NYC Real Estate Lawyer

New York City Real Estate Attorneys

Real estate transactions in New York City are among the most complex in the country. Whether you are purchasing your first co-op in Manhattan, closing on a commercial property in Brooklyn, negotiating a retail lease in Queens, or selling a multi-family home in the Bronx, every transaction involves layers of legal, financial, and regulatory considerations that require experienced counsel.

New York is one of a handful of states that requires attorney involvement in real estate transactions. This requirement exists for good reason: the stakes are high, the contracts are detailed, and the consequences of overlooking a single provision can be significant. At Agarunov Law Firm, P.C., our real estate attorneys provide the thorough, responsive representation that New York buyers, sellers, landlords, and tenants need to protect their interests and close with confidence.

From our offices in Manhattan's Financial District, we represent clients in residential and commercial real estate matters throughout all five boroughs, Long Island, and Westchester County. Our practice covers the full spectrum of real estate transactions, from straightforward residential closings to complex commercial acquisitions and everything in between.

Our Real Estate Services

We handle every type of real estate transaction in the New York market. Each area of our practice has its own dedicated page with detailed information about our approach and what you can expect.

Why Real Estate Transactions in NYC Require Experienced Counsel

New York City real estate operates under a legal framework that differs substantially from the rest of the country. The prevalence of cooperative housing, the complexity of commercial lease structures, the involvement of managing agents and co-op boards, and the layered regulatory environment create unique challenges that require attorneys with specific NYC transactional experience.

Contract Complexity

New York real estate contracts are detailed, negotiated documents — not standard fill-in-the-blank forms. The standard contract used for residential transactions in NYC runs dozens of pages and contains provisions covering mortgage contingencies, board approval conditions, title objections, closing date flexibility, inspection rights, and more. Each provision has implications for risk allocation, and the details matter. We review, mark up, and negotiate every contract to protect our client's position.

Co-op and Condo Governance

Approximately 75% of the housing stock in Manhattan consists of cooperative apartments, and condominiums represent a growing share of new development across all boroughs. Each type of housing has its own governing structure, governing documents, financial requirements, and transaction process. Co-ops require board approval, proprietary lease assignment, and due diligence on the building's corporate finances. Condos involve offering plan review, common charge analysis, and distinct closing procedures. Understanding these structures is essential to effective representation.

Title and Due Diligence

Title issues in New York City — particularly in older buildings, estate sales, and properties with complex ownership histories — require careful examination. Liens, encumbrances, easements, boundary disputes, and title defects are not uncommon, and discovering them after closing can be extremely expensive to resolve. Our due diligence process is thorough and designed to identify and resolve issues before they affect the transaction.

Commercial Lease Negotiation

Commercial leases in NYC are complex, long-term commitments with provisions that can significantly affect a tenant's business operations and a landlord's investment return. Rent escalation formulas, CAM charges, build-out allowances, exclusivity clauses, assignment and subletting rights, default and remedy provisions, and renewal options all require careful negotiation. We represent both landlords and tenants in lease transactions and bring a practical, deal-oriented approach to every negotiation.

Areas We Serve

From our offices at 30 Broad Street in Manhattan's Financial District, we represent clients in real estate transactions throughout the New York metropolitan area. Our clients include first-time homebuyers, experienced investors, commercial landlords, retail tenants, developers, and property management companies across Manhattan (including the Upper East Side, Upper West Side, Midtown, Downtown, Harlem, and the Financial District), Brooklyn (Park Slope, Williamsburg, DUMBO, Brooklyn Heights, Crown Heights, Bushwick), Queens (Astoria, Long Island City, Forest Hills, Flushing, Jackson Heights), the Bronx, Staten Island, Long Island (Nassau and Suffolk Counties), and Westchester County.

Serving New York and New Jersey

Agarunov Law Firm is licensed to practice in both New York and New Jersey. In addition to representing clients across all five NYC boroughs and Long Island, we handle real estate transactions in Northern and Central New Jersey including Bergen County (Englewood, Fort Lee, Hackensack, Teaneck, Paramus), Hudson County (Jersey City, Hoboken, Weehawken), Essex County (Newark, Montclair, Livingston), Passaic County (Paterson, Wayne, Clifton), and Middlesex County (New Brunswick, Edison, Woodbridge).

Our dual-state licensing allows us to represent clients in cross-border transactions and provide seamless legal counsel whether your property is in New York, New Jersey, or both.