The law firm specializes in seeking real estate tax reductions for commercial and residential properties in the city. (therealdeal.com)
Federal authorities are investigating substantial payments made to Mr. Silver by a small law firm that seeks real estate tax reductions for commercial and residential properties in New York City. (nytimes.com)
The sizable number of properties on the Lower East Side for which Mr. Goldberg has sought real estate tax reductions include Mr. Silver's own co-op, the Hillman Housing Corporation, a large development of brick apartment buildings on Grand Street, tax records show, as well as the commercial building across the street that is listed in state records as the address for Mr. Silver's campaign committee, Friends of Silver. (nymag.com)