REAL ESTATE

Commercial Acquisitions, Sales & Refinances

Andelsman Law represents both individual and institutional clients in all aspects of commercial real estate transactions. Our experience spans a wide range of asset classes, including:

    • Multi-family properties
    • Mixed-use buildings
    • Office buildings
    • Rental portfolios
    • Development sites
    • Bulk acquisitions and commercial property portfolios


Beyond the transaction itself, we provide end-to-end legal support, including:

    • Entity Formation & Structuring
    • Liability Protection Strategies
    • 1031 Exchanges
    • Loan Negotiation & Finance Documentation

Residential Acquisitions, Sales & Refinances

We represent both individual buyers and institutional investors in the acquisition, sale, and refinancing of residential properties. From contract to closing, our attorneys prioritize transparency, risk management, and timely communication.

With decades of experience and well-established relationships across the industry — including with national and local lenders, mortgage brokers, real estate agents, and developers — Andelsman Law delivers efficient, informed, and hands-on representation to ensure your residential transaction closes smoothly.

Rely upon our experienced team for guidance on the following matters:

  • 1031 exchanges
  • Commercial Leasing
  • Condominiums
  • CEMA transactions
  • Construction Contracts
  • Construction Financing
  • Co-ops
  • Deeds
  • Due Diligence Review
  • Easements & Right of Ways
  • Entity Formation
  • Financing
  • Lease Negotiations & Review
  • Limited Liability Company Purchases and Sales
  • Loan Purchases
  • Multi-Family
  • Note Purchases
  • Office Buildings
  • Purchase & Sale Agreements
  • Property Closings
  • Property Sales
  • Refinancing
  • Stock Purchase
  • Title Review
  • Title Claims
  • Property Violations
  • Warehouses

Ian Axelrod, Esq, Senior Counsel

Ian is an accomplished attorney with over 10 years’ experience representing private lenders, financial institutions, investors, developers, and domestic and international high net worth individuals and investment groups in all facets of lending, borrowing, acquisitions and other real estate matters.  Ian has represented prominent lenders, developers, property operators, business owners, and investors for both residential and commercial property development projects. Ian provides counsel on the acquisition, renovation, and lease of multi-family, mixed use, condominium and various other real estate projects.  Prior to joining the firm, Ian was the Managing Attorney at The Shiponi Law Firm, P.C. and, Associate at The Law Offices of Frederick J. Giachetti, P.C.

Ian graduated from SUNY at Buffalo in 2007 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science, Public Law Concentration.  He earned his Juris Doctor degree from Touro College, Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center in 2010, and was admitted to the New York Bar Association in 2011.