Tenant representation, advocate, and attorney since 1976.
Practice areas
All aspects of housing law including trials and appeals in New York State Courts, including defense of the home in all holdover grounds for rent regulated and not regulated tenants, including cooperatives. Specialist in bedbugs, mold and warranty of habitability.
47 years
NYC and NYS Mitchell-Lama, Rent Stabilization, Bed Bugs, Pets, Tenancy Surrender (Buy Outs)
47 years
Representation of tenant associations, cooperative board, residential cooperative closings. Mitchell-Lama, HDFC,
47 years
Languages spoken
English
Law Office of Steven W. Smollens
25 Waterside Plaza
New York, NY, 10010
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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NY | Currently registered | 1976 | 02/24/2022 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Distinguished | Martindale-Hubbell | 2020 |
Distinguished | Martindale-Hubbell | 2019 |
Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2019 |
Top Contributer Landlord & Tenant | AVVO | 2016 |
Client's Choice Landlord & Tenant | Avvo | 2016 |
Top Attorney Landlord and Tenant AVVO Rating Superb | AVVO | 2016 |
Landlord and Tenant Top Contributer | AVVO | 2014 |
Clients' Choice Landlord & Tenant | AVVO Award | 2013 |
Top Attorney Landlord & Tenant | AVVO | 2013 |
Top Contributor Landlord & Tenant | AVVO | 2013 |
Association's Continuing Legal Education Program | New York State Bar Association | 1992 |
Civil Court Practice Section | New York County Lawyers' Association | N/A |
Superb Top Attorney Landlord & Tenant Law | AVVO | N/A |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney | Law Office of Steven W. Smollens | 2000 - Present |
Partner | Smollens Guralnick & Frazer | 1990 - 2000 |
Partner | Smollens & Guralnick | 1984 - 1990 |
Attorney | Steven W. Smollens | 1982 - 1984 |
Staff Attorney | Legal Aid Society New York City | 1976 - 1982 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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New York 74th Assembly District , Part C | District Leader | 2000 - 2015 |
Waterside Tenants Association | Past President | 1993 - 2001 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Jack Newton Lerner Lecture Series, NYCLA | Nonpayment Proceedings, Bed Bugs, Warranty of Habitability | 2007 |
Advanced Issues in Cooperative and Condominium Law,New York County Lawyers' Association CLE | Nonpayment Proceedings, Warranty of Habitability, Objectionable Conduct, Nuisance, Pets and Noise | 2004 |
New York County Lawyers' Association, CLE, Jack Newton Lerner Lecture Series | Objectionable Conduct, Nuisance, Pets and Noise Nonpayment Proceedings, Warranty of Habitability | 2004 |
New York County Lawyers' Association, CLE, Landlord and Tenant Practice: The Jack Newton Lerner Lecture Series | Non-Payment Proceedings and the Warranty of Habitability | 2003 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Brooklyn Law School | JD - Juris Doctor | 1975 |
City College, CCNY | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1973 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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2007 CLE entitled Jack Newton Lerner Lecture Series | Bed Bugs, Warranty of Habitability | 2007 |
2005 Jack Newton Lerner Lecture Series | Warranty of Habitability and Non Payment Proceedings | 2005 |
2004 Jack Newton Lerner Lecture Series | Objectionable Conduct, Nuisance, Pets and Noise | 2004 |
2004 CLE | Advanced Issues in Coop & Condo Law | 2004 |
Jack Newton Lerner Lecture Series | Techniques in Defending and Prosecuting a Non Payment Proceeding | 2003 |
World Trade Center Owner and Tenant Forum in January 2002 | Commercial Tenant Issues | 2002 |
2002 Jack Newton Lerner Lecture Series | Traverse Hearings and Non Payment Summary Proceedings | 2002 |
“Bridge the Gap” Continuing Legal Education for the Newly Admitted Attorney | Introduction to Landlord and Tenant Law | 1999 |
Jack Newton Lerner Lecture Series | Landlord and Tenant Practice Update, Faculty Chair and Speaker | N/A |
Case name | Outcome |
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EKATERINA DERDERIAN v. DEBRA LEHMANN and VADIM HOFFMAN; | Tenant defeated the owner's use eviction petition: |
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Matt Bryant, Landlord or tenant Attorney on Jan 11, 2022
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Me. Smollens demonstrates daily his expertise, client commitment, and experience. If you’re looking for an attorney in any field, find one that can compare to Mr. Smollens in his attention to detail and thorough answers.
