Affordable housing and community development raise intricate legal challenges that can be difficult to unravel. Today’s economic and public funding climate present even further complexity so it’s critical to work with attorneys who understand the business of affordable housing and have the creativity to get deals closed.
With one of the largest affordable housing groups in the country, Nixon Peabody offers unparalleled knowledge in this field.
Our attorneys and advisors have worked in legal and policy positions at HUD and the IRS and state housing agencies—and have been involved with every major federal affordable housing initiative in the last 40 years. This experience, coupled with the key strategic relationships we continue to forge gives our clients a special advantage as we bring dynamic deals and parties together.
From Section 8 contract expiration, RAD renewal and opt-out, to mortgage restructuring, Mark-to-Market, prepayment and preservation transactions, Section 236 decouplings (and re-decouplings), as well as development and construction of new affordable housing, we keep your investments moving forward. We also provide help on financing mechanisms such as tax-exempt bonds and low-income housing, new markets, historic and solar tax credits.
Commercial Observer | March 28, 2020
Los Angeles office managing partner Justin Thompson, of the Affordable Housing and Real Estate practice group, says there is no modern comparison to California’s blanket moratorium on evictions during the coronavirus crisis.
Habitat | March 26, 2020
New York City Affordable Housing and Real Estate partner Erica Buckley and counsel Ruben Ravago co-wrote this contributed article, based on their NP client alert, about the key issues condo boards and co-ops must consider before enlisting the assistance of volunteers during a pandemic.
Affordable Housing Finance | March 16, 2020
New York City Affordable Housing and Real Estate Strategic Policy Advisor Deborah VanAmerongen analyzes new COVID-19 guidance from the Department of Housing and Urban Development for owners and managers of HUD-assisted housing.
City and State | March 09, 2020
New York City Affordable Housing and Real Estate partner Erica Buckley appears on this City and State 2020 Law Power List, recognizing New York’s most politically powerful lawyers.
National Mortgage Professional | February 20, 2020
This article is about the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. and Office of the Comptroller of the Currency’s decision to extend the public comment period regarding proposed changes to the Community Reinvestment Act, and it mentions Nixon Peabody for New York City Affordable Housing and Real Estate partner Tatiana Gutierrez’s pro bono work as part of the team helping the National Housing Conference develop a detailed response.
Albany Times Union | February 15, 2020
This roundup of personnel moves in the Albany business community highlights the promotion of Albany Affordable Housing and Real Estate partner Peter Trimarchi, who is part of NP’s new partner class for 2020.
Affordable Housing Finance | February 10, 2020
This roundup of personnel moves in the affordable housing space highlights the promotions of Los Angeles Community Development partner Sonia Nayak, Washington, DC, Affordable Housing and Real Estate partner Dara Newman Histed, and New York City Affordable Housing and Real Estate partner Dana Roper, all of whom officially joined the NP partnership this month.
Albany Business Review | January 31, 2020
This round-up of personnel moves in the Albany area features Albany Affordable Housing and Real Estate partner Peter Trimarchi, who is part of NP’s new partner class for fiscal 2020.
New York Real Estate Journal | January 21, 2020
This article highlights New York City Affordable Housing and Real Estate partner Tatiana Gutierrez, who served as moderator of a Social Impact Investing in Housing panel at NP’s office. Tatiana is a board member for Women in Housing and Financing, Inc., which convened the panel.
Multi-Housing News | December 19, 2019
This article about the opening of Stonewall House in Brooklyn—New York State’s first LGBT-friendly affordable elder housing—mentions Nixon Peabody for advising BFC Partners on the development.
New York Law Journal | December 18, 2019
In her latest “Ask the Former Regulator” column, New York City Affordable Housing and Real Estate partner Erica Buckley answers a question from a condominium sponsor in New York City who is beginning to sell condo units with only a temporary certificate of occupancy.
Long Island Business News | November 21, 2019
This story highlights Nixon Peabody’s work on a deal to open a 135-unit supportive and affordable housing development for homeless veterans and low-income families in Brooklyn. Partner Aaron Yowell, partner-elect Dana Roper, and strategic policy advisor Deborah VanAmerongen, all of the Affordable Housing & Real Estate Group in New York City, were part of the deal team. Aaron is quoted in the article.
Reuters Legal | November 12, 2019
This roundup of personnel moves in the legal industry highlights the promotions of Complex Commercial Disputes partner Kathleen Ceglarski Burns and Affordable Housing and Real Estate partner Chris Froeb to co-OMPs of the Boston office.
