This is the second time I have worked with Alex from Andrew's office. I specifically requested him because he did an exceptional job selling my previous apartment in 2023. This transaction involved a buyer using a VA loan, which made the process significantly more complex than a standard deal. Alex handled every detail with extreme patience, managing everything from the initial contract and riders to the signing of additional VA-required appraisal documents. He also expertly navigated the Power of Attorney and Form IT-2662 requirements, ensuring everything went smoothly through to the end. read more

If I could give negative stars, I would. This is, I believe, the first review where I'm using that sentence. I have seen it so much on other reviewers' posts, and now I'm jumping on that train. This is the law firm you want to hire if you want to do nearly all of their work yourself, be gaslighted, belittled, and quite possibly prejudiced against. Walk away! Find a different group/attorney to represent you! They aren't worth a penny of your hard earned money. The attorney I hired/retained was Andrew Luftig. The associate that handled my due diligence was Michael Carlos. The attorney who verbally fought me and did not have my best interest at heart the most, in my honest opinion, was Alan Perlowitz. And then there were some email tag-alongs with Tara and Zoey, but they never chimed in. They were randomly added to emails. I don't know what role they played in the transaction. The person who recommended CPL to me was my buyer's agent. I later learned that it's a VERY bad idea to go with anyone affiliated with or who knows of your buyer's agent. I was a first time home buyer, and now I will not be a home buyer any time soon. I have PTSD from a co-op transaction and my attorneys at CPL were/are part of the problem. I might elaborate further, or I might just leave it at that. I really do not wish to rehash everything that happened, here. I strongly suggest you seek out other legal advice/help from somewhere or someone else. read more

I had a bad experience with this firm, particularly Andrew Luftig. I have dealt with several firms in the past and this one was the worst. Andrew was curt, used unprofessional language and aggressive tone with me and I would not do business with this firm again. Not to mention most of the legwork regarding the transaction I did myself. read more

Andrew Luftig was recommended to me by my broker for my home purchase in Manhattan. I worked with him, Tara, and a few others on the team. I did find other firms with lower pricing, but felt that Andrew had a keen grasp on the real estate market in NYC and would provide me with the best guidance throughout the process... this turned out to be true. Andrew and team were super responsive, answered all of my questions, coordinated well with the bank and worked to close quickly on my property. Will definitely use them again for my next purchase! read more

First time selling my New York city apartment remotely while I overseas, Chaves Perlowitz Luftig LLP was recommended by a friend of mine. After I talked to Andrew Luftig over the phone and eliminated some of my concerns and did some research about the office, I trusted my instinct and decided to switch to them, they immediately gave me the quote for all their service upfront with no hidden expense. Throughout the whole process,the office always have someone specialized in the area to answer all my questions, and handle the unexpected changes from the buyer's side with the professional ways, all the issues were solved at timely manner, helped me reduce a lot stress. Selling my property while I am overseas, my biggest concern was the Power of Attorney I have to sign,and I can only give the power to someone I can trust to work as my agent to sign all my documents to sell my property. Alex explained all the details about the POA, and answered my phone call after hour when I was in US General Consulate and have questions about my POA. Especially thanks Alex and Andrew and Peter who worked on my case, they are trustworthy,professional,patient and knowledgeable lawyers, highly recommended especially if you need to sell your property remotely and if there is POA document involved. read more

Excellent Firm Andrew is super knowledgeable and down to earth too. An overall great guy read more

In a major financial transaction you have no margin of error. Go with a proven winner. I have been a real estate broker for 20 yesrs in Manhattan and Andrew is the One. read more

