Best BrickUnderground.com Podcasts (2024)

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65. Covering Local Law 97 with Joe Chavez from NYC Accelerator 25:11

5M ago25:11

25:11

Host Mark Levine, owner of NYC Property Management firm EBMG sits down in the virtual studio with Joe Chavez, the Deputy Director for Resilient and Efficient Buildings, part of the NYC Accelerator Program. Email the show! nycrealestatepodcast@gmail.com Topics covered on today's episode include: What is 97? How is the city supporting building owners…

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64. Mark's Interview with Habitat Magazine: The Key to Running a Great Virtual Annual Meeting 8:12

7M ago8:12

8:12

Host Mark Levine, of NYC property management firm EBMG takes part in Habitat Magazine's quick podcast covering the Keys to Running a Great Virtual Annual Meeting. Email the show! nycrealestatepodcast@gmail.comIf you'd like to reach out to Mark Levine directly at his corporate email, please email mblevine@ebmg.com or via phone at 212-335-2723 x.201.…

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63. Bronx Building Collapse and The Retainage Reduction Act 29:26

8M ago29:26

29:26

Host Mark Levine of NYC Property Management firm EBMG dives real-time into the building collapse on December 11, 2023 at 1915 Billingsley Terrace in the Bronx. The horrific collapse occurred roughly 4 hours prior to taping. Mark walks listeners through what may have lead to the collapse and the various filings that were made over the course of the …

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62. Building Your 2024 Budget With BrickUnderground.com and Super 57:24

10M ago57:24

57:24

Host Mark Levine of NYC Property Management company EBMG sits in as the guest speaker for an hour-long webinar on building your budget for 2024. This webinar was hosted by www.brickunderground.com and www.hiresuper.com. Email the show! nycrealestatepodcast@gmail.com Topics covered on this webinar include fixed and variable expenses, Prevailing Wage…

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61. NYC Real Estate Budgeting for 2024 Webinar on October 18, 2023 5:51

10M ago5:51

5:51

Host Mark Levine of NYC Property Management firm EBMG will be taking part in a budget related webinar on October 18, 2023 from noon - 1pm. This webinar is brought to you by Super and BrickUndergound and aims to give viewers guidance on the next year's budgeting strategies and best practices. Register for the webinar here: https://us06web.zoom.us/we…

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60. Lithium-Ion Batteries and E-Scooter Prohibitions in Residential Buildings 23:25

11M ago23:25

23:25

Host Mark Levine of NYC Property Management firm EBMG sits with Ingrid Manevitz, Partner and Co-Chair of the Condominium and Cooperative practice at Seyfarth Shaw LLP to discuss Lithium-Ion batteries and e-scooter prohibitions in NYC residential buildings. We cover rental building, coops and condos and what they can do to minimize risk. Email the s…

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59. Local Law 126 of 2021 Yearly Parapet Inspection Starting January 1, 2024 11:01

11M ago11:01

11:01

Host Mark Levine of NYC Property Management firm EBMG delivers a quick episode on the new Local Law 126 of 2021 Yearly Parapet Inspections, Starting January 1, 2024. Email the show! nycrealestatepodcast@gmail.com Link to new law: https://rules.cityofnewyork.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Final-Rule-Requirements-for-Inspection-of-Parapets.pdf Fundame…

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58. Let's Take a Few Minutes to Talk Minutes 10:06

11M ago10:06

10:06

Host Mark Levine of NYC Property Management company EBMG is solo on this episode to talk about Minutes of the corporation. Email the show! nycrealestatepodcast@gmail.com or call Mark directly a 212-335-2723 x.201. What are minutes? Minutes are the official record of the actions taken and decisions made by a corporation's board of directors during a…

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57. Super - A Platform for Property Management with Lindsay Liu, Co-Founder and CEO 36:52

11M ago36:52

36:52

Host Mark Levine of NYC Property Management company EBMG sits with Lindsay Liu, the Co-Founder and CEO of Super, a new to market platform that assists managers and boards / owners oversee their properties in a new and efficient way. Email the show! nycrealestatepodcast@gmail.com Lindsay and Mark go through the platform, why it was created, how it i…

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56. Umbrella Insurance, Carrier Requirements and Increases with Ed Mackoul of Mackoul Risk Solutions 41:04

