Attorneys at Law
New York City Real Estate
New York City Commercial Real Estate Attorneys
In New York’s high-stakes and highly competitive commercial real estate market, where transactions face constant scrutiny and complexities, A.Y. Strauss’s commercial real estate attorneys provide transactional and litigation counsel for a wide range of real estate matters. We represent a broad client base, including developers, private equity funds, institutional investors, and hospitality companies in acquisitions, sales, financing, leasing, and joint ventures, and have successfully closed billions in transactions on behalf of our clients. We are highly skilled at deal negotiation and structuring, purchase and sale agreements, transaction and loan documentation, coordination and management of due diligence materials, and third-party selection and management to guide clients seamlessly through the transaction process, all while cultivating the trusted relationships that drive success in New York’s real estate industry.
When disputes arise, our litigation team delivers skilled representation in commercial real estate matters, including complex commercial foreclosures and loan workouts on behalf of lenders and borrowers, claims for breaches of contract between purchasers and sellers, and disputes between commercial landlords and tenants.
Understanding Commercial Real Estate in New York City
As a leading commercial real estate law firm in New York City, our goal is to close transactions efficiently while safeguarding our clients’ interests across every stage of execution. We understand the urgency and intensity that define New York City real estate. Our team is highly accessible for clients and counterparties alike and anticipates obstacles before they materialize. This commitment to deal momentum, coupled with our deep understanding of New York City’s fast-moving real estate market, has established A.Y. Strauss as a go-to firm for New York City clients.
Our Commercial Real Estate Legal Services in New York City
A.Y. Strauss supports our clients across a wide range of commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, sales, financings, leasing, and joint ventures. Our team has extensive experience in navigating complex commercial lease and loan reviews, deal structuring, and due diligence, ensuring seamless transaction execution and effective dispute resolution. We also provide litigation counsel in commercial real estate matters, including complex commercial foreclosures and loan workouts on behalf of lenders and borrowers, claims for breaches of contract between purchasers and sellers, and disputes between commercial landlords and tenants.
Acquisitions and Sales
In a transaction landscape defined by volatile cap rates and shifting investor priorities, A.Y. Strauss provides New York-specific market intelligence that informs strategic decision-making throughout the acquisition and disposition process. Our attorneys specialize in acquisitions and sales across the full spectrum of commercial properties—from office buildings and outer-borough industrial sites to retail condominiums, multifamily assets, and more — with meticulous attention to due diligence protocols that mitigate your risk exposure.
Real Estate Finance
A.Y. Strauss is the commercial real estate law firm of choice for commercial lenders and borrowers who value relationship continuity. Throughout the course of our respective careers, we have helped close billions in financing with the speed and attention to detail required when everything is on the line. With the deal velocity that New York City’s compressed transaction windows demand, we deliver unmatched execution across the full spectrum of debt structures—from CMBS and portfolio loans to ground lease financings, sale-leasebacks, mezzanine loans, loan portfolio acquisitions, and more.
Commercial Property Leasing
Whether in New York and their competitive submarkets or across the United States, A.Y. Strauss has earned trust on both sides of the table, representing both landlords and tenants, in commercial lease negotiations and transactions. Our commercial leasing attorneys address critical concerns across office, retail, and industrial assets that protect long-term asset value even in the most complex urban environments.
Joint Ventures
A.Y. Strauss’ Joint Venture team assists New York-based and national developers, investors, and sponsors in combining their many strengths to capitalize on their shared opportunities and mitigate their shared risks. From preparing subscription agreements, joint venture and complex operating agreements to strategically protecting the interests of sponsors, limited partners, general partners, and others, we provide wholly objective advice and insights that help parties successfully enter, profit from, and efficiently exit commercial real estate joint ventures.
Schedule a Consultation With a Trusted NYC Commercial Real Estate Attorney
Learn how the firm’s relationship-first approach can help you execute your next commercial real estate transaction with the speed and certainty the current climate demands. In a market where transactions can stall over technicalities and lawyers can be roadblocks rather than facilitators, the A.Y. Strauss’ deal team has earned its reputation as deal-closers.
Our experienced New York City commercial real estate attorneys have navigated billions in transactions across multiple cycles — allowing us to share institutional knowledge that helps our clients navigate market challenges. For clients tired of hearing “that won’t work” from their counsel, A.Y. Strauss offers a refreshing alternative: critical accessibility, actionable advice, and the proven ability to close even the most complex transactions.