• Nitehawk Cinema
  

  Entrepreneur Matthew Viragh approached David Pfeffer, Chair of Tarter Krinsky & Drogin’s Construction Practice, for legal and business counsel relating to a new and unique cinema to be opened in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.

• apple seeds LLC
  

  apple seeds LLC is a growing organization that provides indoor playground facilities, classes, birthday parties and other activities. As an emerging and growing business, apple seeds needed a business-minded legal partner who understood the challenges of being a middle market business. They needed help building the company from the ground floor up, and providing a solid foundation for future growth.  

News

• Tarter Krinsky & Drogin’s Construction Practice Named a Law360 Practice Group of the Year
  

  NEW YORK – January 19, 2023 – Tarter Krinsky & Drogin’s Construction Practice has been recognized as a Law360 Practice Group of the Year.

• 33 Tarter Krinsky & Drogin Attorneys Named 2022 New York Super Lawyers and 6 Named Rising Stars
  

  NEW YORK – October 4, 2022 – Thirty-three Tarter Krinsky & Drogin attorneys are recognized on the 2022 New York Super Lawyers list and six are named Rising Stars. 

• Tarter Krinsky & Drogin’s David Pfeffer Named National Law Journal’s Construction Law Trailblazer
  

  NEW YORK – September 1, 2022 – Tarter Krinsky & Drogin’s David J. Pfeffer is recognized in the National Law Journal’s 2022 list of Construction Law Trailblazers. 

• Eight Tarter Krinsky & Drogin Attorneys Named 2023 Best Lawyers in America; Associate Named Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch
  

  NEW YORK – August 18, 2022 – Eight Tarter Krinsky & Drogin attorneys have been recognized in the 2023 edition of U.S. News – The Best Lawyers in America, which was released today, and one associate has been named a Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch.

• Tarter Krinsky & Drogin to Sponsor, Speak at the National Charter Schools Conference
  

  NEW YORK – June 16, 2022 – Tarter Krinsky & Drogin’s Construction Practice will sponsor and speak at the National Charter Schools Conference taking place in Washington, D.C. June 19-22.

• Tarter Krinsky & Drogin Partners David Pfeffer and Steve Polyakov to Speak at The Commercial Observer’s Healthcare Forum
  

  NEW YORK – June 9, 2022 – Tarter Krinsky & Drogin’s David J. Pfeffer and Steve Polyakov will be featured speakers at The Commercial Observer’s Healthcare Forum on June 16, 2022 at etc. Venues.

• Tarter Krinsky & Drogin Attorneys, Practices Recognized in 2022 Edition of Chambers USA
  

  NEW YORK – June 2, 2022 – Tarter Krinsky & Drogin’s David J. Pfeffer and Roxanne H. Levine, as well as the Firm’s Construction Practice, have been ranked in the 2022 edition of the Chambers USA Guide.

• JD Supra Recognizes Tarter Krinsky & Drogin, Attorneys in 2022 Readers’ Choice Awards
  

  NEW YORK – March 9, 2022 – Tarter Krinsky & Drogin, as well as three of its partners, have been recognized in JD Supra’s 2022 Readers' Choice Awards.

• Thirty-three Tarter Krinsky & Drogin Lawyers Named to 2021 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists
  

  Thirty-three lawyers from Tarter Krinsky & Drogin have been named to the 2021 New York Metro Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists. 

• Law Brief®: David Pfeffer and Richard Schoenstein Discuss the Legal Implications of Infrastructure Collapses
  

  On the latest Law Brief® episode, David Pfeffer, Partner and Chair of the Construction Practice, joins Host Richard Schoenstein to discuss the legal implications of building collapses, and more common partial collapses.

• Chambers and Partners USA Once Again Ranks Tarter Krinsky & Drogin’s Construction Practice and Practice Group Chair, David Pfeffer
  

  Tarter Krinsky & Drogin is pleased to announce that the 2021 edition of Chambers USA has once again ranked our firm’s construction practice, and Partner and Construction Chair David Pfeffer.

• Law Brief®: David Pfeffer and Richard Schoenstein Discuss the Future of Offices
  

  On the latest Law Brief® episode, partner and chair of the Construction practice David Pfeffer joins partner and host Richard Schoenstein to discuss the future of office design and construction in New York City and the importance of returning to the office. David and Rich provide insight into the status of the design and development of office space and what trends will emerge as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Thirty-two Tarter Krinsky & Drogin Lawyers Named to 2020 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists
  

  Thirty-two lawyers from Tarter Krinsky & Drogin have been named to the 2020 New York Metro Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists, an increase from 2019. Last year, twenty-three firm lawyers were ranked as Super Lawyers and seven were ranked on the Rising Stars list, and this year, twenty-eight firm lawyers were ranked as Super Lawyers and four were ranked as Rising Stars.

• David Pfeffer Named a 2020 New York Trailblazer by the New York Law Journal
  

  We are pleased to announce that Construction Chair David Pfeffer has been named a 2020 New York Trailblazer by the New York Law Journal (NYLJ). The NYLJ’s list of New York Trailblazers recognizes attorneys who have been agents of change in terms of the practices, policies or technological advancement of their sector.

• Chambers USA 2020 Recognizes Tarter Krinsky & Drogin’s Construction Practice and Partners David Pfeffer, Laurie Stanziale and Roxanne Levine
  

  Tarter Krinsky & Drogin is pleased to announce that the 2020 edition of Chambers USA has recognized our firm’s construction practice, two construction partners and one immigration partner.