Sharon Yehoshua is THE BEST attorney for your real estate deal. She represented me on both my sale of my prior home and purchase of a new coop in NYC and she is such a pleasure to work with. She's super on top of things, and type A like me, which I really appreciate because I know she will always remember every little detail! My broker joked that she's the kind of attorney you always want on your side of the table and I couldn't agree more. She has that ever so rare talent of having the kindest personality and yet being a shark at the negotiation table. She is really smart - I'm a lawyer myself and found her expertise to be invaluable! I have worked with another firm/attorney in the past on the purchase of my first apartment, and I felt like they were distant and removed. THey barely communicated with me and didn't feel like they were invested in my deal or me at any time during the transaction. They showed up to the closing and that was pretty much it. I didn't' feel like they cared about making sure that I understood the process, or, for example, educating me on what I should and shouldn't push back on during my walkthrough. All I can say is to do your homework and really research who represents you in your transaction. A lot of money is at stake in NY real estate and you want to be sure you're represented by the best. That doesn't always mean the biggest or most well known law firm or the person who has 20 years of experience. It means finding someone who is of course, sharp and great at negotiating, but also just as importantly, someone who is invested in you and looking out for you, and not just treating you like a faceless transaction. And that is Sharon all the way. At the very least, do yourself a favor and find someone with positive reviews on Yelp/Google because their clients liked them so much that they felt it was worth spending time to write the review even after paying them! read more

Messed up paperwork and missed checks at the closing. Extremely uncommunicative with both us and their large team as we got passed around for months. Had little care for our delicate situation (buying out of town) or giving us exact figures and honesty about what would be charged. Not impressed, and extremely frustrating. read more

This firm was throughly responsive throughout the closing process. They were straightforward in their communications and during the closing day Peter Napolitano was very attentive and patient to explain everything to us. read more

Andrew and his team were a pleasure to work with. They were extremely communicative throughout the entire process and made me feel at ease. Their due diligence work was thorough and conducted in a timely fashion. They clearly know the NY purchase process well. In short would highly recommend working with CPL. read more

This firm handled a deal for me. It was recommended to me so without doing research I decided to use them--bad idea. Someone else's experience might not be yours. Andrew Luftig was the attorney that I dealt with. It was a bad experience and I do not recommend this firm. The cost was competitive but I would've paid more(or less) for a different, better and more enjoyable experience. read more

We couldn't have done it without Sharon & CC from Chaves Perlowitz Luftig LLP. They patiently walked us through the mounds of legal paperwork to a successful cooperative closing of midtown apartment. We could not be more grateful. Thanks so much for your guidance of a seemingly impossible task! We love the apartment! Sharon, Neil & Madison Richards read more

If I could give 0 stars, I would. The reviews here are great, but being a commercial real estate lawyer, I can tell you Chaves mucked up my title on my refinance. Now that I'm ready to refinance again, they are no where to fix the error. If you need super basic legal work (i.e., no brainer stuff), maybe they're ok. But please don't go to them for a real investment. BTW, the lender retained this firm, which is how I got into this muck in the first place. read more

Really helped us out with our house sale - super responsive, even though we were in a different time zone and had to get things done using another country's notarial system. read more

Could not imagine a worse experience. Andrew Luftig is arrogant, obnoxious and incompetent --- NY real estate is hard but don't make your life miserable by using Luftig read more

Andrew was very good, very responsive, and very professional. We closed from California without a hitch.

Our real estate agent had recommended using the legal services of Mr. Sharon Yehoshua, a lawyer at Chaves Perlovitz Luftig and I am happy to say that she did an excellent job. This was especially challenging since I am a foreigner with very little experience in the subject matter, but thanks to Sharon's impressive legal expertise, attention to detail, pro-active involvement and continued support, it was smooth sailing throughout the process. For anybody who seeks friendly, professional and hassle-free legal support when buying or selling property, I wholeheartedly recommend Sharon. Dr. A. Glezerman read more

Sharon, David and Danielle did amazing work for us on our home purchase. They were very responsive, knew their stuff, and got us what we were looking for in the deal and more. Would highly recommend them! read more

They deserve like 10 stars, love them! The greatest bank attorneys ever, shout out to Luisa, Diana, Johanna, Pam, Lisa and of course Alan Perlowitz. You guys rock!! Love, MOMO :) read more

All of the men and women working at Chavez Perlowitz Luftig LLP that I encountered were truly excellent and always communicative. They assisted me with the sale of my home and were always available to answer questions or address any concerns that I had. They are highly recommended and I have already signed up with them again to handle the purchase of my new home. read more

