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DHCR Adopts New Rules: The Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR) adopted new regulations effective November 8, 2023. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-fCSnOMbAVOECT2Wc7YoHBz2Fx8s5ttU

Direct newsletter links:

Summer 2023 Newsletter: https://issuu.com/borahgoldstein/docs/bg_newsletter_summer_2023_8.8.23.pptx
Spring 2023 Newsletter: https://issuu.com/borahgoldstein/docs/bg_newsletter_pics_4.12.23.pptx?fr=xKAE9_zU1NQ

Publications, News & Events – 2022

MEMO/PUBLICATION: Changes to the 2019 Housing Stability Tenant Protection Act (“HSTPA”) Benefiting Cooperative Apartment Corporations, Eric M. Goidel (January 10, 2022)

Publications, News & Events – 2019

MEMO/Presentation The Rent Laws of 2019: The Rent Regulation, David B. Cabrera., (September 23, 2019)
David B. Cabrera presented on the new law and updates along with other speakers. This program was a follow-up to the overview of The New Rent Laws of 2019 program held this July 2019.

Rent Stabilization and Rent Control:
- Vacancy and Renewal Increases, Preferential Rents
- Deregulation, Owner’s Personal Use
- Leases with Not-For-Profits
Overcharges, MCIs and IAIs, Coop/Condo, Conversions

MEMO/Presentation Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act 2019,  Carlos Perez-Hall., (September 23, 2019)
Carlos Perez-hall presented on the new law and updates with Councilman Harvey Epstein on Monday, September 23rd to the civil court judges and housing court judges at their countywide seminar in the 2019.
MEMO/PUBLICATION: Fees on Fees, Author: Joseph I. Farca, Esq., (September 1, 2019)
Collecting the Legal Fees It Cost You to Collect Legal Fees
Does your New York commercial lease form expressly provide that the landlord may recover the legal fees it incurs to recover legal fees from its tenant? If not, then the landlord may be out of luck trying to recover such “fees on fees,” as they are known. But it wasn’t always this way. For the full article click here.
MEMO/Presentation Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act 2019,  Carlos Perez-Hall., (July 8, 2019)
Carlos Perez-hall presented on the new law and updates for about 20 judges and 25-30 practitioners/court attorneys on July 8, 2019.
MEMO/Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act 2019,  Carlos Perez-Hall., (June 2019) Memorandum regarding the legislation passed on June 14, 2019, entitled the Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act of 2019 and the Statewide Housing Security and Tenant Protection Act (“Act”). For the Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act 2019 Memo, click here.

For the link of our presentation on the 2019 law, click here.
MEMO/PUBLICATION: The New Rules Never Seem to Stop Coming, Author: Andrew I. Bart Esq., (May 21, 2019)
There are three more rules guaranteed to keep co-op and condo boards-and their property managers and attorneys. For the full article click here.

MEMO/Event: Stephen Shulman, Senior Partner and head of the firm’s Residential and Commercial Holdover/Non-Payment Proceeding division, exhibited at the REAL DEAL SHOWCASE New York. Partner Jeffrey Seiden, Darren Marks, Craig A.Kraus, Anna Guiliano, and Sarah Fiona Phillips, participated. (May 15, 2019)

MEMO/Event:

Eric M. Goidel, Senior Partner and head of the firm’s coop & condo division, exhibited at the Cooperator Expo New York. Partner Craig A.Kraus, Michael Nerenberg, Anna Guiliano, and Associate Brandon James and Andrew Bart participated. (April 11, 2019)

MEMO/PUBLICATION: VIDEO of Panel Discussion At The Loft Board Concerning Primary Residence (February 14, 2019).

On Feb 14 at the Loft Board landlord and tenant practitioners held a Panel Discussion about how primary residence issues should be considered by the Loft Board both for coverage and protected occupancy.
Senior Partner David R. Brody presented on behalf of the Landlords’ Loft Practitioners The link to the video
The link to the minutes of Public Meeting.

