The firm represents property owners in the negotiation of access/license agreements relating to development, excavation and local law work. Where an agreement with an adjoining property owner cannot be made, PREL can commence (or defend) a special proceeding under the Real Property Actions and Proceedings Law §881.

With twenty years of litigation experience, Christina Simanca-Proctor prosecutes and defends lawsuits in the Civil and Supreme Courts of all five boroughs in the City of New York, relating to construction and lien matters, landlord-tenant disputes, and injunctive relief.

Tailoring commercial leases creates a strong landlord-tenant relationship and manages risk. With extensive litigation experience, the firm drafts  leases and guaranties with a nuanced approach to the New York City commercial real estate landscape.

Boards should act quickly when a unit owner fails to pay common charges timely and in full. As the average common charge lien foreclosure action takes well over a year, time is of the essence. Contact the firm to discuss the filing and foreclosure of your condominium’s common charge liens.

Condominium unit owners interested in renting their units must abide by the same laws that govern large, institutional landlords, including the regulations contained in the 2019 Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act ("HSTPA"). Contact us to draft your residential lease, with all applicable notices and riders for a flat fee.

Reach out for an assessment on your cooperative corporation and condominium governance needs. Proctor Real Estate Law can provide timely and cost-effective guidance for boards on governance matters, including special elections, and the amendment of by-laws and "House Rules." 

Proctor Real Estate Law, PLLC is active in a large network of New York City based attorneys specializing in the Loft Law, Administrative Proceedings and Human Rights Law / Reasonable Accommodation Requests. For the matters outside of PREL’s expertise, allow us to connect you with an attorney that has the skill set you need.

In New York, a lien that is willfully exaggerated is void. Contact Proctor Real Estate Law to seek the cancellation of willfully exaggerated liens and defend your rights against creditors.