September 13, 2020: Real Estate Executives View of the Market, Fall, 2020

Optimistic about the future of New York's economy, guests discuss the current state of real estate activity: market rate rents, stable vs affordable rent collections, lower but improving; hotels: occupancy still poor, conversion to housing, being considered; the studio business: strong demand, robust; life sciences: a growth industry!

Guest List

Leslie Wohlman Himmel Managing Partner, Himmel + Meringoff Properties

Jeffrey E. Levine Chairman, Douglaston Development/Levine Builders/Clinton Management

Joshua L. Muss President, Muss Development Corporation

Alan Suna CEO, Silvercup Studios/Silvercup Properties

September 20, 2020 : What’s really happening in NYC’s residential market?

Guest List

Andrew Levison Principal, Director of Acquisitions, The Dermot Company

Daniel Parker SVP, Managing Director, Hodges Ward Elliott

John Usdan CEO, Midwood Investment & Development

Ofer Yardeni Chairman & CEO, Stonehenge NYC

Covid-19 brings New York's residential markets to a crisis: a decline in rents, largely in affordable multi-families with work-force tenants.

September 27, 2020; What’s really happening in the Office, Fall 2020

Real estate brokers, owners, operators - long term believers in the vitality of New York City - discuss efforts to keep their tenants, loosing some and negotiating with others, and developments in Westchester County for those considering suburban and New York City office space.

Guest List

David Cheikin Sr. VP, Asset Management & Leasing, Columbia Property Trust

David A. Falk President, NY Tri-State Region, Newmark Knight Frank

Scott D. Galin Principal, CEO, Handro Properties, Handler Real Estate Organization

Robert P. Weisz President & CEO, RPW Group

October 4, 2020: Opportunity Zone Update: 2020

Major changes in laws governing investments in Opportunity Zones were announced in April 2019. Michael Stoler and guests break down what an Opportunity Zone .Guest List

Brandon Lacoff Co-Founder, CEO, Belpointe REIT

Abraham Leitner Director, Tax Group, Goulston & Storrs

John Lloyd Member, Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC

Abraham Schlisselfeld Partner-in-Charge, Marks Paneth

October 11, 2020: Prognosis for Retail: Fall 2020

Despite the pandemic, some industries: groceries, drug stores, heath care services are doing well. Retail, hospitality, restaurants - are particularly challenged by Covid-19. Noting that retail is not dead; some old and new restaurants will open and tourism will rebound, guests discuss negotiations with new and old tenants, including concessions, graduated rents, and rent-free months.

Guest List

Ron S. Bondy Ex. Vice President-Leasing, Midwood Investment & Development

John A. Catsimatidis Chairman & CEO, Red Apple Group, Inc.

James Famularo President, Meridian Retail Leasing

Jason Richter Principal, Capricorn Asset Management

October 18, 2020: Outlook for Affordable Housing in New York City

Developers, non-profits and the "man with the money" discuss community development, a coming together of government agencies, lenders, equity investors and mission-bound non-profits in a partnership between the public and private sector. Focusing on affordable housing, guests discuss their programs in conjunction with NYCHA.

Guest List

Craig Livingston Managing Partner, Exact Capital Group

Alexa Sewall President, Settlement Housing Fund

Andrew Warren Community Development Lending, TD Bank

Eli Weiss Principal, Joy Construction Corporation

October 25, 2020:Residential Developments in the suburbs

Realtors, experiencing a greater than usual interest in the suburbs, spurred by the number of Covid-19 cases in urban areas, discuss a shared concern - will the influx last? Low interest rates and banks, cautiously ready to lend, are part of the conversation

Guest List

Christopher Capece President, Heatherwood Luxury Rentals

Kevin Kelly Sr. Vice President, Group Manager, People's United Bank

Debra Tantleff Founding Principal, Tantum Real Estate

Corey Wescoe VP-Acquisitions PulteGroup

November 1, 2020:Financing for real estate in the midst of a pandemic

.While lending is still strong in New York for well financed, multi-family projects, bank representatives discuss an institution's caution when underwriting real estate asset classes like retail and hospitality. New construction loans are negotiated with clients familiar to the bank.

Peter Meyer Managing Director, Sr. Mortgage Lending Officer, New York Community Bank

Christopher Niederpruem Head of Real Estate Finance, CIT

Patrick Young Vice President & Team Leader, M&T Bank

November 8, 2020: 4 Under 40: Challenges of Doing Business in a Pandemic

Many businesses have experienced significant difficulties due to Covid-19. Guests representing finance and real estate operations discuss the challenges they currently must overcome, along with their vision and plans for the future.