Best Lawyers | October 21, 2019
San Francisco Affordable Housing & Real Estate partner Alison Torbitt wrote this contributed article analyzing the increasing appetite among employees and investors for corporate social responsibility and environmental, social and governance standards. Alison also writes about how companies’ general counsels can participate in these initiatives.
Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly | August 22, 2019
Boston Affordable Housing and Real Estate partner Jeff Sacks wrote this contributed article analyzing a ruling by the Appellate Tax Board on the proper method of determining real estate taxes for senior living facilities that use an entry fee model. Boston law clerk Thomas Jackson contributed to the article.
Affordable Housing Finance | August 08, 2019
This roundup of executive moves in the affordable housing space includes the arrivals of two New York City associates, Abigail Patterson and Richard Shore, both of the Affordable Housing and Real Estate practice group.
Law360 | July 16, 2019
This roundup of high-profile activity in the real estate market features partner Aaron Yowell and associate Julia Casteleiro, both of the Affordable Housing and Real Estate practice group in New York City, who provided counsel to Camber Property Group LLC in its $76.25 million purchase of a building and air rights in the Bronx.
New York Nonprofit Media | July 10, 2019
This article highlights New York City Affordable Housing & Real Estate partner Tatiana Gutierrez’s appointment to the Board of Citizens Committee for New York City.
The Real Deal | July 01, 2019
This article features New York City Affordable Housing & Real Estate partner Erica Buckley discussing a new statewide housing law that could have a major impact of landlords’ ability to move forward with condo conversions.
Affordable Housing Finance | June 10, 2019
New York City strategic policy advisor Deborah VanAmerongen and Washington DC partner Nate Cushman, both of the Affordable Housing and Real Estate practice group, co-wrote this contributed article highlighting opportunities under HUD’s Rental Assistance Demonstration program.
Law360 | May 15, 2019
The following stories highlight the addition of New York City Affordable Housing & Real Estate counsel Shakti Rhys to Nixon Peabody’s Co-ops and Condos practice.
Affordable Housing Finance | April 21, 2019
Boston Community Development Finance partner Forrest Milder discusses opportunity zones and housing in this video from the AHF Live Forum.
Bloomberg Tax | April 21, 2019
Boston Community Development Finance partner Forrest Milder is quoted in this article, discussing possible confusion stemming from the murky definition of “independent contractor” in proposed IRS rules governing opportunity zones.
Bisnow | March 28, 2019
Washington, DC managing partner Colette Dafoe is highlighted in this article for her role as moderator of Bisnow’s Greater DC State of Senior Housing event.
Wicked Local Provincetown | March 20, 2019
Boston Affordable Housing & Real Estate partner Jeff Sacks is quoted in this article about a proposed affordable housing development in Wellfleet.
Long Island Business News | March 18, 2019
New York Affordable Housing partner and Chief Innovation Officer Aaron Yowell is quoted in this article, discussing the groundbreaking of Concern for Independent Living’s $25 million, 77-unit affordable housing development in Port Jefferson Station.
CoMotion | March 04, 2019
Los Angeles Affordable Housing and Real Estate Group partner Justin Thompson and associate Garth Bostic discuss the rapidly changing urban mobility landscape and how it will impact real estate development in the future.
Affordable Housing Finance | February 12, 2019
The promotions of new Nixon Peabody partners Ed Campbell, Nate Cushman, John Marti and Susanna Mitchell are mentioned in this roundup of notable career moves.
Affordable Housing Finance | February 07, 2019
New York City Affordable Housing and Real Estate counsel Kathie Soroka and Boston Community Development Finance partner Forrest Milder contributed this article outlining five ways in which low-income housing tax credit transactions can benefit from opportunity zone funds.
American Lawyer | February 05, 2019
In this article covering African-American attorneys in the newest partner classes of Big Law firms, Nixon Peabody’s 2019 partner class is noted for being 60 percent diverse, and highlights the promotions of Boston Community Development Finance Partner John Marti and Los Angeles Affordable Housing and Real Estate Partner Edward Campbell.
Commercial Observer | January 21, 2019
New York City Affordable Housing & Real Estate partner Aaron Yowell is quoted extensively in this story on how potential investors in opportunity zones are navigating this complex new development vehicle.
Crain’s New York | January 01, 2019
New York City Affordable Housing & Real Estate partners Erica Buckley and Tatiana Gutierrez are featured on this annual list honoring the top women in law in New York.
Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly | December 26, 2018
Boston Affordable Housing & Real Estate partner Jeff Sacks is quoted in this article on the ability of municipal planning agencies to respond to possible foreclosure of affordable housing properties.
