Real Estate Partner, Samuel Marchese, who specializes in rent regulation law, was quoted in a recent "Ask Real Estate" column in The New York Times discussing legal rent increases after a tenant moves out of a rent controlled apartment.

Samuel Marchese offers practical guidance to help New York City property owners prepare for and manage the 2026 compliance obligations ahead.

December 1, 2025 – At the 2026 Compliance Rundown hosted by Warshaw Burstein, SPONY members received a detailed briefing from Michael Jaffa on the major 2026 deadlines and mandated tasks owners must meet in the year ahead, offering clear, practical direction amid evolving regulations.  If you would like to learn more about compliance requirements or upcoming events, please contact Sam Marchese at (212) 984-7750

Insights on Policy, Capital & Market Opportunity

Partner Samuel Marchese will present at the half-day event that brings together New York City's most prominent developers, owners, builders and asset managers to discuss the state of New York's housing market including how local policies and the upcoming political environment will impact the future of the multifamily development.

Owners of residential buildings in New York City must annually file Multiple Dwelling Registrations (“MDRs”) with the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (“HPD”) by September 1^st.

Since the firm's announcement that Samuel R. Marchese has joined the firm as a partner in the Real Estate Group, Crain's New York, in "People on the Move" and Law360 in "Real Estate Lawyers on the Move" have reported on the news.

Owners of rent-regulated apartments must file annual registrations with the New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal (“DHCR”) by July 31, 2025. 

On June 30, 2025, the New York City Rent Guidelines Board (“RGB”) passed Apartment and Loft Order No. 57, setting rent adjustment guidelines for rent-stabilized apartments for the upcoming leasing cycle.

Samuel R. Marchese, a partner in the Real Estate Group, will present to the members of the Small Property Owners of New York (“SPONY”) on June 27, 2025.

New York – June 2025 Warshaw Burstein, LLP is pleased to announce Samuel R. Marchese has joined the firm as a partner in the Real Estate Group.