Land Use and Zoning Law
Jay A. Segal
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2008 Awarded Practice Areas
Biography
As a practicing land use lawyer in New York since 1984, Jay Segal has wide-ranging knowledge of virtually all aspects of land use law. He frequently appears before New York City's City Council, City Planning Commission, Landmarks Preservation Commission, Board of Standards & Appeals and Buildings Department.
Jay counsels many of New York City's leading developers, institutions and non-profit organizations. He has wide-ranging experience with zoning districts, variances, special permits, amendments to the Zoning Resolution and obtaining permission to alter landmarked buildings.
Overview
- St. John's University, J.D., graduated 1975
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute, BS, graduated 1966
- New York, New York State Bar Association
- New York University Real Estate Advisory Board - Member
- New York, New York State Bar Association
- New York University Real Estate Advisory Board - Member
- St. John's University, J.D., graduated 1975
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute, BS, graduated 1966
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Land Use and Zoning Law, New York City (2014)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Land Use and Zoning Law
Awards:
- AV Preeminent® 5.0 out of 5
- AVENUE magazine "Legal Elite," Real Estate Law, April 2011
- Law360 "Real Estate Practice Group of the Year," 2011 and 2012
- Super Lawyers magazine, New York Super Lawyers, 2007-2013
- The Legal 500 United States, 2012-2013
- Winning Team, Chambers USA Award for Excellence, Real Estate, 2010 and 2013
- The Legal 500 United States, "Top Tier" Firm in Real Estate, 2013
News & Media
Case History
Cases
- Areas of Concentration
- Counsels many of New York City's leading developers, institutions and non-profit organizations
- Frequently appears before New York City's City Council, City Planning Commission, Landmarks Preservation Commission, Board of Standards & Appeals and Buildings Department
- Obtains changes of zoning districts, amendments to the Zoning Resolution, variances, special permits, and permission to alter landmarked buildings
- Obtains interpretations of the Zoning Resolution from the Department of Buildings
- Air Rights Transactions
- Significant Representations
- El-Ad Properties NY LLC: obtained approvals from the City Planning Commission, Landmarks Preservation Commission and Department of Buildings allowing portions of the Plaza Hotel to be converted to hotel condo units and retail use.
- The Jack Parker Corporation: obtained a 130,000 square foot bonus from the City Planning Commission for the rehabilitation of the Biltmore Theater.
- A&R Kalimian: obtained re-zoning allowing a new building to be increased by 230,000 square feet (a 120% increase).
- SL Green Realty Corporation: zoning analysis of potential acquisitions and investments.
- Credit Suisse: zoning analysis of potential acquisitions and investments.
- Westbrook Partners: zoning analysis of potential acquisitions and investments.
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