• David Pfeffer Quoted in Bergen Magazine Article on Design Trends in Affluent Neighborhoods
  

  Construction Partner and Chair David Pfeffer was quoted in the Bergen Magazine article, “A Tale of Two Markets.” 

• David Pfeffer Quoted in ENRNew York Article on NYC School Construction Authority’s Recent Developments
  

  Construction Partner and Chair David Pfeffer was quoted in Engineering News-Record (ENR) New York article, “Owner of the Year: NYC School Construction Authority, CEO Lorraine Grillo Driven by Speed, Efficiency.” The article delves into the New York City School Authority’s recent projects that pursue an alternative real estate initiative for building new schools under New York City School Construction Authority President and CEO Lorraine Grillo.

• Thirty-Two Tarter Krinsky & Drogin Lawyers Named to 2019 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists
  

  Thirty-two lawyers from Tarter Krinsky & Drogin have been named to the 2019 New York Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists, a rise in Tarter Krinsky & Drogin attorneys awarded as top lawyers in New York. The annual Super Lawyers list recognizes the top five percent of lawyers in New York for their professional achievements. Lawyers are selected through a process that includes independent research, peer nominations and peer evaluations.

• David Pfeffer Featured in Brick Underground Article on the Unique Considerations Involved When a Group of NYC Co-Op Shareholders Sell Their Entire Building
  

  Construction chair David Pfeffer was extensively quoted in the Brick Underground article, "What does it take to get a group of NYC co-op shareholders to sell their whole building?”

  The article explores whether it is possible for shareholders to agree unanimously to dissolve a NYC co-op and sell the whole building, which as the article notes, is what appears to have happened with 417 Park Avenue.

• Chambers USA 2019 Recognizes Tarter Krinsky & Drogin as a Leading Firm in Construction and Ranks Two Lawyers in the Construction and Immigration Fields
  

  Tarter Krinsky & Drogin is pleased to announce that the 2019 edition of Chambers USA has recognized our market-leading New York Construction practice, as well as two of our New York Construction and Immigration lawyers, David Pfeffer and Roxanne Levine.

• David Pfeffer and Eric Zipkowitz Named to Euromoney’s Legal Media Group’s 2019 Construction & Real Estate Expert Guide
  

  Construction chair David Pfeffer and partner Eric Zipkowitz have been named to Euromoney’s Legal Media Group's 2019 Construction & Real Estate Expert Guide, a reference used by in-house counsel worldwide for more than 20 years. This recognition is based on independent research, telephone interviews and general nomination by legal practitioners in more than 90 jurisdictions.

• David Pfeffer Quoted in Brick Underground on Risks Involved with Closing Credits
  

  Construction chair David Pfeffer is quoted in Brick Underground’s article, “Closing credits: What are they and why would you negotiate for them?” The article explores the many risks associated with transactions that involve closing credits, which as the article explains, is a sum of money the seller pays the buyer at the closing, helps to reduce the actual price of a property while allowing for a higher recorded selling price. David explains, “If you misrepresent the price in a closing document, that would be a fraud.”

• David Pfeffer Featured in The Real Deal on Brooklyn Residential Inventory
  

  Construction chair David Pfeffer was quoted in The Real Deal’s article, "Brooklyn’s Inventory Balloon,” which discusses the concerns some are having in regard to Brooklyn’s many new residential projects and how quickly the inventory can be absorbed. David states, "Developers feel there’s a lot of inventory in most neighborhoods, and sophisticated developers want to see absorption. There’s definitely going to be a pause in the market.” He continues, "We’re in a market that’s cooled off.”

• David Pfeffer Featured in Law360 Feature Article on NYC Real Estate Legislation, Regulation to Watch in 2019
  

  Construction chair David Pfeffer was extensively quoted as a source in Law360’s year-end feature article, "NYC Real Estate Legislation, Regulation to Watch in 2019.” The article covered trends in the legislation and regulation areas that top real estate lawyers in New York will be watching in 2019, and included rezoning in various neighborhoods and the many questions that arise with short-term rentals, which are currently illegal in New York.

• David Pfeffer Quoted on the Legal Challenges of Short-Term Rentals in Densely Populated Cities
  

  Construction chair David Pfeffer was quoted in a recent Law360 article on “Real Estate Cases to Watch in 2019” on the legal implications of short-term rentals in densely populated cities across the United States. The article notes that short-term rentals continue to present a complex set of challenges to lawmakers in cities across the country.

• Tarter Krinsky & Drogin’s Construction Group Plays Significant Role in Opening of Nitehawk Prospect Park Theater
  

  Tarter Krinsky & Drogin’s Construction Group chair David Pfeffer played a significant role in the opening of the long-awaited Nitehawk Prospect Park, a 650-seat cinema in the completely redesigned and refurbished historic Pavilion Theater. David has represented founder Matthew Viragh and Nitehawk Cinemas in bringing the innovative concept of dine-in cinemas with alcohol service and film-related programming to NYC since its inception. David has been representing Nitehawk on business and legal services related to the acquisition, financing and construction and development of Nitehawk Prospect Park.

• David Pfeffer Featured in Commercial Observer Article on 2nd Annual Healthcare Construction Forum
  

  Construction chair David Pfeffer was featured in a Commercial Observer article that covered its 2nd Annual Healthcare Construction Forum, a half-day conference that explored the current national and regional healthcare issues in construction markets.

