1. Finalizing DOB Signoffs for a Prominent NYC Restaurant
A high-profile New York City restaurant faced repeated opening delays when final signoffs from DOB were withheld. Through direct coordination with inspectors, expedited submission of documents, and strategic escalation to senior officials, we secured approvals that allowed the restaurant to open on schedule—avoiding further losses and reputational harm.
2. Expanding Preschool Opportunities in Brooklyn
We helped a new preschool program in Brooklyn overcome bureaucratic delays by obtaining expedited approvals from city agencies including the DOE and DOB. Our work ensured that the preschool opened on time, serving families and expanding early education opportunities in the community.
3. Ending a Wrongful Stop Work Order
DOB wrongly suspended operations of a large NYC general contractor by issuing a stop work order across all active job sites. Our team acted quickly, advocating on behalf of the contractor, and succeeded in having the order lifted and the license restored—allowing projects to move forward without further disruption.
4. Fighting for Property Owners
While representing a major NYC property owner, we uncovered that DEP was wrongfully charging over $30,000 annually in water conservation program fees. After our intervention, DEP reversed years of improper billing and reimbursed our client, delivering long-overdue relief. 110 East 59th Street, 22nd Floor • New York, NY 10022 gerstmangr.com
5. Finalizing & Expediting TCO Approval for a New Residential Complex
A newly built residential development was stalled from occupancy due to delays in receiving its Certificate of Occupancy (CO) from the DOB. Recognizing the financial and reputational risks of prolonged vacancies, our team coordinated directly with DOB officials, streamlined the approval process, and resolved compliance hurdles. The TCO was secured on an expedited basis, enabling residents to move in and the developer to generate revenue without further delay.
6. Executing Zoning & Securing Approval for a Key Long Island Marijuana Dispensary
When a prospective marijuana dispensary on Long Island faced uncertainty over site identification and compliance hurdles, our team stepped in. Leveraging our zoning law expertise and deep connections with relevant elected officials, we guided the project through complex local requirements and regulatory scrutiny. By aligning stakeholders and navigating the approval process, we finalized the site identification—clearing the way for the dispensary to open in full compliance and on schedule.