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    Joseph J. Lynch

    Partner


    • New York City
    • Office212.940.3717
    • jjlynch@nixonpeabody.com

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    Introduction

    Joseph Lynch is a partner in the New York City office and represents for-profit and not-for-profit developers of multifamily housing. He has a particular focus on new development and preservation transactions with complex public and private financing. Joe has extensive knowledge about the New York State Private Housing Finance Law, advising clients on various tax exemptions and their benefits, in addition to financing (FHA, LIHTC, Freddie Mac, and Fannie Mae), restructuring, and dissolutions. He advises clients on all areas of affordable housing and real estate including development, construction, financing, sales, regulatory matters, and joint ventures.


    Joe is also the team leader of the Nixon Peabody Affordable Housing Transaction team.

    Practice Areas

    Affordable Housing RegulatoryReal EstateOpportunity ZonesSupportive Housing

    Industries

    Real Estate

    My focus

    Affordable Housing is a Real Estate Business with a Regulatory Overlay

    Affordable housing is a complex and constantly evolving business. The intricacies of federal, state, and local regulations, and their contradictions, can be difficult to navigate. My focus is analyzing all these rules and regulations and developing a roadmap for my clients that allows for a smoother development process for their properties and, as importantly, helps to achieve their economic and mission-driven goals.

    It’s important to remember that affordable housing is real estate. In addition to the regulatory issues, the development of affordable housing is always a real estate transaction with the same legal issues as in conventional real estate, and it is my job to ensure the real estate transaction is in line with the affordable housing restrictions and regulations.

    What we offer is up-to-date knowledge of affordable housing issues. The landscape nationally and on a local level is always changing, and our extensive experience with the agencies, as well as the volume of transactions we handle, ensures that we have the advantage of knowing the latest trends and methods to maximize benefits to our clients.

    Looking ahead

    COVID-19 has dramatically changed the country’s landscape in many ways. Recovery will require a number of resources, including an increase in affordable housing. Federal and local governments are dedicating the necessary attention and capital to address the housing shortage. Our Affordable Housing team is staying on top of all the latest changes in the industry.

    Insights

    • “New York State/New York City Housing Officials” IRHP NYC Affordable Housing Preservation Symposium 2023, New York, NY, March 1, 2023
    • “Structuring a Deal (Affordable Housing 101),” NYSAFAH's 2022 Annual New York State Affordable Housing Conference, May 18, 2022
    • “Current Issues in Affordable Housing in New York City,” New York City Bar, Webinar, May 10, 2022
    • “The Journey of NYC Affordable Housing,” AABANY Real Estate Committee Virtual Conference, June 23, 2021
    • “NHRA COVID-19 Member Town Hall Lessons for Closing Transactions in 2020 and Beyond,” September 17, 2020
    • “New York State/New York City Housing Officials,” Institute for Responsible Housing Preservation: Affordable Housing Preservation Symposium, New York, NY, January 22, 2020 (moderator)

    Admitted to practice

    New York
    New Jersey

    Education

    Brooklyn Law School, J.D.
    Fordham University, B.A.

    Professional activities

    • Joe is on the executive committee of the Citizens Housing Planning Council, a board member of the New York City Housing Partnership Development Corporation, and a board member of the Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation.

    Recognition

    • Selected, through a peer-review survey, for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2023 in the field of Real Estate Law; listed since 2022.

    In the News

    • Affordable Housing Finance

      Holistic high-rise opens in the Bronx

      This article covers the grand opening of 425 Grand Concourse, a 26-story mixed-use high-rise in the Bronx and the largest passive house development in the US—making it 70% more energy efficient than standard high-rise new construction. The article mentions NP for the work of Affordable Housing & Real Estate deputy practice leader Deborah VanAmerongen and AHRE partner Joe Lynch, both of the New York City office.