• Thirty Tarter Krinsky & Drogin Lawyers Named to 2018 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists
  

  Thirty lawyers from Tarter Krinsky & Drogin have been named to the 2018 New York Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists as top lawyers in New York. The annual Super Lawyers list recognizes the top five percent of lawyers in New York for their professional achievements. Lawyers are selected through a process that includes independent research, peer nominations and peer evaluations.

• David Pfeffer Quoted in Real Estate Law360’s NY Real Estate Legislation to Watch in the 2nd Half of 2018 Feature
  

  Construction Group chair David Pfeffer was quoted in Real Estate Law360’s feature, "NY Real Estate Legislation to Watch in the 2nd Half Of 2018." The article highlights areas of legislation and regulation that top New York real estate lawyers will be keeping a close watch on in the second half of the year. David is quoted in two areas: the rezoning of Gowanus and the potential impact of imminent legislation to regulate short-term rentals.

• David Pfeffer Quoted in Real Estate Law360 Cases to Watch in the 2nd Half of 2018
  

  Construction Group chair David Pfeffer was quoted in Real Estate Law360’s feature, Real Estate Cases to Watch in the 2nd Half of 2018. In the article, David weighed in on the implications of the $76 million judgment against construction contractor Navillus Tile for its improper use of non-union labor.

• David Pfeffer Featured in Commercial Observer Article on Role in 2nd Annual Higher Education Construction Forum
  

  Construction chair David Pfeffer was featured in a Commercial Observer article that highlighted its 2nd Annual Higher Education Construction Forum, a half-day conference on the future of higher education development in the New York Metropolitan region. David moderated the panel, "Managing Higher Education’s Capital Programs, Development and Large Scale Renovations.

• Chambers USA 2018 Recognizes Construction and Immigration Lawyers, and Immigration Practice
  

  Tarter Krinsky & Drogin is pleased to announce that the 2018 edition of Chambers USA has once again recognized our Immigration and Construction lawyers, and Immigration practice. For the 13th consecutive year, Chambers highlighted Construction practice chair David Pfeffer as being among the top practitioners in the New York Construction field. In the New York Immigration category, the firm was recognized as a notable firm for the fourth time and, for the sixth consecutive year, Immigration partner Roxanne Levine was highlighted for representing multinational banking and cultural institutions in employee visa issues.

• David Pfeffer Quoted on the Industry Shift Towards Shared Working Environments
  

  Construction chair David Pfeffer was quoted in a CoStar article, “NYC Office Market Grapples with Old Buildings, New Work Styles.” The article addressed the shift in how companies are using space and how the shared working environment trend is affecting older buildings. Regarding shared workspaces, David stated, "Large companies are starting to embrace shared workspaces with more frequency for large numbers of employees. Younger professionals want dynamic environments.

• David Pfeffer Quoted on Safety Concerns of Opioid Use in the Construction Industry for Construction Dive
  

  Construction chair David Pfeffer was quoted in two Construction Dive articles, “The Opioid Crisis: The Construction Industry's Simmering Threat” as well as its follow up, “The Opioid Crisis: Waging Battle Against a Deadly, Costly Problem.” Part one of the report addressed the opioid crisis and safety concerns in the construction industry and part two addressed preventing abuse, drug testing and treatment.

• David Pfeffer Quoted in Real Estate Weekly on Opioid Crisis in Construction Sector
  

  Construction practice chair David Pfeffer was quoted in a Real Estate Weekly article, "U.S. Opioid Crisis Putting Focus on Construction Sector Drug Testing.” The article explores the issue of adding mandatory drug testing to the NYC Council’s construction safety bill as part of improved training standards for construction workers, but this remains a tension point between organized labor and merit shop workers.

• David Pfeffer Quoted in Commercial Observer Article on the Increase of Private Equity Funds Getting Involved in Ground-Up Developments
  

  Construction chair David Pfeffer was recently quoted in a Commercial Observer article, "Putting on Developers’ Hard Hats, Private Equity Managers Break Risky New Ground.” The article discusses the increase in real estate private equity funds that are making ground-up development a prominent part of their business strategy.

• Tarter Krinsky & Drogin’s Construction Practice Has Pulse on Brooklyn’s Burgeoning Cultural Scene
  

  Several notable Brooklyn development projects have one thing in common – middle-market, full-service law firm Tarter Krinsky & Drogin has helped the principals avoid various legal potholes and set the projects on the road to completion. The firm’s top-ranked Construction practice partners with clients on some of the most significant development projects in New York and elsewhere across the United States.

• 28 Tarter Krinsky & Drogin Lawyers Named to 2017 New York Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists
  

  This year, 28 lawyers from Tarter Krinsky & Drogin have been named to the 2017 New York Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists as top lawyers in the state. The annual Super Lawyers list recognizes the top five percent of lawyers in New York for their professional achievements. Attorneys are selected through a process that includes independent research, peer nominations and peer evaluations.

  Four Tarter Krinsky & Drogin attorneys were ranked on the Rising Stars list, which recognizes the top 2.5 percent of lawyers who either are under the age of 40 or have been in practice for 10 years or less.

