Shaun Riney and Seth Glasser sit down with Max Herzog and Jake Kahn from Marcus & Millichap Capital Corporation, and David Tobin and Spencer Kirsch from Mission Capital Advisors at Marcus & Millichap, for a timely discussion on the state of the NYC multifamily debt market, fresh off the announcement of a historic two-year rent freeze. The group breaks down what it means for rent-stabilized property values, lender underwriting, note sales, refinances, and distressed assets across New York City. They discuss how buyers are underwriting rent-regulated buildings today, why financing…

Seth Glasser sits down with Daniel M. Bernstein, Head of Tax Incentives and Affordable Housing at Rosenberg & Estis, for a deep dive into CityFHEPS, Section 8, and the growing role government rental subsidies are playing in New York City’s housing market. Daniel explains how CityFHEPS has evolved from a smaller homelessness-prevention program into a billion-dollar-plus housing subsidy, why landlords and tenants have both increasingly relied on it, and how it compares to Section 8 from a funding, compliance, and practical ownership perspective. Seth and Daniel also discuss the broader…

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…