11M ago41:04

41:04

Host Mark Levine of NYC Property Management company EBMG sits with Ed Mackoul of Mackoul Risk Solutions to go over a variety of insurance related topics. Email the show! nycrealestatepodcast@gmail.com. Topics covered on today's show include umbrella insurance increases, renewal quotes, renewal requirements, open violations issues and more. Please r…

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55. Collecting Association Dues Owed and Legal Process with Stephen M. Lasser, Esq. of Lasser Law Group 41:08

1y ago41:08

41:08

Host Mark Levine of NYC Property Management Company EBMG sits down with Stephen M. Lasser, Esq., of Lasser Law Group to discuss a variety of topics with relation to condo and coop collections. Email the show at nycrealestatepodcast@gmail.com to speak with Mark or ask for future topics. Topics discussed on this episode include: Differences between C…

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54. NYC Property Management Updates for June 2023 11:02

1y ago11:02

11:02

Host Mark Levine of NYC Property Management firm EBMG hosts a quick solo show to bring listeners important updates for June 2023. Email the show! nycrealestatepodcast@gmail.com or call Mark directly at 212-335-2723 x.201. Important updates include: Heating Season is over as of May 31, 2023 A reminder on #4 becoming outlawed in July 2027 (no further…

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Brick Underground Office Hours 47:05

1y ago47:05

47:05

Renting in New York City usually comes with some kind of headache—a broken elevator, a rent increase, leaks, mold, the list goes on. In this episode, tenant attorney Sam Himmelstein, a partner at Himmelstein McConnell Gribben & Joseph and a longtime sponsor of Brick Underground, sits down for our first live Office Hours. Some of the questions addre…

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53. Proposed Bills for Cooperative Purchase Applications with Deborah Koplovitz 49:21

1+ y ago49:21

49:21

Host Mark Levine of New York City property management company EBMG LLC sits in the studio with Deborah Koplovitz, a partner at Herrick, Feinstein LLP to discuss a package of proposed bills relating to cooperative apartment purchases, their applications and specific written reasons for a declined application. This proposed bill was sponsored by Publ…

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Racism and the lack of diversity in the appraisal business 15:39

1+ y ago15:39

15:39

Claims about racial bias in appraisals are not new but there are now reports the pandemic has made the situation worse. Recently, researchers digging through millions of appraisals from the Federal Housing Finance Agency found, yet again, evidence of systematic racial bias from appraisers. In a conversation with Jonathan Miller, president and CEO o…

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Making sense of the NYC real estate market with Jonathan Miller 27:04

1+ y ago27:04

27:04

Appraiser Jonathan Miller, president and CEO of Miller Samuel, joins host Emily Myers to discuss what buyers, sellers, and renters in New York City can take away from the real estate data as we head into 2023. Rents are 15 percent higher than they were before the pandemic but concessions (like free rent given by a landlord to entice someone to sign…

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52. Know Your Neighbor - Peter Hurley, Photographer 21:04

2y ago21:04

21:04

Host Mark Levine from NYC property management company EBMG sits down with Peter Hurley, an iconic photographer based in New York City. Email the show at nycrealestatepodcast@gmail.com On this 1st edition of the "Know Your Neighbor" podcast, we're peering into one of our buildings and interviewing a resident with an interesting story. Peter's experi…

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51. Quick NYC Real Estate Updates for August 2022 9:31

2y ago9:31

9:31

Host Mark Levine of NYC Property Management firm EBMG gives a quick update on important topics in the real estate world, covering: - Reverse Mortgages for Coops (recently allowed) - Multiple Dwelling Registrations - Bed Bugs Filings - NYS Sexual Harassment Laws - and more Feel free to email Mark Levine's corporate email at mblevine@ebmg.com or via …

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50. Exterior Window Washing and Facade Inspections with Joshua Thompson of Thompson Exterior Services 29:00

2y ago29:00

29:00

Host Mark Levine of NYC Property Management company EBMG sits down in the zoom studio to talk with Josh Thompson, owner of Thompson Window Services. Email the show! nycrealestatepodcast@gmail.com Topics discussed on today's show include window washing, facade inspections (FISP), mandated garage inspections, drone inspections and more. Josh can be r…

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Predators in the NYC rental market, with Hannah Levintova from Mother Jones 33:08