Publications, News & Events – 2018

MEMO/PUBLICATION: Proprietary Leases: Make Sure Old Rules Don’t Tie Your Hands (January 2018), Habitat University

Author: Eric M. Goidel, Senior Partner

The section of the proprietary lease dealing with termination of the proprietary lease is one of the most important sections. It gives a board of directors the ability to evict and foreclose upon a shareholder who is not complying with the proprietary lease. Many proprietary leases were drafted 40 to 50 years ago. They have not necessarily kept pace with the times, with changes in laws, or with how the court system now deals with landlord-tenant issues. For the full article click here.

SPEAKING ENGAGEMENT: What You Need to Know About the Tenant Harassment Laws (February 28, 2018), CHIP

Partner David Cabrera, was panelist in CHIP’s seminar on tenant harassment laws. David Cabrera discussed the changes to “tenant harassment” provisions of the law including stiffer penalties, the award of damages, apartment conditions, business practices, and more intense government oversight.

SPEAKING ENGAGEMENT: What Every Attorney Should Know about the Loft Law (February 28, 2018), NYSBA

Partner David Brody spoke at the New York State Bar Association’s (NYSBA) February 28 program titled, “ What Every Attorney Should Know about the Loft Law.” This program highlighted Loft Law and related proceedings before the Loft Board and the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH). Paul Gruber Chairman of the Landlord and Tenant Committee organized the program.
MEMO/PUBLICATION: New York City to Grade Buildings on Energy Efficiency Beginning 2020, Author: Brandon M. James, Esq., (February 21, 2018)
On January 8, 2018, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio approved Local Law 33 of 2018, the latest initiative to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase the energy efficiency of large and mid-sized buildings. For the full article click here.

Publications, News & Events – 2017

RANKINGS: Borah Goldstein Ranked New York City Top Real Estate Law Firm (October 2017), The Real Dea.

Borah Goldstein has been ranked by the Real Deal Magazine as one of NYC’s Top Real Estate Law Firms for 2017.

PUBLICATION: Borah Goldstein Senior Partner, Eric Goidel Authors Director Protector Memo (October 2017)

Changes to New York City Heat Law, senior partner Eric Goidel disseminated this Director Protector memo to Co-op & Condo managing agents, October 2, 2017.

RANKINGS: Partners Glenn Berezenskiy, Darren M. Marks and Craig M. Notte were selected for inclusion to New York Metro Super Lawyers 2017.

PUBLICATION: Expediting Recovery of Accelerated Rents From Commercial Lease Guarantor, by partner Joseph I. Farca, was published in the Outside Counsel section of New York Law Journal, September 19, 2017.

SPEAKING ENGAGEMENT: Protect Interests When Leasing Mixed-Use Space, partner Craig Kraus’ recent presentation to New York County Lawyers Association featured in The Commercial Lease Law Insider, August 8, 2017.

PUBLICATION: Recent Decision Limits Liability of Condo Sponsor’s Principal by partner Joseph I. Farca was published in the Outside Counsel section of New York Law Journal, August 4, 2017.

MEMO/PUBLICATION: First Department Expands the Right to License Fees Under RPAPL §881, by partner Craig M. Notte was published in the Outside Counsel section of New York Law Journal, June 26, 2017.

MEMO/PUBLICATION: New York Real Estate Journal featured spotlights on associates Michael R. Nerenberg and Christopher D. Warren.

MEMO/PUBLICATION: The New York Real Estate Journal announced associate Christopher D. Warren joining firm, June 22, 2017.

MEMO/PUBLICATION: David R. Brody and Jason M. Frosch sent this URGENT MEMO to New York’s Loft community regarding proposed changes to the Loft Law, June 15, 2017.

MEMO/PUBLICATION: Partner Eileen O’Toole’s recent presentation on rent regulation caselaw at a Civil Court Committed program was summarized in the New York Women’s Bar Association Newsletter, June 2017.

MEMO/PUBLICATION: The Cooperator New York: Appointments & Transitions features Christopher D. Warren, May 2017.

MEMO/PUBLICATION: Q&A: Accessing Complaint Documents When a Co-op Is in Litigation , Eric Goidel, partner and head of firm’s Co-op and Condo practice addresses shareholders’ rights in this situation in The Cooperator New York”. May 2017.

