Category Archives: Exemptions

The Legal Definiton of Real Property – Is The Law Evolving At The Same Rate As Technology?

By Rebecca M. Speno on January 3rd, 2013 Posted in Assessments, Exemptions, Utilities, Valuation

Are cows assessable real property under RPTL 102(12)(f)? Sounds ridiculous, but a recent ruling by the First Department could result in the answer to this question being “yes.” In November, the First Department analyzed the scope of “power generating apparatus” under RPTL 102(12)(f) in RCN Telecom Services of New York, LP v. Frankel (2012 NY Slip Op 07890, 1st Dept. November… Continue Reading

School Districts Lack Standing to Challenge Assessed Valuation

By Stephen A. Sharkey on June 17th, 2012 Posted in Assessments, Exemptions, School Districts, Valuation

New York’s Real Property Tax Law (“RPTL”) provides that “[f]or the purpose of the levy and collection of school taxes, the valuations of real property shall be ascertained from the latest final assessment roll of the city or town.” What if a school district is unhappy with the valuations of real property established by the city or… Continue Reading

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