2y ago33:08

33:08

In this episode, we take a look at the biggest New York City landlords you’ve probably never heard of—private equity-backed owners. The number of these investor landlords has increased during the pandemic and when private equity is involved in the purchase of a rental building the outcome is rarely, if ever, positive for the tenants living there. I…

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Protecting against fire and floods in your NYC apartment 21:50

2+ y ago21:50

21:50

Fires and flooded apartments pose risks for New Yorkers, prompting many to ask: How do I stay safe in my apartment? In this episode, Robert O’Brien, co-owner of New York Fire Consultants and a former F.D.N.Y. firefighter talks with host Emily Myers, offering tips on how to minimize fire hazards, find out if our building is up to code, determine if …

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49. The Differences Between Cooperatives and Condominiums with Julie Schechter, Esq. from Armstrong Teasdale LLP 43:13

2+ y ago43:13

43:13

Host Mark Levine from NYC Property Management firm EBMG sits with Julie Schechter, Esq., a frequent guest and partner at law firm Armstrong Teasdale to go over the fundamental differences between cooperative and condominium buildings. Email the show! nycrealestatepodcast@gmail.com or call 212-335-2723 x.201 Email Julie Schechter at jschechter@atllp…

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48. Local Law 126 Garage Inspections with Joe DiPompeo, PE and Scott Baryiewski 35:55

2+ y ago35:55

35:55

Host Mark Levine of NYC Property Management firm EBMG sits with Joe DiPompeo, PE of Structural Workshop and Scott Baryiewski of South Shore Construction to discuss the new Local Law 126 of 2021 imposed by NYC DOB, relating to regular parking lot inspections in the five boroughs. Email the show! nycrealestatepodcast@gmail.com or 212-335-2723 x.201 *…

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47. A Tragic Bronx Fire and Fire Safety Preparedness 17:29

2+ y ago17:29

17:29

Host Mark Levine of Property Management firm EBMG talks about the tragic fire over the last weekend that killed at least 19 residents along with requirements from ownership's perspective to give out Fire Safety information, signage and more, to reduce the risk of an occurrence like this from happening again. Email the show! nycrealestatepodcast@gma…

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46. J-51 Exemption and Abatement Extended to June 30, 2022 10:37

2+ y ago10:37

10:37

Host Mark Levine of NYC Property Management firm EBMG gives a quick walkthrough of the J-51 program's extension through June 30, 2022. Mark also includes timing protocols for filing, restrictions based on assessed value and the type of work that can be considered for the J-51 program. Email the show! nycrealestatepodcast@gmail.com or call Mark Levi…

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45. NYC Real Estate's "End of 2021" Show 15:41

2+ y ago15:41

15:41

Host Mark Levine of EBMG LLC goes over some of the more pressing issues at the end of 2021 and beginning of 2022. Email the show! nycrealestatepodcast@gmail.com or call Mark Levine directly at 212-335-2723 x.201. NYC Bed Bugs Filings: Due 12/31/21 Local Law 152 of 2016 Gas Inspections: 6 Month Extensions Permitted for 2021 FISP / Local Law 11: Subc…

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44. Labor Law 240 Insurance Issues with Steven Cohen, CIC 31:00

3y ago31:00

31:00

Host Mark Levine from NYC property management firm EBMG talks with Steven Cohen, CIC, Vice President of Bermack, Champion & Lewine about various insurance issues in the real estate world. Email the show! nycrealestatepodcast@gmail.com Topics on this episode include Labor Law 240, workman's comp coverage, umbrella coverages, increasing insurance pre…

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43. NYC Real Estate Updates for September 10, 2021 17:05

3y ago17:05

17:05

Host Mark Levine of NYC Property Management company EBMG walks listeners through a variety of interesting topics that have just been released in September 2021. Email the show! nycrealestatepodcast@gmail.com Among the topics discussed on today's episode: Westchester Co-op Disclosure Law: Upon receipt of each co-op purchase application, the Board of…

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42. New NYC Elevator Inspection Requirements for 2022 with Robert Castellano of VDA 20:28

3y ago20:28

20:28

Host Mark Levine (212-335-2723 x.201 or mblevine@ebmg.com) of NYC property management firm EBMG talks with Robert Castellano, Vice President of VDA (212-868-9090 x.128 or rcastellano@vdassoc.com) on upcoming changes to the NYC requirements on elevator testing, beginning on January 1, 2022. Email the show! nycrealestatepodcast@gmail.com Effective Ja…

