Matthew Carrigg is a partner in Nixon Peabody’s Affordable Housing and Real Estate group. Matthew focuses his practice on various commercial and private real estate transactions. He represents borrowers and lenders, commercial real estate developers, and private companies.
I focus my practice on all aspects of commercial real estate matters. I have assisted lenders, borrowers, and business clients in connection with commercial real estate transactions. I have experience in drafting buy-sell agreements, and reviewing and negotiating commercial leases, commercial real estate titles, surveys, and traditional and special-purpose entity formations.
I have substantial experience with complex financings of affordable housing developments that include tax-exempt bonds, Low-Income Housing Tax Credits, and often other federal, state, and local government subsidies. I regularly represent purchasers, developers, and borrowers on developments with multiple layers of financing.
I have substantial experience in all facets of acquisition, disposition, leasing, and mergers and acquisitions. I regularly assemble and lead real estate teams to undertake sophisticated due diligence projects.
On real property tax matters, I advise various taxpayers and not-for-profits on real estate tax appeals and other real property tax matters, including payments in lieu of tax (PILOT) agreements for commercial and industrial property owners, and real estate tax exemptions and tax abatements for not-for-profits and housing companies, including the assessment of affordable housing projects under Real Property Tax Law 581-a.
Despite persistent economic uncertainty, I have seen growth in the commercial lending markets, and I expect that trend to continue.
Affordable Housing Finance | February 17, 2022
This column on notable moves within the affordable housing space spotlights the practices and promotions of Affordable Housing and Real Estate partners Lori Bowman and Matt Carrigg in Rochester, and Alex Rosso and Julie Hancock Stande in Boston as part of the firm’s 2022 new partner class.
The New York Daily Record | February 16, 2022
Affordable Housing & Real Estate partners Lori Bowman and Matt Carrigg and Corporate partner Isaac Figueras, all of Rochester, are featured in this column of notable promotions and moves for their elevations as part of the firm’s new partner class.
New York Law Journal | February 08, 2022
Affordable Housing & Real Estate partners Lori Bowman and Matt Carrigg and Corporate partner Isaac Figueras, all of Rochester, are featured in this roundup for their promotions to partner.
McKnight’s Senior Living | February 08, 2022
This roundup of industry moves and promotions features the elevation of Rochester partners Lori Bowman and Matt Carrigg and Boston partners Alex Rosso and Julie Hancock Stande, all of the Affordable Housing & Real Estate practice, as part of NP’s new partner class.
Rochester Business Journal | January 14, 2022
Rochester Affordable Housing & Real Estate associate Matt Carrigg contributed this article outlining the process in New York for evaluating an affordable housing property’s assessed value as tax season approaches. The article addresses the rules and best practices for developers, owners, and purchasers of affordable multi-family housing developments when preparing for assessment.
Rochester Business | November 12, 2021
This article, part of the publication’s special report on “Commercial Real Estate & Lending,” extensively quotes Rochester Affordable Housing & Real Estate associate Matt Carrigg for his outlook on how labor shortages, caused by COVID, are impacting the industry. Matt also provides best practices for developers in navigating new challenges in the industry.
New York Real Estate Journal | March 02, 2021
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.
Rochester Business Journal | October 02, 2020
In this article on Rochester’s mix of housing and real estate developments, Rochester Affordable Housing & Real Estate associate Matt Carrigg is quoted for his outlook on the uptick in affordable housing developments, and interest from local and out-of-state developers.
Real Estate Weekly | September 28, 2020
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.
Syracuse University College of Law, J.D.
St. Lawrence University, B.A., Government, cum laude
New York