Shaun Riney and Seth Glasser are joined by Rob Johnson, Senior Attorney at the Institute For Justice, a national nonprofit law firm focused on defending property rights and advancing constitutional law through strategic litigation. Rob is the lead attorney representing Small Property Owners of New York in their case against the State of New York, challenging draconian regulations on rent-stabilized apartments and pushing for a rent reset on vacant units. Currently there are 50,000 vacan...

Joe Koicim, Seth Glasser, Mike Salvatico, Dan Greenblatt and Mike Fusco break down what’s actually happening on the ground right now in New York City's multifamily market. The team covers recent sales, active listings, and the types of opportunities that are catching the attention of buyers—from high-cap, low-basis stabilized buildings in the Bronx and Upper Manhattan to core and core-plus trades south of 96th Street and prime free-market and development plays in Brooklyn. The discussion also...

Seth Glasser sits down with Isaac Weinberger of Madison Specs to break down cost segregation and bonus depreciation in simple terms for real estate investors. Isaac explains what a cost seg study actually is, how engineers reclassify parts of a building to accelerate depreciation, and why this can mean huge upfront tax savings for owners of multifamily, triple-net, and other investment properties. Seth and Isaac talk through real numbers, when a study doesn’t make sense, and how the “Big Beau...

Seth Glasser moderates a post-election briefing on what New York’s mayoral and City Council results could mean for property owners, landlords, and developers across the city. He is joined by Craig Gambardella and Olga Someras from Kucker Marino Winiarsky & Bittens, as well as George Fontas and Frank Ricci from Fontas Advisors. The panel of legal, policy, and market experts explain how the election results may influence: - Upcoming changes to housing and rent regulation policies - P...

Joe Koicim and Shaun Riney are joined by Louis Adler and Robert Rahmanian from REAL New York, a full-service real estate brokerage firm. They break down the 2025 rental season, neighborhood by neighborhood—where rents are still climbing and where they’ve plateaued. Lou and Rob share insights into renewal rates, tenant behavior, and how legislation like the FARE Act and 2019 Rent Laws have reshaped the market. The conversation covers the shift from share apartments to higher-quality product, ...

Seth Glasser sits down with Humberto Lopes, Founder and CEO of H.L. Dynasty, for a candid conversation about what it really takes to own and manage multifamily real estate in New York today. With decades of ownership experience and over 100 properties, HL explains how policy changes, housing court delays, rising property taxes, and new compliance rules are impacting both landlords and tenants. He also discusses what drives him to advocate for property owners on social media, where he has gone...

Seth Glasser sits down with Todd Pajonas, President of Legal 1031 Exchange Services, to unpack a landmark New York ruling that validated the “drop and swap” strategy in 1031 exchanges. Todd explains the case background, why it matters for partnerships and LLCs, and what investors need to know about timing, lender approvals, and planning ahead. He also shares where he’s seeing exchange capital flow across the country and why he’s optimistic about the market. Get the latest updates on Instagr...

Joe Koicim, Shaun Riney, Seth Glasser, and Michael Salvatico break down the latest trends in New York City’s multifamily market. This quarter, the team highlights over 30 closed transactions and unpacks the forces shaping today’s deal activity. They discuss: The rise of new one-off buyers and an influx of foreign capitalHow patient investors are approaching rent-stabilized assetsShifts in cap rates attracting a new wave of operatorsInstitutional strategies around tax-abated productHow sellers...

Shaun Riney and Seth Glasser sit down with Stephen Palmese to discuss his pivot from top NYC broker to founder of Integritas Capital. Stephen shares how he quickly scaled his credit-focused firm to nearly $1 billion in deals, targeting overlooked independent sponsors. This episode covers major transactions in New York and South Florida, the challenges of office-to-residential conversions, and differences in entitlement and pre-sale strategies across markets. Stephen also offers candid advice ...

Shaun Riney and Mike Salvatico sit down with developer and capital advisor Eric Brody, co-founder of Anax Real Estate Partners and host of Real Tech Talk. Eric shares how he's leveraging years of development experience to capitalize on distress in the market, stepping in to rescue and reposition stalled projects where others see only risk. The conversation spans his approach to recapitalizing half-built assets, the future of NYC office and residential development, construction cost dynamics, ...

