Q&A with Stuart Saft, Partner and New York Real Estate Practice Group Leader at Holland & Knight

Stuart Saft, leader of the New York Real Estate Practice Group and co-chair of the firm's Global Condominium Development and Conversion Team, was highlighted in a CityBiz article discussing his extensive experience advising owners and developers on luxury hotel and condominium projects in New York. He shares details about his career in real estate law as well as his involvement in landmark deals like converting the Crown Building into Aman New York, highlighting the complex negotiations and unforeseen hurdles he encountered, including those related to the 2016 presidential campaign. Mr. Saft also addresses the ongoing challenge of housing shortages in the industry, expressing concerns about price controls and emphasizing the importance of expanding housing supply to drive economic growth.

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