Joseph B. Giminaro has handled complex real estate tax matters for property owners, managers and developers in New York City for more than 30 years. As head of Stroock’s Tax Certiorari practice, Joe manages major real estate tax cases before the New York City Tax Commission and Corporation Counsel’s Office, and in New York State Supreme Court proceedings.
Joe’s experience working as chief real estate tax counsel to the NYC Department of Finance has provided him deep insights into the City’s assessment appeal process, tax incentive programs (ICAP/421A) and tax issues related to property acquisition and development, including tax projections.
Joe has negotiated multimillion-dollar assessment reductions for a wide range of properties, including major office and retail buildings, residential co-ops/condos, hotels and shopping centers.
Joe serves as vice president and member of the Board of Trustees to the Real Estate Bar Association.
New York
J.D., St. John's University School of Law, 1983
B.A., Syracuse University, 1980
Joseph B. Giminaro has handled complex real estate tax matters for property owners, managers and developers in New York City for more than 30 years. As head of Stroock’s Tax Certiorari practice, Joe manages major real estate tax cases before the New York City Tax Commission and Corporation Counsel’s Office, and in New York State Supreme Court proceedings.
Joe’s experience working as chief real estate tax counsel to the NYC Department of Finance has provided him deep insights into the City’s assessment appeal process, tax incentive programs (ICAP/421A) and tax issues related to property acquisition and development, including tax projections.
Joe has negotiated multimillion-dollar assessment reductions for a wide range of properties, including major office and retail buildings, residential co-ops/condos, hotels and shopping centers.
Joe serves as vice president and member of the Board of Trustees to the Real Estate Bar Association.
New York
J.D., St. John's University School of Law, 1983
B.A., Syracuse University, 1980
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