As a practicing land use lawyer in New York since 1984, Jay Segal has wide-ranging knowledge of virtually all aspects of land use law. He frequently appears before New York City's City Council, City Planning Commission, Landmarks Preservation Commission, Board of Standards & Appeals and Buildings Department.
Jay counsels many of New York City's leading developers, institutions and non-profit organizations. He has wide-ranging experience with zoning districts, variances, special permits, amendments to the Zoning Resolution and obtaining permission to alter landmarked buildings.
Areas of Concentration
· Counsels many of New York City's leading developers, institutions and non-profit organizations
· Frequently appears before New York City's City Council, City Planning Commission, Landmarks Preservation Commission, Board of Standards & Appeals and Buildings Department
· Obtains changes of zoning districts, amendments to the Zoning Resolution, variances, special permits, and permission to alter landmarked buildings
· Obtains interpretations of the Zoning Resolution from the Department of Buildings
· Air Rights Transactions
Significant Representations
· El-Ad Properties NY LLC: obtained approvals from the City Planning Commission, Landmarks Preservation Commission and Department of Buildings allowing portions of the Plaza Hotel to be converted to hotel condo units and retail use.
· The Jack Parker Corporation: obtained a 130,000 square foot bonus from the City Planning Commission for the rehabilitation of the Biltmore Theater.
· A&R Kalimian: obtained re-zoning allowing a new building to be increased by 230,000 square feet (a 120% increase).
· SL Green Realty Corporation: zoning analysis of potential acquisitions and investments.
· Credit Suisse: zoning analysis of potential acquisitions and investments.
· Westbrook Partners: zoning analysis of potential acquisitions and investments.
Professional & Community Involvement
· Member, New York University Real Estate Advisory Board
Awards & Recognition
· Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, Real Estate Law (2008-2010, 2012)
· Team Member, Law360 "Real Estate Practice Group of the Year" (2011)
· Listed, AVENUE magazine "Legal Elite," Real Estate Law (April 2011)
· Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, New York Super Lawyers (2007-2011)
· Member, Winning Team, Chambers USA Award for Excellence, Real Estate (2010)
· Rated, AV® Preeminent™ 5.0 out of 5