MEMO/PUBLICATION: Loft Law Occasional Note: David Brody, Head of firm’s Loft Law practice recently sent this memo to New York’s community of Loft owners, May 24, 2017.

MEMO/PUBLICATION: NYREJ named senior partner Harriet Polinsky and partner Anna Guiliano as 2017 Women in Professional Services. May 2017)

MEMO/PUBLICATION: Queens Ledger announced associate Christopher D. Warren joining the firm, May 3, 2017.

MEMO/PUBLICATION: Borah Goldstein Client Alert Newsletter (pdf), sent April 27, 2017

Real Estate Weekly announced associate Christopher D. Warren joining the firm in its Who’s News section, April 21, 2017.

Director Protector Memo: ” Discrimination Based Upon Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder/Sleep Disorder” by Senior Partner Eric M. Goidel, April 17, 2017.

New York Real Estate Journal: Brian Graifman co-authored the article ” Landlords still at risk for hosts’ illegal Airbnb rentals“, March 7, 2017.

Mann Report: Counsel Brian Graifman co-authored the article Hosts Now Liable for Advertising Illegal Airbnb Rentals, But Landlords Still Within Enforcement Cross-Hairs, March 2017.

New York Housing Journal: ” A Victory For Airbnb: Why Owners Should Care” by Partner Jeffrey H. Seiden was published in the February 2017 edition.

Loft Law Occasional Note: LOFT BOARD FINES LANDLORDS FOR UNFILED BUYOUTS, by David R. Brody, January 23, 2017.

Habitat U: Board through a legal Lens. – Senior partner Eric M. Goidel Aging residents and preventitive measures for Coops and Condos (video), January, 2017.

Publications, News & Events – 2016

Apartment Law Insider: ” Friends Are Chosen, But Neighbors Come with the House”, by partner Craig Notte, December 2, 2016.
New York Real Estate Journal: ” Borah Goldstein hires eight new attorneys” , December 1, 2016.
Apartment Law Insider: ” Dealing with Illegal Short-Term Rentals: What New York City Property Managers Need to Know“, video featuring partners Craig Notte and Todd Nahins, November 2016.
Loft Law Occasional Notes: ” The HP Part of the Civil Court May Not Have Jurisdiction over IMD Cases“, by David Brody. November 11, 2016.
Habitat Magazine – ” The Importance of Monitoring Aging“,by Senior Partner Eric M. Goidel. November, 2016.
The Real Deal Magazine lists Borah Goldstein as #8 in “New York City Law Firms with the Biggest Real Estate Practice”, October, 2016.
Real Estate Weekly – WHO’S NEWS: The latest new hires, promotion, and honors , October 29, 2016.
New York Law Journal – announces firm arrival of Patricia Feldman , October 18, 2016.
Apartment Law Insider – ” The Continuing Saga of Illegal Transient Occupancy “, written by Partner Todd Nahins was published
July 16, 2016.
The Cooperator -Senior Partner Eric Goidel is featured in the Q&A section where he addresses Condominium by-laws. July, 2016.
Small Property Owners of New York (SPONY) June/July Newsletter – ” Property Owners’ Stump“, written by partner David Cabrera and associate David Napitupulu.
Borah Goldstein e-Alert: NEW RENT GUIDELINES – Effective October 1, 2016 through September 30, 2017.
July 1, 2016.
The Cooperator – Senior Partner Eric Goidel, head of the firm’s Co-op & Condo division, addresses a condo apt. owner’s roof leak neglect problem in the Q&A feature of The May edition.
Director Protector Memo: ” All Cooperative Boards of Directors, Condominium Boards of Managers & Managing Agents“, Senior Partner Eric M. Goidel sent his client a memo explaining the possible ramifications of a New York State Supreme Court Ruling regarding second hand smoke,
March 9, 2016
The Mann Report – The landmark AIRBNB case tried and won by Borah Goldstein and appealed by the tenant, in which the Appellate Term affirmed the lower court in favor of the landlord, is featured in the article ” Court Affirms Courts Decision to Evict Airbnb Host”, February 2016
The Real Deal – ” Court upholds decision to evict rent-stabilized Airbnb host“. The appellate court upheld a February 2015 decision by Housing Court Judge Jack Stoller to evict tenant. This landmark case, “42nd & 10th Associates LLC V. Henry Ikezi” was tried and won by Borah Goldstein.

