Sahn Ward Braff Coschignano

Meaghan Hassan is an Associate with the firm and concentrates her practice in land use planning, zoning, municipal, environmental, real estate law, as well as litigation involving land use determinations.

Ms. Hassan is admitted to practice law in the State of New York and is a member of the Nassau County Bar Association.

Ms. Hassan received her law degree (J.D. 2022) from the Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University, graduating cum laude. Ms. Hassan received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Urban Geography (B.A. 2019) from Binghamton University.

While in law school, Ms. Hassan provided pro bono legal services as a student attorney with the Low-Income Taxpayers Clinic at Hofstra University. Ms. Hassan also served as the President of the Real Estate Law Association and was on the Moot Court Board. Ms. Hassan worked as a legal intern with the NYS Office of the Attorney General within the Real Property Litigation Bureau in 2021, prior to joining Sahn Ward after graduation in 2022.

Ms. Hassan primarily works with both developer and municipal clients in securing and drafting land use approvals.

Practice Areas

Land Use and Zoning

Municipal

Environmental Law

Real Estate

Bar Admissions

New York

Education

Binghamton University, B.A.

Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University

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Firm Leads Client to 45-Unit Waterfront Apartment Building Approvals

Co-Managing Partner Michael Sahn, along with associate Meaghan Hassan, successfully guided land use and zoning approvals from the Village of Roslyn Board of Trustees for an exciting 45-unit waterfront apartment building on Hempstead Harbor. After a series of public hearings, our team obtained key development incentive bonuses that made this transformative project possible. We are especially grateful to the BOT and building officials of the Village of Roslyn for their thoughtful review and consideration of the project that will feature a public waterfront walkway connecting the site to downtown Roslyn — a true win for the building’s residents and the broader community. This approval is the result of a truly collaborative effort with a standout team. The building’s innovative and striking design was expertly crafted by the architects at UpStudio complemented by beautifully considered landscape architecture from Bayview Landscape Architecture. The project’s civil engineering needs were handled with precision and professionalism by the team at Northcoast Civil, aided by R&M Engineering ’s expert traffic analysis. It was a pleasure to work alongside each of these firms — and we’re excited to see this vision come to fruition.

Firm Secures Approval of the first Long Island Assembly Hall for the Christian Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses

Congratulations to Firm Member, Elisabetta T. Coschignano and Associate Meaghan Hassan who were integral to the approval of the first Long Island Assembly Hall for the Christian Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. On April 11th, 2024, the Town of Oyster Bay Planning Advisory Board granted the application for a 53,000 square foot Assembly Hall with Parsonage and Maintenance Building to be constructed on the southernmost 10 acres of the industrially zoned site of the former GEICO facility. The entire site was previously utilized by GEICO for its employees and consisted of 1800 parking spaces. “We are happy to bring such a great neighbor to the community who will revitalize and develop a site that has been vacant since 2021 with new and meticulously designed structures and lush greenery to be utilized as a place of worship. We are honored and proud to represent them and look forward to the finished project,” said Elisabetta T. Coschignano. The remaining 10 acres will eventually be marketed for sale by the organization.

Re-Imagined Shopping Center Coming to Carle Place with Raising Cane Restaurant and DSW Shoe Warehouse

Michael Sahn, Partner Josh Brookstein, and Associate Meaghan Hassan guided approvals from the Town of North Hempstead and other agencies for the creative redevelopment of the commercial center on Old Country Road in Carle Place, where the former Chateau Briand catering and restaurant was located and which remains the home of the DSW Shoe Warehouse. Working with our clients, Scotto Brothers, and a talented team of architectural, land use, engineering, and site plan design consultants, the re‑imagined center will include Long Island’s first Raising Cane restaurant, the DSW with new exterior treatment, a bank, and a new retail and commercial use building. The project took shape through close collaboration with Town and civic officials in a true partnership to bring about a first‑class reuse of the property.

Firm Guides Client to obtain approval from the Town of Hempstead IDA for an upscale Cafe

We are pleased to share that Firm member, Elisabetta T. Coschignano, assisted by associate, Meaghan Hassan, successfully secured approval from the Town of Hempstead Industrial Development Agency (IDA) for an upscale cafe' tenant to occupy ground floor space in The Langdon, a new mixed-use development located in the heart of Lynbrook, New York. Perfectly situated adjacent to the Lynbrook LIRR station, the café will bring a refined and welcoming experience to commuters and residents alike. This addition supports ongoing revitalization efforts in the area and highlights our Firm's continued success in facilitating thoughtfully curated retail components in transit-oriented developments.

Meaghan Hassan

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