About Steven Ebert
Steven R. Ebert has significant experience in real estate, finance and general business transactions. Steven represents purchasers, sellers, financial institutions, investors, condominium associations, co-operative housing corporations, landlords and tenants in the acquisition, disposition and leasing of commercial and residential real estate. He advises on sophisticated tax driven transactions, including IRC Section 1031 Like-Kind Exchanges for investors and FIRPTA matters for international clients. Steven also has a strong background in affordable housing transactions such as HDFC and HPD subsidized co-op apartments. Steven routinely handles the governance, formation, and registration of co-operative and condominium offerings.
He has represented commercial and investment banks, credit enhancers, loan sellers and government agencies in the securitization of more than $5 billion worth of mortgage backed and other asset backed securities. Steven also works with Barton’s corporate team in a variety of transactions that include the formation of business entities, corporate governance and M&A transactions.
Steven regularly negotiates, drafts and reviews commercial leases for owners and tenants in commercial properties such as offices, mixed-use developments, retail stores, logistics and distribution centers. He also conducts leasing due diligence in connection with corporate transactions.
Steven’s real estate clients represent the diverse spectrum of transactions that constitute the market. Whether you are a global investor or first-time homebuyer, he provides sophisticated guidance and personal attention for a seamless transaction.
Steven is very active in the growing field of PropTech. He advises clients on the expanding compliance concerns for data privacy and cybersecurity as it specifically relates to real estate brokerages, property managers, owners, lenders and security firms.
Steven lectures at numerous academic centers and private industry forums, including events hosted by financial institutions, title insurance companies and real estate brokerages, on matters of real estate, business law and taxation. Steven is also licensed by the New York State Department of State to instruct and issue mandatory continuing education credits for the entire New York State real estate brokerage community.
Prior to joining Barton, Steven founded Ebert Lontok (formerly Ebert & Associates, LLC), a real estate boutique firm, in 2003. Previously, Steven was an attorney with the law firms of Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft and Arent Fox. Before Steven started his legal career, he served as a consultant to the Director of Commerce of the City of Philadelphia and worked on economic development programs, real estate tax abatement programs and analyzed business competitiveness factors between major municipalities across the United States.
He has represented commercial and investment banks, credit enhancers, loan sellers and government agencies in the securitization of more than $5 billion worth of mortgage backed and other asset backed securities. Steven also works with Barton’s corporate team in a variety of transactions that include the formation of business entities, corporate governance and M&A transactions.
Steven regularly negotiates, drafts and reviews commercial leases for owners and tenants in commercial properties such as offices, mixed-use developments, retail stores, logistics and distribution centers. He also conducts leasing due diligence in connection with corporate transactions.
Steven’s real estate clients represent the diverse spectrum of transactions that constitute the market. Whether you are a global investor or first-time homebuyer, he provides sophisticated guidance and personal attention for a seamless transaction.
Steven is very active in the growing field of PropTech. He advises clients on the expanding compliance concerns for data privacy and cybersecurity as it specifically relates to real estate brokerages, property managers, owners, lenders and security firms.
Steven lectures at numerous academic centers and private industry forums, including events hosted by financial institutions, title insurance companies and real estate brokerages, on matters of real estate, business law and taxation. Steven is also licensed by the New York State Department of State to instruct and issue mandatory continuing education credits for the entire New York State real estate brokerage community.
Prior to joining Barton, Steven founded Ebert Lontok (formerly Ebert & Associates, LLC), a real estate boutique firm, in 2003. Previously, Steven was an attorney with the law firms of Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft and Arent Fox. Before Steven started his legal career, he served as a consultant to the Director of Commerce of the City of Philadelphia and worked on economic development programs, real estate tax abatement programs and analyzed business competitiveness factors between major municipalities across the United States.
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Details
Location
New York, NY
Years of Experience
24
Expertise Area
Construction Law
Licenses
New York Bar