2015

The Cooperator – Senior Partner Eric Goidel is quoted extensively in the article ” Denying Access: Consequences for Arrears and Non-Payment “, December 2015
Borah Goldstein’s e-newsletter was sent to clients and contacts, November 2015
Habitat Magazine – Senior Partner Eric Goidel’s article, ” Eliminating Airbnb from Your Building” is published, November 6, 2015.
Apartment Law Insider – ” Avoid Triple Damages in Post-Roberts Rent Overcharge Cases“, written by Partner Eileen O’Toole, was published
November 5, 2015.
Apartment Law Insider – ” Handling Disputes about Animals “, written by Partner Eileen O’Toole, was featured in their special fall edition,
October 30th, 2015.
New York Real Estate Journal – ” Recovery of Possession: Factors affecting landlords when a tenant passes“, written by Senior Partner Stephen C. Shulman, was published.
October 28, 2015
New York Law Journal featured the Will of Chin, which was handled by partners Anna Guiliano and Jeffrey Nogee. (available to NYLJ subscribers only).
October 13, 2015
New York Housing Journal, September 2015 – The article ” Six Years After Roberts Rent-Setting Uncertainty Continues to Loom” featured the case tried and won by partner David Cabrera ” Ten Sheridan Associates LLC v. Lillian Cohen“.
New York State Real Estate Journal – ” The effect of bankruptcy code on commercial Leases (Part 2)“, written by Partner Jeffrey Chancas, published
September 8, 2015
The New York Times – Managing Partner Robert Goldstein was quoted in ” Ask Real Estate” section.
September 5, 2015
The Real Deal Magazine – ranked Borah Goldstein as #10 among NYC law firm with the biggest real estate practices.
September 1, 2015
New York Law Journal – announces Glenn Berezanskiy joining firm.
August 25, 2015
New York Real Estate Journal – Announces continued expansion of firm
August 12, 2015
Real Estate Weekly – Announces the firm’s three newest attorneys in its ” Who’s News” section.
August 6, 2015
New York Real Estate Journal Question of the Month section – Features a two part article, with Part 1 contributed by Partner Jeff Chancas, “ What is the effect of bankruptcy code on commercial leases when a tenant files for bankruptcy (Part 1)?”
July 28, 2015
LOFT LAW OCCASIONAL NOTES: THE LOFT LAW IS RENEWED , by Partner David Brody.
July 1, 2015
New York Real Estate Journal – Partner Anna Guiliano was recognized in their Women in Real Estate Spotlight. She is profiled in this edition: http://nyrej.com/83518.
June 23, 2015
LOFT LAW OCCASIONAL NOTES: RENEWAL OF THE LOFT LAW , by Partner David Brody.
June 10, 2015
The New York Times – Partner Paul Gruber was quoted in the “Ask Real Estate” column in the segment ” Removing an Adult Son From a Rental“.
June 6, 2015
New York Apartment Law Insider – Partner Adam Cooper’s article ” Terminating Tenancies for Overcrowding” was featured. The article was also disseminated in The Insider’s eAlert newsletter.
May 8, 2015
Borah Goldstein e-newsletter – Borah Goldstein launches the first edition of our e-newsletter.
May 3, 2015
The New York Times – Partner Paul Gruber was quoted in the “Ask Real Estate” column in the segment “ A Crowded One Bedroom“.
May 2, 2015