• Tarter Krinsky & Drogin's Construction Practice Leads Cultural Revivals in Brooklyn and Queens
  

  Leaders in the Law recently featured two of Tarter Krinsky & Drogin’s recent high-profile construction matters in a recent article, "Tarter Krinsky’s Construction Practice Leads Cultural Revivals in Brooklyn and Queens.” The highlighted matters reinforce the firm’s focus on advising the development community behind the latest hotel, residential, retail and arts projects in cutting-edge New York City neighborhoods.

• Construction Chair David Pfeffer Profiled by John Jay College of Criminal Justice Alumni Magazine
  

  Construction chair David Pfeffer, an alumnus of John Jay College of Criminal Justice, was profiled by his alma mater in an article that highlighted his ability to resolve disputes and help clients achieve their business goals while also doing positive things for the community.

• TKD Advises ScreenBid in Acquisition, Lease and Reconstruction of Famous 1930 Vogue Theatre on Hollywood Boulevard
  

  We are representing ScreenBid in the acquisition, lease and reconstruction of the famous 1930 Vogue Theatre on Hollywood Boulevard. This is a significant move for Screenbid as it is the web-based company’s first foray to a 'bricks-and-mortar' premises, particularly as retail has moved from the street to the web. The deal will breathe new life to the thriving Hollywood theatre district and restore this iconic theatre back to its original splendor.

• Globest.com Features Tarter Krinsky & Drogin and David Pfeffer’s Lead Role in Bringing the Brooklyn Mirage to East Williamsburg
  

  Globest.com featured Tarter Krinsky & Drogin and Construction Chair David Pfeffer’s recent lead role in the joint venture behind the Brooklyn Mirage in its acquisition and development of the enormous dance club and entertainment complex in the industrial corridor of East Williamsburg in its Middle Market Digest Northeast column, which includes a roundup of recent deals, leases and executive moves from the past week.

• Tarter Krinsky & Drogin Represents the Joint Venture Behind the Brooklyn Mirage in Creation of a Giant Entertainment Complex in Williamsburg
  

  Construction Practice Chair David Pfeffer and his team represented the joint venture behind the Brooklyn Mirage in its acquisition and development of the enormous dance club and entertainment complex in the industrial corridor of East Williamsburg.

• David Pfeffer Quoted in ENR New York on the Implications of the Construction Spending Uptick in New York City
  

  Construction chair David Pfeffer was quoted in an ENR New York article, "Revenue on the Rise for Regional Firms," which highlighted the surge in construction activity and spending in New York in 2017. David said that "the pace of new construction, while adding to the employment numbers, has actually caused a shortage of experienced, skilled laborers." But he also pointed out that "lenders have begun tightening the spigot for financing of new projects as vacancy rates in both the office and residential sector level off."

• David Pfeffer Comments on the Impact of the Real Estate Construction Labor Shortage in Law360 Feature Article
  

  Commentary from Construction Chair David Pfeffer was featured in a Law360 article, “Real Estate Construction Labor Shortage Making Banks Wary.” The article discusses the strain that the frenetic pace of real estate construction has put on core U.S. markets – particularly in New York – on the labor workforce, which in turn is causing banks to be wary about providing construction loans.

• Chambers USA 2017 Recognizes Construction and Immigration Lawyers and Immigration Practice
  

  Tarter Krinsky & Drogin is pleased to announce that the 2017 edition of Chambers USA has recognized the Immigration practice and Immigration and Construction lawyers.

• David Pfeffer Featured in Commercial Observer Article on Higher Education Development Event
  

  Construction Group chair David Pfeffer was featured in a Commercial Observer article that highlighted the speakers at the April 5 Commercial Observer’s Development University Conference on higher education. The event featured speakers from top construction and engineering firms, as well as universities in the New York metropolitan region.

• Bisnow Features Key Concepts From Anchin Construction & Development Forum Where TKD Has Strong Showing
  

  Bisnow recently featured an article on key concepts on the New York real estate market that emerged from the Anchin Construction & Development Forum. Tarter Krinsky & Drogin had a strong showing at this year’s Anchin Forum, with Construction chair David Pfeffer and partner Laurie Stanziale moderating panels.

• TKD’s Work in Repealing a Prohibition-Era Law for Nitehawk Cinema Featured in The New York Times
  

  Our client, Williamsburg, Brooklyn-based Nitehawk Cinema was featured in The New York Times for blazing the trail to repeal a Prohibition-era law banning the sale of alcohol in movie theaters.

• Super Lawyers 2016 Recognizes 25 Tarter Krinsky & Drogin Lawyers
  

  New York Metro Super Lawyers has named 21 Tarter Krinsky & Drogin lawyers in 10 practices to its 2016 list.

• David Pfeffer Quoted in The Real Deal on Unions and the Impact of 421a
  

  David Pfeffer was quoted in The Real Deal article, "The New 421a is a Mixed Bag for Union Labor."

• Chambers USA 2016 Recognizes Construction and Immigration Attorneys and Immigration Practice
  

  Tarter Krinsky & Drogin is pleased to announce that the 2016 edition of Chambers USA has recognized the Immigration Practice and Immigration and Construction attorneys.

• David Pfeffer Profiled by John Jay College on Building a Legal Career
  

  David Pfeffer was profiled by the John Jay College of Criminal Justice in the article “Building a Legal Career with David Pfeffer.”

• David Pfeffer and John Walsh Author Article on Modular Building for Construction Today
  

  David Pfeffer and John Walsh authored, “The Future of Modular Building in New York City” for Construction Today.

