Publications
Abrams Garfinkel Margolis Bergson, LLP Assists REBNY in Updating REBNY’s Online Residential Lease Forms
New Interactive Documents are More User-Friendly, Complies with Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act…
Abrams Garfinkel Margolis Bergson, LLP Presents BEST Program for Real Estate Professionals
Provides Balance Between Sales and Marketing and Compliance and Risk Mitigation Abrams Garfinkel Margolis Bergson, LLP (AGMB) has announced that the firm is offering the BEST (Balance Equals Success for your Team) program, which is designed to foster the growth and success of real estate brokers and their agents, while also protecting commissions and avoiding…
Neil B. Garfinkel Appointed Member of the New York State Real Estate Board
Abrams Garfinkel Margolis Bergson, LLP (AGMB) has announced that Neil B. Garfinkel, the firm’s Managing Partner and the Partner in Charge of its Real Estate and Banking Practices, has been appointed to the New York State Real Estate Board by Governor Andrew M. Cuomo. The term is for two years.
Michael G. Barone Named Counsel to the New York Association of Mortgage Brokers
Abrams Garfinkel Margolis Bergson, LLP (AGMB) has announced that the firm, and specifically, Michael G. Barone, the Managing Partner of the firm’s Mortgage Compliance Practice, have been named Counsel to the New York Association of Mortgage Brokers (NYAMB). The firm already serves as Counsel to the Empire State Mortgage Banking Association.
Neil B. Garfinkel Comments on the Effect of Interest Rate Hikes on Stock Performances and the New York Real Estate Market
On December 14, Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen announced that the agency has raised its benchmark interest rate by 0.25%. The rate hike was highly anticipated. However, the Federal Reserve suggested that it would raise rates more aggressively in 2017, signaling its optimism about the United States economy. Meanwhile, with the recent surge in the…
Neil B. Garfinkel Says Approval of Revived 421-a Agreement Will Benefit Real Estate Industry
Neil B. Garfinkel, Managing Partner, Abrams Garfinkel Margolis Bergson, LLP (AGMB), says the revival of the 421-a program will benefit the New York City real estate market by allowing more affordable housing to be built while allowing developers to receive tax breaks. On November 10, Governor Andrew Cuomo worked out a deal between the Real…
Former Real Estate Counsel for National Mattress Chain Joins Abrams Garfinkel Margolis Bergson, LLP’s Commercial Real Estate Group
NEW YORK, NEW YORK — Abrams Garfinkel Margolis Bergson, LLP (AGMB) has announced that Richard L. Blatt has joined the firm’s commercial real estate group as its Senior Counsel. Mr. Blatt has more than 25 years of experience representing both landlords and tenants in a wide range of commercial real estate transactions, including drafting and…
Neil Garfinkel Featured in Real Estate Weekly’s Article on the REBNY Summer Video Series
Firm Partner Neil Garfinkel was recently featured in Real Estate Weekly‘s article “REBNY Summer Video Series Kicks off with A-Z on Agency Assignments.” The article discusses the Real Estate Board of New York’s 11 part video series that features Mr. Garfinkel, REBNY Broker Counsel, and Eileen Kim, Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker of Douglas Elliman. Mr. Garfinkel and Ms.…
Neil Garfinkel Quoted in Brick Underground
Firm Partner Neil Garfinkel was recently quoted in Brick Underground‘s article “Real Life Stories of Airbnb Racism—and How Some People Are Responding.” Mr. Garfinkel commented on how fair housing laws may protect those discriminated against by Airbnb if they fall under a protected class. To read the full article, click here. © 2018 Abrams Garfinkel…
Neil Garfinkel Quoted in Real Estate Weekly
Firm Partner Neil Garfinkel was recently quoted in Real Estate Weekly‘s article “Brokers Walking on Eggshells in Wake of New Fair Housing Guidelines.” Mr. Garfinkel provided insight into the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) new fair housing guidelines and the effect they will have on brokers within the industry. To read the…