Check out our current listings here: https://www.ripcony.com/property-listings/?broker=Brian%20Whelan%2C%20Mitchel%20Flaherty Jeff Gural is one of the most influential yet low profile figures in New York City real estate, with a career spanning construction, brokerage, long term ownership, and large scale development. In this episode, he shares his full story, from his early days in construction to building Newmark, forming GFP Real Estate, owning iconic NYC assets, and navigating decades ...
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Check out our current listings here: https://www.ripcony.com/property-listings/?broker=Brian%20Whelan%2C%20Mitchel%20Flaherty Jeff Gural is one of the most influential yet low profile figures in New York City real estate, with a career spanning construction, brokerage, long term ownership, and large scale development. In this episode, he shares his full story, from his early days in construction to building Newmark, forming GFP Real Estate, owning iconic NYC assets, and navigating decades ...
Check out our current listings here: https://www.ripcony.com/property-listings/?broker=Brian%20Whelan%2C%20Mitchel%20Flaherty Jeff Gural is one of the most influential yet low profile figures in New York City real estate, with a career spanning construction, brokerage, long term ownership, and large scale development. In this episode, he shares his full story, from his early days in construction to building Newmark, forming GFP Real Estate, owning iconic NYC assets, and navigating decades ...
Check out our current listings here: https://www.ripcony.com/property-listings/?broker=Brian%20Whelan%2C%20Mitchel%20Flaherty DJ Johnston and Stephen P. Palmese unpack the competitive edge that consistently separates Brooklyn’s most successful investors and brokers from the pack and explain how local expertise and timing cycles shape every major decision. In this episode, they go deep into how neighborhood level fundamentals, shifting lender expectations, and policy changes like City of Ye...
Check out our current listings here: https://www.ripcony.com/property-listings/?broker=Brian%20Whelan%2C%20Mitchel%20Flaherty Seth Weissman went from buying small buildings in New York City to building Urban Standard Capital into a national private credit platform. In this episode, he breaks down how he identified opportunities traditional lenders were ignoring, why today’s middle market is the most attractive part of the capital stack, and how private credit can deliver consistent income...
Check out our current listings here: https://www.ripcony.com/property-listings/?broker=Brian%20Whelan%2C%20Mitchel%20Flaherty Jed Garfield has spent decades at the center of New York City’s townhouse market, leading family firm Leslie J. Garfield & Co and helping shape how townhouses and brownstones are bought and sold across Manhattan and Brooklyn. In this episode of Broker Brunch, hosts Michael Flaherty and Brian Whelan sit down with Jed to uncover how a boutique, townhouse only...
Check out our current listings here: https://www.ripcony.com/property-listings/?broker=Brian%20Whelan%2C%20Mitchel%20Flaherty Francis Greenburger has seen it all - from the 1970s housing crash to the 2008 financial crisis. In this episode, the Time Equities CEO reveals how he survived and thrived in every downturn by diversifying globally, buying below market value, and never over-leveraging. Hear his timeless lessons on resilience, creativity, and risk management that every real esta...
Check out our current listings here: https://www.ripcony.com/property-listings/?broker=Brian%20Whelan%2C%20Mitchel%20Flaherty In this episode of Broker Brunch, Brandon Polakoff (Head of NYC Investment Sales at Avison Young) and David Shorenstein (Principal at Hildreth Advisors) join Brian Whelan to discuss what it takes to thrive in a tough New York City real estate market. They share lessons on discipline, long-term strategy, creative deal-making, and leadership in challenging cycles. ...
Check out our current listings here: https://www.ripcony.com/property-listings/?broker=Brian%20Whelan%2C%20Mitchel%20Flaherty Success in real estate is not about doing everything. It is about mastering one thing. On this episode of the Broker Brunch Podcast, Michael Rudder, founder of Rudder Property Group, shares how deep specialization in New York’s office condo market built his career and turned a niche into a multi-million dollar business. Michael breaks down what it takes to dominat...
Check out our current listings here: https://www.ripcony.com/property-listings/?broker=Brian%20Whelan%2C%20Mitchel%20Flaherty This Broker Brunch episode dives into the real challenges of developing in New York City today. We're sitting down with Sergey Rybak of Rybak Development and Eli Weiss of Joy Construction to discuss rising construction costs, policy confusion, and how developers are adapting to one of the toughest markets in the world. From navigating 421A and 485X to staying opti...
Check out our current listings here: https://www.ripcony.com/property-listings/?broker=Brian%20Whelan%2C%20Mitchel%20Flaherty In this episode of Broker Brunch, Mitchel Flaherty sits down with Christopher Schlank, Co-Founder and President of Savanna, one of New York’s most respected real estate investment firms. With over 30 years in the industry and billions in assets managed, Chris reveals how he built Savanna from the ground up, the lessons learned through multiple market cycles, and why ...
Check out our current listings here: https://www.ripcony.com/property-listings/?broker=Brian%20Whelan%2C%20Mitchel%20Flaherty In this episode of Broker Brunch, Brian Whelan is joined by two of New York City’s top dealmakers - David Schechtman, Senior Executive Managing Director at Meridian Capital Group, and James Murad, Managing Director of Debt & Structured Finance at RIPCO Real Estate. Schechtman has closed over 1,000 investment sales deals, with expertise in distressed assets, not...
