A new trend has been picking up steam in New York City: office-to-residential conversions. John Vavas, partner at law firm Polinselli's Real Estate practice in New York, has been active in this area representing lenders in these types of deals.

In the last six months, he estimates that he's helped close four or five transitions that involve transforming an office asset into residential use.

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