The Do’s and Don’t’s of Zoning Lot Mergers and Development Rights Transfers in New York City

Wednesday, December 9, 2015 |  6 pm – 9 pm

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PROGRAM CO-CHAIR
Stuart Beckerman
Slater & Beckerman, PC

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

  • 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.  This program’s updated content will provide credit to past attendees.

    Live Program: $229 Member/$329 Nonmember

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

    John Mangin
    Assistant 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 pm – 6:05 pm           Introductory Remarks

                                                Ross F. Moskowitz

    6:05 pm – 6:35 pm          Fundamentals of Zoning Lot Mergers & Development Rights Transfers          

                • A discussion of basic concepts & related issues

                                                           Stuart Beckerman

    6:35 pm – 7:05 pm          Mechanics of a Zoning Lot Merger

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

                                                           Robert A. Jacobs

    7:05 pm – 7:35 pm          Title Issues in Development Rights Transfers

                                                Michael J. Berey

    7:35 pm – 7:45 pm           Break

    7:45 pm – 8:15 pm           Special Zoning Provisions Governing Development Rights Transfers Between
                                                 Non-Contiguous Parcels  

                                                John Mangin 

    8:15 pm – 8:45 pm           Transfer of Development Rights to & from City-Owned Properties

                                                Isabel Galis-Menendez 

    8:45 pm – 9:00 pm           Questions & Answers 

                                                Panel

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  • CLE Credit
    NY: 3.0 skills
    CA: 3.0 general
    NJ: 3.4 general
    PA: 2.5 general

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

    Sponsorship Opportunities are Available! Please Contact: 
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