Podcasts by The Brick Underground Podcast
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Brick Underground Office Hours from 2023-05-02T04:00
Racism and the lack of diversity in the appraisal business from 2022-12-01T05:00
Making sense of the NYC real estate market with Jonathan Miller from 2022-11-18T05:00
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 d...
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Predators in the NYC rental market, with Hannah Levintova from Mother Jones from 2022-06-28T04:00:28
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...
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Protecting against fire and floods in your NYC apartment from 2022-02-16T05:00
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 f...
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Finding a deal in NYC as landlords pull concessions and raise rents from 2021-07-20T04:00
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 thi...
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Trading your NYC apartment for a cheap(er) vacation from 2021-07-13T04:00
How to negotiate your NYC sale or purchase from 2021-06-29T04:00
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 from 2021-06-01T04:00
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 y...
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The shock of buying in NYC for the first time from 2021-05-11T04:00
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 bigg...
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Spotlight on Queens real estate with Bianca Colasuonno from 2021-05-04T04:00
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 Bian...
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Your NYC real estate questions, answered from 2021-03-16T04:00
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 e...
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Spotlight on Brooklyn with Lindsay Barton Barrett from 2021-02-23T05:00
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, hav...
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Stress-free moving strategies with Janine Sarna-Jones from 2021-02-01T05:00
NYC buying guide with real estate attorney Daniel Gershburg from 2021-01-19T05:00
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 electroni...
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Bargain hunting in NYC with John Walkup from UrbanDigs from 2020-12-22T05:00
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 e...
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Deals and dilemmas in new development from 2020-12-15T05:00
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 pand...
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2020 NYC real estate by the numbers from 2020-12-01T05:00
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 t...
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NYC's eviction crisis and resources for renters from 2020-11-24T05:00
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. ...
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Renovation questions for NYC buyers from 2020-03-06T05:00
Secrets of a Well-Run NYC Building from 2020-02-14T05:00
When you buy a condo or co-op in NYC, it's important to do everything you can to find out how the building is run. After all, it’s is a big investment—so what are the secrets to a well-run build...
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How to Read Listings from 2020-02-07T05:00
Brick Underground’s "Take It Or Leave It" column is the subject of this week’s podcast. Host Emily Myers is joined by Jennifer White Karp, Brick Underground’s managing editor, and Constantine Va...
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The intersection of transit and housing in NYC from 2020-01-31T05:00
Commute times have an impact on prices and the hunt for affordable housing means people are living further from their jobs. Host Emily Myers and guest, Sarah Kaufman of the NYU Rudin Center for ...
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Market Forecast 2020 from 2020-01-23T05:00
To say it’s currently a buyer’s market in NYC is to miss the fact that prices for starter apartments are rising much more than at the high end. Host Emily Myers gets into the details of NYC's cu...
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Rent Reforms from 2019-07-19T04:00
Tenants in New York City now have many more protections thanks to sweeping rent reforms passed in June. Host Emily Myers is joined by attorney Sam Himmelstein to consider what the changes mean f...
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NYC Building Management from 2019-06-28T04:00
If your NYC building has management issues it can be a real headache. Host Emily Myers is joined by Steve Elbaz, president of Listen
Closing costs and Co-investing from 2019-06-14T04:00
Like any big financial transaction, when you buy or sell an apartment in NYC, you have to pay various fees and taxes. Host Emily Myers gets into the details of closing costs and how they can aff...
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The State of the Market from 2019-06-07T04:00
Buyers and sellers are out of sync when it comes to NYC real estate. What does this misstep mean for apartment prices and in what ways does it affect the city's rental market? Host Emily Myers e...
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Rent reform, Affordability, and the NY Mansion Tax from 2019-05-17T04:00
In the first episode of the new Brick Underground Podcast, host Emily Myers takes on affordability now that the rules governing rent control are set to expire. Will the Democratic flip of the St...
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Welcome to the Brick Underground Podcast - A New Season from 2019-05-10T04:00
The Brick Underground Podcast brings you everything you need to know about New York City real estate—condos, co-ops, buying, selling, and renting, from politics to practical guides—with tips on ...