Guest List

Abraham Kaidanian 1st Vice President, Mortgage Lending Officer, New York Community Bank

Joseph Koicim Sr. Managing Director-New York Multifamily, Marcus & Millichap

Jordan Sachs Co-Founder & CEO, Bold New York

Daniel J. Wrublin Founder and President, Dalan Management & Associates, Inc

November 15, 2020: Adapting to Operate Your Business During a Pandemic

Businesses are trying with varying degrees of success to keep their doors open. Guests, representing the food industry, accounting and construction, talk about how they adapted to the Covid-19 challenge: with virtual events, seeking clients, communicating with workers and clients; some furloughing workers, some able to keep all their employees; some hoping for the next round of government support.

Guest List

Cosmo Marfione Managing Partner, Newbanks

Paul Neuman Chief Inspiration Officer, Neuman’s Kitchen

Abe Schlisselfeld Co-Partner-in-Charge, Real Estate Group, Marks Paneth LLP

Davina Weinstein General Manager, Harmonie Club

November 22, 2020: 4 Under 40: View of the Current Real Estate Market

His Crystal Apple looking a little shinier, Michael Stoler and guests discuss a brighter future. Sellers are holding their properties, looking for a rebound in the market; industrial properties are popular but scarce; tenant concessions are useful in closing deals; and hotel and mall conversions are being considered, going forward.

Guest List

Darell Handler , Executive Vice President Handler Real Estate Organization

Nadir Settles Managing Director, NY Region, Nuveen Real Estate

Michael A. Tortorici Vice President, Investment Sales, Ariel Property Advisors

Phil Watkins Banking Group Head - Real Estate, Customers Bank

December 6, 2020: Coping & Growing Your Business During the Pandemic

Operating a successful business during the pandemic is a skill which also requires a little luck. As I often mention on my show I note that  successful people in business often have the acronym "SALT" defined into four words that individuals need to grow and succeed. "T" stands for tenacity, "L" stands for a little bit of luck, "A" the ability to adapt to circumstances , and "S" seize the opportunity.

Discussing how they successfully met challenges to growing their business in the midst of Covid-19: retraining, the even greater need for on-the-job safety; creative use of technology, webinars; communication with employees and clients, and working from home - each guest applauded their employees for their loyalty and productivity!

Guest List

Scott Mager Chairman & CEO, Perfect Building Maintenance

David A. Sterling CEO, SterlingRisk

Adam Weiss General Manager, Atlantic, Tomorrow's Office

Larry Weiss President, Atlantic, Tomorrow’s Office

December 13, 2020: Prop Tech for Real Estate: Update 2020

PropTech: a merging of technology and infrastructure; an industry with explosive investments- last year - exceeding $9 Billion. Builders, bankers, developers describe the value of integrated systems, providing entertainment, enhanced security, safety and information to clients and customers.

Guest List

Jeffrey Friedman, CEO, Building Intelligence

Warren Haber, Jr Managing Partner, Exoventure Partners

Bradford R. Klatt Principal & Chairman/Founder, Canoe Brook Partners, Co-Founder, Logical Buildings

Joel Leslie Co-Founder, Property TV & Stealth Ventures

PropTech: a merging of technology and infrastructure; an industry with explosive investments- last year - exceeding $9 Billion. Builders, bankers, developers...

December 20, 2020: Alternative Lenders for Real Estate During the Pandemic

Alternative lenders discuss the availability of money to lend in an unpredictable market. While banks are more conservative, the refinancing and acquisition markets, with good business plans and equity are being explored. People are returning to the city. There's light at the end of the tunnel.
Guest List

Jason Bordenick Maxim Capital Group, Maxim Capital Group

Ronald Levine Sr. Managing Director, Meridian Capital Group LLC

Martin Nussbaum Co-Founder, Principal, Slate Property Group & Scale Lending

David Schwartz Partner, Sugar Hill Capital Partners & Fort Amsterdam Capital

December 27, 2020: Banking Executives Outlook for 2021

Looking to the future, bankers, committed to their communities and local businesses discuss PPP - the importance of government support programs to future growth and stability, the importance of careful assessment of lending risk - business plans, liquidity, company stability and customer loyalty.

Guest List

Richard Ehst President and CEO, Customers Bank

Christopher D. Maher Chairman, President, CEO, OceanFirst Bank, N.A.

