Commercial Real Estate Attorneys
Last updated on May 21, 2025
Our attorneys have decades of sophisticated experience in commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions and dispositions, the financing of real estate and of equity interests in real estate, and the leasing of commercial properties of all types.
Commercial Real Estate Finance
We have extensive experience in debt and equity investment in commercial real estate across a range of asset classes, including multifamily residential, hotel, industrial, retail, office, resort and mixed-use properties. Our clients have included originators of fee and leasehold mortgage loans and mezzanine loans; buyers and sellers of commercial mortgage loans; construction lenders; co-lenders, loan syndicate members and purchasers of participation interests; and joint venture partners.
Commercial Leasing
Our commercial leasing experience, representing landlords, tenants, sublandlords, subtenants and financing parties, runs the gamut from office and retail space leases and subleases to multistate, multi property sale-leaseback leases involving restaurant and hotel properties, to ground leases, financing leases and credit tenant leases.
Frequently Asked Questions About Commercial Real Estate In New York
Have questions for our attorneys? Learn more by reading the following frequently asked questions:
What are the key considerations in a commercial leasing agreement?
When making a commercial leasing agreement, it is crucial to include several terms that dictate how the space is used. Some requirements a property owner may include in a commercial leasing agreement include:
● Parties involved in a property lease
● Length of a lease, including the start and end date
● The amount of rent, security deposit and additional fees, such as utilities
● Renter’s obligations to maintain insurance coverage
● Remodeling flexibility and maintenance duties
● Leasing limitations, such as zoning ordinances, residential use and illegal activity
Our attorneys at R3M Law, LLP, can help property owners explore their leasing options to limit liabilities.
What should I know before entering into a ground lease or credit tenant lease?
A ground lease allows you to construct a building on a piece of real estate. You can own the building, but not the land. A ground lease is typically a long-term commitment. So, it is crucial to understand the length of the agreement, the amount of land you can use, the financial obligations and your renewal options.
A credit tenant lease allows a tenant with a high credit rating to lease a property. The lease may be structured around the tenant’s credit score, allowing for more favorable rent payments, longer lease terms and more flexibility. Before agreeing to a credit tenant lease, it can help to know how a credit score could affect the terms of an agreement.
Can you explain the differences between fee and leasehold mortgage loans?
Fee and leasehold mortgage loans are two property ownership options. A fee mortgage loan allows a borrower to own land, with the added flexibility to build on it. A leasehold mortgage loan allows a borrower to occupy a property according to the terms of a lease.
What are the tax implications of investing in commercial real estate?
Commercial real estate investors could face capital gains tax. Capital gains are the profit earned when buying and selling properties. This income is considered taxable and often must be reported on tax returns. There are two types of capital gains taxes: short-term and long-term. Investors looking to protect themselves from liabilities may need to reach out to our experienced attorneys and learn about their asset protection options.
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