Bloomberg Tax | November 28, 2018
Boston Community Development Finance partner Forrest Milder wrote this contributed article outlining key details that investors and developers need to know as they utilize the opportunity zone provisions created by the 2017 tax law.
Affordable Housing Finance | November 15, 2018
New York City strategic policy advisor Deborah VanAmerongen, of the Affordable Housing & Real Estate practice group, says the new leadership of the House Appropriations Committee is likely to push the Department of Housing and Urban Development for additional financing for affordable housing.
The Gothamist | November 15, 2018
New York City Affordable Housing & Real Estate counsel Kathie Soroka is quoted extensively in this story about the city’s plan to use the federal Rental Assistance Demonstration program to improve thousands of Section 8 apartments.
Law360 | November 04, 2018
New York City Affordable Housing and Real Estate partner Aaron Yowell and associate Jessica Valentino are mentioned for their representation of Harlem Congregations for Community Improvement in its $29.1 million purchase of two Manhattan apartment buildings.
Affordable Housing Finance | October 23, 2018
Boston Community Development Finance partner Forrest Milder is quoted extensively in this article outlining the impact of new IRS guidelines governing the use of the Opportunity Zone program for affordable housing developers.
Bloomberg Law | October 18, 2018
Boston Community Development Finance partner Forrest Milder wrote this contributed article detailing the development incentives available as part of the Opportunity Zones provisions in the 2017 tax law.
Capital Tonight | September 26, 2018
New York City Affordable Housing & Real Estate senior strategic advisor Deborah VanAmerongen was a guest on Spectrum News’ “Capital Tonight” newscast for a panel discussion on affordable housing in upstate New York.
The Real Deal | September 18, 2018
New York City Affordable Housing and Real Estate partner Erica Buckley is quoted in this article about how New York real estate will evolve if nominee Letitia James becomes the next attorney general.
Law360 | September 03, 2018
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.
Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly | August 15, 2018
Boston Affordable Housing & Real Estate partner Jeff Sacks wrote this contributed article analyzing a recent decision by the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court that “likely will lead to greater scrutiny of all historic preservation projects involving church properties.”
TaxCredit Advisor | June 30, 2018
Chief Innovation Officer Aaron Yowell, also a New York City Affordable Housing and Real Estate partner, is quoted in this article discussing the pace of progress on forming opportunity funds. Click here to read the full article: “Forming opportunity funds: Expecting startups by year-end”
Habitat | June 17, 2018
New York City affordable housing and real estate partner Erica Buckley is quoted in this article on the varying standards for measuring square footage in for-sale units in New York City.
The Real Deal | June 12, 2018
New York City affordable housing and real estate partner Erica Buckley is quoted in this article discussing the debate within the city’s real estate market over how to measure the square footage of condominium units and co-ops.
The Real Deal | May 31, 2018
New York City affordable housing and real estate partner Erica Buckley, who was formerly chief of the Real Estate Finance Bureau in the state attorney general’s office, is quoted in this story for her perspective on how a new leader will change the office’s approach to housing law.
American Lawyer | May 23, 2018
Affordable housing and real estate partner Erica Buckley and project finance and public finance partner Roddy Devlin are both quoted in this article announcing an expansion of our real estate practice in New York City.
City & State New York | March 26, 2018
New York City affordable housing strategic policy advisor Deborah VanAmerongen has been named one of the New York’s most remarkable women for her work on housing policy.
Affordable Housing Finance | March 26, 2018
New York City affordable housing strategic policy advisor Deborah VanAmerongen provides thought leadership on New York City and state funding for public housing.
The Villager | March 08, 2018
New York City affordable housing partner Erica Buckley is mentioned in this article for representing the board of the West Village Houses complex as it transitions from an HDFC co-op to a normal co-op.
Affordable Housing Finance | December 17, 2017
Nixon Peabody is mentioned in this article for working with Silver Street Development Corp. to leverage the federal Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) program to increase the number of affordable housing units in a New Jersey senior housing community.
Affordable Housing Finance | December 03, 2017
Washington DC tax credit finance and syndication partner Rick Goldstein is quoted in this article on the differences between the Senate and House tax bills in their impact on affordable housing in the U.S.
National Mortgage News | November 30, 2017
Washington DC tax credit finance and syndication partner Rick Goldstein is quoted this article on how the tax reform plan would impact affordable housing in the U.S.
Law360 | November 27, 2017
New York City affordable housing partner Aaron Yowell counseled Park Management Inc. in its $53 million acquisition of a seven-floor apartment building in the Bronx serving lower-income renters.
