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Landlord–Tenant · Housing Court

New York’s Housing Court, navigated by someone who knows it inside out.

Evictions, holdovers, non-payment, HP actions, Yellowstone injunctions — decisive representation for landlords, property managers, and tenants.

Welcome to the firm

A former prosecutor in your corner.

Rajiv Syed prosecuted close to 200 cases in Brooklyn’s busiest trial bureau before dedicating his practice to protecting landlords, tenants, businesses, and families across New York City.

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1,000+

Cases across NY courts

~200

Cases prosecuted for Kings County DA

10+

Years serving Queens & NYC

4

Languages — English, Bengali, Hindi, Urdu

Practice Areas

One office, every stage of the fight.

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01

Landlord–Tenant Law

Evictions, holdovers, non-payment, HP actions, and lease enforcement for residential and commercial properties — including large residential complexes.

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02

Civil Litigation

Breach of contract, motions, Orders to Show Cause, injunctions, and full representation in Civil and Supreme Court.

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03

Criminal Defense

From misdemeanors to serious felonies — DWI, drug charges, and violent crime allegations — defended with a former prosecutor’s insight.

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04

Immigration

Green cards, citizenship, work permits, asylum, and spousal, visitor, and investor visas — guided from petition to approval.

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05

Real Estate & Business

Contract creation and review, residential and commercial closings, and transactional negotiations that protect your interests.

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06

Bankruptcy & Foreclosure

Guidance through financial distress, foreclosure defense, and debt relief — rooted in years of pro bono service in this area.

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01

Landlord–Tenant Law

Evictions, holdovers, non-payment, HP actions, and lease enforcement for residential and commercial properties — including large residential complexes.

Learn more →

02

Civil Litigation

Breach of contract, motions, Orders to Show Cause, injunctions, and full representation in Civil and Supreme Court.

Learn more →

03

Criminal Defense

From misdemeanors to serious felonies — DWI, drug charges, and violent crime allegations — defended with a former prosecutor’s insight.

Learn more →

04

Immigration

Green cards, citizenship, work permits, asylum, and spousal, visitor, and investor visas — guided from petition to approval.

Learn more →

05

Real Estate & Business

Contract creation and review, residential and commercial closings, and transactional negotiations that protect your interests.

Learn more →

06

Bankruptcy & Foreclosure

Guidance through financial distress, foreclosure defense, and debt relief — rooted in years of pro bono service in this area.

Learn more →

Client Reviews

In their own words.

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★★★★★

Google Review

“An honest, reliable, and knowledgeable attorney who truly understands housing law.”

Sozan Miah

Housing Law

★★★★★

Google Review

“Rajiv is the man! Our experience with him was excellent from start to finish.”

Evan T.

Landlord–Tenant

★★★★★

Google Review

“Extremely good guy — patient with me and my dad, and he fought for us.”

Ronson Dadwah

Landlord–Tenant

★★★★★

Google Review

“The most accurate thing I can say about Mr. Syed is that HE DOES THIS — he knows the ins and outs.”

Tammer A.

Landlord–Tenant

★★★★★

Google Review

“Raj resolved my case in a professional and timely manner. Would highly recommend!”

Carmen Wong

Civil Matter

★★★★★

Google Review

“The most professional, compassionate lawyer I’ve ever worked with.”

Linda Larochel

Landlord–Tenant

★★★★★

Google Review

“Stuck in court for three years with another lawyer — Rajiv made real progress in six weeks.”

Jennifer T.

Landlord — Eviction

★★★★★

Google Review

“Rajiv Syed was a life saver — responsive and puts 110% into any case he takes.”

Kennedy Pena

Landlord–Tenant

★★★★★

Google Review

“An honest, reliable, and knowledgeable attorney who truly understands housing law.”

Sozan Miah

Housing Law

★★★★★

Google Review

“Rajiv is the man! Our experience with him was excellent from start to finish.”

Evan T.

Landlord–Tenant

★★★★★

Google Review

“Extremely good guy — patient with me and my dad, and he fought for us.”

Ronson Dadwah

Landlord–Tenant

★★★★★

Google Review

“The most accurate thing I can say about Mr. Syed is that HE DOES THIS — he knows the ins and outs.”

Tammer A.

Landlord–Tenant

★★★★★

Google Review

“Raj resolved my case in a professional and timely manner. Would highly recommend!”

Carmen Wong

Civil Matter

★★★★★

Google Review

“The most professional, compassionate lawyer I’ve ever worked with.”

Linda Larochel

Landlord–Tenant

★★★★★

Google Review

“Stuck in court for three years with another lawyer — Rajiv made real progress in six weeks.”

Jennifer T.

Landlord — Eviction

★★★★★

Google Review

“Rajiv Syed was a life saver — responsive and puts 110% into any case he takes.”

Kennedy Pena

Landlord–Tenant

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Why clients choose our office.

Hear directly from clients and from Mr. Syed about how we approach every case — with preparation, straight talk, and a fight that goes the distance.

Awards & Professional Affiliations

American Bar Association — Criminal Justice Section
New York City Bar
New York State Bar Association
New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers
NYSACDL — New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Queens County Bar Association
Brooklyn Bar Association, est. 1872