Blair Ridder NYC Regional President, M&T Bank

January 3, 2021: Real Estate Executives Outlook on Residential in 2021

To help renters affected by Covid-19 stay in their homes, civic minded realtors developed and support Project Parachute, offering counseling, advocacy, education, financial assistance to those in affordable housing facing a housing crisis. Guests working with Project Parachute discuss NYCHA projects and hopes for a better 2021.

Guest List

Hal Fetner President & CEO, Fetner Properties

Jeffrey E. Levine Chairman & CEO, Douglaston Development/Levine Builders/Clinton Management

David Picket President, Gotham Organization

January 10, 2021” What we need to know about the federal stimulus package-Part I

Analyzing the most important elements of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, guests discussed the non-tax and tax portions of the act: second-draw of PPP loans, extension of unemployment benefits; on the tax side: the Covid Related Relief Act and the Tax Payer Relief Act of 2020. Confusion over rules: how to and who will benefit from this large tax-related bill still unclear.

Guest List

Mark R. Baran Principal, Marks Paneth, LLP

Michael J. Greenwald Partner, Corporate & Business Tax Practice Leader, Friedman LLP

Abraham Leitner Director, Tax Group, Goulston & Storrs

January 17, 2021: What we need to know about the Federal Stimulus Package: Part II

Guests discuss sections of the 2021 Federal Stimulus Package effecting small businesses and individuals: tax extenders (tax credit extenders), short-lived, some permanent, taxes on 2020 PPP loans, and unrelated Covid matters - all a part of this omnibus bill. Many parts of the bill: loan forgiveness, eligibility, administration still require clarification. Pt 2.

Guest List

Mark R. Baran Principal, Marks Paneth, LLP

Michael J. Greenwald Partner, Corporate & Business Tax Practice Leader, Friedman LLP

Abraham Leitner Director, Tax Group, Goulston & Storrs

January 24, 2021: Oh Crystal Ball: Outlook on investment sales in 2021

Guests discuss a trend in investment sales to seek transactions outside of New York. Spurred by overbuilding, the fiscal and political crisis, as early as 2018, New York/New Jersey real estate buyers have been attracted to Maryland, Texas, Louisiana, the Carolinas, and Florida. With investment sales down 66% - 2020 has been a difficult year. All - are looking forward to a better 2021!

Guest List

Aaron Jungreis Co-Founder/CEO, Rosewood Realty Group

Robert Knakal Chair, New York Investment Sales, JLL

David Schechtman Senior Executive Managing Director, Meridian Investment Sales

January 31., 2021: What can we expect in 2021?

Guests are optimistic about 2021, expecting low growth in the first quarter, with gains in the second half. Hope is that the Covid-19 vaccine will encourage workers to return to the office. Guests discussed the renter's market, multi-families, and New York - not so politically friendly attitude toward real estate.

Guest List

Laura B. Greenfield Sr. Vice President- Commercial Real Estate, People’s United Bank

Joseph Pistilli Chairman & CEO, Pistilli Realty Group

Kent Swig Owner & President; President, Swig Equities; Helmsley Spear

February 7, 2021: Developments in Westchester, 2021

Developers see opportunities and bankers are willing to lend to real estate projects in Westchester. Guests review Westchester County as an alternative to New York and Long Island City: less dense, less expensive, more amenities, larger units - at a fraction of the costs to developers and to the public. All are bullish on Yonkers, New Rochelle, White Plains; with Port Chester of interest for affordable and market rate developments.

Guest List Bruce Berg CEO, Cappelli Organization

Martin Berger Managing Member, Saber Real Estate Advisors

Brad Dubeck Marketing Executive, NY/NJ, Bank of America

Joseph Graziose Vice President, Project Executive, RXR Realty

February 14, 2021: Challenges & Opportunities of working in a family business

Children of leaders of long-established operations discuss the challenges of joining the family business. Many bring new thoughts, allowing companies to thrive when open to considering and integrating new ideas. A major challenge is keeping home life separate from the business.

Guest List

Lee Brodsky CEO, BEB Capital

Andrea Catsimatidis Principal, Red Apple Group

Evan Petracca COO, Triangle Equities

Andrew S Weisz Executive Vice President, RPW Group

February 21, 2021” Parents Discuss working in a family business during the pandemic

Leaders of long-established family businesses candidly discuss their children joining the business, bringing new ideas, points of view, and even changes in direction, that have been beneficial to their companies. Recalling their own uneasy experiences working with their parents, these leaders welcome new ideas, encouraging shared business conversation.

