New York City Multifamily Podcast

<p>The leaders of New York’s #1 mid-market multifamily sales team, Joe Koicim, Shaun Riney, and Seth Glasser discuss the state of the market. We explore topics such as: who is buying and selling, the obstacles impacting transactions such as legislation and compliance, and where we see the best opportunities in the market. </p>

Episode 56: Capitalizing on Bonus Depreciation and Cost Segregation with Isaac Weinberger

Seth Glasser sits down with Isaac Weinberger of Madison Specs to break down cost segregation and bonus depreciation in simple terms for real estate investors. Isaac explains what a cost seg study actually is, how engineers reclassify parts of a building to accelerate depreciation, and why this can mean huge upfront tax savings for owners of multifamily, triple-net, and other investment properties. Seth and Isaac talk through real numbers, when a study doesn’t make sense, and how the “Big Beau...

11-26
37:32

Episode 55: Post NYC Mayoral Election Webinar | NYM x Fontas x KMWB

Seth Glasser moderates a post-election briefing on what New York’s mayoral and City Council results could mean for property owners, landlords, and developers across the city. He is joined by Craig Gambardella and Olga Someras from Kucker Marino Winiarsky & Bittens, as well as George Fontas and Frank Ricci from Fontas Advisors. The panel of legal, policy, and market experts explain how the election results may influence: - Upcoming changes to housing and rent regulation policies - P...

11-17
52:58

Episode 54: Where Are Rents Going Up in NYC? A Conversation with Louis Adler and Robert Rahmanian

Joe Koicim and Shaun Riney are joined by Louis Adler and Robert Rahmanian from REAL New York, a full-service real estate brokerage firm. They break down the 2025 rental season, neighborhood by neighborhood—where rents are still climbing and where they’ve plateaued. Lou and Rob share insights into renewal rates, tenant behavior, and how legislation like the FARE Act and 2019 Rent Laws have reshaped the market. The conversation covers the shift from share apartments to higher-quality product, ...

10-31
31:12

Episode 53: Amplifying the Voices of Property Owners with Humberto Lopes

Seth Glasser sits down with Humberto Lopes, Founder and CEO of H.L. Dynasty, for a candid conversation about what it really takes to own and manage multifamily real estate in New York today. With decades of ownership experience and over 100 properties, HL explains how policy changes, housing court delays, rising property taxes, and new compliance rules are impacting both landlords and tenants. He also discusses what drives him to advocate for property owners on social media, where he has gone...

10-03
56:12

Episode 52: Breaking Down the Landmark 1031 Ruling with Todd Pajonas

Seth Glasser sits down with Todd Pajonas, President of Legal 1031 Exchange Services, to unpack a landmark New York ruling that validated the “drop and swap” strategy in 1031 exchanges. Todd explains the case background, why it matters for partnerships and LLCs, and what investors need to know about timing, lender approvals, and planning ahead. He also shares where he’s seeing exchange capital flow across the country and why he’s optimistic about the market. Get the latest updates on Instagr...

09-11
14:27

Episode 51: 2025 Q3 Market Update

Joe Koicim, Shaun Riney, Seth Glasser, and Michael Salvatico break down the latest trends in New York City’s multifamily market. This quarter, the team highlights over 30 closed transactions and unpacks the forces shaping today’s deal activity. They discuss: The rise of new one-off buyers and an influx of foreign capitalHow patient investors are approaching rent-stabilized assetsShifts in cap rates attracting a new wave of operatorsInstitutional strategies around tax-abated productHow sellers...

08-21
30:44

Episode 50: From Top Broker ro Billion Dollar Credit Provider with Stephen Palmese

Shaun Riney and Seth Glasser sit down with Stephen Palmese to discuss his pivot from top NYC broker to founder of Integritas Capital. Stephen shares how he quickly scaled his credit-focused firm to nearly $1 billion in deals, targeting overlooked independent sponsors. This episode covers major transactions in New York and South Florida, the challenges of office-to-residential conversions, and differences in entitlement and pre-sale strategies across markets. Stephen also offers candid advice ...

07-17
31:06

Episode 49: Turning Distress Into Opportunity with Eric Brody

Shaun Riney and Mike Salvatico sit down with developer and capital advisor Eric Brody, co-founder of Anax Real Estate Partners and host of Real Tech Talk. Eric shares how he's leveraging years of development experience to capitalize on distress in the market, stepping in to rescue and reposition stalled projects where others see only risk. The conversation spans his approach to recapitalizing half-built assets, the future of NYC office and residential development, construction cost dynamics, ...

06-26
31:08

Episode 48: Signature’s Fall and the Future of Relationship Lending with Joseph E. Fingerman

Joe Koicim and Seth Glasser sit down with Joseph E. Fingerman, the former Senior VP of Commercial Real Estate Lending at Signature Bank and now President of Commercial Real Estate at Peapack Private Bank & Trust. Joe shares insights from his front-row view of Signature's sudden collapse in 2023, detailing the chaos of being caught in a "drive-by" seizure. He opens up about the experience of starting from scratch at a private debt fund before returning to traditional banking at Peapack, wh...