Professional, responsive and very easy to deal with. I particularly worked with Ami, she made the entire process easier to understand and she is a lovely individual. Would highly recommend! read more

Buying an apartment in NYC is always stressful, but Sharon and her team made it as easy and seamless as possible. All emails from myself, the broker(s), bank(s) and any other involved parties were answered quickly and efficiently, and I always felt confident knowing they were on my side and acting in my best interest. Highly recommend the firm and Sharon Yehoshua specifically. read more

I had a great experience selling my condo using this firm and in particularly with Andrew Luftig. Andrew was recommended to me by my real estate agent and he did not disappoint. I live in LA and had to sell my condo remotely, so I was a little concerned, but the firm communicated well and were responsive to emails. Everything went off without a hitch and the fees were all straightforward and easy to understand. I would definitely recommend Andrew and his firm. read more

I bought an apartment late last year and I cannot praise Sharon (in particular!) highly enough. She was incredibly responsive, thorough and helpful - willing to take time with my husband and i to explain the details, keen to help us above and beyond what we could reasonably expect, and just really a very kind, knowledgeable and helpful person. I sold a previous apartment with the help of another law firm, but changed because i was frustrated - they really didn't take the time to explain process to me and as a result i was constantly trying to catch up and understand - they made me feel like I was a bit stupid for not knowing the ins and outs of real estate law.... Not so with Chaves Perlowitz Luftig (and again, Sharon was amazing!). I was really, really pleased with the service provided. read more

Worked with Andrew and Jennifer from CPL in buying an apartment on Manhattan - in spite of complicated setup they made all work out smoothly. read more

Helped with a coop purchase in NYC. Top notch service and results.

Working with Ami on my real estate closing was a joy. She is very professional and always available to answer questions. Her due diligence review was thorough and she really advocated for us. I highly recommend her. read more

Andrew and team Specifically Joseph V were A+!! Great team to work with!! They made things extremely easy and were on top of everything. Thanks so much!! read more

We had a poor experience with this firm, which represented the seller in our buying transaction. The attorney came to the closing ridiculously unprepared. The transfer agent pointed out to her that tax documents weren't completed. She started calling the seller, and those calls and preparing papers took over an hour. Then my wife noticed that both our names were not spelled correctly on the deed - another half an hour of revisions. Everyone was sitting and steaming, while the attorney acted like she had all the time in the world, she was in no hurry, never said sorry. Careless, unprepared, with a total lack of valuing time. Never again. read more

It's not often that I sit down and write a testimonial for an attorney that was involved in one of my sales transactions. I'm real estate broker and I worked with Jennifer Weisser from Chaves Perlowitz Luftig LLP and it certainly won't be the last time. Unlike many real estate attorneys Jennifer was extremely attentive, patient, and has exceptional knowledge about New York City real estate. Often real estate attorneys limit their time spent with clients or brokers, but with Jennifer it was the other way around. She went out of her way to make sure the client and the broker involved was fully equipped with all information needed, especially since the client were a first time home buyer. I highly recommend Jennifer Weisser's services to anyone looking for representation from a real estate attorney in New York City. read more

Andrew Luftig of Chaves & Perlowitz is a top notch real estate attorney in New York City . His response times, customer service, expert market and real estate knowledge are bar none. His ability to get to the closing table fast and effectively make him the best at what he does. Andrew and I have worked together on many successful transactions and he never seizes to amaze me. He is not your run of the mill "business hours" attorneys, where you are lucky to get a same day response. He answers emails and phone calls early in the morning (6a for my clients this morning) until late in the evening. If you are purchasing a home in NYC and want the highest level of service, Andrew Luftig is your guy. read more

Chaves Perlowitz Luftig were professional, fair, and on top of every aspect of my real estate transaction. I so appreciated their quick email responses to my inquiries. As well as talking on the phone after 5pm! They ended up having to do a lot of hand holding for me because what seemed like an easy transaction, got complicated. Thanks for for filling a dream of mine. I'm now bi coastal. read more