Guest List

Bert Brodsky Chairman, BEB Capital

John A. Catsimatidis Chairman & CEO, Red Apple Group, Inc.

Lester Petracca President & CEO, Triangle Equities

Robert P. Weisz President & CEO, RPW Group

February 28, 2021” The New York Economy Today and Opportunities in 2021

The hospitality and tourism industries, historically contributors to New York City's economy, came to an almost complete halt in early 2020. Guests discuss how they are adapting, making changes, the vaccine, confident that these businesses will come back better than ever. Clients applaud landlords and banks for working with them; banks praise PPP, providing liquidity and stability, though lenders wait to learn that these loans will be forgiven before seeking any PPP support.

Guest List

Ralph Bumbaca New York City Market President, TD Bank

Drew Nieporent Restaurateur; Owner, The Myriad Restaurant Group

Eli Weiss Principal, Joy Construction Corporation

March 7, 2021: Legal Eagles: The Economy and outlook for 2021

Attorneys, specializing in real estate and in general practice, discuss current issues affecting clients: rent relief, the importance of government PPP programs, and working remotely. Guests site future real estate opportunities in malls, big box spaces, retail; in foreign markets and foreign investors and in transactions in the hospitality industry.

Guest List

James Alterbaum Sr. Partner, Moses & Singer LLP

Marshall Brozost Partner, Head of NY Real Estate Group, Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Gary Meltzer Partner in Charge of Real Estate Practice, Meltzer, Lippe, Goldstein & Breitstone, LLP

March 14, 2021: Developments in Long Island: Spring, 2021

Banks with significant liquidity look to lend to successful condos, rental projects and assisted living developments on Long Island. LI residential markets are robust, as the local population can successfully sell their homes, many to New York City residents, anxious to leave the city. Guests discuss the office market, retail and hospitality, areas where the vaccine and government stimulus play a strong role in future success.

Guest List

Scott Burman Principal, President, Engel Burman, Bristal Assisted Living, EB Construction

Matthew Classi GCP Capital Group LLC

Christopher Hilton Executive Vice President, Chief Lending Officer, The First National Bank of Long Island

March 21, 2021 Retail Update: Spring, 2021

Discussing retail, guests are reasonably optimistic, noting "We're doing business!" In response to the pandemic, drug stores, supermarkets are doing well; restaurants are coming back with the vaccine, eased restrictions and government assistance. While the future of small businesses is not secure, retailers are hopeful that consumer's pent-up demand and unspent resources will help the industry.

Guest List

Kenneth Bernstein President & CEO, Acadia Realty Trust

Ross Cooper President & CIO, Kimco Realty

Peter Ripka Co-Founder & President, Partner, Ripco Real Estate, Sagamore Hill Partners LLC

March 28, 2021: What’s Really Happening in the Office Market: Spring, 2021

Uncertain describes today's office market. A 15% occupancy, coupled with a year-long work-at-home tenant has led to a soft office market. Guests expect tenants to carefully re-evaluate space needs. The Garment Center shows a small come back, PPP is helpful, but "C" & "D" office buildings and small tenants have difficulty getting financing. Co-working, life sciences, political and safety issues discussed.

Guest List

Stephen Berliner Vice Chairman, Savills

William Elder Executive Vice President/Managing Director, RXR Realty

Eric Gural Co-CEO and Principal , GFP Real Estate

Jeremy Moss Ex. Vice President, Dir. of Leasing, Silverstein Properties

April 4, 2021: Real Estate Leaders Perspectives on the State of the market.

Discussing various real estate asset classes a year into the pandemic, guests see hopeful signs of increased activity in the multi-family market and, product-by-product, in industrial space and the office market. Employees returning to offices would be most beneficial. Retail, luxury condos, and hotels may continue to be challenged but it's a time to be cautiously optimistic.

Guest List

Aaron Appel Sr. Mgr Director, Co-Head, NY Capital Markets, Walker & Dunlop

David Hochfelder Chief Investment Officer, Naftali Group

Eduard Suleymanov Partner, Marks Paneth LLP

Michael Werner Partner, Real Estate Dept., Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP

April 11, 2021: The Hospitality Market Outlook: Challenges & Opportunities

An industry deeply affected by Covid-19 is hospitality. Banks and clients explore ways to stay in business: converting to rentals and office space, creating private dining rooms; landlords have been supportive of restaurants; ghost-kitchens, take-out, pop-ups are doing well. Leisure travel and personal events are expected to return sooner then business travel.

