Alan Nochumson

Alan Nochumson loves making real estate law easier to understand. As the founder of Nochumson P.C., Alan shares practical legal tips and insights drawn from years of experience helping property owners, developers, and small businesses across Pennsylvania and New Jersey. His blog posts break down complex legal issues into everyday language, so readers can stay informed and empowered. Outside the office, Alan enjoys exploring Philadelphia’s neighborhoods, mentoring young professionals, and staying plugged into the city’s legal and real estate scene.

Is Your Philadelphia Property at Risk? Update Your Address

Many Philadelphia property owners assume that when they move, relocate their office, begin operating from a new address, or acquire another property,...

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Zoning Approval

Slider Company Secures Special Exception Zoning Approval

Opening a restaurant in Philadelphia can involve much more than finding the right location and negotiating a lease. Depending on the proposed use and...

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Zoning Approval

Conkling-Armstrong House Redevelopment Secures Zoning Approval

Historic properties can present developers with an unusual challenge. The features that make a building worth preserving can also make its...

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Hollinger v. Dietrich: Seller Disclosure and Agent Liability

In Hollinger v. Dietrich, 2026 Pa. Super. LEXIS 328 (2026), the Superior Court of Pennsylvania addressed three recurring issues in residential real...

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Castor Avenue Redevelopment Secures Zoning Approvals

Redeveloping a large property in Philadelphia can involve much more than obtaining a single zoning approval. Depending on the size, design, and...

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Real Estate Opinion Letters: What they are and when you will need one

Commercial Real Estate Opinion Letters in Pennsylvania In many real estate transactions, a lender or other transaction participant may require an...

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Philadelphia ZBA Fee Increases Take Effect August 1, 2026

Philadelphia ZBA Fee Increases Take Effect August 1, 2026: What Property Owners and Developers Need to Know If you are planning a zoning application,...

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Philadelphia's 2027 Property Tax Appeals: Everything You Need to Know

Philadelphia Property Tax Appeal 2027: Key Deadlines, Process, and How to Reduce Your Property Assessment Philadelphia property owners heading into...

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Property Tax Abatement

A 20-Year Property Tax Abatement Could Be Coming To Philadelphia Soon

Philadelphia is exploring a 20-year property tax abatement to incentivize office-to-residential property conversions as a response to high office...

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Philadelphia Councilmember

Philadelphia Proposes Bills to Speed Up Affordable Housing Development

In an effort to tackle Philadelphia’s ongoing housing crisis, Councilmember Jamie Gauthier has introduced a legislative package aimed at increasing...

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