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

Program Co-Chairs:
Sheila M. Pozon Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP	Benjamin Stark Slater & Beckerman PC

Receive 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. Speakers will review relevant provisions of the NYC Zoning Resolution, explain core concepts using real life examples, explore key title issues, and review each form required for zoning lot merger transfers. Other topics to be covered include special zoning districts with incentives for development rights transfers, as well as special considerations for transferring development rights to and from properties owned by not-for-profit organizations.

OnDemand: $179 for Members | $279 for Nonmembers
Members who are Recent Law Graduates, Newly Admitted Lawyers (admitted for the first time in any state or country 2017-2019), In-House/Corporate Counsel, Judges (and their staff who are also members), or attorneys that practice within the Government, Academic or Not-for-Profit sectors attend this program for free.
John Mangin
Assistant Counsel
New York City Department of City Planning

Renato Matos
Capell Barnett Matalon & Schoenfeld LLP

Michael J. Roberts
Royal Abstract

6:00 pm – 6:05 pm	Introductory Remarks & Program Overview Benjamin Stark
6:05 pm – 6:40 pm	Fundamentals of Zoning Lot Mergers & Development Rights Transfers A discussion of basic concepts & related issues Benjamin Stark
6:40 pm – 7:15 pm	Mechanics of a Zoning Lot Merger A discussion of required documentation, title issues & due diligence Sheila M. Pozon
7:15 pm – 7:45 pm	Title Issues in Development Rights Transfers Michael J. Roberts
7:45 pm – 7:55 pm	Break
7:55 pm – 8:20 pm	Special Considerations for Transfers of Development Rights to and from Properties Owned by Not-for-Profit Organizations Renato Matos
8:20 pm – 8:45 pm	Special Zoning Provisions Governing Development Rights Transfers Between Non-Contiguous Parcels John Mangin
8:45 pm – 9:00 pm	Questions & Answers

CLE Credit
New York: 3.0 Skills
New Jersey: 3.4 General
California: 2.5 General
Pennsylvania: 2.5 General

Please Note: Newly admitted NY attorneys cannot fulfill ethics or skills credits through our on-demand programs under OCA rules. For more information on this, please see http://www.nycourts.gov/attorneys/cle/changes_for_2016.shtml.
Sponsoring Association Committee:
Land Use Planning & Zoning, Barak A. Wrobel, Chair

Sponsorship Opportunities are Available! Please Contact:
Angie Avila, Manager, Membership Outreach and Sponsorships | (212) 382-6608 | aavila@nycbar.org

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