Maura Avington

Senior Policy Advisor

Recent Publication:

New York City’s New Pied-à-Terre Tax: What Condominiums and Cooperatives Need to Know [Alert]

Leni Cummins, Allyson Stavis, Samuel Fowler, Sereena Ramprashad, Jamie Ansorge, and Maura Avington discuss New York's "Pied-à-Terre Tax" (Article 30-C) targeting high-value second homes in New York City, which imposes a recurring property surcharge based on market value starting retroactively on July 1, 2026, to help reduce the city's budget deficit.

Maura supports the government relations professionals of our New York practice at both the state and local levels. In this role, she researches and monitors legislation, analyzes policy, oversees public hearings, and tracks media coverage.

Before joining the firm, Maura worked for NYC Health and Hospitals and served as the legislative director for Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato in Rockaway Beach, New York, focusing on legislation related to environmental protection, small business, and health care. She has also interned for U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), U.S. Representative Grace Meng (D-N.Y.), and New York State Assemblywoman Nily Rozic (D-Queens).

Originally from the Philadelphia area, Maura served as a finance and digital media fellow, aiding local and congressional Democratic campaigns in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. She also worked as a legislative fellow for the Philadelphia City Council.

Maura graduated magna cum laude from St. John’s University with a B.A. in political science and an M.A. in public administration. She has lived in Queens since 2015 and is committed to engaging in local politics and contributing to her community.

 

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Experience

Publications

New York City’s New Pied-à-Terre Tax: What Condominiums and Cooperatives Need to Know [Alert]

June 15, 2026

Leni Cummins, Allyson Stavis, Samuel Fowler, Sereena Ramprashad, Jamie Ansorge, and Maura Avington discuss New York's "Pied-à-Terre Tax" (Article 30-C) targeting high-value second homes in New York City, which imposes a recurring property surcharge based on market value starting retroactively on July 1, 2026, to help reduce the city's budget deficit.

Education

  • St. John's University, M.A., 2020
  • St. John's University, B.A., magna cum laude, 2019