New York Law Journal – Featured Partner Carlos Perez Hall’s article ” Redrafting Bylaws Highlights Democracy’s Beauty“.
May 1, 2015
New York Law Journal – Brian Graifman, of our Supreme Court Litigation Division, was featured on page 2 of the New York Law Journal . Brian is Co-Chair of the NYCLA Committee on the state Supreme Court, and was the Luncheon’s Co-Chair.
April 20, 2015
The Cooperator – Senior Partner Eric M. Goidel is quoted in the article “Management/Board Relations: Who do you call?”.
April 2, 2015
New York Housing Journal – Senior Partner Todd I. Nahins’ article, “ Owners Can Have Success Against Illegal Occupancies“was published.
April 2, 2015
New York Law Journal – NY Great Stone Inc. Plaintiff v. Two Fulton Square LLC, Defendant, 17762/2014. The decision summary for this significant Yellowstone case, handled by Senior Partner David R. Brody and Partner Joseph Farca, was featured.
April 1, 2015
New York Apartment Law Insider – Partner Craig Notte’s article “ Can Condo Boards Enforce the NYC Pet Law?” is featured.
March 6, 2015
New York Law Journal – Featured a landmark case won by Borah Goldstein, ” Judge Rules Rental of Unit on Airbnb was Profiteering“.
February 26, 2015
Real Estate Weekly – Partner Jeffrey Seiden’s article ” Owner’s armed to fight back against Airbnb“, was published.
February 25, 2015
Crain’s New York – References landmark Airbnb case won by Borah Goldstein in the article ” Airbnb foes, Related delight in first site-related eviction“.
February 23, 2015
The Real Deal – Senior partner Todd Nahins’ comments on Airbnb landmark win featured in ” Attorney who won landmark eviction case is flooded with queries from landlords“.
February 21, 2015
The New York Post – Partner Todd Nahins is quoted in the article ” Landlords planning more evictions after Airbnb ruling.”
February 21, 2015
The Real Deal – Senior partner Todd Nahins is quoted in the article ” Judge evicts rent-stabilized Airbnb host in landmark decision“.
February 20, 2015
The New York Post – In the case “42nd & 10th Associates LLC V. Henry Ikezi”, tried and won by Partner Jeffrey Seiden, NYC’s Judge Stoller ruled Airbnb violation as non-curable for the first time in a landmark decision. Partner Todd Nahins is quoted – https://lnkd.in/da3y8QJ. The article also prompted a major editorial in The Post, ” Airbnb Strikes Again“.
February 20, 2015
New York Apartment Law Insider – Partner Lawrence Goldstein’s article “ How to Get Surveillance Footage Admitted into Evidence” is featured.
February 6, 2015
The New York Law Journal – Brian D. Graifman was quoted in, ” Commercial Division Takes Strong Stance Favoring Sanctions for ‘Dilatory Tactics” (access available to NYLJ subscribers)
January 9, 2015
Landlord v. Tenant – Mentions Borah Goldstein in connection with 4 cases where our firm successfully represented owners. Decisions were included from Paul Gruber (FM United LLC v. Wollin, p.11), Todd Nahins (FM United LLC v. Wollin, p. 13), David Cabrera (Schwartz v. DHCR, p. 15) and Steven Cohen (Hidalgo: DHCR Admin., p. 19). January 2015
Commercial Litigation Insider – ” Commercial Division Takes Strong Stance Favoring Sanctions for ‘Dilatory Tactics,” quotes Counsel Brian D. Graifman in The Firm’s Supreme Litigation Division.
January 7, 2015