Guest List

Brad Honigfeld Principal, The Briad Group

Brennan Keating Administrative VP, Specialty/Real Estate, M&T Bank

Kurt Kiess Partner, Marks Paneth LLP

Mark Stebbins Chairman, CEO - Manager, PROCON - XSS Hotels

April 18, 2021: Emerging Trends in Office Space Utilization

Guests describe plans to provide the office market with the "best-in-class" office buildings. By comparing the office of the future to a hotel, where hospitality, security and support staff are in touch with tenants, they are creating a tenant-friendly environment, bringing business owners closer to occupants. Park space, restaurants, enhanced technology, flexible schedules, part of many plans.

Guest List

Evan Fain General Manager, Industrious

Nadir Settles Managing Director, NYC Operations, Nuveen Real Estate

Kevin J. Smith Executive Managing Director, Cushman & Wakefield

April 25, 2021: Bio-Science: The Growth Industry of the 21st Century

Guests discuss the development of facilities dedicated to the growth of the bio-science industry. New York - with public/private support, academic talent, and space, is seen as an important hub for this industry. The Taystee Lab Building - a 355,000 square foot facility in Harlem, located between Columbia and The City College is one example of new construction. Additional locations, some new and some conversions, also discussed.

Guest List

Scott Metzner Founder & Principal, The Taystee Lab Building/Janus Property Company

Nadir Settles Managing Director, NY Region, Nuveen Real Estate

Matthew R. Weir Executive Vice President, Taconic Partners

May 2, 2021: One on One with Scott Rechler, Chairman & CEO, RXR Realty

May 9, 2021: What’s Happening in the wine country of the North Fork

Unable to host large gatherings due to the pandemic, forced to limit the number of people visiting the North Fork vineyards, guests describe their efforts to stay connected with customers with reservations only visits, wine education tours, small, private gatherings and selling wines directly to consumers. Guests discussed organic wine, sustainability and the next generation of wine makers.

Guest List

Maria Rivero Gonzalez RGNY Wine Company

Gabriella Macari General Manager, Macari Vineyards

Kareem Massoud Winemaker, Paumanok Vineyards

May 23, 2021: New York Adapts SALT Cap Workaround

Tax experts discuss the SALT Cap Workaround, available to partnerships and S corporations, comprised solely of individual partners or shareholders. This workaround will enable those businesses that qualify, to deduct from their federal taxes, the $10,000. cap on state and local tax deductions, imposed by the 2017 Tax Reform Act.

Guest List

James M. Brower, Jr. Partner, State and Local Tax Leader, Marks Paneth, LLP

Christian Burgos Managing Principal, State and Local Tax Practice, Co-Leader, Friedman LLP

May 30, 2021: The Residential Rental Market: Spring, 2021

Rentals are now moving, there's a pent-up demand, buyers are coming up to seller's price, greater activity as Covid-19 figures improve. Business is a "coiled spring, a rattle snake, ready to strike," is a guest's dramatic description of the improvement in the rental market. Investors describe New York's market as fragmented; institutional investors are coming back.

Guest List

Jay Greenberg Principal, Z+G Property Group

David LLoyd Managing Principal, Davean Holdings

Shaun Riney Sr. Vice President, Investments, Marcus & Millichap/NYM Group

June 6, 2021: James Kuhn, Newmark Group

James Kuhn has experienced various cycles during his long real estate career - all related to imperfect financial, banking or tax systems. COVID-19 is a health-care crisis, different from all the rest that, in the end, a healthy company could survive. Discussing New York's resurgence, Kuhn notes the city's commitment to bio-science, having the ingredients necessary to advance the industry; the growth of Industrial operations; the importance of Public/Private cooperation and the significance of Retail to the future.

June 13, 2021:What’s really happening in New York’s Condo Market

Condo Market numbers are up! Virtual tours have been a big help to sales, providing close-up views of units; pent-up demand and the vaccine have spurred people

to visit in person. Guests discuss the increased number of signed contracts, many on larger units with upgrades. Coming out of Covid-19, financing may still be challenging, with quality of sponsorship and location important to lenders.

Guest List

Michael Givner Executive Director, Morgan Stanley/Real Assets

Christopher Schlank Managing Partner, Savanna Real Estate Fund

Robin Schneiderman Managing Director, Brown Harris Stevens Development Marketing

June 20, 2021: Money for Real Estate Post Pandemic

Guests from the banking industry note that while the process is just beginning - we are coming out of the pandemic! Recovery has been faster than many expected; some retail and most stable assets nearing pre-pandemic "normal." The office market is still lagging as companies are evaluating the repopulation of their offices. Too high luxury retail rents have been falling, and some retailers are going into brick-and-mortar. Note-on-note financing discussed.

