Hospitality Experience
Environmental Counsel on Major New York City Hotel Renovation
A major landmark Manhattan hotel undertook a $750 million renovation. Osborn was retained by the hotel to manage legal issues, oversee the preparation of technical analyses, and address regulatory issues relating to contracts for abatement and demolition of asbestos containing plaster. The firm saw to it that the environmental consultant and abatement team was able to successfully carry out the asbestos abatement. Manhattan Hotel Chiller System Delivered Despite Contractor Default When a midtown Manhattan hotel was renovated, the contractor furnishing the large chiller units defaulted and was unable to complete its obligation under contract due to financial failure. Osborn worked with the contractor and its bonding company to ensure that the equipment was delivered, installed and commissioned and that the appropriate warranties were delivered to the hotel.
Noise Code Violations Resolved by New York City Telecommunications Hotel
When massive air conditioning systems that cooled file servers at a Manhattan telecommunications hotel exceeded regulatory noise limits, residential building owners living across the street and down the block contacted New York City inspectors. Violations were issued. Osborn was retained by the building's owner to handle negotiations with the tenant and violations issued by the New York City Environmental Control Board. Arrangements were made for community members to hold off further action until the tenant remedied the noise violation as required by its lease. Successful resolution was reached. The tenant paid to retrofit equipment, which cost in excess of $2 million, thereby addressing the problem and avoiding further violations.
Premises Liability Case Dismissed
A member of the public entered a hotel lobby one rainy night and started smashing stained glass windows with an umbrella. An arrest ensued, leading to the hotel's pressing charges. It did not initially appear that the hotel would have a further legal problem. A few weeks later, a multi-million dollar lawsuit was served on the hotel. The facts did not add up. Osborn investigated and found the plaintiff's record of similar incidents. Voluntary dismissal of the case was promptly obtained.
Wide Range of Legal Issues Faced by Hotel Receiver
When a Manhattan hotel was unable to keep up with its mortgage payments, the bank obtained a court order placing the hotel under the direction of a receiver. Osborn served as general counsel to the receiver and advised the receiver on a multitude of issues including restaurant openings, union issues, a health club contract, premises liability, Façade repairs, an environmental assessment, and the removal of mechanic's liens from the hotel property, which were the responsibility of the borrower. Osborn was instrumental in clearing up a wide range of legal issues and was retained by the new hotel owner who purchased the hotel out of receivership.
A major landmark Manhattan hotel undertook a $750 million renovation. Osborn was retained by the hotel to manage legal issues, oversee the preparation of technical analyses, and address regulatory issues relating to contracts for abatement and demolition of asbestos containing plaster. The firm saw to it that the environmental consultant and abatement team was able to successfully carry out the asbestos abatement. Manhattan Hotel Chiller System Delivered Despite Contractor Default When a midtown Manhattan hotel was renovated, the contractor furnishing the large chiller units defaulted and was unable to complete its obligation under contract due to financial failure. Osborn worked with the contractor and its bonding company to ensure that the equipment was delivered, installed and commissioned and that the appropriate warranties were delivered to the hotel.
Noise Code Violations Resolved by New York City Telecommunications Hotel
When massive air conditioning systems that cooled file servers at a Manhattan telecommunications hotel exceeded regulatory noise limits, residential building owners living across the street and down the block contacted New York City inspectors. Violations were issued. Osborn was retained by the building's owner to handle negotiations with the tenant and violations issued by the New York City Environmental Control Board. Arrangements were made for community members to hold off further action until the tenant remedied the noise violation as required by its lease. Successful resolution was reached. The tenant paid to retrofit equipment, which cost in excess of $2 million, thereby addressing the problem and avoiding further violations.
Premises Liability Case Dismissed
A member of the public entered a hotel lobby one rainy night and started smashing stained glass windows with an umbrella. An arrest ensued, leading to the hotel's pressing charges. It did not initially appear that the hotel would have a further legal problem. A few weeks later, a multi-million dollar lawsuit was served on the hotel. The facts did not add up. Osborn investigated and found the plaintiff's record of similar incidents. Voluntary dismissal of the case was promptly obtained.
Wide Range of Legal Issues Faced by Hotel Receiver
When a Manhattan hotel was unable to keep up with its mortgage payments, the bank obtained a court order placing the hotel under the direction of a receiver. Osborn served as general counsel to the receiver and advised the receiver on a multitude of issues including restaurant openings, union issues, a health club contract, premises liability, Façade repairs, an environmental assessment, and the removal of mechanic's liens from the hotel property, which were the responsibility of the borrower. Osborn was instrumental in clearing up a wide range of legal issues and was retained by the new hotel owner who purchased the hotel out of receivership.