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Finding a deal in NYC as landlords pull concessions and raise rents 28:20

3y ago28:20

28:20

If you want to rent in NYC right now, what should you expect? Apartments are no longer sitting empty and the balance of power is tipping in favor of landlords. So how do you get the edge? In this episode of the podcast, Adrian Savino, director of leasing and business development at Living New York, joins host Emily Myers to shed light on where the …

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Trading your NYC apartment for a cheap(er) vacation 23:49

3y ago23:49

23:49

If you’ve ever wanted to put your New York City apartment to work by trading it for a week’s vacation somewhere else, this might be the year. Surging demand and fewer listings for short -term rentals are pushing up prices in popular vacation spots and if you’re traveling with unvaccinated children you might well be looking for an alternative to a b…

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How to negotiate your NYC sale or purchase 35:39

3y ago35:39

35:39

In this guide to negotiating, Mike Walker, residential sales manager at R New York, joins host Emily Myers to share some practical tips on how to get what you want when you are buying or selling.

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Your NYC buying, selling, and ownership questions 29:30

3y ago29:30

29:30

Is it a red flag if a developer has failed multiple building inspections as you go to close on your apartment? What if there's no Certificate of Occupancy? What are you signaling as a buyer if you offer the asking price on an apartment with your initial bid? In this episode of the podcast we discuss your real estate questions as the city’s sales ma…

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41. Current Market Conditions and Best Selling Practices For Increased Prices with Michael Pinchasick of Compass 39:19

3y ago39:19

39:19

Host Mark Levine of NYC Property Management firm EBMG LLC sits down in the Zoom studio with Michael Pinchasick of Compass (Michael is also a former partner of EBMG - hear the back story!) to discuss residential buildings and the steps they can take to increase sales prices - and more. Email the show! nycrealestatepodcast@gmail.com Michael Pinchasic…

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The shock of buying in NYC for the first time 31:08

3y ago31:08

31:08

Even if you've bought real estate in another city, buying in New York will surprise you. Having to compromise on your purchase when you're spending a million or more is one of the biggest shocks for many. Host Emily Myers is joined by Brick Underground’s managing editor Jennifer White Karp and Kobi Lahav, director of sales at Living New York, to ta…

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Spotlight on Queens real estate with Bianca Colasuonno 25:27

3y ago25:27

25:27

Trends in the Queens real estate market are similar to Brooklyn—there are fewer listings, lots of sales taking place, and prices are going up. In this episode of the podcast, Compass broker Bianca Colasuonno talks with host Emily Myers about buying and selling in Queens as New Yorkers find themselves less tied to a Manhattan commute. If you’re sell…

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40. Talking Rooftop Communications with RCG Tower Group 38:15

3y ago38:15

38:15

Host Mark Levine, of Property Management Group EBMG talks with Michael Lifland and Paul Eisenberg, owners of RCG Tower Group on topics related to rooftop cellular communication. Topics include leasing rooftop space, geographic locations, long-term buyouts, decommissions, agreement terms and more. Email the show! nycrealestatepodcast@gmail.com RCG T…

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Your NYC real estate questions, answered 31:54

3+ y ago31:54

31:54

Does it matter if I don’t get a full copy of the lease returned to me once I've signed it? Can I install a portable washing machine in my rental? What compensation am I entitled to if the only elevator in the building is shut down for maintenance? This episode of the podcast is all about your questions. Host Emily Myers is joined by Corcoran broker…

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Spotlight on Brooklyn with Lindsay Barton Barrett 29:58

3+ y ago29:58

29:58

As many New Yorkers adjust to an infrequent commute and seek out dedicated office and dining space, they are looking to properties in Brooklyn to meet their needs. Townhouses, in particular, have been in demand as buyers prioritize privacy and space. In this episode of the podcast, Douglas Elliman broker Lindsay Barton Barrett talks with host Emily…

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Stress-free moving strategies with Janine Sarna-Jones 27:41

