Patrick Sullivan

Patrick advises clients on the public approval strategy for their projects, and appears before all of New York City’s major land use agencies, including the City Planning Commission, the Board of Standards and Appeals, the Landmarks Preservation Commission, and the Department of Buildings, and also before local community boards and the City Council. Patrick also advises on inclusionary zoning regulations and affordable housing tax incentives, including 421-a, Affordable New York, 485-x, and 467-m benefits.
 
His notable matters have included:

• Life sciences development: Obtaining Uniform Land Use Review Procedure approvals for a not-for-profit institution for the development of a new headquarters building and life sciences hub on the Upper East Side.
• St. John’s Terminal Warehouse: Advising the developer on the redevelopment of the property, including seeking a rezoning, special permits, and a zoning text amendment, and negotiating the first-ever transfer of development rights from the Hudson River Park.
• 601 West 29th Street: Advising the developer on the second transfer of development rights from the Hudson River Park, and on obtaining a rezoning and special permit for the project.
• South Street Seaport: Representing the developer in connection with land use approvals for the redevelopment of Pier 17.
• Williamsburg Charter High School: Obtaining a BSA special permit for a new school facility in Bushwick, Brooklyn.
• Interstate energy company: Advising on and seeking local permit approvals.
• National theater developer and operator: Representing the client in acquiring a vacant theater building from New York City Economic Development Corp. (NYCEDC) and in obtaining capital grant funding for its redevelopment

As part of the firm’s pro bono practice, Patrick has also successfully represented individuals seeking asylum in the United States.
 
Prior to joining the firm, Patrick was counsel to the NYCEDC, where he handled a variety of economic development and real estate transactions on behalf of the city. He has also served as deputy city attorney to the Los Angeles Community Redevelopment Agency. Patrick is a member of the Economic Development Committee of the Real Estate Board of New York, and a past member of both New York City Affairs and the Housing and Urban Development Committees of the Association of the Bar of the City of New York.