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Sam Himmelstein, Esq., represents NYC tenants and tenant associations in disputes over evictions, rent increases, rental conversions, rent stabilization law, lease buyouts and many other issues.


Dean Roberts is a real estate attorney specialiazing in co-op and condo law at Norris, McLaughlin & Marcus in Manhattan.

Ryan Greer is the Senior Vice President and mortgage loan officer at National Cooperative Bank in Manhattan.


Christopher M. Tarnok, Esq., represents New York City property owners and condominium and cooperative boards in all real estate and construction related matters including litigation, transactional matters and the negotiation of construction and access agreements for residential and commercial projects.