Jeffrey H. Seiden

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Practice Areas

  • Residential Non-Payment Proceedings
  • Residential Holdover Proceedings
  • Commercial Non-Payment & Holdover Proceedings

Biography

Mr. Seiden is a partner of the firm. His clients range from large and small private and not-for-profit management companies, cooperative and condominium boards, and HDFCs. He is an experienced litigator and a skillful trial attorney who specializes in all facets of residential and commercial landlord-tenant litigation. Mr. Seiden has successfully litigated numerous types of cases including non-payment proceedings, holdover proceedings involving nonprimary residence, nuisance, illegal use, illegal alterations, breach of lease, short-term rentals, failure to provide access, as well as defending owners against harassment, overcharge and improper deregulation claims. Most notably, in 42nd and 10th Associates v. Ikezi, Mr. Seiden successfully tried and won New York City's first non-curable Airbnb eviction.

Mr. Seiden counsels landlords and owners in the legal aspects of the daily management of their properties. His goal is to find practical solutions that meet his client's business strategies and goals. He is a go-to resource for owners navigating the ever-changing rent laws in New York. He has been published or quoted in many of the industry trade publications and is a former member of the New York City Bar's Housing Court Committee.

Education

  • Hofstra University School of Law, Hempstead, New York
    • J.D. - 2004
    • Honors: Award for Excellence in Advocacy and Litigation
  • State University of New York, Albany, New York
    • B.A. - 2001

Bar Admissions

  • New York, 2005

Published Works

Professional Associations

  • New York City Bar Association, Member
  • New York County Lawyers’ Association, Member
  • New York State Bar Association
  • Association of the Bar of the City of New York
  • New York County Lawyers Association

Current Employment Position

  • Senior Partner