James P. Power

Representing ownership on a rezoning and adaptive reuse of buildings on a multi-block site in Downtown Brooklyn.

Representing ownership on approvals for a new residential tower on a prominent downtown site, requiring discretionary land use approvals.

Representing major health care provider in the development of a new “continuing care retirement community”, including almost 400 independent living units.

Representing client on redevelopment of shopping center complex in Queens.

Advising on redevelopment of a shopping center site in the Bronx, including land use approvals at the Board of Standards and Appeals. 

Representing client on rezoning and redevelopment of parking lot site in Brooklyn.  

Representing industrial and commercial property owners as an expert witness in connection with the condemnation of parcels on the South Bronx waterfront.

Acted as land use counsel to a major developer on its largest and most complex projects throughout the years, including the development the tallest building in Brooklyn, at 1,066 feet, — which includes new retail use in the landmark portion of the site and over 500 residential units. Also advised on site assemblage, Department of Buildings approvals and inclusionary housing issues in connection with the client’s West 57th Street project, which is the thinnest skyscraper in the world, with a width-to-height ratio of 1:24. Represented a major medical institution on various matters, including obtaining variances from the Board of Standards and Appeals for a major ambulatory care center and a biomedical research facility.

Represented a major developer in obtaining zoning text amendments and City Planning Commission special permits with respect to its new residential development in West Chelsea.

Represented a major developer on a variance application before the Board of Standards and Appeals involving complex zoning issues and community challenges for a new residential development in Tribeca.

Advised on the acquisition and development of a new residential tower on the Upper West Side, and defended the project’s DOB approvals in proceedings before the Board of Standards and Appeals.