In this captivating episode, Robert Levine, the visionary founder and CEO of RAL Companies, who is renowned for transforming New York City’s skyline with iconic developments like Brooklyn’s Quay Tower, shares his extraordinary journey from launching an innovative architectural firm in 1979 to becoming a present-day real estate luminary. Robert capt…

Has the recent 24/25 New York State budget brought significant changes to housing laws? Absolutely! Ann Korchak, President of SPONY, leads a riveting webinar, unpacking these crucial updates with attorney Craig Gambardella from Kucker Marino Winiarsky & Bittens, LLP. Together, they dissect the latest amendments to the rent stabilization law, highli…

Join us in the pulsing heart of Times Square, Manhattan, for a special Fair Housing Month episode with Neil Garfinkel, a leading authority on fair housing and the managing partner at the law firm of Abrams Garfinkel Margolis Bergson. Neil dives deep into the essential facets of fair housing laws, highlighting their pivotal role across the real esta…

Has the leading NYC real estate law firm Kucker, Marino, Winiarsky & Bittens taken action against NY Housing Court delays? Yes, it has! Three of the firm’s partners, Nativ Winiarsky, Craig Gambardella, and Eric McAvey, are challenging the status quo with this groundbreaking lawsuit. Together, they offer an insider look at their fight for swift just…

Delve into the inspiring journey of Anthos|Home with Laura Lazarus, as she reveals the driving force behind this mission-driven organization she co-founded with Leslie Abbey. Their mission? To tackle the challenges faced by property owners and rental voucher holders head-on, crafting innovative solutions that can revolutionize the landscape of affo…

Whether you are a NIMBY or a YIMBY, you’ll still agree that increasing the options for housing, hospitality, entertainment, historical exhibits and open space will economically stimulate a local economy. Enter Freedom Plaza, a visionary project by the Soloviev Group, spearheaded by Stefan Soloviev, Chairman, and CEO Michael Hershman. Just south of …

Lindsay Liu of Super Software joins Realty Speak as my co-host with City University of New York Building Performance Lab Project Manager Jim Lane as our guest. We talk about the impending enforcement of the NYC climate laws and how this will impact all buildings across the state and city. After listening you will have a better understanding of what…

After a 7 month break Realty Speak is back on air with Val, Lincoln and Irving, 3 NYC property owners, who are part of the leadership of Small Property Owners of New York aka SPONY. Val, Lincoln and Irving discuss the last 4 years and what legislative mistakes have led up to this present day intolerable rental housing crisis in NY City. More import…

Melissa Román Burch, EVP and COO of The New York City Economic Development Corporation and I talk about the future of this great city. You’ll be surprised how much this not for profit organization is driving change and progress across so many different economic sectors. The impact the NYC EDC will have on the future of this great city and how they …

Federal, State and Local Lead Laws that dictate how to deal with lead based paint and lead dust in residential rental property are often jurisdictionally inconsistent and confusing. In New York City, the ongoing changes to existing protocols create additional confusion. Enter LEW Environmental Services where Lee Wasserman and Karrie Munoz share imp…

If you don’t plan for the sale of real estate then you risk a big capital gain tax bill. Today Michael Burwick, Partner, Greenspoon Marder LLP and Kent Fitzpatrick, Managing Director, Asset Strategy Advisors not only review for us the many capital gain deferral strategies you have heard about before on Realty Speak but also share another strategy y…

As part of a series with NYARM on the NYC emissions laws; Margie Russell, Executive Director of the New York Association of Realty Managers and I moderated a webinar addressing NYC Local Law 97 which will be enforced starting in 2024.On Tuesday 04/12/2022 we went live and asked very pointed questions to the Local Law 97 expert and Licensed Professi…

Margie Russell, NYARM and Anne Korchak, SPONY team up with me to chat about Good Cause Eviction; NY Senate Bill 3082/Assembly Bill A05573.Real Estate Attorney Alexander Lycoyannis explains in detail what Good Cause Eviction is and what it is not. After listening you will clearly understand why passage of this Bill will be GOOD for nothing! You will…

Earlier this month Margie Russell, Executive Director of the New York Association of Realty Managers (NYARM) invited me to join her in moderating a webinar addressing NY City’s Local Law 87.On Friday, 03/18/2022, we went live and along with the audience, asked very pointed questions to the Local Law 87 expert and Licensed Professional Engineer, Mar…

When NYREJ radio emcee Rick Kaplan suggested Realty Speak moderate a live panel of 4 very astute investment real estate industry professionals, the answer was an emphatic, YES!In the is episode Attorney - Michael Sahn, JLL Chairman of NY Investment Sales - Bob Knakal, Lendlease Executive General Manager - Melissa Román Burch and Attorney - Gary Mel…

