Prince’s Point

SPR represented Muss Development Corporation with respect to a proposed large-scale residential development on Prince’s Point, which borders Staten Island. Shortly after Muss purchased the property, it was discovered to be seriously contaminated with hazardous wastes from historic uses, resulting in its listing as an Inactive Hazardous Waste Disposal Site under the State Superfund Program. SPR provided legal advice pertaining to the remediation of the site, which took many years to complete, and successfully sued the prior owner for response costs under CERCLA.  SPR also provided representation concerning State Tidal and Freshwater Wetlands permitting and associated environmental issues. SPR subsequently advised the purchaser of the property in complying with overlapping requirements of permits and consent orders governing development.