
Zach Bernstein provides practical solutions for clients involved in real estate development and land use matters.
Private developers, not-for-profits, religious organizations, and other clients seek Zach’s advice with regard to the purchase and sale of development rights, analysis of development potential, and applications with governmental agencies including the New York City Planning Commission, the Board of Standards and Appeals, the Department of Buildings, and the Landmarks Preservation Commission.
Chambers and Partners recognizes Zach’s capabilities in Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use (New York), commending his ability to give “very practical advice” and noting that he is “incredibly well connected and knowledgeable.” Zach also has been recognized by Legal 500 in the Real Estate Land Use and Zoning category and was selected by Crain's New York Business for its annual “40 Under 40” list of the most accomplished New York City-based business professionals under age 40.
Accolades |
Fried Frank’s Land Use Practice Recognized in City & State’s Top New York State Lobbyists 2022⟶News releases |
Former NYC Planning Commission Chair Anita Laremont to Join Fried Frank’s Land Use Practice⟶Chambers and Partners |
Chambers USA 2022 Recognizes Fried Frank as “Leading Firm”⟶Accolades |
Fried Frank’s Land Use Practice Recognized in City & State’s Top 50 New York State Lobbyists 2021⟶Chambers and Partners |
Chambers USA 2021 Recognizes Fried Frank as “Leading Firm”⟶Chambers and Partners |
Chambers USA 2020 Recognizes Fried Frank as “Leading Firm”⟶Client memorandum |
City Plans to Streamline Building and Land Use Approval in ‘Get Stuff Built’ Taskforce Report⟶Client memorandum |
SoHo/NoHo Rezoning Approved⟶Client memorandum |
Gowanus Neighborhood Rezoning Approved⟶Client memorandum |
UPDATE: Proposed Gowanus and SoHo/NoHo Neighborhood Rezonings Proceeding through Public Review⟶Client memorandum |
Proposed Rezoning Would Modernize Zoning Regulations and Increase Density in the SoHo/NoHo Neighborhoods⟶Client memorandum |
City Releases Details of Proposed Zoning Controls for Gowanus⟶Client memorandum |
New York City Housing Authority Unveils “Transfer to Preserve” Program⟶Client memorandum |
New Signage is Required in Privately Owned Public Spaces⟶Speaking engagements |
Brooklyn's Rally to Reopen⟶Speaking engagements |
2020 Virtual Rebuilding NY Summit⟶Speaking engagements |
Creating the Urban Life Sciences Hub of the Future⟶Speaking engagements |
Tall Building Demolition and Strategies in NYC⟶Speaking engagements |
2019 Rebuilding NY Summit⟶Speaking engagements |
Life Sciences 2019 Real Estate Development Symposium⟶Speaking engagements |
MAPPING THE FUTURE: The City's Planning Process⟶Speaking engagements |
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