In this short 4 minute episode, Bill Weidner shares some info about the last year of Realty Speak® and his 2021 year end message to you, the Realty Speak® guests and listeners.By Bill Weidner - Licensed Real Estate Broker

In June of 2019 the NY State Legislature passed the Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act of 2019 (HSTPA). Now 2.5 years later, while the constitutional challenge to HSTPA makes it way through the courts, there exists another attempt by the Legislature to enact a “Good Cause Eviction” Bill that will further encroach on the rights or property …

Just when you thought you knew everything about using your real estate to create liquidity, Stuart came along with more insights for you.Stuart Gelb, President at The Liquidity Source shares his depth of knowledge around the many options available to property owners to create liquidity from real estate assets. A timely and important episode that yo…

Are you wondering about The American Families Plan, aka Biden Tax Proposals, and how it will impact real estate gains?What are some of the things you can do now?What if you want to liquidate a long term owned real estate portfolio but are worried about the tax on what will be a large capital gain. What if you would like to retire and no longer mana…

In condominiums and cooperatives there is a mix of owners and renters. Michael Rogoff, President of AKAM, shares his take on how an air of hospitality coupled with a smile can simplify the management of this dynamic and enhance the quality of life for everyone.By Bill Weidner - Licensed Real Estate Broker

Happy 3rd Birthday Realty Speak!Tina Larsson and Matt McCue share intel in this episode that looks into the future of energy consumption in New York City.Not only will you learn how to save dollars but also how you’ll get paid dollars while doing your part to impact climate change and contribute to the campaign to mitigate global warming driven by …

The narrative around an Eviction Moratorium communicates a false positive that amounts to no more than a strategy to boost political popularity while failing to explain or plan for what happens in the future. The accumulation of an obligation with no relief or assistance is a plan to fail all the stakeholders of rental housing. Especially when the …

In this short 4 minute episode, Bill Weidner reflects on 2020 and shares the future theme of Realty Speak and of course a little wisdom for you, the Realty Speak guests and listeners.By Bill Weidner - Licensed Real Estate Broker

The signs were there in late February and early March. Now what?!In this episode of Realty Speak, Rick Kaplan - Media Director, shares how the New England and New York Real Estate Journals made the pivot during the Covid-19 Pandemic and continued to publish without missing a beat. While continuing to get the news out as normal they also explored ne…

New multifamily housing development is clearly in Scott’s DNA.His ability to see a little into the future while being mindful of the past and careful about the present is his superpower as he innovates workforce housing.Not only has he not shut down, he is accelerating the model.Great stories and insights that you will be glad we shared.…

When you think of apartment buildings in New York City you imagine them owned by large Real Estate Corporations, Private Equity Companies and publicly traded Real Estate Investment Trusts. However, when you pause and look closely you will find that there is a group of dedicated families who operate legacy multifamily real estate across many celebra…

For Tom Carroll investing in real estate while working in the financial markets was an exercise in diversification. It eventually became his journey from active limited partner to a managing general partner with a team that has scaled real estate assets under management 16x since 2014.Strategic financial and demographic analysis around acquisitions…

This episode is the lightly edited audio of a Virtual Summit I moderated on Tuesday, April 7, 2020. The free online event “Virtual Summit for the Landlord and Real Estate Professional of New York City and Beyond - Coronavirus & Your Rental Cash Flow” was produced by the law firm of Kucker Marino Winiarsky & Bittens, LLP.Live attendees were able to …

In June of 2019 the laws that regulate rents in NY swung 180 degrees to the left.Now after that recipe has simmered for almost a year we are experiencing the Real Consequence of its bitter brew. Not just for property owners, but all stakeholders.Join attorneys Nativ Winiarsky and Jim Marino as they share the stories of what was, what is and what to…

Listen and learn from Jim Costello, SVP at Real Capital Analytics as he takes us on a journey through the trends and tools available to make sense of transactional real estate data.Jim is brilliant and we touch on everything from alternative property types, leverage, transportation infrastructure, local national and global markets, the aftermath of…

What a difference a DECADE makes. In this episode - Ellen Baer, Hudson Square BID - President and CEO, will share with you the why, what and how of creating and executing a Business Improvement District!Whether you are contemplating a BID in your community or not; you’ll want to listen to Ellen’s process for transforming a neighborhood’s vision int…

In this short 5 minute episode, Bill Weidner reflects on year 2 of Realty Speak® and shares his 2019 year end message to you, the Realty Speak® guests and listeners.By Bill Weidner - Licensed Real Estate Broker

NYU Dean Sam Chandan together with KPMG partners Shruti Sha and Yesenia Scheker participate with me in this very relevant, timely and thought provoking conversation that will have you asking yourself “what can I do to help build the blueprint for change”By Bill Weidner - Licensed Real Estate Broker

