Areas of Practice
Landlord/Tenant Law
Butnick & Levenson LLP attorneys represent businesses and individuals in all types of commercial and residential landlord/tenant matters in the five boroughs of New York City. We regularly appear in Housing Court on a wide range of proceedings. Check out our blog page to learn about our past cases.
We have a high degree of experience and knowledge in all facets of New York State's complex rent regulatory scheme, including Rent Stabilization and Rent Control. We provide a comprehensive DHCR due diligence report to prospective buyers on the risks associated with a building's purported rent roll and whether the legal rents charged and registered at DHCR are valid.
Additionally, we represent our clients on regulatory matters before the Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR), the state housing agency, including substantial rehabilitation applications, rent overcharge proceedings, harassment proceedings, modification applications, decreased services proceedings, etc. and Petitions for Administration Review.
Real Estate Law
Butnick & Levenson LLP represents clients in co-op and condo board matters, real estate transactions, refinances, leasing negotiation and drafting, and virtually any real estate related matter.
Civil Litigation Matters
In both State and Federal Court, the lawyers at Butnick & Levenson LLP have handled litigation cases in counties all around New York City. Our successful litigators have valuable information and work to produce efficient and cost effective results. Their experience ranges from employment matters to real estate litigation to breach of contract cases.