Land-Use, Zoning, and Preservation Law
Hiller, PC is not a typical land-use and zoning law firm. We don’t represent the Goliaths of business, industry and real estate. Our New York land-use, zoning and preservation lawyers are dedicated to preserving neighborhoods, protecting communities from out-of-control development and supporting responsible development. We represent opposition groups only; we do not represent developers.
Our cases routinely require us to take on the so-called powerful and large law firms in New York. We provide the same high-quality work associated with these larger (and generally more expensive) firms, but with the close, personal attention associated with boutiques. With more than 100 years’ experience among the members of our team, we get results. Often, it is necessary to seek a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction to halt the out-of-control development for a period of time. This court-ordered pause can help ensure that the irresponsible developers are prevented from mooting our clients’ claims before the Courts have the chance to rule on them.
At Hiller, PC, our New York land-use, zoning and preservation lawyers understand the value of preserving the landmarks and architecture which are indispensable to preserving and commemorating New York’s City’s history and cultural iconography; and each of us believes strongly in protecting individual property owners, neighborhoods and communities from out-of-control development, while supporting those projects that provide meaningful social and economic benefits to New Yorkers without adverse environmental impacts. Our dedication and commitment to these beliefs is reflected in the favorable results we have achieved for our clients, in cases big and small.
Examples of Land-Use & Zoning Cases
- Preventing construction of condominiums atop the historic Hopper-Gibson House, the last, intact shelter-point of the Underground Railroad in Manhattan (at proceedings before the Landmarks Preservation Commission);
- Preventing construction of a 30 story cell tower in SOHO.
- Stopping the conversion of the landmark First Church of Christ, Scientist into luxury residences by defeating a group of developers at hearings before the Board of Standards and Appeals (BSA);
- Blocking a plan to remove rare Carnegie-Steel book-stacks and millions of volumes of research materials from New York Public Library;
- Preventing the closure of two satellite branches of the New York Public Library (through litigation);
- Preserving the first artist-in-residence loft building in Greenwich Village;
- Preserving the Merchant’s House – the oldest residential landmark in New York City; and
- Preserving the green space in Central Park from out-of-control expansion of the Metropolitan Museum of Art;
If you are feeling threatened by a proposed development, or seek support for projects that offer meaningful benefits to our great city, contact us as soon as possible. We represent individuals, neighborhoods, preservationists, environmental groups, and community organizations throughout the five Boroughs. Call us today for a free consultation.
