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

Originally held on Friday, February 17, 2023 | 9:30 am – 12:30 pm

• Description
• Faculty
• Agenda
• CLE Credit
• Sponsors

• 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 title issues unique to zoning lot mergers and the transfer of development rights, 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.

  Program Fee:
  $229 Members | $329 Nonmembers

• Deborah Kerzhner
  Senior Counsel, New York City Law Department

  John Mangin, Esq.
  Assistant Counsel, New York City Department of City Planning

  Michael J. Roberts, Esq.
  Chief Operating Officer & General Counsel

  Leigh Whitman
  Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP

  Christopher E. Wright, Esq.
  Lasser Law Group

• 9:30 am – 9:35 am
  Introductory Remarks & Program Overview
  Benjamin Stark

  9:35 am – 10:00 am
  Fundamentals of Zoning Lot Mergers & Development Rights Transfers

  • A discussion of basic concepts & history

  Deborah Kerzhner, Benjamin Stark & Chris Wright

   10:00 am – 10:15 am
  Title Issues: Development Rights Transfer versus Typical Dirt Conveyance
  

  • A discussion regarding title underwriting and other unique issues arising in development rights transfers

  Michael J. Roberts

  10:15 am – 10:55 am
  Mechanics of a Zoning Lot Merger 

  • How to document a development rights transfer & important due diligence considerations

  Sheila M. Pozon

  10:55 am – 11:05 am
  Break

  11:05 am – 11:35 am
  “TDR” Programs: Development Rights Transfers Between Non-Contiguous Parcels
  John Mangin

  11:35 am – 12:15 pm
  Practice Points Panel (Case Study)
  Leigh Whitman and Sheila M. Pozon

   12:15 pm – 12:30 pm
  Questions & Answers

• New York: 3.0 Skills
  California: 2.5 General
  New Jersey: 3.4 General
  Pennsylvania: 2.5 General

• Sponsoring Association Committee:
  Land Use Planning & Zoning, Kurt M. Steinhouse, Chair

  Sponsorship Opportunities are Available! Please Contact:
  Yelena Balashchenko, Manager, Business Development & Sponsorships | (212) 382-6608 | ybalashchenko@nycbar.org