Check out our current listings here: https://www.ripcony.com/property-listings/?broker=Brian%20Whelan%2C%20Mitchel%20Flaherty Bronx real estate is no longer the “forgotten borough”. It’s becoming one of NYC’s hottest markets for investors, developers, and entrepreneurs. In this episode of Broker Brunch, Mitchel Flaherty sits down with Rob Walsh, President of the Bronx Economic Development Corporation (BXEDC), to unpack the biggest projects reshaping the Bronx - from four new Metro North...
Check out our current listings here: https://www.ripcony.com/property-listings/?broker=Brian%20Whelan%2C%20Mitchel%20Flaherty New York City’s multifamily market is under pressure. But is it also presenting the best buying opportunity in years? In this episode of Broker Brunch, Brian Whelan sits down with Peter Hungerford (PH Realty Capital) and legendary broker Bob Knakal (BKREA) for a hard-hitting discussion on the future of NYC real estate. Peter and Bob break down why landlords are so...
Check out our current listings here: https://www.ripcony.com/property-listings/?broker=Brian%20Whelan%2C%20Mitchel%20Flaherty Discover what makes Ariel Property Advisors one of NYC’s most research-driven commercial real estate brokerages. In this episode of Broker Brunch, Mitchel Flaherty sits down with Shimon Shkury, Founder & President of Ariel, to reveal how a research-first strategy, block-by-block data, and a one-team culture have helped them dominate New York City’s CRE market. Sh...
Check out our current listings here: https://www.ripcony.com/property-listings/?broker=Brian%20Whelan%2C%20Mitchel%20Flaherty On today’s episode we’re joined by RIPCO leaders Gene Spiegelman, Stephen Preuss, and Adam Hakim to unpack what’s next for New York City commercial real estate heading into H2 2025. From Queens investment sales and SoHo rent recovery to where capital is actually flowing in today’s market, the trio share on-the-ground insights every broker, developer, and inve...
Check out our current listings here: https://www.ripcony.com/property-listings/?broker=Brian%20Whelan%2C%20Mitchel%20Flaherty Brooklyn’s real estate market is one of the most competitive in the world, and few people understand it better than Dan Marks, CEO of TerraCRG. From the realities of building a career on commission, to the secrets behind TerraCRG’s “Only Brooklyn” strategy, to the trends shaping a $6B market, this conversation is packed with insights every broker and invest...
What does it take to rise to the top of the multifamily real estate game? In this episode, we sit down with Newmark’s Henry Stimler, one of the top multifamily capital markets brokers in the country, to explore the mindset, strategy and work ethic behind his $15 billion in closed transactions. Stimler shares how he went from cold calling to becoming the go-to broker for institutional investors, family offices, and high-net-worth individuals looking to place capital in large-scale multifami...
Check out our current listings here: https://www.ripcony.com/property-listings/?broker=Brian%20Whelan%2C%20Mitchel%20Flaherty New York real estate is in flux. Rising interest rates, political uncertainty, shifting financing from banks to debt funds, and new policies like City of Yes and 485x are reshaping how deals get done. In this episode of Broker Brunch, Brian Whelan sits down with Andrew Dansker (Dansker Capital Group) and Derek Bestreich (IPRG) to break down the current state of t...
Check out our current listings here: https://www.ripcony.com/property-listings/?broker=Brian%20Whelan%2C%20Mitchel%20Flaherty In this episode of the Broker Brunch Podcast, Shawn Singer reveals what it really takes to build long-term success in commercial real estate. With over 30 years of experience owning and operating industrial and retail properties across the Bronx and beyond, Shawn breaks down the relationship-first, debt-free approach that has kept his portfolio fully occupied and h...
Check out our current listings here: https://www.ripcony.com/property-listings/?broker=Brian%20Whelan%2C%20Mitchel%20Flaherty What’s really happening in New York’s office real estate market? In this episode of Broker Brunch, we sit down with Gabe Marans, Vice Chairman at Savills, to unpack the truth behind NYC’s $205 billion office sector. With over 20 years of experience and millions of square feet leased, Gabe brings a rare, insider perspective on how office space isn’t just a physical a...
Check out our current listings here: https://www.ripcony.com/property-listings/?broker=Brian%20Whelan%2C%20Mitchel%20Flaherty Jared Epstein started as a club promoter working the velvet ropes of Meatpacking and ended up transforming the entire neighborhood. Now the President of Aurora Capital Associates, Jared has shaped some of the city's most iconic blocks, bringing in high-end retail, restoring historic buildings, and saying no to short-term profits in favor of long-term value. I...
Check out our current listings here: https://www.ripcony.com/property-listings/?broker=Brian%20Whelan%2C%20Mitchel%20Flaherty Jeff Gural is one of the most influential yet low profile figures in New York City real estate, with a career spanning construction, brokerage, long term ownership, and large scale development. In this episode, he shares his full story, from his early days in construction to building Newmark, forming GFP Real Estate, owning iconic NYC assets, and navigating decades ...
