basic concepts & related issues

         Stuart Beckerman

    6:35 – 7:05 p.m. Mechanics of a Zoning Lot Merger 

    • A discussion of required documentation, title issues & due diligence

         Robert A. Jacobs

    7:05 – 7:35 p.m. Title Issues in Development Rights Transfers
         Michael J. Berey

    7:35 – 7:45 p.m. Break

    7:45 – 8:15 p.m. Special Zoning Provisions Governing Development Rights Transfers Between Non-Contiguous Parcels
             Julie M. Lubin

    8:15 – 8:45 p.m. Transfer of Development Rights to & from City-owned Properties
             Isabel Galis-Menendez

    8:45 – 9:00 p.m. Questions & Answers
             Panel

     

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  • New York Credit: 3.0 skills
    This program provides transitional/non-transitional credit for all attorneys.
    California Credit: 3.0 skills
    New Jersey Credit: 3.4 general MCLE credits
    Pennsylvania Credit: 2.5 general MCLE credits

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  • Save $$ on DVDs & CDs
    *DVDs – (includes materials):
    $229 Member
    $329 Nonmember

    *CDs – (includes materials): 
    $172 Member
    $247 Nonmember

    *Materials Only (no CLE credit):
    $99 Member
    $129 Nonmember

    * New York residents will be charged the New York sales tax for all audio visual purchases.

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  • Sponsoring Association Committee: Land Use Planning & Zoning, Ross F. Moskowitz, Chair

    Sponsorship Opportunities are Available! Please Contact: 
    Ann Rappleye, Director, City Bar Center for CLE | (212) 382-6606 | ARappleye@nycbar.org or
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    Darianne De Leon, Program & Sponsorship Coordinator, City Bar Center for CLE | (212) 382-6731 | ddeleon@nycbar.org

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