• David Pfeffer Talks to Crain’s New York Business about the Bronx Revitalization
  

  David Pfeffer was quoted in “Reinventing New York Real Estate” in Crain’s New York Business. The Bronx is experiencing residential and commercial real estate development growth. Incentives have encouraged mixed-income residential growth but David explains that the challenge will be if market-rate housing can be made without incentives. 

• David Pfeffer Quoted in Real Estate Weekly on New Construction Task Force
  

  David Pfeffer was quoted in Real Estate Weekly's article, "Worker's Death Leads City to Form New Task Force."

• Sunrise Day Camp Honors David Pfeffer
  

  David Pfeffer was honored at Sunrise Day Camp-Long Island’s Ninth Annual Mildred and Samuel Levine Memorial Golf Classic for his ongoing support of the organization.

• David Pfeffer and John Walsh Featured in Real Estate Weekly
  

  David Pfeffer and John Walsh wrote the article "Good Agreements Make Good Neighbors: The Benefits of Negotiating License Agreements to Access Neighboring Property."

• Chambers USA 2015 Recognizes Tarter Krinsky & Drogin’s Construction and Immigration Practices
  

  Tarter Krinsky & Drogin is pleased to announce that the 2015 edition of Chambers USA has recognized the Construction and Immigration Practices.

• Cayuga Capital Management Profiled in The Real Deal
  

  Cayuga Capital Management was featured in The Real Deal article “Bushwick’s Buzz” which covered their acquisition of 626 Bushwick Avenue. The former St. Mark’s Evangelical Church is being converted to 99 rental units.

• New York Post Quotes David Pfeffer on Condo Residents’ Noise Claims Against Gyms
  

  Construction Chair David Pfeffer was quoted in the New York Post’s article “Judge shutters Chelsea CrossFit location over noise complaints.” Noise complaints from residents of The Steiner Building led to the closing of Brick NYC.

• Firm Advises Cayuga Capital Management in Colossal Acquisition
  

  Tarter Krinsky & Drogin represented Cayuga Capital Management LLC, a private real estate investment firm based in New York City, in the acquisition of the Colossal warehouse at 85 Wythe Avenue.

• David Pfeffer Quoted in Real Estate BISNOW
  

  Construction Chair David Pfeffer was quoted in the Real Estate BISNOW article “Atlantic Yard’s Best- and Worst-Case Scenarios.” Forest City Ratner and Skanska are in court over construction of the first residential building at Pacific Park (formerly Atlantic Yards).

• David Pfeffer Featured in The Real Deal on Construction Costs
  

  Construction Chair David Pfeffer was quoted in The Real Deal’s article “City construction costs break $1,000 per foot barrier.” The article states that the cost of constructing a building in New York City is breaking price records.

• Chambers USA 2014 Recognizes Construction and Immigration Practices
  

  The 2014 edition of Chambers USA has recognized the Construction Practice Group as one of the top construction practices in New York City. Chambers has also recognized Practice Chair David Pfeffer, and Partners Andrew Koerner and Roxanne Levine as leaders in their field.

• Firm Represents The Masters School in Bond Offering and Construction Matters
  

  We represented The Masters School, a coed day and boarding school for fifth through twelfth grade students, in connection with a $32 million tax exempt bond offering with the Dobbs Ferry Local Development Corporation and TD Bank, N.A.

• Partial Summary Judgment Obtained in Breach of Contract Case
  

  Tarter, Krinsky & Drogin represented Prestige Plumbing & Heating, Inc., a plumbing and heating subcontractor, in a case against B&B Construction, Inc., a general contractor, related to certain renovation activities at a residential property in New York City.

• Firm Wins Decision in the Appellate Division, First Department
  

  Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP represented Gracie Terrace Apartment Corp., a cooperative apartment corporation, against a shareholder who sought to enjoin the co-op from effective repairs to their apartment.

• Cayuga Purchases Rockaway Motel
  

  Tarter Krinsky & Drogin represented Cayuga Capital Management LLC, a private real estate investment firm, in the purchase, leasing and financing of the new Playland Motel on Rockaway Beach Boulevard.

• Firm Represents Link Real Estate in Acquisition of Key New York
  

  Tarter Krinsky & Drogin represented Link Real Estate NYC in the acquisition of Key New York. Link Real Estate is a young, full service firm that handles residential marketing and leasing, as well as sales.

• Lawsuit Filed for 150 Nassau Condominium
  

  In a lawsuit filed on June 5, 2013, our client, the Board of Managers of the 150 Nassau Condominium, is seeking an injunction to protect the safety and well-being of the condominium's residents and its landmarked and historic building located at 150 Nassau Street in New York City. The lawsuit alleges that the owner of the retail unit, Spruce NYC LLC, recently leased its unit to a "Denny's," a fast-food chain open 24-hours a day and often an incubator for violent and disorderly conduct.

• Chambers USA Recognizes Construction and Immigration Practices
  

  Tarter Krinsky & Drogin is pleased to announce that the 2013 edition of Chambers USA has recognized the Construction Practice Group as one of the top construction practices in New York City. Chambers has also recognized Construction Practice Chair David Pfeffer and Immigration Practice partners Roxanne Levine and Andrew Koerner as top practitioners in their fields. 

• David Pfeffer Moderates Seminar On University Facility Construction
  

  David J. Pfeffer, Co-chair of the Construction Practice, moderated “New Developments in Higher Education,” a seminar hosted by the Greater New York Construction User Council.

