Landmark Designation and Transferable Development Rights

Join Goldstein Hall and GoldmanHarris for a discussion on recent zoning changes affecting affordable housing, nonprofit institutions, developers, and designated landmarks.

The panel will cover:

• Understanding the Landmark Preservation Commission, the landmark designation process, and how to determine whether a property is landmarked.
• Identifying and evaluating unused development rights and available resources.
• Exploring options for transferring development rights, including zoning lot mergers, 74-711, 74-79, special districts, and City of Yes.
• Key considerations for structuring a development rights deal, including approvals, timing, agreements, challenges, and benefits.

Moderator:

Jason Labate, Goldstein Hall PLLC

Speakers:

Howard Goldman, GoldmanHarris LLC

Caroline Harris, GoldmanHarris LLC

Eric J. Vath, GoldmanHarris LLC