Eric Palatnik, P.C. represents a client base consisting of property owners, business owners, developers, and others involved in land use and real estate development matters in New York City. With over 20 years of experience navigating the City's zoning, real estate, and land use laws, we are skilled in dealing with the numerous city and state agencies required to approve your next project.

special permit and variance applications…

…to the Board of Standards and Appeals, including bulk and use variances, variances for religious and community facilities, and the numerous special permits (covering everything from home enlargements and physical culture establishments, to parking reductions and medical facilities).

special permit and rezoning applications…

…to the Department of City Planning and City Planning Commission to permit modify the applicability of zoning, or change it all together.

transfers of development rights…

…to assist purchasers and sellers navigate contracts for development rights transactions.

appeals to the board of standards and appeals…

…from decisions of the Department of Buildings.

zoning and development potential analysis…

…that provides a property study for interested investors and developers

Easements and Restrictive Declarations

appropriateness and master plans approval…

…to the Landmarks Preservation Commission to allow development on landmarked sites or in historic districts.