Steven G. Mlenak
Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis LLP
Recognized since 2021
Roseland, New Jersey
Land Use and Zoning Law
Real Estate Law
Mr. Mlenak concentrates his practice in the areas of redevelopment, land use, zoning, and real estate development. His clients include property owners and developers engaged in mixed use, residential, industrial, commercial, office, retail and affordable housing development projects. Mr. Mlenak provides guidance from the initial project concept through to construction, including land use planning and approvals, permits and variances and appearances before municipal, county and state planning and zoning boards and agencies.
Mr. Mlenak counsels redevelopers, property owners and municipalities on all aspects of the redevelopment process, including the negotiation and drafting of redevelopment agreements, review of redevelopment area studies and redevelopment plans, drafting of redevelopment-related ordinances and resolutions, and appearances before redevelopment entities and governing bodies. He provides counsel regarding incentives and tax abatements available at the state and federal level, including the negotiation and drafting of financial agreements (PILOT) under the Long Term Tax Exemption Law and the application for grants under the Economic Development Authority. His work in this area is enhanced by the valuable legislative experience he garnered while serving as Chief of Staff for a member of New Jersey's General Assembly, prior to entering private practice.
Mr. Mlenak also maintains a strong practice in the area of community association law, providing strategic guidance and general counseling to condominium and homeowners association clients across a broad range of legal issues. His work encompasses the interpretation and amendment of governing documents and by-laws, drafting contracts, collection of delinquent assessments, the enforcement of rules and regulations, operational and maintenance issues, the fiduciary responsibilities of board members, transition negotiations and litigation, Municipal Services Act compliance, and alternative dispute resolution. He further represents clients in construction defect litigation, Fair Housing discrimination cases and landlord-tenant matters.
Contact & Links
Location
- 75 Livingston Avenue
Roseland, NJ 07068-3701
Education
- Rutgers University–Newark, J.D., graduated 2011
- University of Connecticut, B.A. , graduated 2008
Bar Admissions
- New Jersey, 2011
- New York, 2013
Affiliations
- Community Associations Institute - New Jersey Chapter - Board of Directors and Treasurer; Vice Chair, 2020 Membership Committee; member, Ambassador Program; former member, National Legislative Action Committee - NJ
- Metropolitan Builders & Remodelers Association of New Jersey - Member
- New Jersey Builders Association - Member, Legislative Committee
- New Jersey State Bar Association - Board of Directors and Chair, Legislative Committee, Land Use Law Section; member, General Council
Court Admissions
- U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
42 The Best Lawyers in America® awards
9 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America awards

Recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America 2023 for work in:
- Land Use and Zoning Law
- Real Estate Law
Awards:
- Selected for inclusion by the New Jersey Law Journal on the 2018 list of "New Leaders of the Bar," the publication's annual listing of outstanding attorneys under the age of 40 and practicing in New Jersey
- Recipient of the "2016 Speaker of the Year" award from the Community Associations Institute - New Jersey Chapter (CAI-NJ)
Publications
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