• Firm Represents Cayuga Capital Management in $27 Million Sale
  

  Tarter Krinsky & Drogin represented Cayuga Capital Management LLC, a private real estate investment firm based in New York City, in the sale of 44 Berry Street to ING Clarion Partners for $27 million on May 12, 2011.

• New York Construction Quotes David Pfeffer on Mergers and Acquisitions
  

  David J. Pfeffer, a Partner in Tarter Krinsky & Drogin’s Construction Practice Group, was quoted in the New York Construction magazine article on “Deal Builders.” 

• Tarter Krinsky & Drogin Represents National Dance Institute
  

  David J. Pfeffer, a Partner in Tarter Krinsky & Drogin’s Construction Practice Group, was recently retained by the National Dance Institute (NDI) in connection with the design and construction agreements for its new headquarters in Harlem. NDI expects to occupy its new space in 2011.

• David Pfeffer and Andrew Koerner Coauthor Real Estate Weekly Article
  

  Partner David J. Pfeffer and Counsel Andrew S. Koerner recently coauthored an article in Real Estate Weekly titled “Foreign Investments Help Fund Commercial Development.”

• Creditors’ Committee Selects Firm in Significant Chapter 11 Case
  

  HRH Construction LLC filed a Chapter 11 petition with the United States Bankruptcy Court in the Southern District of New York on September 6, 2009. The Creditors’ Committee selected Tarter Krinsky & Drogin as its counsel to represent it in HRH’s Chapter 11 case.

• Client Makes the News with Brooklyn Developments
  

  Recent news coverage of real estate development in the Bushwick and Williamsburg sections of Brooklyn featured Tarter Krinsky & Drogin’s client Cayuga Capital Management LLC and its principals Jacob Sacks and Jamie Wiseman.

Events

• David Pfeffer Moderated Panel on the Future of PropTech for the Commercial Observer’s 3rd Annual Building Tech Forum
  

  On November 16, 2021, David Pfeffer, Partner and Chair of the Construction Practice, moderated the panel, “Tapping into Tenant Needs: Ongoing Operations in the Age of PropTech” for The Commercial Observer’s 3rd Annual Building Tech Forum. 

• David Pfeffer to Moderate Panel on the Future of Office Space for Anchin’s 2021 Virtual Conference
  

  On February 10, 2021, David Pfeffer, Partner and Chair of the Construction Practice, will moderate the panel, “How COVID will Permanently Impact Office Design and Workplace Strategies of the Future” for Anchin’s The Future Forward 2021 Conference. The panelists will discuss how owners, architects and contractors are redesigning the workplace due to COVID-19.

• David Pfeffer to Present Session on Construction Issues at the PLI’s 22nd Annual Commercial Real Estate Institute
  

  On November 17, 2020, David Pfeffer, Partner and Chair of the Construction Group, will present the session, "Construction Issues," at the Practising Law Institute (PLI)'s 22nd Annual Commercial Real Estate Institute. David will speak on navigating New York state and local construction laws and regulations, identifying the source of construction disputes, and utilizing contract negotiation and dispute management techniques to avoid them. He will also explore emerging trends in the construction industry as well as issues arising from COVID-19 and climate change.

• David Pfeffer to Speak on Development Pipeline and State of the Market at New York Construction & Development Forum
  

  Construction chair David Pfeffer will once again speak at the New York Construction & Development Forum on February 27. David will speak on the morning panel, "Developing for the Future in an Era of Change & Uncertainty,” which will explore how top development leaders are dealing with key pain points arising from today’s environment, including high construction costs, tightness in the labor market, open shop difficulties, risk management headaches, materials pricing and design challenges.

• David Pfeffer to Speak on Panel on Development and Redevelopment in NYC at 2019 Anchin Construction and Development Forum
  

  Construction chair David Pfeffer will once again speak at the Anchin Construction and Development Forum. This year’s event will held on February 6 in New York City, and David will speak on the afternoon panel, "Boomtown USA: The 200 Million Square Foot Pipeline,” which will explore how top development leaders are dealing with key pain points arising from today’s environment, including high construction costs, tightness in the labor market, open shop difficulties, risk management headaches, materials pricing and design challenges. This panel, comprised of leaders representing tens of millions of square feet under development, will discuss current activity in New York’s construction market and future pipeline of office, residential and industrial development and what it means to the industry.

• David Pfeffer to Speak at the Bisnow National Healthcare East Conference
  

  Construction chair David Pfeffer will be a speaker at the Bisnow National Healthcare East conference on November 7. David and his fellow panelists will discuss, "Investment & Acquisitions: The Micro & Macro Level Impacts on Healthcare.”

• David Pfeffer to Moderate Discussion at Peer-to-Peer Greenpearl Construction Risk & Safety Roundtable
  

  On October 11, Construction chair David Pfeffer will moderate the discussion at the Greenpearl Construction Risk & Safety Roundtable. The event is a closed-door, invite-only, peer-to-peer roundtable for construction safety and risk professionals.

• David Pfeffer to Moderate Panel at the Commercial Observer’s 2nd Annual Healthcare Construction Forum on Master Planning and Healthcare Development Key Expansions in NYC
  

  On September 13, Construction chair David Pfeffer will once again moderate a panel at the Commercial Observer’s 2nd Annual Healthcare Construction Forum at The CUNY Graduate Center. David’s panel will feature a discussion on, "Master Planning and Healthcare Development Key Expansions in NYC."

