Land Use, Zoning, and Development
Fried Frank's Land Use Practice is among the most active in New York City and routinely counsels clients on zoning regulations and approval processes governing development in the city. Their reputation and long-standing relationships with top industry professionals and governmental agencies help guide their clients, from the initial acquisition phase through obtaining building permits and navigating the development process.
They regularly advocate with respect to land use matters before City agencies and officials, including:
- Department of City Planning and City Planning Commission
- Department of Buildings
- Board of Standards and Appeals
- Landmarks Preservation Commission
- Public Design Commission
- Department of Parks and Recreation
- Department of Housing Preservation and Development
- Community Board, Borough Presidents, and City Council Members
- New York City Economic Development Corporation
- Empire State Development
The Land Use Practice complements the firm's industry-leading Transactional Practice and routinely manages the full complement of transactions necessary for development, including acquisition, financing, joint ventures, and development agreements.
News and recognition
Chambers and Partners |
Chambers USA 2023 Recognizes Fried Frank as “Leading Firm”⟶Media mentions |
Melanie Meyers Featured on Architecture 5 10 20 Podcast⟶Media mentions |
Anita W. Laremont Featured in Commercial Observer Q&A⟶Media mentions |
Anita W. Laremont Quoted by Law360 on Executive Order to Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions⟶Accolades |
Fried Frank’s Land Use Practice Recognized in City & State’s Top New York State Lobbyists 2022⟶Insights and analysis
Alerts and newsletters |
New York City Department of City Planning Releases “City of Yes for Carbon Neutrality” Text Amendment⟶Client memorandum |
Residential Conversion Opportunities in New York City⟶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 |
Newly Adopted Requirements and Opportunities for Development near Subway and Rail Stations⟶Client memorandum |
New York State Commercial Lease Decision Overturned on Appeal⟶Client memorandum |
Proposed Easement Requirements for Development near Subway and Rail Stations⟶