Peter A. Schwartz - New York, NY
Attorney at Graubard Miller
Real Estate Transactions and Litigation Lawyers in New York, NY
The Chrysler Building 405 Lexington Avenue 44th Floor New York, NY 10174 - 1101
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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44
Years
Experience
New York Real Estate Transactions and Litigation Lawyer
Updated: 02/16/2026
Areas of Practice
- Real Estate Transactions and Litigation
Attorney Information
Overview
Peter A. Schwartz heads Graubard Miller’s real estate and litigation departments and is a member of the firm’s Executive Committee. Mr. Schwartz has over thirty years of experience in transactions and litigation, with a particular concentration in rent regulation. He has litigated matters involving residential and commercial summary proceedings, Article 78 proceedings, injunctions, declaratory judgment, specific performance, partition and contract disputes, among others. He has practiced extensively before the New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal ("DHCR") in various matters, including rent overcharge, substantial rehabilitation, deregulation, registration, and harassment, and has defended clients in discrimination matters before state and city human rights agencies. Mr. Schwartz challenges agency determinations in court and has argued numerous appeals, which at times have made new law. In transactional matters, Mr. Schwartz represents clients in the acquisition and conveyance of commercial and residential properties, joint venture agreements and mortgage transactions. He also negotiates and prepares commercial leases for professional and retail space.
Mr. Schwartz often lectures on landlord/tenant law and rent regulation issues. He is a member of the advisory board of "Apartment Law Insider", has published articles on real estate law and is frequently quoted by the media.
Mr. Schwartz is AV® PreeminentTM Martindale Hubbell Peer Review rated and has been named a Super Lawyer by Thomson Reuters.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- AV Preeminent Martindale Hubbell Peer Review rated
Other Sources of Feedback About Peter A. Schwartz
Included on the 2026 New York Metro Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 New York Metro Super Lawyers list
- 2024 New York Metro Super Lawyers list
- 2023 New York Metro Super Lawyers list
- 2022 New York Metro Super Lawyers list
- 2021 New York Metro Super Lawyers list
- 2020 New York Metro Super Lawyers list
- 2019 New York Metro Super Lawyers list
- 2018 New York Metro Super Lawyers list
- 2017 New York Metro Super Lawyers list
- 2016 New York Metro Super Lawyers list
- 2015 New York Metro Super Lawyers list
- 2014 New York Metro Super Lawyers list
- 2013 New York Metro Super Lawyers list
- 2012 New York — Metro Super Lawyers list
- 2011 New York Metro Super Lawyers list
Education
Legal Education
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Syracuse University College of Law,
Syracuse,
New York, 1981
J.D.
Non Legal Education
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The Maxwell School of Citizenship & Public Affairs at Syracuse University,
Syracuse,
New York, 1981
M.P.A. -
Rutgers College,
New Brunswick,
New Jersey, 1978
B.A.
Current Employment Position(s)
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Partner, since 2002
Past Positions
- Fromme Schwartz Newman & Cornicello, LLP, Founding Partner
Bar Admissions
- New York, 1982
- New Jersey, 1982
- U.S. District Court Southern District of New York, 1982
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of New York, 1982
- U.S. District Court District of New Jersey, 1982
Other Affiliations
- Advisory Board, Apartment Law Insider
Contact
The Chrysler Building
405 Lexington Avenue
44th Floor
New York, NY 10174 - 1101
Phone Number: 212-818-8686
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.graubard.com
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