06-05
47:22

Episode 47: 2025 Q2 NYC Multifamily Market Update

In this market update, Joe Koicim, Shaun Riney, Seth Glasser, and Mike Salvatico discuss national cap rates, the influx of capital into New York, and why investing in NYC remains attractive. Regulations, supply constraints, and the maturity wall in 2025 and 2026 are creating opportunities. The conversation also covers recent transactions, buyer strategies, and the unique challenges and opportunities in both core plus and stabilized asset classes. Get the latest updates on Instagram: https:/...

04-04
43:07

Episode 46: Raising Capital with Equity Multiple – A Marcus & Millichap Company

Joe Koicim and Seth Glasser are joined by Charles Clinton and Marious Sjulsen from Equity Multiple, a real estate crowdfunding platform with a successful track record of 200 deals and $800 million raised in debt and equity. The conversation covers their partnerships with Mission Capital and Marcus & Millichap, regulatory challenges, and the advantages of their platform for real estate investors. They delve into the importance of data, automating processes, and maintaining transparen...

03-20
46:35

Episode 45: Data, Trends, and Predictions in Commercial Real Estate with Lonnie Hendry

Seth Glasser is joined by Lonnie Hendry from Trepp, an industry leading provider of data, research, and technology solutions to the structured finance, commercial real estate, and banking markets. Lonnie is also the host of the incredibly insightful TreppWire Podcast. In this episode, Seth and Lonnie discuss Trepp's history, their services, and the importance of data in today's market. They cover multifamily trends, delinquency statistics, and regional differences, particularly focusing on Ne...

03-06
47:10

Episode 44: The NYC and LA Multifamily Markets with Tony Azzi

Joe Koicim hosts Tony Azzi, a veteran broker with over 1,000 transactions in his 40-year career at Marcus & Millichap's Los Angeles office. Tony discusses the challenges and opportunities in the LA multifamily market, including rent control politics, insurance issues due to recent fires, and the impact of rising interest rates. Joe and Tony went back and forth about similarities and differences in the multifamily markets of New York and Los Angeles. Tony also shares his person...

02-24
51:47

Episode 43: How To Monetize Your Cell Tower With Symphony Wireless

Seth Glasser and Andrew Bronsteen are joined by Bernard Borghei and Isaac Lipton from Symphony Wireless, a telecommunications firm that acquires, manages, and leases cell sites throughout the country. Bernard and Isaac delve into the workings of their business, the advantages of monetizing cell phone antennas, and factors influencing easement valuations. They also discuss the industry's projected growth, the impact of rising interest rates, and offer insights on partnering with property...

02-06
43:50

Episode 42: Understanding The Nationwide Multifamily Market With Jay Parsons

Seth Glasser and Shaun Riney are joined by Jay Parsons, a renowned rental housing economist based in Dallas. Jay shares his extensive experience advising multifamily and single-family rental housing stakeholders, including institutional investors, REITs, and government agencies. The conversation explores current trends in rental economics, supply and demand pressures, the impact of regulatory risks, and the role of AI in property management. Jay also discusses the implications of current ma...

01-23
44:26

Episode 41: Specialty Finance And Alternative Investments With Evan Abraham

Shaun Riney and Seth Glasser are joined by Evan Abraham, Vice President of InterVest Capital Partners. In this episode, they delve into the unique aspects of specialty finance, recent transactions, and challenges and opportunities in the New York real estate market, including insights on rent-stabilized multifamily assets and the broader implications of macroeconomic trends. Evan also details InterVest's approach to direct lending, equity investments, and funding structures. Get the la...

01-10
37:01

Episode 40: Using Real Estate Research To Your Advantage With John Chang

Shaun Riney and Seth Glasser are joined by John Chang, Senior Vice President and Head of Research at Marcus & Millichap. In this episode, John shares in-depth insights into the current trends in commercial real estate. The conversation delves into the impact of public policy and demographics on the multifamily market and the research required to make informed investment decisions. Get the latest updates on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/newyorkmultifamily https://www.newyorkmultif...

12-11
40:27

Episode 39: Up And Down The NYC Capital Stack With Seth Weissman

Joe Koicim and Seth Glasser sit down with Seth Weissman from Urban Standard, a fully integrated real estate private equity firm, focused on debt and equity investments. In this episode, he discusses his journey from landlord to bridge lender. The conversation covers Urban Standard's three lines of business, challenges in the lending environment, and the importance of having discretionary capital. Weissman shares insights on the evaluation of borrowers and assets, the impact of regulatory chan...

11-22
44:52

Episode 38: New York City Housing Policy with NYAA CEO Kenny Burgos

Shaun Riney and Seth Glasser sit down with Kenny Burgos, CEO of the New York Apartment Association. Kenny discusses his background as a lawmaker representing the Southeast Bronx, and his transition to leading NYAA after its formation in 2024 from the merger between CHIP and RSA. The conversation covers issues surrounding housing regulation, tax policies, the impact of rent laws, and potential solutions to stabilize and improve affordable housing in New York. Kenny also shares personal anecdot...

10-31
39:51

Episode 37: 2024 Q4 NYC Multifamily Market Update

In this market update, Joe Koicim, Shaun Riney, Seth Glasser, and Mike Salvatico share current market data points, year-end reflections, and tips for sellers looking to position themselves for success amid current challenges. They also discuss the growing market momentum following a recent Fed rate cut, explore deal stories from the past few weeks, and examine the impact of legislation like good cause eviction. Get the latest updates on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/newyorkmult...

10-17
41:16

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