The Do’s & Don’ts of Zoning Lot Mergers & Development Rights Transfers in New York City
Tuesday, May 20, 2025 | 9:30 am –12:30 pm
Format: WEBINAR
Description:
Receive an overview of current New York City law governing zoning lot mergers and the transfer of unused development rights, known as “air rights,” between contiguous and non-contiguous lots, as well as the mechanics and practical considerations involved in such matters. Speakers will review relevant provisions of the NYC Zoning Resolution, explain core concepts and explore title issues unique to zoning lot mergers and the transfer of development rights, and review each form required for zoning lot merger transfers. The program will discuss how the “City of Yes” zoning changes impact the transfer of development rights and include a case study highlighting many of the common issues, and some rarer ones as well, that come up during development rights transfers. Other topics to be covered include special zoning districts with incentives for development rights transfers.
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CLE Credit:
New York: 3.0 Skills
New Jersey: 3.3 General
California: 3.0 General
Pennsylvania: 2.5 General
Connecticut: Available to Licensed Attorneys
For New York Attorneys: Effective through June 30, 2025 newly admitted attorneys (those admitted to the New York State Bar for two years or less) may earn skills credits via the City Bar's live webcasts and live groupcasts. For more information, click here).
For New York Attorneys: This program is a transitional/non-transitional course.
Program Fee:
$229 for Members | $329 for Nonmembers
This program is free to Members who are Law Students, Recent Law Graduates, Newly Admitted Lawyers (admitted for the first time in 2023-2025), In-House Counsel, Judges, or Attorneys in Government, Academic or Not-for-Profit sectors.
Program Co-Chairs:
Deborah Kerzhner, Senior Counsel, New York City Law Department
Sheila M. Pozon, Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP
Sponsoring Association Committee:
Land Use Planning & Zoning, Kurt M. Steinhouse, Chair
Information about our Financial Aid Policy and Application can be found here.