Municipal, Zoning & Land Use
Can I actually do what I want with this property?
That is decided by a town code, a zoning board, and sometimes a hearing where neighbours get to speak. Long Island zoning is intensely local — what is routine in one town is a variance application in the next — and the answer usually turns on the specific parcel rather than any general rule.
What this covers
- Variances — area and use — before the Zoning Board of Appeals
- Special use permits and site plan approval
- Certificates of occupancy, and work done without one
- Violations and code enforcement
- Subdivision and lot line changes
- Appeals from a board determination
When it is worth a call
- A permit application has been denied
- You have received a violation or a stop work order
- You are buying property and what you plan to do with it may not be permitted
- A hearing is scheduled and you do not want to walk in alone
What colleagues and clients say
I trust Mitch to handle all of my real estate transactions as my Of Counsel and he always comes through and often produces results I never imagined.
I found Mitch when he jumped on a conference call that my boss and I were on with the landlord and his attorney for a prospective new location. Within minutes, he cut through all the BS and uncovered a treacherous situation we almost walked into. Immediately after the call, I told my boss, "We need this guy as our General Counsel." The rest is history.
I am Outside General Counsel for the Lagos Group, which consists of one restaurant in the heart of Times Square called Lagos TSQ, one in Harlem called Native and two restaurants in Brooklyn called Native.— Mitchell S. Drucker
It was totally like out of a movie — Lincoln Lawyer — the way you schooled them… They had no idea… We will definitely do more business. It was the best money we ever spent.
Mitch is an exceptionally skilled attorney whose professionalism, strategic approach, and command of the law were evident throughout all issues presented to him. Over the course of nearly two decades, I have confidently used Mitch’s services ranging from real estate transactions, to collections, to wealth management, to other personal matters; all handled with confidence and service that has never wavered. What particularly stood out was his attention to detail, responsiveness, and ability to balance a strong legal strategy with genuine consideration for his client’s concerns and objectives. He has an impressive ability to evaluate complex legal issues, anticipate potential challenges, and explain available options in a way that is both comprehensive and easy to understand. Mitch’s combination of legal knowledge, sound judgment, effective communication, and dedication to his clients makes him an attorney I would confidently recommend to anyone seeking sophisticated and reliable legal representation.
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every matter is different and depends on its own facts.
Talk it through with Mitch
Bring the situation, not a diagnosis. A short conversation usually makes the next step obvious.