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Joe Koicim and Shaun Riney sit down with Jonathan B. Smith, a Negotiation Instructor at Chris Voss's Black Swan Group and author of the best-selling new book, Fight Less, Win More, to discuss how tactical empathy can be applied to real estate negotiations. Jonathan covers why fear of loss drives so many real estate decisions, how to keep deals alive when negotiations get tense, and why listening is often more powerful than talking. For brokers, owners, operators, and anyone trying to navigate complex conversations more effectively, this episode offers a practical…

Seth Glasser sits down with Brian Mansouri of Secure Properties to discuss Delaware Statutory Trusts, 1031 exchanges, net lease investing, and how DST structures can fit into a broader real estate investment strategy. Brian breaks down how DSTs work, what investors should understand about reporting, distributions, asset management, and sponsor responsibilities. The conversation also touches on the relationship-driven nature of the DST space and how investors can evaluate opportunities across different asset classes. Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Watch on YouTube Get the latest updates on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/newyorkmultifamily…

In our latest webinar, Joe Koicim, Seth Glasser, Mike Salvatico, Andrew Bronsteen and special guest Jake Kahn broke down activity and trends with real time examples across key segments of the NYC multifamily market, including: 100% Free Market (5 units and under) Hybrid Buildings (part Free Market, part Rent Stabilized) 100% Rent Stabilized Development Financing Our goal for this discussion was to provide actionable insights to help you navigate today’s market with clarity and confidence. Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Watch on YouTube Get the latest updates on…

Joe Koicim, Shaun Riney, Seth Glasser, and Michael Salvatico break down the latest trends in New York City’s multifamily market. With more than 37 deals in contract across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx, the team unpacks the surge in transaction velocity and what’s driving buyers and sellers to finally meet in the middle. They discuss: • How pricing has reset across asset classes—and why deals are clearing again • The growing role of foreign capital and niche buyers • How compliance costs, taxes, and regulation are pushing more sellers…

Shaun Riney and Andrew Bronsteen sit down with Greg Fournier, Managing Principal of Greenbrook Partners, for a rare inside look at how one of Brooklyn’s most active real estate operators scaled from a single $10 million deal into a vertically integrated platform with 150 employees and more than $1.5 billion of capital deployed. Greg breaks down Greenbrook’s evolution from raising money from friends and family to building institutional partnerships, managing hundreds of buildings, and recently completing a $486 million Freddie Mac refinance across a large Brooklyn multifamily portfolio. The conversation…

Seth Glasser and Matthew Gault sit down with Moshe Bloorian, founder and managing partner of Grey Hill Group, to discuss how he started in real estate from scratch in 2017 and scaled into a platform with over $300 million in assets under management across multifamily and industrial properties in secondary and tertiary markets. Moshe explains why he prioritizes in-place cash flow, avoids bridge loans, and structures long-term debt—plus how Gray Hill evaluates markets, cap rates, vacancy, and downside risk when rents flatten. Matt adds a Hudson Valley/Westchester lens, including what…

Shaun Riney and Seth Glasser sit down with Leo Jacobs, a nationally recognized restructuring and business litigation attorney. Leo breaks down what the landmark Pinnacle portfolio bankruptcy auction really means for rent-regulated assets and the broader market. Drawing on his deep experience mediating between borrowers and lenders, Leo explains why bankruptcy isn’t a dirty word—it’s a strategic tool to right-size debt, buy time, and reset capital stacks when traditional negotiating fails. He digs into: Why the Mamdani administration’s attempt to condition the Pinnacle sale around repairs was unlikely under federal…

Shaun Riney and Seth Glasser are joined by George Fontas and Frank Ricci of Fontas Advisors. The discussion covers the political landscape impacting the real estate industry, focusing on the controversial COPA bill, the Pinnacle bankruptcy sale, and evolving state of housing policy under the Mamdani administration. George and Frank provide insights into the collective efforts by the real estate industry to navigate these challenges, the role of the NYC City Council, and the broader implications of government interventions on property ownership. They also touch on upcoming issues such as…

Seth Glasser sits down with Mike DiFonzo, President of Central Construction Management, one of New York City’s leading façade restoration and building-envelope contractors. Mike shares what goes into maintaining and restoring the exterior of pre-war and mid-rise buildings, how owners navigate the city’s inspection and compliance cycles, and why so many projects end up taking longer (and costing more) than people expect. The conversation touches on all things façades, roofs, garages, parapets, and scaffolding, including how the regulations governing them get decided and the role people like Mike play in…

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 vacant rent stabilized apartments being warehoused because it is economically unviable to fix and re-rent the…