Mitofsky, Shapiro, Neville & Hazen LLP

Mitofsky, Shapiro, Neville & Hazen LLP is a New York City-based law firm specializing exclusively in landlord-tenant law. The firm assists landlords and managing agents with legal tenancy issues concerning commercial, co-op, condo, rent-regulated, and free-market rental properties throughout New York City, including Manhattan, The Bronx, Brooklyn, and Queens.

The firm's attorneys focus on protecting and advancing the rights of property owners and agents. Its partners established the firm nearly 30 years ago, bringing decades of prior experience in landlord-tenant law. Mitofsky, Shapiro, Neville & Hazen LLP is recognized for its expertise, frequently cited in articles and treatises, and actively conducts symposia. The firm also advocates for building owners in the development and application of NYC guidelines and regulations.

Mitofsky, Shapiro, Neville & Hazen LLP represents clients in various courts, including Housing Court, Civil Court, Supreme Court, Appellate Term, Appellate Division, Court of Appeals, Surrogates Court, and Bankruptcy Court. The firm also has experience with agencies such as the DHCR, HPD, NYS Division of Human Rights, and other city and state agencies. Their legal services address a range of issues, including non-payment and holdover proceedings, HP proceedings, preliminary and Yellowstone injunctions, Article 78 proceedings, luxury deregulation, and the defense of rent overcharge, harassment, and services reduction complaints. They also handle rent restoration and modification of services applications, guardianship proceedings, and matters related to co-ops and condos.