Brooklyn, NY – Abrams Fensterman, LLP is pleased to announce that Lewis Kuper, a distinguished real estate attorney and longtime Partner at the firm, has been appointed Chair of the Condominium and Cooperative Practice Group in the Brooklyn office. This seamless transition ensures continuity for the firm’s valued clients following the passing of the beloved partner and former Co-Chair, Lawrence F. DiGiovanna.
This development underscores the resilience of Abrams Fensterman’s nationally recognized Real Estate Practice, which has been listed as one of the 2025 “Best Law Firms” in America®. Under Lew’s experienced leadership, the practice is well-positioned for continued success. While the passing of Larry DiGiovanna is a profound loss for the legal community, Lew’s seamless transition into this role reflects the strength of the firm’s legacy and its deep roots in Brooklyn. Abrams Fensterman Managing Partner, Howard Fensterman, is closely overseeing the transition, further ensuring clients receive unwavering support and the practice maintains its exceptional standard of service.
Together, Lew and Larry built a practice synonymous with excellence, serving the unique and complex needs of cooperative and condominium boards, real estate developers, sponsors, investors and property owners. Lew is committed to carrying forward Larry’s legacy of exceptional client service and meticulous legal representation, ensuring that all clients of the practice are in the most capable hands.
Lew brings decades of expertise in cooperative, condominium, and New York State Department of Law matters. He has successfully prepared and submitted over 75 offering plans to the Attorney General’s office, spanning luxury new construction, affordable housing, and rental conversions. In recent years, he has advised developers, educational institutions, hospitals, and charities on structuring leasehold condominium regimes to achieve real estate tax exemptions. Lew also provides ongoing counsel to co-op and condo boards, ensuring their governance and operations are legally sound and efficient.
Among Lew’s notable accomplishments are:
- Closing the sale of all units in a 28-unit gut-renovated condominium building in a single day.
- Securing a complete exemption from HPD’s 3% Reserve Fund requirement for a rental-to-condo conversion undergoing extensive renovations.
- Filing new construction cooperative offering plans and obtaining no-action letters for innovative real estate transactions, including multi-use leasehold condominiums.
As the practice transitions, Lew has taken a hands-on approach, meeting personally with clients to ensure their matters are handled seamlessly. His dedication reflects the same level of care and attention clients experienced under Larry’s leadership. These efforts underscore Lew’s unwavering commitment to maintaining the integrity and excellence of Abrams Fensterman’s real estate group.
Lew Kuper, Partner & Chair of the Condo and Co-op Practice Group, remarked:
“Larry was an extraordinary attorney, mentor, and friend. I am honored to carry forward the practice we built together and to ensure that our clients continue to receive the exceptional representation they deserve.”
With Lew’s leadership, the Condominium and Cooperative Practice Group is poised to maintain its already stellar reputation as one of the most prominent real estate law practices in Brooklyn. This story not only reflects Abrams Fensterman’s ability to adapt to change but also serves as a powerful example of the firm’s ongoing dedication to its clients and the Brooklyn community. For more information about the firm’s real estate services, please visit Abrams Fensterman’s real estate practice page here.