Guest List

Matthew S. Petrula Group Vice President, M&T Bank

Benjamin Stacks Ex. Vice President, Head of Real Estate, BankUnited, N.A.

Philip Watkins Ex. Vice President, Head of Commercial Real Estate, Customers Bank

June 27, 2021: Primer on Cannabis

To date, numerous states have legalized the medical and/or recreational use of cannabis, developing profitable businesses in healthcare, pharmaceuticals, consumer goods, and agriculture The federal government has not yet enacted legislation that would end the prohibition of cannabis, removing its listing from the Controlled Substances Act. Guests describe the legal gray areas currently burdening the cannabis industry: banking, excessive taxation, credit cards, insurance, taxes on cannabis medical products and more.

Guest List

Ngiste Abebe Vice President, Public Policy, President, Columbia Care, NY Medical Cannabis Industry Association

Leslie Hoffman Cannabis Industry OG

Charles J. Messina, Esq. Partner, Genova Burns LLC

July 4, 2021” Creative Solutions for a Post Pandemic World”

Guests, with long histories and commitments to New York, discuss the post-pandemic comeback. The vaccine roll-out has increased confidence, enabling people to return to offices. Returning tenants are evaluating space needs and owners are repositioning, modernizing and improving the environment of many of their buildings with amenities, out-door space, refurbished lobbies and elevator cabs.

Guest List

Samantha Rudin Earls Executive Vice President, Rudin Management

Andrea Himmel Director of Acquisitions , Himmel + Meringoff Properties

Michael Rudin Executive Vice President, Rudin Management

Bryan Woo Director of Acquisitions, Youngwoo & Associates, LLC

July 18, 2021” The Comeback of Retail & Restaurants

Restaurateurs, owners, and attorneys - bullish about the industry's future as restaurants re-open in New York - discuss donating meals to health care workers, keeping a family business alive, the vaccine, the Restaurant Revitalization Act enabling re-hiring, and lenders' and developers' support to those presenting sound business plans.

Guest List

James Famularo President, Meridian Retail Leasing

Andreas Koutsoudakis, Esq. Managing Partner, Owner, KI Legal, Tribeca's Kitchen

Sean Lefkovits Principal, Davean Holdings

Stratis Morfogen Owner, Principal, Brooklyn Chop House, Brooklyn Dumpling Shop

August 8, 2021” Residential & Commercial Developments on Long Island

"There's a lot going on out there," says host Michael Stoler, as guests discuss the strengths of Long Island's real estate market: the residential markets, industrial properties, and assisted living facilities. Hospitality is substantially better, but along with retail - still a challenge. The office market, while not robust, has show remarkable resilience

Guests:

Jan Burman, Engel Burman, The Bristal Assisted Living

Brad Blumenfeld, Blumenfeld Development

Jason Lipiec, M & T Bank

August 15, 2021: What’s Happening in Westchester & Connecticut:

Discussing the attraction of transit-oriented properties to buyers/renters, guests site easy access to New York City, and restaurants, culture, entertainment at home - creating urban/suburban community living. Creative master plans vs "hard to do business in New York issues" make the suburbs attractive.

Guest List:

Greg Belew, Divisional President, NY Metro, LMC - Lennar Multifamily Communities

Joseph Graziose, Sr/ Vice President, Residential Development, RXR Development Services

Prithvi Mohan ,Vice President, Commercial Real Estate, Capital One

Russell I Tepper, Sr. Managing Director, NY/NJ/CT/PA, Mill Creek Residential

August 22, 2021: Real Estate & Business Leaders View of the market: Summer, 2021

Guests describe the office market as "very, very busy" but "tough on landlords!" Business is returning but with working from home, tenants are renting less space. The tenant-friendly residential market continues to offer concessions, while online viewing helps renters shop space, price and amenities. The 2019 Rent Laws and Covid have spurred real estate to move south, seeking less bureaucracy and restrictions on their business.

Norman Bobrow, Founder and President & Managing Partner, Norman Bobrow & Co. & First New York Realty Brokers

Gregory J. Kalikow, Vice President, The Kalikow Group / Kaled Management

Abe Schlisselfeld, Managing Partner, Marks Paneth LLP