Laurelton Queens

Practice Areas

Bankruptcy Solutions

The purpose of federal bankruptcy legislation, sometimes known as Title 11 of the United States Code or the “Bankruptcy Code,” is to provide an opportunity for financial reorganization or a fresh start for legitimate debtors who are unable to fulfill their obligations.

Foreclosure Solutions

As you are undoubtedly aware, many homeowners are in arrears on their mortgages as a result of the 2020 recession brought on by the coronavirus. At first, most lenders had been understanding and would have granted a brief suspension of the late payments.

Debt Negotiations & Settlements

Clients regularly hire the Law Office of Ronald D. Weiss, P.C. to represent them in negotiations with banks, mortgage holders, credit card issuers, auto financing providers, landlords, tax authorities, and other creditors.

Mortgage Loan Modifications

The most common strategy used by our firm to prevent a house in severe mortgage arrears from going into foreclosure is a mortgage modification. Mortgage modification and other potential Retention Options are the potential goals of most homeowners in foreclosure because most people experiencing serious hardships with their mortgages are looking for “Retention Options

Credit Card Solutions

For consumers, credit card debt and other unsecured personal loans are the most common types of debt. There are a few legal options for handling credit card debt, including the following: Litigation, bankruptcy, and/or negotiated settlements are the three options.

Debtor Litigation Defense

Many of The Law Office of Ronald D. Weiss, P.C.’s clients face the possibility of litigation or collection activities from their creditors because they are accused of having debt that they are unable to pay or because they contest the existence, amount, or obligation of the debt.

Landlord Tenant Solutions

Landlord-Tenant Law is one of our firm’s areas of expertise; we defend landlords and tenants in a variety of legal proceedings before the Landlord-Tenant Court and the New York Supreme Court. When it comes to eviction and/or collecting large amounts of past due rent.

Distressed Real Estate

A. Pre-Contract When a seller (the “Seller”) sells real estate to a buyer (the “Buyer”), there are usually a number of important steps involved. A seller will first list their property on the market for sale. A real estate broker is frequently hired by the seller to help locate possible buyers for their property.

Student Loan Solutions

In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes,” as Benjamin Franklin famously said. This phrase has recently been amended by popular opinion to include student loans. Since most jobs these days require a bachelor’s degree, the amount of debt that Americans owe on their student loans

Tax Debt Solutions

Many people have trouble keeping up with their tax payments to the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance (“NYS”), which includes sales taxes, income taxes, payroll taxes, and other state taxes, as well as the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (the “IRS”), which includes individual income taxes.

Laurelton, situated in Queens, New York, is characterized as a predominantly middle-class neighborhood. Its commercial hub is centered around Merrick Boulevard, which runs through the community from east to west. The neighborhood is delineated by Springfield Boulevard to the west, 121st Avenue to the north, Laurelton Parkway to the east, and Conduit Avenue to the south.

Belonging to Queens Community District 13, Laurelton falls under ZIP Codes 11413 and 11422. Policing in the area is overseen by the New York City Police Department’s 105th Precinct.

Laurelton’s name originates from the Laurelton station on the Long Island Rail Road, named after the laurels that flourished in the area over a century ago. Developed by Dean Alvord, Laurelton was designed to resemble an English village, featuring elegant Tudor-style homes, both attached and detached. While some former garden apartment complexes have been converted into co-ops, and there has been some recent construction, Laurelton has maintained its quaint atmosphere by avoiding high-rise developments.

The neighborhood’s layout varies, with the section closest to Rosedale and Cambria Heights predominantly composed of single-family homes, while the area adjacent to Springfield Gardens contains more multi-family dwellings. South of Merrick Boulevard, many large, individually designed houses can be found, whereas certain blocks north of Francis Lewis Boulevard boast attached Tudor-style rowhouses. Additionally, Laurelton features streets adorned with landscaped and tree-lined center malls, adding to its charm and appeal.

In the 1930s to the 1970s, Laurelton was predominantly inhabited by Jewish-American families and was even home to the female American radio trio, NBC radio vocal harmonists, the Three X Sisters, during the 1930s. However, starting from the 1960s, succeeding generations saw a demographic shift, with various Afro-descended groups, including African-Americans, Caribbean/West Indians, and West Africans, being attracted to Laurelton’s suburban-like environment.

According to the 2010 United States Census, Laurelton’s population was 24,453, marking a decline of 1,922 individuals (7.3%) from the 26,375 residents reported in 2000. Spanning an area of 909.17 acres (367.93 hectares), the neighborhood had a population density of 26.9 inhabitants per acre (17,200/sq mi; 6,600/km2).

In terms of racial composition, the neighborhood was 1.5% (366 individuals) White, 90.1% (22,032 individuals) African American, 0.3% (73 individuals) Native American, 0.7% (171 individuals) Asian, 0.5% (12 individuals) Pacific Islander, 0.4% (97 individuals) from other races, and 1.6% (391 individuals) from two or more races. Additionally, 5.5% (1,344 individuals) of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino of any race.

Belt Parkway exits 24A/B, 23A, and 22 provide access to Laurelton. A portion of the Belt Parkway, formerly known as the Laurelton Parkway, underwent restoration as part of a master plan aimed at enhancing the city’s network of greenways and bikeways. This 1.5-mile (2.4 km) link was fully restored in 2006.

The Long Island Rail Road’s Laurelton station, situated at 225th Street and 141st Road, offers service via the Far Rockaway and Long Beach branches, facilitating transportation for residents.

In addition to the rail service, residents can utilize MTA Regional Bus Operations buses Q5, Q77, Q84, and Q85, which connect Laurelton to New York City Subway stops in Jamaica. Furthermore, the X63 express bus to Manhattan also includes a stop in Laurelton, providing further commuting options for residents.

Laurelton Queens

Practice Areas

Table of Contents

Tell Us About Your Situation

Bankruptcy Quick Links

Foreclosure Quick Links

Modification Quick Links

Debt Negotiation Quick Links

FREE CONSULTATION