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The New York Real Property Law Journal (NYRPLJ) is pleased to present its 2026 Symposium:

100 Years of New York Real Property Law

This Symposium will bring together leading real property scholars, practitioners, and educators to examine what it means to live in an ever-changing New York City. Panels will explore the legal, political, and community issues raised by sports complex development; the impact of recent housing laws on litigation in New York City Housing Court; and the ways AI will shape the city of tomorrow. A Q&A session will follow each panel.

Date

Friday, March 20, 2026

Time

9:15 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Location

St. John’s University School of Law, Mattone Family Atrium, 4th Floor

Sponsor

The Symposium is generously sponsored by Fidelity National Title.  

Program

Breakfast & Registration

9:15 a.m.
You're invited to enjoy a complimentary breakfast before the Symposium. If you haven't registered to attend, please register when you arrive at the Mattone Family Atrium.

Opening Remarks

10 – 10:15 a.m.
Vice Dean Emeritus Andrew J. Simons ‘65

Morning Panel I: Sports Complex Development

10:20 – 11:05 a.m.
This panel will explore the legal, political, and community challenges involved in developing large-scale sports venues, with a focus on the proposed NYCFC stadium in Queens. Attendees will gain insight into how major sports complexes shape property rights, urban planning, and community development in New York, including regulatory processes, engagement with community boards, and strategies for securing local support through affordable housing and infrastructure improvements.

Moderator: NYRPLJ Research Editor Emilio Teta ‘26
Panelists:

Morning Panel II: A Current Snapshot of NYC Housing Court

11:15 a.m. – 12 p.m.
This panel will examine the evolving landscape of housing in New York City, focusing on recent legislative reforms and their impact on housing litigation. It will bring together diverse perspectives on how the city’s housing system has developed over the past century, addressing topics such as the Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act (HSTPA), Good Cause Eviction, and other emerging regulatory issues, while exploring future policy considerations and anticipated trends.

Moderator: NYRPLJ Articles Editor Josef Khaimov ‘26
Panelists:

Afternoon Panel: Looking Forward: The Next 100 Years of NYC

12:05 – 12:55 p.m.
This panel examines AI’s impact on both legal decision‑making and the built environment, from the opacity of predictive systems—highlighted by CoreLogic’s requirement that landlords justify such tools—to the need for courts to insist on clear policy rationales. It also considers the rise of data centers as a distinct asset class, requiring practitioners to understand how their leases differ from traditional commercial forms and the environmental issues they present.

Moderator: NYRPLJ Editor-in-Chief Marc Ziarno ‘26
Panelists:

  • Robert Sein ‘03, Director, Mattone Family Institute for Real Estate Law; Adjunct Professor, St. John’s University School of Law
  • Billy Michaca ‘23, Associate, Lowenstein Sandler LLP

Networking Reception & Refreshments

1 – 2 p.m.
Please join us for informal networking and light refreshments right after the Symposium.

Special Thanks

Many thanks to NYRPLJ Symposium Editors Yan Lee '26 and Ethan Hourizadeh '26 for taking the lead on organizing this important journal event and making it a success.

More Information

For more information about the Symposium, please email [email protected].

About the N.Y. Real Property Law Journal

The N.Y. Real Property Law Journal is the official publication of the New York State Bar Association’s (NYSBA) Real Property Law Section, which “serves New York real property lawyers and the public, promotes the successful transaction of real estate business in New York State, and contributes to the sound development of real property law in New York State.” As part of its mission, the Section aims to “publish a high quality journal to keep section members informed of developments and the latest thinking in real property law.”

To this end, since the mid-1990s, students at St. John’s Law have provided editorial assistance to the N.Y. Real Property Law Journal. Each year, the student Editorial Board, in coordination with the Journal’s co-editors, prepares quarterly issues containing articles written by practitioners and law professors in the field. The articles address statutory, regulatory and administrative changes as well as New York common law. Topics include:

  • Real estate transactions
  • Zoning
  • Mortgage transactions and foreclosures
  • Leasing
  • Landlord-tenant law
  • Cooperatives and condominiums

Section members receive print issues of the Journal by mail and can access issues online at the NYSBA website. 

In addition to their editorial work for the N.Y. Real Property Law Journal, the student Journal members produce Commentaries on N.Y. Real Property Law, a blog discussing and analyzing significant real estate-related legal issues, with special attention to current legislative and caselaw developments in New York. 

Faculty Advisor

Robert J. Sein
Director
Mattone Family Institute for Real Estate Law

Contact Us

N.Y. Real Property Law Journal
St. John’s School of Law
8000 Utopia Parkway
Queens, NY 11439