Business Details
31 Years
experience
Real Estate Tax Appeals & Legal Services NYC
Jeffrey Golkin Partners is a full-service real estate and litigation firm with unparalleled expertise in tax certiorari matters across New York City. Our practice spans real estate transactions, landlord/tenant disputes, and tax exemption programs, serving Fortune 100 companies, developers, and property owners. With over four decades of combined experience, our attorneys leverage proprietary technology and deep industry knowledge to deliver tailored legal solutions. We specialize in ICAP, 421(a), and J-51 programs, along with condominium tax forecasts and administrative law matters. Our team's credentials include admissions to the U.S.Supreme Court and federal bars, alongside academic appointments at New York Law School and NYU. We maintain a client-centric approach, providing personalized representation for commercial and residential properties throughout the tri-State area. Our attorneys have authored industry publications, held leadership roles in legal associations, and received accolades for professional and academic contributions. This combination of technical expertise, technological innovation, and dedicated service establishes us as leaders in real estate tax litigation and transactional law.
Services
Tax Certiorari Appeals
Real Estate Transactions
Property Tax Exemptions
Landlord/Tenant Litigation
Tax Abatement Programs
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of specialized tax certiorari expertise in NYC
- Our team includes NYU and New York Law School faculty members
- We utilize proprietary property tax analytics technology
- Our attorneys hold U.S. Supreme Court admissions
- We serve Fortune 100 real estate portfolios and major developers
Services
Tax Certiorari Appeals
Annual administrative and judicial review of real estate tax assessments before NYC Tax Commission and State Supreme Court. Specializing in maximizing savings through evidence-based submissions leveraging proprietary property tax analytics. Serving commercial, residential, and mixed-use properties across New York City and surrounding regions.
Real Estate Transactions
Comprehensive legal representation for leasing, purchase, sale, and financing of co-ops, condos, commercial properties, and multi-family units. Handling contract negotiation, title review, and closing documentation for developers and property owners throughout the tri-State area.
Property Tax Exemptions
Expert guidance for not-for-profit, religious, and charitable organizations seeking property tax exemptions. Managing ICAP compliance filings with NYC Department of Finance and Labor Services. Providing strategic counsel for educational institutions and nonprofit entities across New York City.
Landlord/Tenant Litigation
Representation in residential and commercial eviction proceedings before NYC Civil Court and State Supreme Court. Handling lease disputes, security deposit claims, and housing code compliance matters for landlords and tenants throughout New York City boroughs.
Tax Abatement Programs
Specialized services for Industrial and Commercial Abatement Program (ICAP) compliance. Advising developers on expired 421(a) and J-51 program requirements. Maximizing tax savings through strategic participation in available abatement programs for qualifying properties.
People
Jeffrey Golkin
Founder, Senior Partner
Leading real estate attorney with 40+ years' experience in tax certiorari and litigation. Admitted to U.S. Supreme Court and NYU Law School faculty member. Recipient of Hofstra Law's Distinguished Alumni Award.
Samantha J. Golkin
Partner
Tax certiorari specialist with expertise in ICAP and nonprofit exemptions. Former Ernst & Young tax associate and breast cancer advocacy leader. Holds LL.M. in Real Estate from New York Law School.
Benjamin A.J. Golkin
Partner
Transactional real estate attorney with experience in lease drafting and property sales. Former MLB-certified agent and Touro Law Center graduate. Member of NYC Bar Condemnation Committee.
Questions
What legal services do you specialize in?
We specialize in real estate tax certiorari appeals, property tax exemptions, transactional real estate law, and landlord/tenant litigation across the tri-State area.
Do you handle commercial property tax matters?
Yes, we represent Fortune 100 companies and commercial developers in tax abatement programs including ICAP, 421(a), and J-51 exemptions.
What geographic areas do you serve?
Our practice covers New York City, Long Island, upstate New York, New Jersey, and the broader tri-State region.
Can you assist with condominium tax assessments?
We provide tax opinion letters and forecasts for condominium offering plans and property acquisitions throughout New York City.
What makes your firm unique?
Our combination of U.S. Supreme Court admissions, academic affiliations, and proprietary tax analytics technology distinguishes our practice.
