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Real Estate Law in Westchester, New York City & the Hudson Valley
Parandian Law represents buyers, sellers, investors, developers, and commercial tenants across residential and commercial real estate transactions in Westchester County, New York City, and Rockland and Orange Counties. We provide experienced transaction counsel — from contract review through closing — with the responsiveness that larger real estate firms rarely offer. In New York, having an attorney on your side from contract stage is not optional — it’s how the market works.
Residential Closings · Commercial Sales · Commercial Leasing · Co-op & Condo · Title Review · Foreign Buyers · Investors · Developers
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What we handle
Real estate services
Transaction counsel for buyers, sellers, investors, and commercial clients across the New York metro area.
Residential purchases & sales
Contract review and negotiation, title examination, lien searches, and closing representation for buyers and sellers of single-family homes, multi-family properties, and condominiums in New York.
Co-op & condo transactions
Purchase and sale of cooperative apartments and condominiums — including board package preparation, proprietary lease review, offering plan analysis, and closing coordination with managing agents.
Commercial purchases & sales
Acquisition and disposition of commercial properties — office, retail, mixed-use, and industrial. We handle purchase agreements, due diligence, environmental reviews, and closing documentation.
Commercial leasing
Lease drafting and negotiation for landlords and tenants of office, retail, and industrial space — including letter of intent review, lease terms, renewal options, and tenant improvement allowances.
Title review & title insurance
Thorough title examination, clearance of title defects and open violations, and coordination of title insurance through reputable New York title companies — protecting your investment at and after closing.
Foreign national buyers
Purchasing U.S. real estate as a foreign national involves FIRPTA withholding, entity structuring considerations, and financing complexities. We guide international buyers through the New York transaction process.
How it works
Our process
01
Contract review & negotiation
We review the purchase contract or lease before you sign — flagging unfavorable terms, negotiating contingencies, and ensuring your interests are protected from the outset.
02
Due diligence & title search
We order and review the title search, identify any open liens, violations, easements, or encumbrances, and work to clear title issues before they delay your closing.
03
Closing preparation
We coordinate with lenders, title companies, brokers, and the opposing attorney to prepare closing documents, confirm figures, and schedule. We review your closing disclosure so there are no surprises.
04
Closing & post-closing
We attend the closing, review all documents with you before signing, and handle post-closing matters including deed recording, transfer tax filings, and title policy issuance.
Common questions
Real estate FAQ
Do I need an attorney to buy or sell a home in New York?
New York is an attorney state — unlike many other states, real estate closings here require attorney representation for both the buyer and the seller. Your real estate agent handles the brokerage side; your attorney handles the legal side, including contract negotiation, title review, and closing. Attempting a New York real estate transaction without an attorney is not advisable and in practice not how the market works.
What is the difference between buying a co-op and buying a condo?
When you buy a condo you own real property — a deed is issued and you can typically finance with a standard mortgage. When you buy a co-op you purchase shares in a corporation and receive a proprietary lease for your unit. There is no deed, financing is done through a share loan, and the co-op board must approve you as a shareholder. Co-op transactions are generally more complex and board-dependent.
I’m purchasing property as a foreign national — what do I need to know?
Foreign nationals can purchase U.S. real estate but should be aware of FIRPTA withholding requirements on the sale side, potential entity structuring advantages for investment properties, and additional due diligence lenders may require. We advise foreign buyers on structuring the purchase and coordinating with your tax advisors on U.S. tax obligations.
What does a commercial lease review involve?
Commercial leases in New York are heavily negotiated documents — unlike residential leases, there is little statutory protection for commercial tenants. We review the base rent and escalation clauses, operating expense pass-throughs, permitted use provisions, assignment and subletting rights, personal guarantee obligations, and exit provisions.
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