Robert A. Kandel, former Commissioner of New York City’s Office for Economic Development and representative of Mayor Koch on the New York City Board of Estimate, joined Goldberg Weprin in January 2016 to continue to represent clients in the areas of real estate, real estate development, zoning, land use regulation, public economic development incentives and tax assessment reductions.

With extensive government experience and substantive knowledge of the applicable law, Mr. Kandel can guide Goldberg Weprin clients through complex real estate transactions. With his knowledge of the regulations and procedures by which land use is controlled in New York City, he handles proceedings before such agencies as the City Council, the City Planning Commission, the Board of Standards and Appeals, the Department of Buildings, the Landmarks Preservation Commission and the Tax Commission. He also assists clients in responding to Requests for Proposals for development projects sponsored by the City, or by other public agencies such as the NYS Empire State Development Corporation. Mr. Kandel has contested real property tax assessments for a variety of commercial, industrial and residential properties.

With his exceptional knowledge of real estate and the various regulatory, tax and economic development programs applicable in the City, Mr. Kandel makes it possible for clients to add substantial value to their real estate projects. Mr. Kandel’s experience and knowledge complement the broad real estate practice of Goldberg Weprin, and bring an important component to the broad range of legal services the firm provides to its clients.