2014

HabitatMag.com – Features Partner Eric M. Goidel in ” A Board Learns Why It Should Oversee Its Managing Agent“.
November 17, 2014
The Cooperator – Partner Eric M. Goidel is quoted extensively in the article ” Managing Commercial Tenants“.
November 10, 2014
The Cooperator – Partner Eric M. Goidel is quoted extensively in the article ” Property Management Contracts“. November 10, 2014
Real Estate Weekly – Features press release announcing the Firm’s hiring of our four new attorneys.
October 16, 2014
New York Law Journal – Features ” Panic over ‘Branic’? Shelter Occupant Entitled to Rent-Stabilized Lease,” written by Senior Partner David Rosenbaum and Counsel Brian Graifman.
October 10, 2014
Apartment Law Insider – Partner Jeffrey H. Seiden’s article, ” Complying with the D.A.’s Narcotics Eviction Program,” was featured in “Contributor’s Corner” and follows Mr. Seiden’s recent notable decision.
October 3, 2014
The New York Real Estate Journal – Features press release announcing Borah Goldstein’s pro bono project. Firm Partners Darren M. Marks and Robert D. Goldstein are quoted.
September 23, 2014
Landlord v. Tenant – Partner Paul N. Gruber’s recent case is highlighted in, ” Nephew Didn’t Prove Financial Ties“. See original decision here.
August, 2014
New York Law Journal – Partner Darren R. Marks is quoted on founding of Pro Bono legal clinic in, ” Firm Starts Legal Clinic at City Food Pantry.”
August 22, 2014
Firm issued Press Release – ” Borah Goldstein Announces Founding of Community Based Pro Bono Clinic“.
August 20, 2014
Article – Loft Law Notes BUILDING REGISTRATIONS, by David Brody
July 2014
The New York Times – Partner Todd I. Nahins is quoted in, ” Fighting a No-Pets Eviction With Doctors’ Notes and a Federal Suit”.
July 28, 2014
The Brooklyn Daily Eagle – Senior Partner David R. Brody and Associate Jason Frosch representing defendant, featured in ” Sketches of Court” series.
July 21, 2014
The Real Deal – Senior Partner Robert Goldstein is quoted in the article ” Kushner’s most aggressive moves yet on the Lower East Side” , July 8, 2014
New York Law Journal – Todd I. Nahins is quoted in, ” Judge Imposes Sanctions for ‘Pattern of Misconduct“.
July 7, 2014
Apartment Law Insider – Q&A with Paul N.Gruber in, ” Deciding Whether to Try or Settle a Non-Payment Case.” Access to full article currently accessible only to subscribers of Apartment Law Insider.
July 2014
Apartment Law Insider – Todd I. Nahins was featured in “Contributor’s Corner”. Todd wrote a piece about “Dealing with Delays in Housing Court” ( click here to access the link).
April 4, 2014
Article – ” Preventing Fraud in Affordable Housing” by Jeffrey H. Seiden.
Apartment Law Insider – Todd I. Nahins was featured in “Contributor’s Corner”. Todd wrote an article about “Avoiding HPD Fines During Extreme Cold” ( Click here to view PDF of article).
January 9, 2014

Events

2016

December 6, 2016 – The New York Association of Realty Management Expo, Senior Partner David Rosenbaum addressed how to avoid commercial lease pitfalls, Lester Figueroa gave advice for strategies for successfully prosecuting an L & T case, Eileen O’Toole spoke on DHCR updates.
November 11, 2016 – Partner David R. Cabrera, along with Mr. Joseph Condon, Esq. of Community Housing Improvement Program, presented internally on updates regarding the Altman Decision.
November 2, 2016 – Partners David R. Cabrera and Eileen O’Toole presented at a New York County Lawyer’s Association seminar titled “Compliance and Beyond: Current Legal, Regulatory, and Practical Issues for Multifamily Properties”.
September 29, 2016 – Borah Goldstein was proud to continue its support of the Puerto Rican Bar Association by sponsoring the 2016 Anniversary Scholarship Fund Gala Banquet.
September 29, 2016 – The firm exhibited at the NYC Real Estate Expo in midtown. Partners David Cabrera, Jeffrey Seiden and Christian Hylton also presented on industry updates to an audience of landlords, property managers and owners, in a private workshop.
September 9, 2016 – The firm welcomed Virginia Trunkes, Partner and Counsel Patricia Feldman, of Counsel.
August 8, 2016 – The firm sponsored the lunch session at the Real Deal Golf Outing. Partner Darren Marks hosted a foursome.

July 19, 2016 – “Dealing with Illegal Short-Term Rentals: What New York City Property Managers Need to Know”, partners Todd I. Nahins and Craig M. Notte presented on issues related to Airbnb and illegal hoteling at a luncheon event hosted by Apartment Law Insider. See highlights: Short-Term Rental Laws in NYC: In Brief; Lease Riders: Forbidding Short-Term Rentals; To catch an Illegal Subletter; Practical Tips: Stay on Top of Illegal Short-Term Rental

June 8, 2016 – Partner David B. Cabrera presented on DHCR updates to Small Property Owners Association.

June 2, 2016 – Borah Goldstein participated in the Supportive Housing Network Conference on Thursday. Partners Carlos Perez-Hall, Jeffrey Seiden are pictured at the firm’s exhibit.
June 1, 2016 – Team Borah Goldstein completed the J. P. Morgan Corporate Challenge Race in Central Park.

