Chapter News

We host program breakfasts with a speaker addressing a timely topic, and engaging discussion.  The discussions are just as informative and stimulating as the presentations, given that the unique audience of highly knowledgeable “land economics” experts with diverse interests and perspectives.  The breakfast and networking meetings provide

January 20, 2022 LAI New York Chapter held its 1st meeting of the year hosting guest speaker Brett Gottlieb, Esq. Special Counsel in Herrick’s Real Estate Department where he represents real estate owners, lessees and developers in the application process for New York City’s real property tax

12/15/2021 –  LAI NY hosted its annual Holiday Party at Pershing Square Restaurant in Manhattan on Wednesday, December 15, 2021.  Robert W. Snyder, Professor Emeritus of American Studies and Journalism at Rutgers University – Newark and Manhattan Borough Historian, presented topical discussions for education and entertainment purposes. 

12/09/2021 – Matthew Dzbanek of Ariel Property Advisors presented “Exploring The NYC Multi-Family Marketplace Post COVID-19” to members via ZOOM on Thursday, December 9, 2021.  Mr. Dzbanek,  a Capital Services Professional, shared his insightful analysis of the current marketplace for commercial residential real estate and the impact

11/05/2021 – Gregory Russ, Chairman of New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) was interviewed by LAI Member Howard Husock, Author and Journalist, in a special format held for members at 90 Church Street on Friday, October 29, 2021.  Mr. Russ, who has worked with public housing authorities

Mitchell A. Korbey, Partner and Chair of the Land Use and Zoning Group at Herrick, Feinstein LLP presented “Mayor de Blasio’s Gowanus Canal Rezoning:  The Venice of Brooklyn and Land Use Planning for the Next Mayor” to members via ZOOM on Thursday, September 23, 2021.  Mr. Korbey

February 16, 2021 Brian Platzer, author, educator, and contributing writer to The New York Times, NewYorker.com, New York Magazine, The New Republic and many others presented “Where will the people be, geographically?” Brian Platzer is the critically acclaimed author of the novels “Bed-Stuy Is Burning” and “The

November 20, 2020 Covid-19 maybe threatening a second wave, but LAI NY Chapter continues to turn out presentations that keep our members and participants well connected and informed with uncommon access to discussion and dialog with industry professionals. LAI hosted a presentation via Zoom with guest speaker

October 14, 2020 Professor Greg Duncan Woolf, FSA, FSA Scot, FBA, spoke on “Resilient Cities…which survive, which don’t and why?”