Land Use & Zoning Attorney

About the Role

Join a New York real estate law practice advising developers, property owners, institutions, and investors on land use, zoning, and residential rent regulatory matters. Your work will support real estate acquisitions and development projects, as well as public approval processes across New York City.

What You'll Do

• Conduct zoning due diligence and prepare written analyses of floor area, permitted uses, building bulk, height, and setbacks.

• Advise on development rights transactions, including air rights and zoning lot development agreements.

• Prepare and manage land use applications, including ULURP, BSA matters, landmark reviews, and environmental review.

• Coordinate with architects, consultants, community boards, elected officials, and transactional attorneys.

• Advise property owners and developers on rent regulatory matters, DHCR proceedings, acquisition due diligence, tenant buyouts, building vacates, and demolition projects.

What We're Looking For

• 4 to 10 years of experience in New York City real estate law, including zoning and residential rent regulatory matters such as Rent Stabilization, ETPA, and HSTPA.

• Experience with zoning analyses and applications, as well as DHCR proceedings, administrative appeals, or owner and tenant matters.

• Admission to the New York Bar and experience representing landlords, owners, or developers.

• Strong academic credentials and a record of sustained commitment to prior roles.

• New York City-based candidates who can work a hybrid schedule, including three days in the office each week.

Compensation & Benefits

Annual salary range: $250,000 to $275,000. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Location

Hybrid, New York, New York, United States. The schedule includes three in-office days per week, with Wednesday and Thursday as anchor days.