3+ y ago27:41

27:41

Slower sales and a huge supply of empty rentals in NYC means finding a new apartment is relatively easy right now but the move itself can still feel like an overwhelming ordeal in what has been an overwhelming 12 months—so how do you move with the least stress possible? Professional organizer Janine Sarna-Jones talks with host Emily Myers about how…

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39. Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act with Hal Coopersmith, Esq. 26:17

3+ y ago26:17

26:17

Host Mark Levine of NYC property management firm EBMG sits with Hal Coopersmith, Esq., a third-generation New York City based lawyer, to talk about the Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act and how it relates to rentals, coops and condos, his tracking service RezcueMe, his podcast, the "NY Launch Pod" and his law firm, Coopersmith & Coopersmi…

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NYC buying guide with real estate attorney Daniel Gershburg 37:02

3+ y ago37:02

37:02

Whether you’ve bought in New York City before or this is your first time, the closing process has changed in the last year: We now have video tours, virtual co-op board interviews, and electronic filings. Escrow closings are now the norm, ending lengthy in-person meetings to exchange keys and share certificates. Has buying in NYC become more effici…

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38. Talking Best Interior Design Practices with Joy Goldman, ASID of Joy Renee Interiors 53:33

3+ y ago53:33

53:33

In this first episode of 2021 host Mark Levine of NYC property management firm EBMG sits down over zoom with interior designer Joy Goldman, ASID, owner of Joy Renee Interiors. Mark and Joy tackle the difference between a designer and a decorator, common area upgrades, the design process, how a board can work through and approve designs, how to deal…

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37. Building Energy Monitoring and Air Quality Management with Ashley Sweet of iES MACH 43:11

3+ y ago43:11

43:11

Host Mark Levine from NYC Property Management firm EBMG speaks with Ashley Sweet of iES MACH to discuss air quality monitoring and energy monitoring in buildings of all uses and sizes. These products are especially useful now due to COVID related air issues as well as the energy benchmarking that is required in NYC under Local Law 97. Ashley walks …

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Bargain hunting in NYC with John Walkup from UrbanDigs 29:22

3+ y ago29:22

29:22

Real estate watchers will know there are deals to be had in sales and rentals in NYC right now—but where exactly? And how do you find them? In this episode, John Walkup, co-founder of the real estate analytics firm UrbanDigs, provides some context for what’s happening in the market right now. He also has advice to buyers about how to identify a mot…

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36. A Helpful Zoom Annual Meeting Back-end Overview 21:45

3+ y ago21:45

21:45

Host Mark Levine, or NYC Property Management firm EBMG walks listeners and viewers through the back-end spreadsheets and online ballots that he creates for all of his Annual Meetings for coop and condo buildings that he manages in the NYC area. VIEW THE VIDEO: https://youtu.be/O_UfA_iNgiE Email the show! nycrealestatepodcast@gmail.com Feel free to …

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Deals and dilemmas in new development 28:46

3+ y ago28:46

28:46

In this episode we take a look at new development in NYC. It's an ongoing narrative that the city has a glut of brand new luxury condos and the pandemic has compounded the problem, as privacy and outdoor space are prized over tall buildings with shared amenities. What happens now? What kind of deal can you get if you want to buy and what are the ch…

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2020 NYC real estate by the numbers 39:09

3+ y ago39:09

39:09

This episode is all about the numbers. Jonathan Miller, CEO and president of real estate appraisal firm Miller Samuel, joins host Emily Myers to map out how the pandemic shifted buyers towards the suburbs and how renters are now being lured back to the city by deals. Is it a good time to buy? How long will rental concessions last? What is the lasti…

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NYC's eviction crisis and resources for renters 31:02

3+ y ago31:02

31:02

How are renters currently protected from eviction in NYC? And what happens when those protections end? These are some of the questions explored in this episode of the Brick Underground Podcast. Host Emily Myers talks to Andrew Scherer, policy director at the Impact Center for Public Interest Law and a visiting associate professor at NY Law School a…

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35. A Conversation with BARGOLD Storage's Josh Goldman on Building Storage Units in New York City and Beyond 1:03:38

3+ y ago1:03:38

1:03:38

Host Mark Levine of NYC Property Management company EBMG sits down with Josh Goldman, a Managing Member of BARGOLD Storage to talk all things related to opening and operating a storage room in a residential building. Mark and Josh have worked together on various storage projects since 1998 and both have extensive operational and building knowledge.…

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