Although founded in 1987, the original partners of Schechter & Brucker, P.C., Howard Schechter and Andrew Brucker, have specialized in coop and condo law, and all other aspects of real estate, since 1976. David Ostwald, the third principal of Schechter & Brucker, P.C., has litigated matters relating to coops and condos for over 20 years. Currently, Schechter & Brucker represents over 150 cooperative corporations and condominium associates.

As a full service and well experienced real estate firm, Schechter & Brucker, P.C. has handled all aspects of legal representation. We have litigated many issues at all levels. We have negotiated numerous contracts with vendors and contractors of all sorts. We have revised proprietary leases, by-laws, house rules, and all other documents utilized by housing companies. Schechter & Brucker, P.C. has also handled at least sixty (60) refinancings of coop underlying mortgages for its cooperative housing company clients.

Schechter & Brucker, P.C. has worked closely with the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development ("HPD"), New York State Division of Housing & Community Renewal ("DHCR") and the United States Department of Housing & Urban Development ("HUD"). We have handled numerous matters involving these and other governmental agencies.

At Schechter & Brucker, P.C. we believe in attention to our clients, and that we must be strong advocates for our clients. Once a client becomes a member of our "family", they can depend on our advice, sincerity, and most important, our dedication to their needs.