Goldstein Hall PLLC

Wishing everyone a wonderful holiday season🌟, and may 2024 be filled with peace and happiness!🎉

Season's Greetings from Goldstein Hall   On behalf of our entire team at Goldstein Hall, we sincerely thank you for your business, loyalty, and support throughout the years. We wish you a wonderful holiday season, and may 2024 be filled w

Excited to share that Goldstein Hall PLLC is celebrating 17 years! We are extremely thankful for our employees, clients, and friends that have and continue to contribute to GH's success!

Congratulations to Goldstein Hall clients Kingston City Land Bank and Maeda Construction (an MBWE certified general contracting firm) on being the first to close on funding under the New York State Legacy Cities ACCESS Program!

This project will rehab four distressed and abandoned houses in the City of Kingston to be sold to first-time homebuyers from underserved communities under an affordable homeownership program. The Legacy Cities program assists projects from land banks and MBWE developers and is a great resource for our BIPOC developer clients, whom we further support through our BIPOC Developer Program.

https://www.goldsteinhall.com/news/gh-client-kingston-city-land-bank-kclb-first-organization-to-close-under-new-york-state-legacy-cities-access-program/

Goldstein Hall PLLC is pleased to share news of a recent settlement agreement involving our nonprofit client RiseBoroNYC. The agreement results in the protection and preservation of permanent affordability for nearly 200 apartments in three Bushwick buildings. And our work on behalf of RiseBoro has paved the way for similar victories across the nation.

Low Income Housing Tax Credit Year 15 Appeal Reaches a Settlement – Goldstein Hall Goldstein Hall is pleased to share news of a recent settlement agreement involving our nonprofit client RiseBoro Community Partnership. The agreement results in the protection and preservation of permanent affordability for nearly 200 apartments in three Bushwick buildings. And our work on behalf of...

Brian Hsu recognized on Crain’s 2022 list of Diverse Leaders in Law! – Goldstein Hall The individuals featured in this Diverse Leaders in Law list were selected by a team of Crain’s New York Business editors based on their counseling and commitment to community service, philanthropy, professional mentorship, and diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. As diverse professionals ...

Join Land Use Law Center, Goldstein Hall PLLC, and the Housing Action Council for the 5th Annual Hudson Valley Affordable Housing Summit!

Affordable Housing Summit 2022 | Pace Law School May 12, 2022 8:00AM-12:30PM IN-PERSON and REMOTE 8-8:45am In-Person Registration and Networking Breakfast - PROGRAM BEGINS AT 9AM

New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced the development of a groundbreaking affordable housing project sponsored by our client, First Ward Action Council. This project, located in the North of Main Street neighborhood of Binghamton, NY, will consist of 23 energy-efficient affordable apartments in seven parcels and will be funded through a variety of federal and state housing programs, such as low income housing tax credits (LIHTC), weatherization assistance, State Community Renewal Funds and NYSERDA funds, along with support from the City of Binghamton. Goldstein Hall takes pride in its ability to assist in the development of affordable and environmentally friendly housing throughout the State of New York, and will continue to work to ensure the formation of further FWAC housing projects.

Governor Hochul Announces Binghamton Low-Income Housing Project New York Governor Kathy Hochul is announcing an $8.4 million affordable housing development in an area of Binghamton north of Main Street.

We would like to congratulate our client, Habitat for Humanity NYC and Westchester, in closing a first of its kind affordable housing project. This project represents the first new construction of affordable homes where the land will be transferred to the Interboro Community Land Trust (CLT) to ensure long-term affordability. Developed by Habitat, the homes will be equipped with rooftop solar panels and highly efficient heat-pump technology for heating and cooling, reducing costs, and keeping homes at or near net zero energy use. Thirteen of the new homes will be new construction and built using modular construction; three will be gut rehabilitations of the existing structures. Through this project and many others, Goldstein Hall PLLC and its clients continue to work on exciting projects that expand affordable housing opportunities throughout New York and beyond.

Mayor Adams Announces Significant Quality-of-Life Improvements, new Affordable Homeownership Opportu Mayor Adams Announces Significant Quality-of-Life Improvements, new Affordable Homeownership Opportunities in Southeast Queens

March is . Here's to women who change the world in big and small ways. We are proud to celebrate the impact and contributions made by women throughout history and those made by the remarkable women in our firm every day!

