Brandt, Steinberg, Lewis & Blond LLP

ABOUT


Peter Brandt founded the law firm of Brandt, Steinberg, Lewis & Blond LLP in 1932. In the nearly 85 years since, we have represented many thousands of properties of every size and description throughout New York City and nearly every municipality in the state. Our practice is concentrated on real estate tax appeals, exemptions, abatements and condemnations.

At the New York City law firm of Brandt, Steinberg, Lewis & Blond LLP, our client base includes land developers, entrepreneurs, property owners and net tenants who are interested in assistance with real estate tax appeals and related legal issues. Our attorneys have more than 175 years of combined experience in this field. We endeavor to solve client problems in a timely manner that reduces cost and meets the needs of our clients.

CONTACT

Address:
60 East 42nd Street
Suite 1260
New York, NY 10165

Phone:
(212) 563-2200

Website:
https://www.bsl-taxcert.com/

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Real Property Income & Expense (RPIE) filing has been legal for decades, yet it continues to confuse many - by Peter Blond

Real Property Income & Expense (RPIE) filing has been legal for decades, yet it continues to confuse many - by Peter Blond

Sometimes I wonder if taxpayers think the RPIE is a secret missile program… they aren’t supposed to have an...

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What will my real estate taxes be after the Tax Equity Now NY lawsuit is concluded? - by Peter Blond

What will my real estate taxes be after the Tax Equity Now NY lawsuit is concluded? - by Peter Blond

The most popular question this spring from every type of property owner is “what will my real estate taxes be afte...

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The question facing thousands of taxpayers now is whether to protest their 2024/25 assessed value - by Peter Blond

The question facing thousands of taxpayers now is whether to protest their 2024/25 assessed value - by Peter Blond

Another year has passed, and New York City has released another real estate tax assessment roll. For most taxpayers, it ...

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The potential for assessment increases on a scale not seen for many years is undeniably in the cards - by Peter Blond

The potential for assessment increases on a scale not seen for many years is undeniably in the cards - by Peter Blond

Fall is in the air, but I suspect there could be a deep arctic chill in mid-January when 2024/25 New York City real esta...

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Many landlords are struggling to rationalize their increased tax bills relative to their reduced or stagnant pre-tax bottom lines - by Peter Blond

Many landlords are struggling to rationalize their increased tax bills relative to their reduced or stagnant pre-tax bottom lines - by Peter Blond

While a clear majority of New Yorkers have reached their boiling point over the “no end in sight” migrant cr...

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New York City taxing entire condominium  and cooperative for individual renovations - by Peter Blond

New York City taxing entire condominium and cooperative for individual renovations - by Peter Blond

Imagine yourself managing, no worse, owning a New York City condominium or cooperative while one or more residential uni...

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Any increase to assessed values to commercial properties will hamper the likelihood of securing new or better tenants - by Peter Blond

Any increase to assessed values to commercial properties will hamper the likelihood of securing new or better tenants - by Peter Blond

The New York City Department of Finance published the 2023/24 real estate tax assessment roll on January 17th. Per the c...

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Don’t assume your real estate taxes drop immediately following an income stream change - by Peter Blond

Don’t assume your real estate taxes drop immediately following an income stream change - by Peter Blond

The age of entitlement has seemingly infected the real estate industry as of late with a “this can’t be the ...

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As July tax bills soar despite uncertain outlook, is this just the tip of the real estate tax iceberg? - by Peter Blond

As July tax bills soar despite uncertain outlook, is this just the tip of the real estate tax iceberg? - by Peter Blond

Imagine the shock and awe each June as New York City real estate tax bills land on owners’ desks, or via the inter...

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