Practice Areas
Closing transactions, resolving disputes, and navigating regulatory compliance for New York’s real estate industry.
Kucker Marino Winiarsky & Bittens, LLP has represented property owners, developers, investors, and management companies across New York City and its surrounding areas for over 40 years. With extensive experience spanning Rent Regulation & Administrative Law, Landlord Tenant Litigation, Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Co-op & Condo Law, Loft Law, Real Estate Transactions & Advisory, and Labor & Employment. KMWB provides its clients with comprehensive representation across every stage of the real estate lifecycle.
Our industry knowledge enables KMWB to fully comprehend our clients’ goals. Long term clients know that the creative solutions they rely on us to conceive are grounded in real-world experience.
Practice Areas:
Rent Regulation & Administrative Law
Landlord Tenant Litigation
Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution
C0-op & Condo Law
Loft Law
Real Estate Transactions
& Advisory
Labor & Employment
Below, find the full range of services within each practice area, covering administrative proceedings, litigation, transactions, and regulatory compliance across New York City’s real estate industry. Each section reflects decades of hands-on experience, giving clients the specific guidance their matter requires.
Rent Regulation & Administrative Law
- Due Diligence
- Lease Renewal Review
- DHCR Proceedings
- Service Complaints
- Overcharge Complaints
- Lease Renewal Complaints
- Rent Stabilization/Rent Regulation
- Rent Registration
- MCI Applications
- MBR Applications
- Demolition Applications
- Substantial Rehabilitation Applications
- J-51 Issues
- TPU Investigations & Audits
- FDNY Violations
Landlord Tenant Litigation
- Non Payment Proceedings
- Holdover Proceedings
- Squatter Licensee Holdover Proceedings
- Illegal Subletting / Short-Term Rental
- Illegal Alterations
- Lease Violations
- Nuisance
- Commercial 52 Matters
- 7a Defense
- Harassment Defense
- Overcharge Claims Defense
- Receivership Representation
- Owner’s Use
- HP Proceedings
- Non-Primary Residence
Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution
- Commercial Real Estate & Leasing Litigation
- Commercial Lease Disputes
- Yellowstone Injunctions
- Guaranty Litigation
- Rent, Additional Rent & Escalation Disputes
- Surrender, Possession & Related Proceedings
- Commercial Litigation & Business Disputes
- Contract Disputes
- Partnership, Shareholder, LLC Member & Owner Disputes
- Business Torts
- Breach of Fiduciary Duty Claims
- Arbitration Proceedings
- Arbitration-Related Court Proceedings
- Mediations
- Collection, Foreclosure & Enforcement Actions
- Appeals
- Article 78 Proceedings
- Emergency Applications (TRO’s, Preliminary Injunctions)
- Dispositive Motions
- Stay Applications
- Post-Judgment Proceedings & Enforcement
- Creditors’ Rights, Foreclosure & Bankruptcy Litigation
- Mortgage Foreclosures
- Commercial Foreclosures
- Lien & Judgment Enforcement
- Bankruptcy Litigation
- Adversary Proceedings
- Stay Relief & Bankruptcy Motions
- Construction, Development & Hospitality Disputes
- Construction & Development Disputes
- Mechanic’s Lien Litigation
- Project, Delay & Payment Disputes
- Hospitality Ownership, Lease, Vendor & Operational Disputes
- ADA Disputes
Co-op & Condo Law
- General Counsel to Co-op & Condo Boards
- Board Governance & Advisory
- Proprietary Leases, Bylaws & Governing Documents
- Contract Review & Negotiation
- Shareholder & Unit Owner Disputes
- Board Representation & Litigation
- Elections, Proxy Contests & Governance Disputes
- Construction, Engineering & Architectural Matters
- Managing Agent Issues
- Sponsor / Holder of Unsold Shares Matters
- Collection & Enforcement Actions
- Breach of Fiduciary Duty Claims
- Discrimination & Regulatory Matters
- Matters Involving Discrimination Claims & Litigation
- Government Agency Proceedings
Loft Law
- Loft Law Compliance & Strategy
- OATH Hearings
- Rent Adjustment Applications for Code Compliance
- Due Diligence for Transactions
- New York City Loft Board Proceedings
- Legalization Counseling for Commercial-to-Residential Conversions
Real Estate Transactions & Advisory
- Leasing
- Deed Transfers
- Mortgage & Financing
- Sales & Financing
- Facilitate 1031 Exchange
- Commercial, Mixed-Use, Single-family, 2nd Home & Multifamily Purchases
- Condo / Co-op Sales & Purchases
- General Real Estate Counsel
Labor & Employment
- Employer Counseling
- Employment Litigation
- Workplace Policies & Compliance
- Accommodation Guidance Disputes
- Union Matters Including Grievances
- Employment Issues For Real Estate Owners, Operators & Management Companies
- Address Agency Complaints: EEOC, NYSDHR, NYCCHR, NYS/U.S. DOL, NLRB