Commercial Real Estate
Commercial real estate transactions require both business judgment and legally grounded counsel. We represent landlords, tenants, buyers, and sellers in commercial leasing and transactions across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Long Island (Nassau + Suffolk), with a focus on clear deal terms and efficient closings.
Purchase Process:
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Negotiation of contract of sale
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​Due diligence (lease review where applicable, and transaction diligence)
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Title search review/clearance
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Negotiation of loan documents & coordinating with lender (if any)
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Preparation for closing and attendance at closing
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Sale Process:
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Preparation and negotiation of contract of sale
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Title search review/clearance
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Coordination of payoff (if any)
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Preparation for closing and attendance at closing
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Commercial Leasing (Retail and Office):
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Lease drafting, review, and negotiation
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Letters of intent (LOIs) and business-term negotiations
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Lease renewals, extensions, and rent restructures
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Amendments, modifications, consents, and terminations
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Underwriting current lease rights and obligations (landlord or tenant)
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Review and analysis of escalations and pass-throughs (taxes, CAM/operating expenses, CPI, utilities)
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Assignments, Subleases, and Consents
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Structuring assignment/sublet terms and approval conditions
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Reviewing transfer premium / profit-sharing (where applicable)
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Estoppels, SNDAs, and lease due diligence for transactions and financings
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​FAQs:
Do you represent landlords and tenants? Yes, we represent both (not on the same transaction), and tailor drafting/negotiation strategy to your business goals.
Do you handle retail leases specifically? Yes, including use clauses, build-out provisions, signage, hours, and exclusivity (where applicable).
Do you negotiate CAM/tax escalations? Yes, we review and negotiate escalation language and analyze calculations where provided.
Can you help with renewals and amendments? Yes, we handle renewals, extensions, rent restructures, and amendments.
Do you handle assignments and subleases? Yes, including consents and key business/legal terms.
Do you handle commercial purchases and sales too? Yes, including contract negotiation, diligence, and closing coordination.
Do you coordinate with lenders and title for commercial closings? Yes.
Can you review a lease quickly if I have a tight deadline? Yes, we’ll confirm turnaround timing at intake and prioritize deal deadlines when possible.
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