Case Updates
Nativ Winiarsky Secures Favorable Outcome in Major Case for New York City Landlords
KMWB secured a favorable outcome for landlords and property owners in a pivotal case for NYC Landlord Tenant Law. Nativ Winiarsky, a partner at Kucker, Marino, Winiarsky, & Bittens, LLP, represented a landlord who managed several cluster-sites that were housing formerly homeless families for affordable rents.
KMWB Represents Purchaser of Luxury Brooklyn Condominium in Sponsor Building
Robyn Jagroop, an associate at KMWB, represented the purchaser of a sponsor condominium unit in Brooklyn’s historic Clinton Hill neighborhood. The $1.3 million residential unit is located steps from Prospect Park and is on a street featuring a row of Brooklyn’s famous brownstones.
KMWB Receives Favorable Verdict and Saves Landlord Tens of Thousands
Andrew Bittens saved a landlord tens of thousands of dollars by securing a favorable verdict at trial in a commercial non-payment of rent proceeding.
Landlord Awarded Possession of Rent Regulated Apartment
Nikolaos Preponis, Esq. Of Counsel to KMWB, received a favorable decision on appeal in which the Appellate Term, First Department affirmed the lower court’s grant of a motion for summary judgment to the landlord. The case was a non-primary resident proceeding whereby the corporate tenant was claiming it was entitled to a lease renewal.
KMWB Represents Upper East Side Landlord in Successful Owner-Use Proceeding
Andrew Bittens secured an order granting legal possession to a landlord against the last remaining tenant in one of two 19th century brownstones. The owner purchased both brownstones with the idea of combining them into a single family home for his family.
James Marino Saves Building Owner from Civil Penalties by Successfully Defending DOB Violation
James Marino, a partner at KMWB, secured a dismissal of a Department of Buildings (DOB) violation for a Brooklyn building owner. The submitted application erroneously indicated that the building contained no rent-stabilized units.
KMWB Represents Seller of $7.7 Million Condo in Historic Manhattan Building
Robyn Jagroop represented the seller of a luxury condominium in the famous Century condominium building. The Upper West Side building was officially landmarked by the Landmarks Preservation Commission in 1985 and is famous for its art deco architectural style.
KMWB Represents Seller of 176 Acre Upstate Property
Robyn Jagroop represented the seller of a large parcel of land in Upstate New York. The property, located in Greene County, boasted 176 acres of open space. The land was sold to the City of New York following lengthy negotiations.
Andrew Bittens Wins Favorable Decision for Landlords at Appellate Division
Andrew Bittens, Esq. a partner at KMWB, received a favorable decision on appeal in which the Appellate Division, First Department affirmed the lower court’s grant of a motion for summary judgment.