Sharon is the best. She was thorough and thoughtful, she once answered my (panicked) emails on a Saturday night (above and beyond!!!), she kept our transaction moving, and ultimately gave two first time homebuyers confidence and comfort in a scary process. Would recommend her to anyone! read more

Andrew and his team at Chaves Perlowitz Luftig were excellent to deal with. Great communication, professional and helped me navigate through a very tricky and complicated legal matter. I would highly recommend them to anyone, they were an absolute pleasure to deal with and got the job done. read more

We worked with Andrew, Danielle, and Jennifer to purchase a condo in Brooklyn. They were a great team! Highly recommended by our real estate agent and didn't disappoint. They turned around our contract quickly, were super-responsive on email, and helped us through a smooth closing even with a last-minute issue that arose on the seller's side. My husband and I recommend them without reservation. read more

I had a somewhat terrible experience working with Andrew as first time condo purchaser. A few caveats upfront: (i) it was complicated transaction, (ii) it was more than a year ago That being said the behaviors he exhibited I tend to think of as structural, AND (quite unfortunately) one of my good friends from college also used Andrew and had similarly terrible experience (I feel very bad about not warning him beforehand - and this is why I have decided to write this review) I won't get into all of the nitty gritty detail but I would highlight 3 elements that made working with Andrew particularly unpleasant. 1) Initial discussion with him went well - he is sharp and nice enough. As soon as I signed the retainer with Andrew (i.e. paid him) though he completely changed personality. From there on, he was very difficult to get on the phone, and whenever I was talking with him he was incredibly rushed and impatient. I literally started writing down my questions and asking them verbatim on the phone calls so I didn't get hung up on 2) His motivation was very clearly just to get the deal done irregardless of the risks he exposed me too. On one level, I totally understand that as time is money for him (literally), but on the other level he was supposed to represent my interests - and he very clearly wasn't. Once this became apparent, I had to ask another real-estate lawyer to help me understand what was normal in the market (he did it for free because he felt bad for me), and then armed with that knowledge - I would go back to negotiate against Andrew. Example dialogue: Andrew: "you are being unreasonable" Me: "No - this is normal and I know that because I asked another lawyer" Andrew: "ok fine" It was extremely frustrating and time consumptive on my end 3) He charges 2x above market (I know that because i am buying another apartment now - using the lawyer that had given me good, free advice)... Also at a certain point he starts farming out work to his associates who are just as disagreeable but less knowledgeable than Andrew. One illustrative point (this is 100% true), is that one of said associates showed up to our closing -- without a pen. Literally- all you do at closing is sign documents.. Anyway you get my drift. He has some good reviews here which is surprising to me but figured at the very least this is an additional perspective to consider. Now I feel less bad about not warning my college buddy. read more

Chaves, Perlowitz and Luftig were a brilliant legal team to work with on the closing of my new apartment. Andrew, Ami and Jackie were consummate professionals every step of the way not only doing a great job of their work but helping to keep me informed (and calm!) throughout the whole process. I would thoroughly recommend their services and will certainly we using them again in the future myself. read more

I've used them and so has my boyfriend, both times they were great. In NYC real estate things can shift in an instant, you need someone working with you who is thorough, responsive, and knowledgeable. Chaves Perlowitz Luftig has a sharp, friendly team, from the partners down, you will feel in good hands. They also happen to be well-priced, would highly recommend them and would use them again. read more

I'm happy to recommend Andrew Luftig and Chaves & Perlowitz Attorneys At Law. They were recommended to me by my realtors for their expertise in NYC coop purchasing. This was my first time buying an apartment, I was nervous but did a lot of my own research. I felt like they gave me good advice and Andrew was always accessible and prompt in getting back to me, either himself, or his associates, within minutes or hours and when I needed something explained, he got on the phone and talked it through with me. His associates were also prompt to respond and always a pleasure to deal with. He hooked me up with two mortgage lenders who got me a better rate on my loan. His firm negotiated quickly and amicably and fairly with the seller and their lawyer and I felt like CCP were on my side and there to get the job done efficiently and politely. At the closing, his associate Danielle Nati was there representing the firm and me and she was a kind, professional, detail oriented, calm and welcome presence to have there. read more