Valerie G. Campbell

Partner

New York

T 212.715.9183 F 212.715.8252

[email protected]

Valerie Campbell advises residential and commercial developers, property owners and non-profit, cultural, religious and educational institutions in land use, zoning, historic preservation and environmental matters in connection with major projects throughout New York City. Valerie’s work includes new developments, expansions and enlargements, and adaptive reuse and alterations in historic districts or areas adjacent to individual landmarks.

Previously general counsel to the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission and deputy counsel to the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation, Valerie brings extensive practical knowledge and experience, from both the private and public perspectives, to her work. She guides clients through the complex regulatory processes at the Department of City Planning, the Board of Standards and Appeals, and the Landmarks Preservation Commission, helping shape applications that win project approvals and avoid costly and delaying public hearings. Her work also includes advising clients on compliance with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act and negotiating and drafting complex development rights transfer agreements.

Valerie dedicates significant time to pro bono representations. Most recently she advised Broadway Housing Communities in obtaining a rezoning and other land use approvals for a project in Harlem that includes 124 affordable housing units, the Sugar Hill Museum Preschool and Sugar Hill Museum of Art and Storytelling.

Experience

 Represented a major design-build developer in obtaining Landmarks Preservation Commission, Board of Standards and Appeal, and City Planning Commission approvals for new buildings in SoHo, Tribeca and Noho historic districts.

 Cultural Institutions: Land use counsel to The Frick Collection, the Brooklyn Museum, the New York Historical Society and Carnegie Hall in connection with obtaining Landmarks Preservation Commission approvals for major expansion projects.

Attorney Advertising. ©2021 KRAMER LEVIN NAFTALIS & FRANKEL LLP Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. All Rights Reserved.  Religious Institutions and Schools: Land use advice to numerous churches, synagogues and schools regarding landmarks designation and regulation, discretionary zoning approvals and transfer of development rights.

 Residential Development: Land use counsel to owners in connection with obtaining land use approvals from the Landmarks Preservation Commission and the City Planning Commission for private townhouses in Manhattan and Brooklyn.

 Commercial Development: Provide land use advice to major developers, theaters and retailers in connection with new development, enlargements, adaptive reuse and alterations in historic districts or adjacent to individual Represented landmarked buildings including The Waldorf Astoria, Bush Tower, The Empire State Building, The Knickerbocker Hotel, The Mark Hotel, Chase Manhattan Plaza, The Seagram’s Building, The Plaza Hotel and The Chanin Building.

 Representation of pro bono client Broadway Housing Communities in obtaining a rezoning and other land use approvals for a project in Harlem that includes 124 affordable housing units, the Sugar Hill Museum Preschool and Sugar Hill Museum of Art and Storytelling.

Perspectives

Publications  Co-author, Permanent Open Restaurants Text Amendment (June 25, 2021)

 Co-author, New York City Council to Require 'Racial Equity Reports' for Many Land Use Applications (June 23, 2021)

 Co-author, Hotel and Office Conversions — an Update (June 14, 2021)

 Co-author, New Zoning Initiatives to Promote Public Health (June 02, 2021)

 Co-author, Proposed FRESH Food Stores Update (FRESH II) (June 02, 2021)

 Co-author, Elevate Transit: Zoning for Accessibility (May 20, 2021)

 Co-author, New Zoning for SoHo/NoHo is Finally on its Way (May 18, 2021)

 Co-author, Controversial Citywide Hotel Special Permit Enters Public Review (May 04, 2021)

 Co-author, Zoning and Land Use: A Tale of Two Cities? (March 18, 2021)

 Co-author, Mayor de Blasio Proposes Zoning Changes Intended to Promote the City’s Recovery (March 12, 2021)

 Co-author, The Governor’s Proposed Commercial Conversion Initiative (Jan. 26, 2021)

 Co-author, NYC CPC Certifies Zoning for Coastal Flood Resiliency Proposal for Public Review (Nov. 23, 2020)

KRAMER LEVIN NAFTALIS & FRANKEL LLP 2  Author, NYC DCP Releases Details on SoHo/NoHo Rezoning Proposal (Nov. 02, 2020)

 Editor, New York City Unveils its Open Storefronts Program (Oct. 30, 2020)

 Author, Zoning and Land Use: Turning the World Right-Side Up Again (Sept. 09, 2020)

 Co-author, COVID-19 Legal Resource Guide, Considerations for Conversion of Hotels to Residential Use (Aug. 18, 2020)

 Co-author, COVID-19 Legal Resource Guide, NYC DOB Issues Guidelines for Temporary Dormitory Use in Hotels (July 29, 2020)

 Co-author, COVID-19 Legal Resource Guide, Mayor de Blasio Announces City Planning Commission Meetings to Resume in August (July 15, 2020)

 Co-author, COVID-19 Legal Resource Guide, Interim Use of Privately Owned Public Spaces (June 29, 2020)

 Co-author, COVID-19 Legal Resource Guide, New York City Unveils Its Open Restaurant Program (June 19, 2020)

 Co-author, COVID-19 Legal Resource Guide, New COVID-19 Safety Guidance from DOB for Construction Sites (June 08, 2020)

 Editor, COVID-19 Legal Resource Guide, Open Streets Program (May 22, 2020)

 Editor, COVID-19 Legal Resource Guide, Land Use Considerations for Fulfillment Centers (May 11, 2020)

 Co-author, COVID-19 Legal Resource Guide, Effect on New York City Land Use and Development Issues (April 13, 2020)

 Co-author, Citywide Mechanical Voids Text Amendment (June 11, 2019)

 Co-author, Special Permit Now Required for Hotels in M1 Districts; Office Restrictions Lifted in Garment Center (Jan. 17, 2019)

 Author, The New York Practice Guide: Real Estate, Volume II: Land Use Regulation (January 2005)

Speaking Engagements  Speaker, Kramer Levin Webinar: Emerging Issues in Land Use - The Year in Review and What’s Ahead (March 04, 2021)

 Speaker, Emerging Issues in Land Use: the Year in Review and What’s Ahead (Feb. 06, 2020)

 Speaker, The Rooftops Conference NYC 2017 (March 31, 2017)

Recognition

KRAMER LEVIN NAFTALIS & FRANKEL LLP 3  Legalease's Legal 500 US (2021)

 Real Estate Weekly’s List Recognizing Top Women (2018, 2019)

 Marvin Frankel Pro Bono Award (2018, 2019)

 Real Estate Forum’s Women of Influence (2017)

Credentials

Education  J.D., with honors, University of North Carolina School of Law, 1987

 Master's of Regional Planning, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 1987

 B.A., Bryn Mawr College, 1981

Bar Admissions  New York

Professional Affiliations  New York City Bar Association

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