      Nov 29, 2022
    • Long Island Business News

      Real estate, architecture & engineering awards 2022

      This special report highlighting the publication’s real estate, architecture & engineering awards for 2022 mentions New York City Affordable Housing & Real Estate partner Joe Lynch, whose Park Lake Residences affordable housing renovation project received the “IDA Project of the Year” award for Nassau County.
      June 21, 2022
    • Real Estate Weekly

      Partners secure $71M to acquire, preserve affordable Westchester rental

      This article, on Silver Street Development’s joint venture partnership with LIHC Investment Group to rehabilitate low-income housing development Marble Hall Apartments, mentions the firm for the work by New York City Affordable Housing & Real Estate partner Joe Lynch in representing Silver Street.
      May 10, 2021
    • Multi-Housing News

      Rehab starts on New York affordable senior housing

      This article on the $35.8 million rehabilitation of an affordable housing community for seniors in White Plains, NY, mentions the firm for the work of New York City Affordable Housing & Real Estate partner Joe Lynch and strategic policy advisor Deborah VanAmerongen as borrower counsel.
      March 30, 2021
    • New York Real Estate Journal

      National Standard Abstract provides title insurance for CB Emmanuel 30 million rehabilitation project

      This article, focusing on the slated project to preserve Calvary Baptist Church Senior Housing’s studio and one-bedroom apartments for low-income seniors, mentions the firm for the work by New York City partner Joe Lynch and strategic policy advisor Deborah VanAmerongen and Rochester associate Matt Carrigg, all in the Affordable Housing & Real Estate group, in advising CB Emmanuel.
      March 2, 2021
    • Affordable Housing Finance

      Breaking Ground Begins Transformation of Former Jehovah's Witnesses Hotel

      This article on the conversion of 90 Sands St.—a well-known building in New York City and former Jehovah Witnesses’ hotel—into affordable and supportive housing mentions the firm for the work of New York City Affordable Housing & Real Estate partner Joe Lynch, strategic policy advisor Deborah VanAmerongen, and associate Julia Casteleiro in representing Breaking Ground, New York’s largest supportive housing developer.
      Dec 2, 2020
    • Multi-Housing News

      Nonprofit to convert former Brooklyn hotel to apartments

      The following articles highlight the conversion of 90 Sands St.—a well-known building in New York City and former Jehovah Witnesses’ hotel—into affordable and supportive housing. The firm was mentioned for the work by New York City Affordable Housing & Real Estate partner Joe Lynch, strategic policy advisor Deborah VanAmerongen, and associate Julia Casteleiro in representing Breaking Ground, New York’s largest supportive housing developer.
      Nov 24, 2020
    • Bisnow

      This week's N.Y. deal sheet

      This article on the conversion of 90 Sands St.—a well-known building in New York City and former Jehovah Witnesses’ hotel—into affordable and supportive housing mentions the firm for the work of New York City Affordable Housing & Real Estate partner Joe Lynch, strategic policy advisor Deborah VanAmerongen, and associate Julia Casteleiro in representing Breaking Ground, New York’s largest supportive housing developer.
      Nov 24, 2020
    • Brooklyn Daily Eagle

      Jehovah's Witnesses' former DUMBO hotel to begin conversion to low-income housing

      The following article highlights the conversion of 90 Sands St.—a well-known building in New York City and former Jehovah Witnesses’ hotel—into affordable and supportive housing. The firm was mentioned for the work by New York City Affordable Housing & Real Estate partner Joe Lynch, strategic policy advisor Deborah VanAmerongen, and associate Julia Casteleiro in representing Breaking Ground, New York’s largest supportive housing developer.
      Nov 23, 2020
    • Real Estate Weekly

      Affordable developer secures financing for Watchtower hotel conversion

      The following article highlights the conversion of 90 Sands St.—a well-known building in New York City and former Jehovah Witnesses’ hotel—into affordable and supportive housing. The firm was mentioned for the work by New York City Affordable Housing & Real Estate partner Joe Lynch, strategic policy advisor Deborah VanAmerongen, and associate Julia Casteleiro in representing Breaking Ground, New York’s largest supportive housing developer.
      Nov 23, 2020
    • Real Estate Weekly

