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Attorney PhotoDavid Abromowitz

(617) 574-4016
dabromowitz@goulstonstorrs.com
Fax: (617) 574-7563
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Boston
400 Atlantic Avenue
Boston, MA 02110-3333
Education
Harvard Law School, J.D., 1982, magna cum laude

Princeton University, B.A., 1978, magna cum laude
Admissions
Massachusetts

Overview

David Abromowitz, a Director and Co-Chair of the firm's Real Estate group, conducts a broad national practice leading complex development and financing transactions, representing for-profit, non-profit and governmental organizations. Growing clients frequently turn to David for advice in all aspects of their operation and strategic planning. He is nationally known for particular expertise in many areas of affordable housing and economic development, including Section 42 multifamily residential properties, active adult and assisted living communities, revitalized public housing and HOPE VI matters, Section 236 and Section 8 financings, community land trusts, and other multi-layered public and private financings.

Representative Experience

  • $160 Million securitized refinancing of 1,283 unit apartment complex involving subordination of three public loans and ground lease negotiations to meet rating agency requirements.
  • Counsel to John Hancock Financial Services on the sale of the Hancock Tower and related buildings to Beacon Capital Partners as well as on the subsequent repurchase of the Brown and Berkeley Buildings from Broadway Partners.
  • $700 Million Boston Convention and Exposition Center project for the Boston Redevelopment Authority, including land assembly, relocation and multi-party development arrangements.
  • Master-planned development of 3,000 acre former Digital Equipment Corporation campus into 2,500 home planned unit development (including multiple hotel/conference centers, and Rees Jones and Jack Nicklaus designed golf course) for Pinehills LLC.
  • Tax credit equity investments for various national syndicators, including numerous tax credit partnerships throughout the Southeast, Mid-West and Mid-Atlantic, and multi-property fund of 14 properties in 7 states.
  • Multiple acquisition/rehab resyndications for non-profit sponsors of Section 8, Section 236 and other older assisted projects using both housing and historic tax credits.
  • Portfolio transaction for Section 236 and Section 8 owner involving all aspects of over 3,000 units of HUD-assisted housing.
  • Over $400 Million of bridge and fund financings representing one of the premier national low income housing tax credit syndicators.
Professional and Community Involvement
  • Board of Directors, MassDevelopment
  • Senior Fellow, Center for American Progress
  • Secretary, National Housing & Rehabilitation Association
  • Board, Equity Trust (1996-present)
  • Board, National Housing and Rehabilitation Association (1997-present)
  • Co-Chair, Governor Deval Patrick’s Housing Transition Working Group (2006-2007)
  • Co-Chair and founding member, Lawyers Clearinghouse on Affordable Housing and Homelessness (Co-Chair, 1993-1998) Board, YouthBuild USA (1998-present) Chair, ABA Forum on Affordable Housing and Community Development (1996-1997) and Board Member (1987-1998)
  • American Bar Association Forum on Affordable Housing and Community Development
  • Past President, Congregation Eitz Chayin
  • Former Chair, Goulston & Storrs Pro Bono Committee (overseeing Firm’s award-winning pro bono program) (1997 – 2007)
Awards and Recognition
  • Massachusetts Super Lawyer, 2009
  • Honored by National Economic Development and Law Center, 2004
Speaking Engagements
  • Panelist, "Green Initiatives in Affordable Housing," Boston Bar Association, 2009
  • Presenter, "Public Service Opportunities in the Private Sector", Harvard Law School, 2003
  • Presenter, National Association of Black Realtors, "Making Affordable Assisted Living a Reality", Louisville, KY, 2000
  • Presenter, Real Estate Finance Association forum, 1999
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