Zoning, Land Use and Landmark Preservation in New York City

Best Lawyers client comments

I can always count on Goldman Harris for professional, competent, and responsive representation.

Goldman Harris is a tremendous law firm that specializes in Land Use Matters in NYC. Caroline Harris of Goldman Harris is an amazing resource for my clients and I.

Carrie Harris, of Goldman Harris, speaks and writes with an in-depth knowledge of New York City zoning derived not only from research, but also from market experience.

Land use and zoning law is a specialty practice, and Goldman Harris is well-versed in all of the nuances. They are responsive and are a pleasure to work with. Their fees are reasonable.

Goldman Harris has been assisting us on our ongoing land use needs as we evaluate our property portfolio for development potential. Carrie is thorough, responsive and thoughtful in her approach to our unique problems.

Caroline and Howard of Goldman Harris are absolutely the best, and their efficiency and cost-effectiveness cannot be beat. They are creative problem solvers, and I never hesitate to refer them work.

I was in an unfortunate situation where the zoning of a building changed where I was the owner/operator of the restaurant, along with managing the residential apartments above. I hired Goldman Harris, and with their clear path, we worked with multiple city agencies to navigate the very difficult zoning laws. They showed compassion to my specific situation and led me to the path of achieving something that most small mom and pop business owners never have the chance of doing based on timing and the exhaustive costs involved. Goldman Harris reduced their fees and genuinely cared about or dilemma. Fast forward over 11 years later, we are a thriving business employing almost 100 employees.

Goldman Harris assisted out organization with processing a New York City rezoning through ULURP. Their team helped us through the process which many of our team had not directly led before. Carrie and her team were great teammates in this effort. She has wonderful relationships throughout the city.

Goldman Harris has been the first counsel to discuss when we look for a new acquisition opportunity. Very accessible and prompt in response with their expertise in NY region for real estate.

Goldman Harris, in my opinion, is the best Land Use and Zoning law firm in NYC. They are very professional, knowledgeable and extremely pleasant to work with. I highly recommend Goldman Harris.

Working with Mr.Goldman and his team at Goldman Harris was a unique and successful experience that I highly recommend. Howard Goldman and his lawyers are knowledgeable, experts, highly ethical and dedicated. The humane aspect of my relationship with Goldman Harris has been priceless.

Goldman Harris has extreme expertise in land use and zoning law in NYC and provides exceptional service. Their depth of knowledge and contacts with NYC regulatory officials allowed our project to proceed successfully.

The Goldman Harris firm is terrific for land use and zoning. They are knowledgeable of both the laws and the system. They had a tough job getting a certificate of occupancy for a parking lot in NYC, where nothing is easy. Caroline Harris was a pleasure to work with. Her responsiveness is notable and she is available to her clients at any time. When ancillary assistance is needed, they know all the right players in the industry.

Goldman Harris is my go-to firm for all land use and zoning law matters. Skill and professionalism are barn none.

For decades this firm has been our go-to advisor for all zoning, land use, and entitlement issues. Howard, Carrie, and their colleagues are terrific.

Carrie and her team at Goldman Harris are always eager to help. Their NYC zoning expertise is unparalleled and is consistently shown through their ability to decode the questions presented.

Goldman Harris has always been responsive and thorough in its review of matters.

Goldman Harris are our go-to land use and zoning counsel for projects that we finance in New York City. Caroline and Eric's thoughtfulness, thoroughness and attention to detail are unmatched. They have a unique ability to distill complex issues with maximum efficiency and always work well with opposing counsel.

Goldman Harris is among the finest zoning firms in New York City and their lawyers are efficient, helpful and knowledgeable.

Carrie at Goldman Harris is thorough, responsive and truly has the best interests of her clients in mind. She is creative in her approach and has helped us double the size of our potential project through her out-of-the-box thinking.

Due to COVID and the glacial pass of under-staffed review teams, our project is taking five years, so we're getting to work with Howard and his Goldman Harris team a great deal! They are great, straight and on the ball.

My overall experience was amazing, it always is my pleasure to work with GoldMan Harris I look forward to future business.

I have had the pleasure of working with the zoning and agency experts at Goldman Harris on several successful projects. Carrie and Howard approach each project and team with professionalism, deep knowledge, and a sensitivity to city politics.

I have worked with Goldman Harris for over two decades. This includes working with both founding partners. I have found them to be extremely knowledgable about zoning and land use law, deeply attuned to our client's needs, and highly sensitive to the complexities of administrative and political entitlements. The partners bring a range of experience to their practice that assists us with our work as architects, who work on many complex projects in New York City that consistently raise questions and vital issues with regard to zoning, code, entitlement, and permitting. My practice, STUDIO V specializes in highly complex projects, many of which include re-zonings, variances, historic approvals, special permits, authorizations, and other complex approvals that require high levels of sophisticated input from land use counsel. The combination of knowledge, personal commitment, and follow through of Goldman Harris with our staff has been outstanding. We consistently recommend Goldman Harris to clients for their expertise, effectiveness, and proven ability to help our projects and our clients.

We frequently work with Goldman Harris on complex land use matters. In my opinion, their expertise and attention to detail is second to none.

Goldman Harris is a creative legal structuring team that thinks out of the box to find ways to add significant value!

I have called on Carrie Harris at Goldman Harris as local counsel for several real estate financing projects on which we represented the lender. Carrie's review and insight have been invaluable in each project. She was able to give a thorough review, which, in many cases, uncovered issues where the borrower claimed there were none and as the lender's counsel, she gave us a great deal of comfort. She is friendly, approachable, great with clients and manages expectations appropriately. Her fees are very reasonable as well. She and her team have complete knowledge of the complex world of New York City zoning law and beyond and that, combined with the other wonderful attributes, makes the Goldman Harris firm an invaluable resource.

Goldman Harris is diligent, experienced, hardworking and thoughtful.

Carrie at Goldman Harris is my first-choice reference for land use and zoning law. No one I know knows more and she's creative and well-priced.

Howard and Carrie at Goldman Harris are extremely experienced and customer service oriented.

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