Legal Talk for Co-ops and Condos
Legal Talk for Co-ops and Condos
Legal Talk by Habitat Magazine
How Your Neighbor Might Hold Your Renovation Hostage
20 minutes Posted Nov 17, 2025 at 6:00 pm.
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Send us a text When buildings need to place scaffolding on a neighbor's roof or temporarily close off a courtyard, some owners see dollar signs, while others face project-killing delays. As a result, the space between New York City buildings has become a surprisingly lucrative battleground. Dani Schwartz, partner at Offit Kurman, explains why neighboring access disputes have exploded over the past 15 years, and reveals the high-stakes negotiations happening right above your head. Schwartz wal...