Joe Koicim and Seth Glasser sit down with Joseph E. Fingerman, the former Senior VP of Commercial Real Estate Lending at Signature Bank and now President of Commercial Real Estate at Peapack Private Bank & Trust. Joe shares insights from his front-row view of Signature's sudden collapse in 2023, detailing the chaos of being caught in a "drive-by" seizure. He opens up about the experience of starting from scratch at a private debt fund before returning to traditional banking at Peapack, wh...

In this market update, Joe Koicim, Shaun Riney, Seth Glasser, and Mike Salvatico discuss national cap rates, the influx of capital into New York, and why investing in NYC remains attractive. Regulations, supply constraints, and the maturity wall in 2025 and 2026 are creating opportunities. The conversation also covers recent transactions, buyer strategies, and the unique challenges and opportunities in both core plus and stabilized asset classes. Get the latest updates on Instagram: https:/...

Joe Koicim and Seth Glasser are joined by Charles Clinton and Marious Sjulsen from Equity Multiple, a real estate crowdfunding platform with a successful track record of 200 deals and $800 million raised in debt and equity. The conversation covers their partnerships with Mission Capital and Marcus & Millichap, regulatory challenges, and the advantages of their platform for real estate investors. They delve into the importance of data, automating processes, and maintaining transpar...

Seth Glasser is joined by Lonnie Hendry from Trepp, an industry leading provider of data, research, and technology solutions to the structured finance, commercial real estate, and banking markets. Lonnie is also the host of the incredibly insightful TreppWire Podcast. In this episode, Seth and Lonnie discuss Trepp's history, their services, and the importance of data in today's market. They cover multifamily trends, delinquency statistics, and regional differences, particularly focusing on Ne...

Joe Koicim hosts Tony Azzi, a veteran broker with over 1,000 transactions in his 40-year career at Marcus & Millichap's Los Angeles office. Tony discusses the challenges and opportunities in the LA multifamily market, including rent control politics, insurance issues due to recent fires, and the impact of rising interest rates. Joe and Tony went back and forth about similarities and differences in the multifamily marketed between New York and Los Angeles. Tony also shares his ...

Seth Glasser and Andrew Bronsteen are joined by Bernard Borghei and Isaac Lipton from Symphony Wireless, a telecommunications firm that acquires, manages, and leases cell sites throughout the country. Bernard and Isaac delve into the workings of their business, the advantages of monetizing cell phone antennas, and factors influencing easement valuations. They also discuss the industry's projected growth, the impact of rising interest rates, and offer insights on partnering with property...

Seth Glasser and Shaun Riney are joined by Jay Parsons, a renowned rental housing economist based in Dallas. Jay shares his extensive experience advising multifamily and single-family rental housing stakeholders, including institutional investors, REITs, and government agencies. The conversation explores current trends in rental economics, supply and demand pressures, the impact of regulatory risks, and the role of AI in property management. Jay also discusses the implications of current mark...

Shaun Riney and Seth Glasser are joined by Evan Abraham, Vice President of InterVest Capital Partners. In this episode, they delve into the unique aspects of specialty finance, recent transactions, and challenges and opportunities in the New York real estate market, including insights on rent-stabilized multifamily assets and the broader implications of macroeconomic trends. Evan also details InterVest's approach to direct lending, equity investments, and funding structures.Get the late...

Shaun Riney and Seth Glasser are joined by John Chang, Senior Vice President and Head of Research at Marcus & Millichap. In this episode, John shares in-depth insights into the current trends in commercial real estate. The conversation delves into the impact of public policy and demographics on the multifamily market and the research required to make informed investment decisions.Get the latest updates on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/newyorkmultifamilyhttps://www.newyorkmultifami...

Joe Koicim and Seth Glasser sit down with Seth Weissman from Urban Standard, a fully integrated real estate private equity firm, focused on debt and equity investments. In this episode, he discusses his journey from landlord to bridge lender. The conversation covers Urban Standard's three lines of business, challenges in the lending environment, and the importance of having discretionary capital. Weissman shares insights on the evaluation of borrowers and assets, the impact of regulatory chan...