Goldstein Hall PLLC supports the honoring of influential BIPOC leaders and movements during Black History Month this February. Since its founding, Goldstein Hall has been committed to serving BIPOC communities through its facilitation of neighborhood led community development projects throughout New York City and beyond, as well as its educational programming through its BIPOC Developer Program that provides a foundation for new developers from underrepresented demographics within the real estate space. Throughout this month and moving forward, Goldstein Hall will continue to provide resources to promote BIPOC inclusion and leadership in the affordable housing community.

Happy Lunar New Year to everyone in our community celebrating! We wish you all good health and fortune in the Year of the Tiger.

On December 22, 2021, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed Senate Bill 1780C, which allows the state’s notaries to conduct remote online notarizations (RON). The law is slated to be effective on June 20, 2022. When New York notaries start completing RONs mid-year, New York will be the 38th state to allow the use of this notarization technology.

Visit our website for more info: https://www.goldsteinhall.com/news/new-york-remote-online-notarization-ron-bill-signed-into-law/

Delighted to be wrapping up 2021 with our year in review. Thank you to all of our valued clients, trusted partners, and dedicated staff who have played a part in our success. Goldstein Hall would not be here without your support! https://myemail.constantcontact.com/2021---A-Year-In-Review.html?soid=1102078812261&aid=u59sIz6_9Zs

Congratulations to Habitat for Humanity NYC and Westchester for their first unit closing on their SEED project! This Brooklyn-based housing cooperative includes two buildings with twenty-five units of low-cost housing, thereby continuing to advance Habitat’s goal of providing affordable housing to working families in New York City. Goldstein Hall PLLC is proud to have played a role in bringing the SEED project to fruition and will continue to support Habitat’s efforts moving forward.

Congratulations to Habitat for Humanity NYC and Westchester County for their first unit closing on their SEED project! – Goldstein Hall This Brooklyn-based housing cooperative includes two buildings with twenty-five units of low-cost housing, thereby continuing to advance Habitat’s goal of providing affordable housing to working families in New York City. Goldstein Hall PLLC is proud to have played a role in bringing the SEED proj...

Congratulations to our partner, Niki Tsismenakis on the well-deserved recognition! - https://www.goldsteinhall.com/news/niki-tsismenakis-crains-notable-women-in-law/

Happy Holidays from Goldstein Hall Wishing you peace and joy throughout the season. As we look back over the past 15 years, we are humbled by our incredible growth, spearheaded by our valued clients, trusted partners, and dedicated sta

Goldstein Hall PLLC is pleased we were able to celebrate the ribbon cutting of our client Kingston City Land Bank's first 3 home sales from their Affordable Homeownership Program.

These are the Land Bank’s first of many sales of well-designed, truly affordable homes in Kingston. All three properties were vacant when purchased from the City of Kingston in 2020 and have been completely renovated by the KCLB. Congratulations to Kingston City Land Bank and the new homeowners!

Bricks and Mortals is faith-led nonprofit founded by Reverend Donna Schaper, with a pending 501c3 application. Bricks and Mortals’ goal is to inform, educate and connect Faith Based Organizations (FBOs) to appropriate professionals and resources, to empower them to plan and make the best decision to achieve their goals. Bricks and Mortals specific goals are to:

- Raise Public Awareness of the rich resources houses of worship provide to New York City regardless of faith;

- Gather, Educate & Advise faith-based institutions;

- Advocate for faith-based institutions’ needs regarding real property, mission, and community service and educate the public and local officials; and

-Document the variety of creative strategies that religious institutions might develop to sustain themselves and continue to provide their essential services

Membership is open to Faith Based Organizations, Clergy, Real Estate Professionals, Academics, and all Institutions and Individuals with an interest the success of the New York City faith community and their properties. Goldstein Hall is a proud member of Bricks and Mortals and encourages our contacts to join as well.

Join here: https://conta.cc/3CG

Congratulations to our clients, Procida Construction Corp. and Brisa Builders Corp/ Brisa Builders Development LLC on the official opening of Ebenezer Plaza Phase 1, a new, 11 story, 300-unit affordable housing development in Brownsville. Goldstein Hall PLLC is proud to have been a part of this great project.

Recently, we’ve heard from many clients whose LIHTC projects have suffered from hurricane and tornado casualty events. In many cases, units have been removed from service and insurance has refused to cover the damage. As a result, tax credit guarantees could be triggered.