April 13, 2016 – Eric Goidel, senior partner and head of the firm’s coop & condo division, exhibited at The Cooperator Expo New York. Senior associate Michael Nerenberg addressed questions in an “Ask The Attorney” Q&A session.

February 17, 2016 – Partner Lester Figueroa was invited to participate in a discussion on Police-Community Relations and trust building programs being implemented, at NYPD Headquarters.
February 11, 2016 – Associate Evan Nahins moderated a panel at the New York City Lawyer’s Association entitled “Should I Host that Traveler? Understanding the Legal Issues Surrounding AirBnB”. Senior Partner Todd Nahins was a panelist.
November 16, 2015 – Several Firm partners attended the 20th Annual Real Estate Council.

2015

November 16, 2015 -Benefit at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, which honored Adam Rose and Amy Rose of Rose Associates.
November 10, 2015 – Senior Partner Harriet Polinsky participated on the panel “Women at the Tops of Industries” , at the NY Real Estate Expo.
October 29, 2015 – Partner Jeffrey H. Seiden presented on Landlord-Tenant issues at The NYARM Expo. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Zy6F0bgy2Q&feature=youtu.be&t=1s
October 20, 2015 – Partners Todd I. Nahins and Craig M. Notte presented on legal developments regarding AirBnB and short term rentals at Berdon, LLP. The event was co-sponsored by Signature Bank and ClickPay.
September 10, 2015 – Partner David Cabrera presented “Rent Act 2015: A Summary of Changes” at the Multi Family Summit and “High Rent Deregulation Under the Rent Act of 2015” at a CHIP seminar.
September 9, 2015 – The firm hosted a Landlord-Tennant workshop at the 7th Annual Multi Family Summit on Sept. 9th. Senior Partner Stephen Shulman moderated the panel. He joined by partner Jeffrey Seiden who presented on AIrbnb issues in NYC and David Cabrera, who addressed DHCR.
August 11, 2015 – The firm was a sponsor at the Real Deal Golf Outing in Baiting Hollow, LI. Partner Darren Marks hosted a foursome.
August 9, 2015 – Borah Goldstein was pleased to help support The Lung Cancer Research Foundation as a sponsor at the The Strides for Life Walk on South Hampton, LI.
June 25, 2015 – Managing Partner Robert Goldstein was co-chair of the NYCLA Civil Practice Section Annual Dinner.
July 13, 2015 – Partner Darren Marks presented a CLE class to the Civil Court of The City of New York – Association of Arbitrators, Inc. See the slides here.
June 3, 2015 – The firm participated in the J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge in Central Park. Pictured is Team Borah Goldstein.
May 13, 2015 – Borah Goldstein was proud to sponsor the Puerto Rican Bar Association’s Annual Scholarship Fund and celebrate the honorees and scholarship recipients at The PRBA Annual Gala. Pictured left to right are firm partners David Rosenbaum, Managing Partner Robert Goldstein, Carlos Perez Hall (President of the PRBA), Todd Nahins, David Cabrera and Stephen Shulman.
May 6, 2015 – Senior Partner David R. Rosenbaum will present on Litigating Yellowstone Actions at the New York State Bar Association’s RPLS Landlord and Tenant Committee. The event will take place on May 6th at 6pm and 2 CLE credits will be awarded.
April 21, 2015 – Eric Goidel represented Borah Goldstein and its subsidiary Director Protector at our exhibit at The Cooperator’s Co-op, Condo & Apartment Expo.
April 17, 2015 – The firm participated in the New York County Lawyers Association Law Day Luncheon at Cipriani Wall Street. Brian D. Graifman, of our Supreme Court Litigation Division, is Co-Chair of the NYCLA Committee on the state Supreme Court, and was the Luncheon’s Co-Chair.
April 3, 2015 – The firm is pleased to welcome Glenn Berezanskiy, who will practice in our Supreme Court Litigation division.
April 1, 2015 – Partner Paul N. Gruber was selected to be the new Co-Chair of the New York State Bar Real Property Law Section Committee on Landlord & Tenant proceedings.
March 9, 2015 – Senior Partner Eric M. Goidel spoke on the topic of Ethical Considerations Regarding Cooperatives/Condominiums at the New York City Bar CLE Program on Ethical Issues in the Practice of Real Estate.
March 19, 2015 – The firm was proud to support The LGBT Bar Association Foundation of Greater New York, as sponsors of LeGaL’s 2015 Annual Dinner and Community Vision Awards.
February 27, 2015 – The firm is pleased to announce that Anna Guiliano has been promoted to Partner in the Firm’s Supreme Court Litigation Division.
February 25, 2015 – Borah Goldstein Partners participated in The Real Estate Weekly Women’s Forum.
January 29, 2015 – Senior Parter Todd I. Nahins presented at Real Property Law Section Landlord and Tenant Proceedings CLE Committee Meeting for the NYSBA Annual Meeting.
January 15, 2015 – Attorneys from Borah Goldstein participated in REBNY’s 119th Annual Banquet

