Elise Wagner

Major Medical Centers — Land use counsel to several major hospitals in connection with a new clinical building, a biomedical research building, an expansion of an existing emergency department, and a new ambulatory care center.

Major Universities — Land use counsel for new and converted academic buildings and large scale projects in coordination with private developers and advice in connection with obtaining an Executive Order allowing the use of hotels for student housing to address housing needs during the pandemic.

Madison Square Garden — Obtained approvals by the New York City Council to allow the continued operation of the arena and to allow significant additional signage.

HELP Development Corp. — Obtained a rezoning and special permit in East New York, Brooklyn to allow the development of a project comprising 100 percent affordable housing, supportive services and local retail on an almost full-block site.

The Shed — Land use counsel in connection with the zoning and environmental approvals required to allow the development of the Shed, which is located where the High Line meets Hudson Yards.  The Shed is a nonprofit arts venue that commissions original works of art across all disciplines.  It includes a telescoping outer shell that glides along rails to cover the adjoining plaza.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater — Obtained a zoning variance from the New York City Board of Standards and Appeals to enlarge Ailey’s headquarters located on West 55th Street in Manhattan.