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HPD Provides 421-a(16) Commencement Date Guidance


The NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development has updated its guidance regarding commencement of construction for the 421-a(16) tax exemption, also known as the Affordable New York Housing Program.  As you are aware, buildings must commence construction on or before June 15, 2022 to remain eligible for this significant property tax exemption. HPD has

Congratulations, Justice Jackson!


Ketanji Brown Jackson has been confirmed to the Supreme Court, leading the way for her to become the first Black woman to sit on the nation’s highest court in its 233 year history. Despite a divided senate, Jackson’s support from all democrats as well as three republicans — Susan Collins, Mitt Romney, and Lisa Murkowski

Astoria Is The Newest Affordable Housing Hotspot


As part of Seiden & Schein’s ongoing commitment to creating and cultivating more affordable housing in New York City, we are honored to be working with our long-time client Slate Property Group to convert 37-05 30th Street, the Dutch House in Astoria, Queens to a “No Action” condominium, in which  the residential section and commercial section are