Adler & Stachenfeld Moves Headquarters to 1301 Avenue of the Americas
Adler & Stachenfeld (A&S), a law firm specializing in commercial real estate law, has relocated its headquarters to 1301 Avenue of the Americas in New York City. The firm has moved into a 40,000-square-foot office occupying the entire 12th floor of the prominent Manhattan property.
The relocation marks a significant step for A&S as it continues to expand its commercial real estate legal practice and strengthen its presence in one of New York City’s most established business districts. Avenue of the Americas is home to numerous leading organizations across the legal, financial and real estate industries, placing the firm within a major hub for the sectors it serves.
The new headquarters is designed to support A&S as it enters its next phase of growth. The firm advises clients on complex commercial real estate matters and works on transactions involving significant assets, sophisticated investment structures and evolving regulatory requirements.
Managing Partner Terri Adler said the new office reflects the level of work handled by the firm and the quality of clients it serves.
“Our attorneys work every day on sophisticated real estate transactions, and our new physical space matches the caliber of our clients and the deals we facilitate,” Adler said.
She added that A&S has established a strong reputation in the real estate legal market by combining extensive industry knowledge with a forward-looking approach to emerging issues affecting commercial property.
The relocation comes as the commercial real estate industry continues to evolve. Changes in financing conditions, regulations, development strategies, sustainability requirements and investment structures are creating increasingly complex legal considerations for property owners, developers, investors and other market participants.
A&S sees these developments as opportunities to build on its existing capabilities. The firm intends to continue expanding its services, attracting experienced legal professionals and providing clients with specialized advice across the commercial real estate sector.
According to Adler, the new headquarters is intended to support that strategy and provide an environment appropriate for the firm’s continued development.
“As the industry continues to evolve, we see tremendous opportunity to build on that foundation by expanding our capabilities, attracting exceptional talent, and continuing to deliver the sophisticated counsel our clients have come to expect from A&S,” she said. “Our new headquarters reflects that momentum and positions us well for the next chapter of our firm’s growth.”
Nearly Three Decades of Real Estate Legal Experience
A&S was co-founded in 1997 by Bruce Stachenfeld and Terri Adler. Over nearly three decades, the firm has developed a broad commercial real estate legal practice serving clients across multiple areas of the industry.
Its attorneys advise clients throughout the real estate capital stack, providing legal services related to property transactions, investment structures, development projects and financing arrangements. The firm’s practices include sales and acquisitions, leasing, development, finance, litigation and tax.
A&S also advises clients on complex corporate and investment structures associated with real estate. These include platform investments, joint ventures and fund formation, areas that have become increasingly important as institutional investors and real estate companies pursue more sophisticated investment strategies.
In addition to traditional real estate legal services, the firm has developed expertise in several emerging and specialized areas. These include New York City tax and zoning incentives, Local Law 97, C-PACE financing and ground lease financing.
The firm’s experience across these areas allows its attorneys to advise clients on both established and developing aspects of the commercial real estate market. As regulations and investment structures change, specialized legal knowledge can be critical to successfully planning and executing transactions.
New Headquarters Marks Next Chapter
Chairman Bruce Stachenfeld reflected on the firm’s development since its founding and the significance of reaching nearly 30 years in operation.
“How did it happen that the firm is almost 30 years old? That’s a long time to do anything,” Stachenfeld said.
He described the firm’s success as being rooted in the relationship between its attorneys and clients. According to Stachenfeld, the firm has grown because lawyers have chosen to practice together while clients have continued to place their trust in A&S.
“I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve built, and our new offices mark an exciting next chapter,” he said. Stachenfeld also said he looks forward to welcoming clients to the new headquarters once the firm has fully settled into the space.
The new office provides A&S with a substantial headquarters in a highly visible Manhattan location. Occupying an entire floor gives the firm approximately 40,000 square feet of dedicated space, providing room to support its attorneys, professional staff, client meetings and future growth.
Supporting Complex Real Estate Transactions
A&S attorneys handle billions of dollars in real estate matters each year on behalf of clients. The firm’s work encompasses transactions and legal matters across the commercial real estate industry, including some of its most complex and innovative deals.
The relocation to 1301 Avenue of the Americas reflects the firm’s continued focus on this market. By establishing its headquarters within one of New York City’s major commercial corridors, A&S is positioning itself close to many of the businesses and institutions active in the real estate and financial sectors.
As the firm moves forward, the new headquarters is expected to serve as a foundation for continued growth. With its broad legal capabilities, specialized real estate expertise and longstanding client relationships, Adler & Stachenfeld aims to build on its nearly three decades of experience while expanding its role in the evolving commercial real estate industry.
The move therefore represents more than a change of address. For A&S, the new headquarters symbolizes the firm’s progress since its founding in 1997 and its ambitions for the years ahead.
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