2014

November 12, 2014 – Managing Partner Robert D. Goldstein was selected to Moderate the Landlord/Tenant panel at the Massey Knakal Multifamily Operations Academy.
September 29-30th, 2014 – The Firm was a sponsor of the “The 4th Annual Real Estate General Counsels Forum” . Partner Eileen O’Toole was a panelist and spoke on the topic “Anticipating Obligations in Purchases & Sales”.
September 19, 2014 – Firm Partner Craig M. Notte was elected to the Advisory Council of The New York Landmarks Conservancy.
September 18, 2014 – Partner Paul N. Gruber spoke at The New York State Bar Association Real Property Law Section-Landlord and Tenant Proceedings and Committee. Mr. Gruber presented on the topic “Recent Developments in Landlord and Tenant Law; Cases and Statutory Commentary”.
September 17, 2014 – Partner Christian B. Hylton, head of firm’s Zoning & Land Use Practice was a presenter at the NYARM event. The topic was Landmark District Designations.
September 7, 2014 -The firm welcomes Samuel P. Sroka as an Associate in our Tax Certiori Division.
September 9. 2014 – Partner David B. Cabrera, co-head of firm’s DHCR area, was a speaker at the CHIPS MCI seminar “Preventing Problems before they Arise”. He presented on the topic of “Addressing Post-application Issues”.
August 20, 2014 – The firm is proud to announce its founding of a community based Pro Bono clinic. Partner Darren R. Marks has organized the program in conjunction with Trinity’s Services and Food for the Homeless (S.A.F.H.).
August 19, 201 4 – Partner J. Lester Figueroa recently served as event Host, as high profile leaders from academia, media, the arts and business world. gathered for The Global Leadership Summit. “WHEN A LEADER GETS BETTER, EVERYONE WINS.” http://lnkd.in/dfyY7Pv
August 14, 2014 – The firm welcomes Kathleen Kelliher as assistant in our Supreme Court Litigation Division .
August 4, 2014 – The firm was a sponsor at The Real Deal’s 4th Annual Golf Outing . Partner Darren Marks hosted clients. (see photo, right
June 2014 – Congratulations to Carlos Perez-Hall, a partner in the Firm’s Landlord/Tenant division, on his recent installation as President of the Puerto Rican Bar Association. Meet the Affinity Bar Group Presidents.
June, 2014 – The firm is pleased to welcome Christian B. Hylton as Partner and head of the firm’s Land Use and Zoning practice. Mr. Hylton was a Legislative Attorney and Director and Legal Counsel to the New York City Council, including General Counsel to its Zoning and Land Use Committee.
June, 2014 – The firm welcomes Brian Graifman as Counsel. Mr Graifman joins the Supreme Court Litigation Division, handling all actions and matters in law and equity affecting real property and landlord/tenant disputes.

Wednesday June 4 and Thursday June 5, 2014 – Our company participated in the 2014 Chase Corporate Challenge (see photo, right).
April 24, 201 4 – Stephen C. Schulman was a speaker at the NYARM seminar ” Warranty of Habitability Related to Gas Shutdowns” (YouTube clip)
Wednesday, January 29, 2014 – David B. Cabrera was a speaker at the New York Affordable Housing Management Association. David presented on the new Rent Stabilization Code Amendments.

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