• David Pfeffer to Moderate Panel on Managing Capital Programs, Development and Large Scale Renovations at the Commercial Observer’s 2nd Annual Higher Education Construction Forum
  

  On May 14, Construction chair David Pfeffer will moderate a panel discussion at the Commercial Observer’s 2nd Annual Higher Education Construction Forum, a half-day conference on the future of higher education development in the New York Metropolitan region. David and his fellow panelists, who are leaders in the higher ed development field, will discuss, "Managing Higher Education’s Capital Programs, Development and Large Scale Renovations."

• David Pfeffer Participates in Private Roundtable Discussion at the 8th Annual Brooklyn Real Estate Summit
  

  Construction chair David Pfeffer participated in the Brooklyn Real Estate Summit’s roundtable discussion titled, “Navigating the Government.”

• David Pfeffer to Moderate Panel on Infrastructure Needs in NYC at 2018 Anchin Construction and Development Forum
  

  Construction chair David Pfeffer will once again moderate a panel at the 2018 Anchin Construction and Development Forum on February 15. David’s panel, "Infrastructure Now: Understanding New York’s Needs in the Modern Era,” will address how New York’s infrastructure will adjust to demands of a growing population in an already densely inhabited metropolis, as well as the available opportunities for development and construction professionals.

• Tarter Krinsky & Drogin’s Construction Partners to Speak at Leading Industry Events in New York City
  

  Our market-leading Construction practice continues to be active on the speaking circuit at the top industry events in New York City. In the next week alone, Construction chair David Pfeffer will be a moderator at the Anchin Construction & Development Forum on 2/15 and Construction partner Laurie Stanziale will be a featured panelist at the 7th annual Real Estate Women’s Forum (REWF) on 2/23.

• David Pfeffer to Present Lorman Webinar on Architect and Engineer Liability
  

  Construction chair David Pfeffer will present a live webinar on December 18 for Lorman Education Services on "Architect and Engineer Liability." The webinar will explore how to avoid claims and increase profitability by understanding how to balance liability risk.

• David Pfeffer to Speak on Healthcare Design & Construction at Bisnow's National Healthcare East Conference
  

  Construction chair David Pfeffer will be a featured speaker at Bisnow's National Healthcare East Conference where he will discuss healthcare design and construction with co-panelists from Weill Cornell Medical College, Columbia University Medical Center, Talisen Construction, Gilbane Building Co. 

• David Pfeffer to Discuss Healthcare Design & Construction at the Bisnow National Healthcare East Conference
  

  On October 31, Construction chair David Pfeffer will be speaking on "Healthcare Design & Construction” at the Bisnow National Healthcare East Conference.

• David Pfeffer to Moderate Panel for Bisnow’s Brooklyn State of the Market Event
  

  On October 19, Construction chair David Pfeffer will moderate a panel at Bisnow’s annual Brooklyn State of the Market Event. The program will cover the future of construction and development in Brooklyn. This event brings together the top real estate figures in one of the nation's hottest and fastest growing markets. David has been a frequent speaker at various industry events focused on the state of development in Brooklyn stemming from his strong experience partnering with clients on some of the most significant construction and development projects in the borough.

• David Pfeffer to Moderate Panel on Downtown Brooklyn at Bisnow's Brooklyn Hottest Projects & Neighborhoods Conference
  

  On April 20, Construction Group chair David Pfeffer will moderate a panel at Bisnow's Brooklyn Hottest Projects & Neighborhoods Conference on the development of Downtown Brooklyn.

• David Pfeffer to Speak at the Commercial Observer’s 2017 Design and Construction Conference: A Look at the Region's Higher Education Agenda
  

  Construction chair David Pfeffer will moderate a panel at the Commercial Observer’s 2017 Design & Construction Conference: A Look at the Region's Higher Education Agenda on April 5.

• David Pfeffer to Moderate Construction Financing Obstacles and Solutions Panel at the Anchin Construction & Development Forum
  

  Construction Group chair David Pfeffer will moderate a panel at the Anchin Construction & Development Forum on February 9.

• David Pfeffer to Moderate Panel at Bisnow’s 5th Annual Brooklyn State of the Market Event
  

  Construction Practice Group Chair David Pfeffer will moderate a panel at Bisnow’s 5th annual Brooklyn State of the Market event on December 2 at the William Vale Hotel in Williamsburg.

• David Pfeffer to Speak at the 7th Annual Brooklyn Real Estate Summit
  

  David Pfeffer will speak at the 7th Annual Brooklyn Real Estate Summit on September 7, 2016.

• David Pfeffer to Moderate Panel on Greenpoint for Bisnow Program
  

  David Pfeffer will moderate a panel for Bisnow’s program “Brooklyn’s Hot Projects and Neighborhoods.”

• David Pfeffer to Moderate Government Regulation & Policy Panel at Anchin Forum
  

  David Pfeffer will moderate the panel "Ask not What You Can Do: Government Regulation & Policy Roundup" at the Anchin Construction & Development Forum.

• David Pfeffer to Speak at the 6th Annual Brooklyn Real Estate Summit
  

  Construction Chair David Pfeffer will moderate the panel "Brooklyn’s Finest: The Next Phase in Brooklyn’s Development" at the 6th Annual Greenpearl Brooklyn Real Estate Summit.

• David Pfeffer to Moderate at the 4th Annual State of Brooklyn
  

  David Pfeffer will moderate a panel at Bisnow’s 4th Annual State of Brooklyn.