      Catholic Charities Starts Work on New Queens Development

      This article on the ground-breaking of Bishop Valero Residence, an affordable housing development for low-income seniors and formerly homeless adults, quotes New York Affordable Housing & Real Estate partner Joe Lynch for leading the team that advised Catholic Charities Progress of Peoples Development Corporation. The deal team also included Rochester Affordable Housing & Real Estate partner Darren Miller and associate Matt Carrigg.
      Sep 28, 2020
    • Multi-Housing News

      JV Completes $53M Redevelopment of Bronx Senior Community

      This article on Fort Schuyler House, a 138-unit affordable senior housing community in the Bronx, mentions NP for the work of New York City Affordable Housing & Real Estate partners Joe Lynch and Meghan Altidor, and strategic policy advisor Deborah VanAmerongen representing the developer in the deal.
      Aug 6, 2020
    • Law360

      NYC real estate week in review

      This weekly roundup of notable real estate deals mentions New York City Affordable Housing and Real Estate partner Joe Lynch’s work as counsel to affordable housing developer Breaking Ground in its $170 million purchase of a historic building in Brooklyn.
      Sep 4, 2018
    • New York Post

      New York City’s Fanciest Offices Are Absolutely Jaw-Dropping

      This article on the most attractive office spaces in New York City highlights Nixon Peabody’s Midtown Manhattan office and includes a quote by New York City managing partner Joe Lynch.
      Jan 18, 2018
    • Law360

      Nixon Peabody steers $78M Bronx apartment deal

      New York City affordable housing partner Joseph Lynch is mentioned in this article as representing nonprofit HP Michelangelo Housing Co. Inc. in its acquisition of an apartment complex in the Bronx for $78.1M.
      April 18, 2017
    • WNYC-FM

      Radio broadcast segment

      New York City affordable housing partner Joseph Lynch is mentioned in this radio broadcast segment discussing how the Trump Administration’s tax reform may affect affordable housing projects.
      March 28, 2017
    • Crain’s New York Business

      Trump's tax plan isn't even law and already it's taken a toll on city's affordable housing projects

      New York City office managing partner and affordable housing partner Joe Lynch is quoted in this article about how the Trump administration’s proposed corporate tax cuts are already affecting affordable housing developers in New York City who use tax credits to finance their projects.

      Jan 18, 2017
    • City & State

      Officials, Experts Weigh in on Stalled State Housing Measures

      New York City office managing partner and affordable housing attorney Joe Lynch is featured in this article discussing the 421-a program, which incentivizes developers for building a multi-unit residential projects.
      May 1, 2016
    • The Real Deal

      City to Shoulder More Public Benefit Costs

      New York City office managing partner and Affordable Housing attorney Joe Lynch is named as the moderator of a panel during the Massey Knakal Realty Services Multifamily Summit. Panelists included Vicki Been, Commissioner of the city’s Department of Housing Preservation & Development, BFC Partners’ Donald Capoccia, Dunn Development’s Martin Dunn and L&M Development’s CEO Ron Moelis.
      Nov 13, 2014
    • Law360

      Looser Rules Pave Way for NYC Affordable Housing Projects

      New York City Affordable Housing partners Joe Lynch and John Kelly are quoted in this feature article on the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development’s plans to streamline affordable housing project development.
      Oct 2, 2014

    Insights And Happenings

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    • Alert

      Amendment to private housing finance law codifies HDFC sales tax exemption

      April 26, 2021
    • Alert

      New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development issues new Article XI real property tax exemption term sheet

      April 12, 2021
    • Video

      Housing issues in focus: Bridge to future deals

      Affordable Housing
      Jan 29, 2021
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      • New York
      • Office:212.940.3054
      • dvanamerongen@nixonpeabody.com
      Deborah VanAmerongen
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      Counsel
      • Washington DC
      • Office:202.585.8830
      • crandolph@nixonpeabody.com
      Chaundi S. Randolph
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      • Washington DC
      • Office:202.585.8716
      • rprice@nixonpeabody.com
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      • New York
      • Office:212.940.3736
      • ksoroka@nixonpeabody.com
      Kathie Soroka
    • Nathaniel S. Cushman

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      • Washington DC
      • Office:202.585.8231
      • ncushman@nixonpeabody.com
      Nathaniel S. Cushman
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