Harvey Epstein

American politician

Harvey Epstein

Member of the New York State Assembly from the 74th district
Incumbent
Assumed office May 20, 2018
Preceded by	Brian P. Kavanagh

Personal details
Born	(1967-02-05) February 5, 1967 (age 57) Wantagh, New York, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Residence(s)	New York, New York, U.S.
Education	Ithaca College (B.A.) CUNY School of Law (J.D.)
Signature
Website	Assembly website

Harvey Epstein is an American politician from the state of New York. He is the member of the New York State Assembly from the 74th district, which consists parts of the Lower East Side, East Village, and Midtown East neighborhoods of Manhattan.

Epstein won a special election to succeed Brian P. Kavanagh, who was elected to the New York State Senate, in 2018.^[1]^[2]

Legislation

Assemblyman Epstein sponsored legislation to reform the New York State Real Property Law and Tax Law in regards to mezzanine financing. The legislation calls for the recording of mezzanine debt and preferred equity investments and subject it to the mortgage recording tax. These amendments will force borrowers and lenders to reconsider the economic costs of mezzanine financing. It was introduced on January 22, 2021.^[3]

References

^ Litvak, Ed (February 15, 2018). "Harvey Epstein is the Democratic Nominee in the 74th Assembly District". The Lo-Down. Retrieved January 12, 2019.
^ Litvak, Ed (April 25, 2018). "Harvey Epstein Wins Special Election in 74th Assembly District". The Lo-Down. Retrieved January 12, 2019.
^ Herman, Steven; Schromm, Michael (February 10, 2021). "New York Assembly Sponsored Legislation Proposes New Tax on Mezzanine Debt and Preferred Equity". JD Supra. Retrieved December 22, 2021.