Goldstein Hall is assisting clients with both repairs and collectively organizing groups to maximize our impact for relief at the state and federal level. We would like to hear your stories and find a way to help.

If you have been affected by recent hurricane, tornado or other casualty events, reach out to our attorneys today.

https://www.goldsteinhall.com/news/have-your-lihtc-projects-suffered-from-hurricane-or-tornado-casualty-events/

1) Does your HDFC have a formal smoking policy in place?
2) ICYMI: The New York State Legislature has extended the moratorium on residential and commercial evictions and foreclosures until January 15, 2022
3) Shareholders in low income co-ops are not eligible for New York State Emergency Rental Assistance Program money (ERAP)

Read more: https://www.goldsteinhall.com/news/hdfc-update-alert-3-things-to-know/

On August 12, 2021, the U.S. Supreme Court decided that, at least for now, New York Landlords should not have to wait to evict tenants who self-certify that they have suffered a financial hardship during the COVID-19 pandemic. In Chrysafis v. Marks the Court is faced with determining the constitutionality of Part A of New York’s COVID Emergency Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention Act (“CEEFPA”), which allows tenants to declare financial hardship without providing additional proof. The Court Order enjoins enforcement of Part A of CEEFPA, with the court reasoning that “if a tenant self-certifies financial hardship, the law generally precludes a landlord from contesting that certification and denies the landlord a hearing … and, this scheme violates the Court’s longstanding teaching that ordinarily ‘no man can be a judge in his own case’ consistent with the Due Process Clause.”

Read more: https://bit.ly/3yQ8Ple

Over the course of the past year, the New York City Department of Finance (DOF) has implemented a policy whereby 420-a exemptions for properties used for religious or non-profit purposes will be revoked due to the presence of Class 1 New York City Department of Building’s (DOB) violations at the premises, regardless of the nature of the violations or whether they actually impact the exempted use of the premises. It is our understanding that it is now DOF policy that the tax exemption will not be reinstated, and no appeals will be granted, until after the violation is removed.

If you do discover that your exemption has been revoked or would like more information on this new DOF policy, please contact Jason Labate or your Goldstein Hall attorney for additional information and assistance. https://www.goldsteinhall.com/news/420-a-tax-exemption-revocations/

Niki Tsismenakis, a partner at Goldstein Hall, was officially announced as the 2021 incoming President of the New York Chapter of Women In Housing and Finance during its 40th Anniversary Celebration on July 14, 2021.

Niki’s practice largely consists of affordable housing and community development, real estate finance, cooperative and condominium law, and not-for-profit law. https://bit.ly/3itaV3w

Please join Goldstein Hall PLLC, National Housing Law Project, Southeast Louisiana Legal Services - SLLS and Regional Housing Legal Services for our upcoming FREE Year 15 webinar series!
Register here: https://conta.cc/3iwbz06

Nos Quedamos proudly invites you to watch and share widely with your network attachments regarding The People's Candidate Forum 3.0: The Bronx is Hiring! airing on Thursday, June 17, 2021 at 7:30pm. The Forum will broadcast on BronxNet TV Channel 67 (Optimum), Channel 33 (Fios), and bronxnet.tv, as well as stream on the social media points-of-entry of Nos Quedamos including the event's page on Facebook.

In celebration of our 15-Year Anniversary, we have relaunched our website with a modern look and feel. Check out the new site! www.goldsteinhall.com

Check out our latest newsletter highlighting the low-income housing tax credit Year 15 struggle.

https://myemail.constantcontact.com/GH-News-Update---Year-15.html?soid=1102078812261&aid=-HS8pQVj9S4

Goldstein Hall is celebrating its 15th Anniversary. We want to thank our valued clients, trusted partners, and dedicated staff who have played a part in our success. Goldstein Hall would not be here without your support!

Goldstein Hall is celebrating its 15th anniversary this year! As we reflect on this achievement, we recognize that being around for 15 years is no small feat, especially in affordable housing. Our longevity is a sign of the firm’s stability and growth. Since

In Goldstein Hall PLLC's 2020 Fall Edition Newsletter, you will find information on recent speaking engagements, transaction highlights, new hires and general industry updates. If there are any topics you would like to see us cover in future newsletters, feel free to let us know! https://conta.cc/3fTs1Ws