Matt Cotter, a Consultative Broker and Construction Insurance Specialist along with Michael Nucatola a Risk Consultant for the real estate industry lead you up and down the risk transfer totem pole.Where you land; top, bottom or middle has more to do with asking questions. After listening you’ll not only know what questions to ask - but what the an…

Goldstein Hall law partner, Matt Hall and affordable housing developer Eli Weiss of Joy Construction discuss how the supply and demand paradigm is the overarching fundamental that supports a business model of developing regulated housing.Are you curious to know why the mission to opt in to the development of affordable, workforce and middle income …

Blake Janover of Janover Ventures a Commercial Real Estate Capital Markets company and Realty Speak® host Bill Weidner talk pre and post the 2008 financial crisis while helping you count the ways you can execute the finance of new multifamily development and existing apartment housing anywhere in the USA. This straightforward discussion will guide …

Attorney Min Chan, Managing Director of the Chan Law Firm and Allison Berman, Managing Director and General Counsel of Greystone’s EB-5 bring you deep into the world of the EB-5 Program - an Immigrant Investor Visa Program which provides a method for eligible Immigrant Investors to become lawful permanent residents of the United States. EB-5 can be…

Developer Toby Moskovits and Realty Speak® host Bill Weidner navigate through the latest guidance from Treasury/IRS on the Opportunity Zone regulations with KPMG Opportunity Zone experts Phil Marra and Demetri Yatrakis.You will learn how the Opportunity Zone program could help defer payment of tax on those gains for up to 7 years and further elimin…

On June 14th 2019, subsequent to the publication of this episode, NYS Senate Bill S6458 was enacted as the “Housing Stability and Tenant Protection act of 2019”.Much of what you will hear in this episode was passed as part of the bill in one form or another. To access and review the “Housing Stability and Tenant Protection act of 2019” from the NYS…

Chris Parker, Founder, Giv Group in Utah joins Bill in this episode to discuss that it’s not just technology, energy efficiency and affordability that are the foundation of his multi-family development projects. Instead; an altered perspective drives him and his team to form and execute alternative solutions.…

Vinnie Sunders, Matrix Fitness and Jeff Yachmetz, Slate Property group share that in these times the ultimate customer, the tenant has an expectation of experiential living that goes far past the idea that apartment living is just the cube you occupy.By Bill Weidner - Licensed Real Estate Broker

ORIGINAL EPISODE DESCRIPTION WHEN PUBLISHED IN JANUARY OF 2019.The Victor Rivera backstory is a raw personal history of growing up surrounded by the nefarious influences of his South Bronx neighborhood in the 1960’s. Did he succumb? Did he fall? Did he subsequently triumph?Episode 14, Part 2 is a true story of this transformational journey as Realt…

Juan Restrepo, Esq. and Richard Yao, COO of the not for profit Bronx Parent Housing Network discuss transitional housing and the nuances around this niche of multifamily real estate.This episode reveals a very special opportunity for multifamily developers and owners of existing multifamily buildings to achieve revenue stabilization while helping t…

In this short 5 minute episode, Bill Weidner reflects on year 1 of Realty Speak® and shares his year end message to you, the Realty Speak® guests and listeners.By Bill Weidner - Licensed Real Estate Broker

Just when you thought you could sell or buy you may find out that something you thought you knew; you actually did not know.In this episode you will hear from Susan May-McLean, owner and Sherri Zaret, partner of Horizon Land Services, a title abstract company with the story of the firm and their partnership.Then Mario Lan, in house counsel for Hori…

This comprehensive episode with John Lore, Esq, managing partner of Capital Fund Law reveals the different strategies for raising capital to invest in and develop real estate.By Bill Weidner - Licensed Real Estate Broker

Today Megan Galane from Mountain West IRA is talking with Bill about how to take control of funds in your retirement account by creating a Self-Directed IRA or 401K. This is an amazing strategy that enables one to maximize the use of the capital in your retirement account to build wealth in real estate.…

Construction and Management Consulting Expert Michael Nucatola and Construction Law Attorney Brian Markowitz are our guests this episode. They discuss how the many intricacies of the planning and preparation that increases the probability of a successful large scale construction project. The advice in this episode is priceless.…

Land use Consulting Expert Eldad Gothelf and Architect/Developer Alex Hughes are our guests this episode. They discuss how FAR (Floor Area Ratio) is sometimes not as FAR out as you think and explain why we don't sell air in NYC but a developer can build very tall buildings by assembling development rights. Get the lowdown on New York City zoning, p…

You are in for a treat in Episode 7 as real estate investor, income-property analysis software developer, author and Columbia University Asst. Adj. Prof. Frank Gallinelli shares not only his Fave Five metrics every RE investor should know but how 3 other important concepts play into a prudent investor's game plan.…