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Published January 27, 2026 Mark J. Caruso Esq, Partner at Abrams Fensterman LLP Best Lawyers in America®, 2024-2026, 2025 NYS Trailblazers in Building & Real Estate |
Recognized Best Law Firm for Real Estate Law in NY
Abrams Fensterman’s New York real estate lawyers provide full-service representation for property owners, developers, investors, and lenders across Long Island, NYC, and New York State. Our real estate law practice covers real estate litigation, acquisitions, commercial financing, leasing, and development, from routine closings to high-stakes disputes.
Whether you’re facing construction litigation, boundary disagreements, foreclosure defense, or landlord-tenant conflicts, our attorneys deliver results. Explore our real estate practice areas below or call 516-328-2300 for immediate help.
Led by Brooklyn Partner Mark Caruso, the firm’s Real Estate Practice spans both commercial and residential matters, combining sophisticated transactional capabilities with deep litigation experience. Abrams Fensterman is recognized nationwide as one of the “Best Law Firms in America“® for Real Estate Law.
Real Estate Litigation
Our real estate litigation attorneys resolve disputes, including construction defects, title issues, zoning challenges, and partner disagreements. Led by recognized leader Mark J. Caruso and a nationally ranked team, we deliver strategic, cost-effective resolutions for property owners, developers, and investors across New York. Learn more about Real Estate and Construction Litigation
Acquisitions and Sales
Abrams Fensterman’s Real Estate Acquisitions and Sales team delivers strategic, business-driven legal counsel for buyers, sellers, and investors across residential and commercial real estate transactions. Our attorneys handle due diligence, contract negotiation, closing processes, and regulatory compliance with precision to minimize risk and ensure smooth transactions. Please visit our Acquisitions page for detailed information.
Real Estate Financing
Abrams Fensterman represents borrowers, lenders, developers, and investors in securing loans, negotiating terms, and defending foreclosures for developers and investors. We structure financing arrangements that align with project goals while mitigating legal and financial exposure. Our team has experience with complex lending scenarios, including construction loans, refinancing, and distressed asset strategies. See how our attorneys assist with commercial real estate development and financing.
Leasing & Landlord Representation
Abrams Fensterman represents landlords in leasing, lease drafting and negotiation, evictions, and rent regulation matters under New York law. We guide clients through regulatory requirements and court procedures to protect their property rights and reduce legal risk. Our attorneys stay current with evolving New York housing regulations to ensure compliance and enforceability. We also assist in dispute resolution and litigation to protect landlords from financial loss and operational disruption.
Neighbor Lease Agreements
Our attorneys provide specialized legal services for clients involved in RPAPL § 881 matters. Also called Neighbor License & Access Agreements, which allows a property owner temporary permission to do construction work on a neighbor’s property. We assist in negotiating fair access terms while minimizing liability and project delays. Our team represents property owners and developers in court proceedings when access agreements cannot be reached amicably.
Comprehensive Representation for Every Real Estate Client
Whether dealing with a first time home buyer or a seasoned commercial landlord, our real estate team handles everything related to a residential or commercial real estate transaction, including:
- 1031 Exchanges
- Business formation and entity selection, LLC’s, corporations, partnerships
- Construction law issues
- Contract drafting and negotiation
- Cooperative and Condominium actions with NY Attorney General
- Cooperative and Condominium Offering Plans and Amendments
- Healthcare properties
- Investment properties
- Land use, zoning, variances, special exceptions, setbacks and permits
- Liens and lien releases
- Litigation matters, including partition, easements, breach of contract, specific performance, constructive trust, broker disputes and fraudulent deeds
- Mortgages and foreclosures
- No action letter applications to NY Attorney General
- Preparing purchase agreements, deeds and leases
- Real estate closings
- Real estate corporations and real estate partnerships
- Real estate tax exemption and abatement applications
- Title examinations, title insurance and title clearance
From routine and everyday issues to complex and sophisticated dilemmas, our real estate lawyers provide cutting edge representation in all aspects of real estate law.
Contact Our Law Firm
For further information about our real estate legal services, please contact our law firm on Long Island at 516-328-2300, in Brooklyn at 718-215-5300, in White Plains at 914-607-7010, in Rochester at 585-218-9999 or in Albany at 518-535-9477 to schedule an initial consultation.