Melissa Cefalu, Landlord or tenant Attorney on Oct 14, 2021
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It is clear from Steven's education, experience and responses on AVVO that he is a knowledgeable and capable advocate who cares about his clients. I endorse this attorney.
Matt Bryant, Landlord or tenant Attorney on Jan 11, 2022
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Me. Smollens demonstrates daily his expertise, client commitment, and experience. If you’re looking for an attorney in any field, find one that can compare to Mr. Smollens in his attention to detail and thorough answers.
Melissa Cefalu, Landlord or tenant Attorney on Oct 14, 2021
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It is clear from Steven's education, experience and responses on AVVO that he is a knowledgeable and capable advocate who cares about his clients. I endorse this attorney.
Aneeta Mishra, Unknown Attorney on Jun 2, 2021
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I endorse Attorney Smollens.
Victor Feraru, Unknown Attorney on Aug 14, 2020
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Mr. Smollens is consistently offering sage advice and meaning analysis in the Avvo community. He would be the kind of attorney I would trust with a legal issue.
Trevor Eisenman, Landlord or tenant Attorney on Aug 17, 2019
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I endorse this lawyer.
Mathew Paulose, Litigation Attorney on Nov 26, 2018
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I endorse this lawyer.
Willie Graves, Litigation Attorney on Oct 16, 2018
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Mr. Smollens dispenses valuable, well-reasoned and wise analysis in this forum. I endorse him.
Rahul Aggarwal, Unknown Attorney on Mar 19, 2018
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An excellent lawyer who treats clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism - an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend for future services.
William Fitch, Landlord or tenant Attorney on Feb 15, 2018
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I endorse this lawyer. This attorney provides sound legal advice throughout the AVVO legal community.
Channika Desilva, Real estate Attorney on Mar 7, 2017
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I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. Mr. Smollens is a well-regarded and driven attorney who has provided exceptional legal representation to numerous clients throughout the U.S. With his extensive knowledge, broad experience and impressive professional skills, he is bound to invest his time and energy into achieving the best outcome for each case, regardless of its level of complexity.
Gregory Cade, Landlord or tenant Attorney on Feb 4, 2017
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Mr. Steven is undoubtedly a top notch attorney who has skillfully mastered his primary area of practice over the course of his professional experience. His sharp critical thinking and flawless work ethic are perhaps the key qualities which ensured the success of a remarkable number of his cases. I endorse this lawyer and encourage anyone who needs superior legal representation to opt for his services.
Bruce Stern, Landlord or tenant Attorney on Jan 16, 2017
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Mr. Smollens is thoughtful, conscientious, and may be the most experienced attorney practicing landlord/tenant law on Avvo and in his geographic practice area.
Leonard Boyer, Landlord or tenant Attorney on Dec 13, 2016
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I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Smollens is a very knowledgeable and effective advocate for his clients.
Jon Probstein, Landlord or tenant Attorney on Nov 30, 2016
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I endorse this lawyer and have meant to do this for some time now. Having read many of his contributions in Avvo, Mr. Smollens' knowledge and skills in New York landlord tenant law are quite remarkable.
Peter Schuyler, Landlord or tenant Attorney on Oct 4, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mr. Smollens is very knowledgeable in Landlord Tenant law. If you are looking for a smart, practical and experienced lawyer, he is the one you want to want to have on your side. Hire him before your opponent does.
Steven Kaiser, Unknown Attorney on Jun 23, 2016
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100% the best tenant attorney in NYC!
Derek Soltis, Landlord or tenant Attorney on May 27, 2016
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I endorse this lawyer.His knowledge of landlord & tenant matters is truley outstanding.
Noah Peterson, Landlord or tenant Attorney on May 6, 2016
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Mr. Smollens brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to any matter he is involved with. I endorse this lawyer.
Anthony Nozzolillo, Landlord or tenant Attorney on Apr 7, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. His responses on the AVVO forum are indicative of his mastery of land-lord tenant matters; same responses being thorough, concise, and rooted in legal fundamentals that achieve the intended goal of providing insightful assistance.
Benjamin Goldman, Landlord or tenant Attorney on Mar 21, 2016
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I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Smollens is clearly the guru in all landlord tenant related matters.
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