Bisnow | November 27, 2017
Washington DC affordable housing associate Susanna Mitchell was quoted in this article for her outlook on how a decrease in the corporate tax rate could make it more difficult to strike deals with investors for affordable housing projects.
Affordable Housing Finance | November 16, 2017
This article covers Affordable Housing Finance’s recent annual AHF Live: The Affordable Housing Developers Summit in Chicago and quotes Washington, DC tax credit finance and syndication partner Rick Goldstein discussing the proposed tax reform bill.
American Banker | November 14, 2017
Washington DC tax credit finance and syndication partner Rick Goldstein provides commentary about private activity bonds in the following coverage about how the proposed tax reform bill will impact affordable housing.
CNBC | November 13, 2017
Washington DC tax credit finance and syndication partner Rick Goldstein provides commentary about private activity bonds in the following coverage about how the proposed tax reform bill will impact affordable housing.
PBS | November 13, 2017
Washington DC tax credit finance and syndication partner Rick Goldstein provides commentary about private activity bonds in the following coverage about how the proposed tax reform bill will impact affordable housing.
POLITICO New York | November 02, 2017
Washington DC tax credit finance and syndication partner Rick Goldstein is quoted in this article about the impact of the House Tax Reform Bill on affordable housing.
Habitat | October 31, 2017
This article quotes New York City affordable housing partner Erica Buckley regarding Major Bill de Blasio’s $250M offering plan to preserve Mitchell-Lamas in the city.
Habitat | September 06, 2017
New York affordable housing partner Erica Buckley is quoted in this article about the state of the Mitchell-Lima affordable housing program in New York.
Affordable Housing Finance | August 29, 2017
Affordable Housing Finance named Los Angeles affordable housing associate Ed Campbell one of the 2017 Young Leaders, which recognizes six individuals under 40 who play a vital role in affordable housing across the U.S.
Crain’s New York | August 20, 2017
New York City affordable housing partner Erica Buckley provides commentary on the complications that arise when apartments exit affordable housing programs.
Law360 | August 01, 2017
Washington DC affordable housing partner Richard Price is quoted in this article about the Senate Finance Committee's hearing regarding the potential increased availability of affordable housing tax credits.
The Cooperator | July 26, 2017
New York City affordable housing partner Erica Buckley provides third-party commentary about a proposed regulation by New York City’s Housing Preservation and Development department (HPD).
Law360 | June 29, 2017
The following coverage includes the arrival of New York City affordable housing partner Erica Buckley to Nixon Peabody.
Real Estate Weekly | June 29, 2017
The following coverage includes the arrival of New York City affordable housing partner Erica Buckley to Nixon Peabody.
The Real Deal | June 28, 2017
New York City affordable housing partner Erica Buckley is quoted in this article about a new rule change proposed by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development that will limit how air rights are distributed to developers.
The Deal | June 11, 2017
This coverage includes the arrival of New York City affordable housing partner Erica Buckley to Nixon Peabody.
Law360 | June 07, 2017
This feature discusses how Erica’s extensive experience, particularly in 421-A tax exemptions and the Martin Act, having previously served as the chief regulator of the Real Estate Finance Bureau of the NY Attorney General’s office, will bolster NP’s affordable housing practice.
New York Law Journal | June 07, 2017
This feature discusses how Erica’s extensive experience, particularly in 421-A tax exemptions and the Martin Act, having previously served as the chief regulator of the Real Estate Finance Bureau of the NY Attorney General’s office, will bolster NP’s affordable housing practice.
Bloomberg BNA | June 05, 2017
This article mentions New York affordable housing partner Erica Buckley’s arrival at Nixon Peabody.
Affordable Housing News | June 05, 2017
This article mentions New York affordable housing partner Erica Buckley’s arrival at Nixon Peabody.
Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly | April 19, 2017
Boston affordable housing partner Jeff Sacks and Manchester commercial litigation associate Chris Minue were included in this article which focuses on a legal battle to bring new affordable housing units to the city of Newton, a suburb of Boston.
Law360 | April 17, 2017
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.
Real Estate Business | April 05, 2017
This article mentions Nixon Peabody as Millennia Housing Development’s Department of Housing and Urban Development counsel in its acquisition of a 303-unit affordable housing property in Maryland for $30.5M.
Bisnow | April 04, 2017
This Q&A with Washington DC office managing partner Jeff Lesk is about the future of affordable housing and community development amid looming tax reforms and potential cuts to federal programs. Click here to read the full article.
Affordable Housing Finance | April 03, 2017
Nixon Peabody is mentioned in this article as Millennia Housing Development’s Department of Housing and Urban Development counsel in its acquisition of a 303-unit affordable housing property in Maryland for $30.5M.
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