• David Pfeffer to Moderate Innovative Design & Construction Panel
  

  David Pfeffer, Chair of the Construction Practice, will moderate the “Fresh Start: Innovative Design & Construction” session of the Anchin Construction & Development Forum on February 12, 2015 in New York City.

• David Pfeffer to Speak on State of Brooklyn Development
  

  Construction Chair David Pfeffer will moderate a panel at Bisnow’s “State of Brooklyn: The Hip Borough Grows Up” on November 18. This program will focus on the the success of Brooklyn development across asset classes and neighborhoods and panelists will offer predictions about what lies in store for New York's largest and fastest growing borough.

• David Pfeffer to Moderate Brooklyn Development Power Panel
  
  David Pfeffer will moderate the panel "No Sleep ‘Til Brooklyn: Development Power Panel" at the Massey Knakal Real Estate Summit on September 16.  The panel features top developers from some of the biggest projects in Brooklyn.
• Setting up Shop: Key Legal Issues for the Retail Industry
  

  Tarter Krinsky & Drogin partnered with Università Bocconi to host a full-day program as part of its In-Company Training Program. The presentation, titled “Setting up Shop: Key Legal Issues for the Retail Industry” focused on the  key legal challenges for retail clients entering the U.S. market. 

• David Pfeffer to Moderate the Brooklyn New Development Frontiers Event
  

  David Pfeffer, Chair of the Construction Practice, will moderate Bisnow’s Brooklyn New Development Frontiers event on February 27, 2014 at the Brooklyn Marriott.

• David Pfeffer to Moderate NYC Construction and Development Summit
  

  David Pfeffer, Chair of the Construction Practice, will moderate the 4th Annual Bisnow Construction and Development Summit on November 14, 2013. 

• Firm Partners with Lawline on “Business in a Box” Series
  

  On October 27 Tarter Krinsky & Drogin partnered with Lawline to host “Business in a Box” – a one-day series of CLE presentations designed to address the top legal issues facing emerging companies in growing and protecting their businesses.

• David Pfeffer to Speak at Massey Knakal Brooklyn Real Estate Summit
  

  David Pfeffer and Andrew Koerner spoke on constuction and EB-5 issues at the Massey Knakal Brooklyn Real Estate Summit on September 17.

• Tarter Krinsky & Drogin Hosts Inaugural Future of Brooklyn Seminar
  

  Tarter Krinsky & Drogin, in conjunction with Bisnow, is hosting the first-ever “Future of Brooklyn” event, bringing together the top real estate figures in one of the nation's hottest and fastest growing markets. 

• Tarter Krinsky & Drogin Hosts Green Plumbing Seminar
  

  Green plumbing addresses some of the key aspects of sustainable building such as reducing water consumption and protecting water quality, reducing operating cost and improving the built environment. 

• David J. Pfeffer Moderates Bisnow New York Construction and Development Seminar
  

  David J. Pfeffer moderated a panel of distinguished speakers at Bisnow’s New York Construction and Development seminar. The event was held at the New York Bar Association in New York City. The seminar focused on critical issues facing the construction and development industry in New York City in light of the current economic situation.

   
• David Pfeffer and William Weisner Speak at Seminar on Stalled Construction Sites
  

• Cost Increases Up the Ante for the Construction Industry – Is a Price Escalation Clause Your Best Bet?
  

  Charter schools have experienced some of the highest enrollment growth due to pandemic-related factors influencing how we rethink education.

• David Pfeffer Authors Article on Legal Issues of Construction Collapses
  

  On September 30, 2021, Partner and Chair of the Construction Practice, David Pfeffer authored the article, “Broken Buildings: Legal Rights and Remedies in the Wake of a Collapse” featured in Construction Executive. 

• Key Takeaways From Anchin’s Future of Office Design Webinar
  

  Anchin’s Future Forward 2021 Conference brought together major players in the construction community to discuss the future of development and design in New York City. On February 9, Construction Partner and Chair David Pfeffer moderated the panel, “How COVID will Permanently Impact Office Design and Workplace Strategies of the Future.” 

• David Pfeffer and Sean Scuderi’s Co-Authored Article “Pre-Construction Services: To Lien or not to Lien” Featured in the Mann Report
  

  The November 9, 2020 issue of the Mann Report features Construction Co-Chair and Partner David Pfeffer’s and Counsel Sean Scuderi’s article entitled, “Pre-Construction Services: To Lien or Not to Lien.” The article delves into the decision rendered in the case Old Post Road Associates LLC v. LRC Construction LLC, by the New York State Supreme Court Appellate Division, Second Department.

• Project Restart: Strategy For Remobilizing Construction
  

  New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo recently announced phased reopening of businesses, with the construction industry included in Phase 1. The Governor’s announcement means project owners in New York should prepare for construction to restart. Given the long pause of most projects in New York, contractors and subcontractors will first report to their most profitable projects where payments are made timely.  We recommend that owners consider taking the following steps before the construction ban is lifted to successfully restart their projects.

• David Pfeffer Authors Law360 Article on What NYC Landlords and Tenants Need to Know About Short-Term Apartment Rental Services
  

  Construction chair and partner David Pfeffer authored an article in Law360 on "The Conundrum With Short-Term Rentals." The article explores what New York City landlords and tenants need to know about how recent regulations on short-term apartment rental services such as Airbnb, HomeAway, VBRO and Roomorama affect their properties.