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How to "Hopefully" Win the NYC Affordable Housing Lottery from 2018-08-01T13:07:51
It's the third season of The Brick Underground Podcast. We discuss everything you need to know to enter and hopefully win New York's affordable housing lottery. Hosts Alanna Schubach and Nathan ...
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Apartment Pets from 2018-07-02T04:00
The Brick Underground Podcast tackles New York City apartment living with a pet that suffers from anxiety and aggression. Host Nathan Tempey shares his own cat story and talks to Mary Malloy, a ...
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Buying the Apartment Next Door from 2018-06-01T04:00
In this episode of the Brick Underground Podcast, host Nathan Tempey tackles the topic of buying the apartment next door to combine it with your own. Brokers Peggy Dahan of Siderow Residential G...
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Navigating the Buyer's Market from 2018-05-01T15:50:58
This month, host Nathan Tempey takes on the ongoing uncertainty in the New York City real estate market. Noah Rosenblatt, founder of the real estate analytics platform Urban Digs, and Donna Olsh...
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Landlord Tips on how to Rent in Peace from 2018-04-02T04:00
New York is a city of renters. In this episode, host Nathan Tempey explores the landlord-tenant relationship. He sits down with Yale Fox, who created the tech-driven site Rentlogic that systemat...
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The Renovation Episode from 2018-03-01T05:00
In this episode, host Nathan Tempey takes on a huge topic in New York City real estate: renovation. Whether you're thinking about renovating, have lived through a renovation, or have sworn you w...
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Blacklisted from 2018-02-01T05:00
Welcome to 2018, New Yorkers! from 2018-01-01T15:00
The Brick Underground Podcast takes a look at what lies ahead for New York City real estate in 2018. Appraiser Jonathan Miller joins hosts Alanna Schubach and Nathan Tempey in the studio to talk...
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Priced Out of Upgrading from 2017-12-01T05:00
When you've outgrown your Brooklyn apartment, do you leave the city, or try to upgrade? Brick Underground Podcast hosts Alanna Schubach and Nathan Tempey talk to journalist Georgia Kral about he...
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Living with a Disability in NYC: Commissioner Victor Calise from 2017-09-12T03:00
Remembering Jhoanna Robledo from 2017-08-15T16:11:03
Your First Time: Advice for newbie NYC buyers from 2017-05-01T03:00
Fresh off our successful First-Time Buyers theme week on Brick Underground, our editors walk newcomers through the NYC real estate scene, including the pros and cons and dos and don'ts—plus the ...
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Sanctuary City, NYC from 2017-03-31T03:00
Welcome 2 the Bronx from 2017-02-15T04:00
With his borough increasingly in the sights of developers in search of neighborhoods to build in and newcomers looking for a more affordable place to live, we sat down with blogger Ed Listen
Welcome to 2017, New Yorkers! from 2017-01-23T06:00
Tipping Season from 2016-12-01T06:00
Speed Roommating from 2016-11-08T02:16:12
Description: A roommate search means finding someone who's financially stable, agrees with your philosophy about personal space (household chores, especially), and with whom you share a certain ...
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Escape NYC and move to ... Maine? from 2016-10-06T03:00
A marketing campaign launched this year is beckoning to many—including New Yorkers—to move to Maine. Is Maine—small towns and big cities like Portland included—a viable antidote to New Yorkers s...
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The Landlord Chronicles, Part 3: Group Dynamics from 2016-09-01T13:12:04
Tenant rights advocates and lawyers have one big piece of advice for tenants facing landlord issues: Find others just like you. In this episode, we meet organizers of a tenants coalition who hav...
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The Landlord Chronicles, Part 2: Meet the Renter's Rights Attorney from 2016-06-14T22:55
Samuel J. Himmelstein has been a New York City tenants rights lawyer for decades. Here, he shares his stories about fighting unethical landlords at their game, and what renters can do to protect...
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The Landlord Chronicles: Part 1 from 2016-05-14T06:30
Landlords get a bad rap in New York City. Yet for many, it's a business fraught with agita (secret Airbnb-ers! neglectful tenants!). But there are plenty of upsides, too, including residents who...
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Nest: A live performance about finding affordable housing in NYC by Laura Pruden from 2016-04-13T14:06:56
A fluctuating income in a creative (read: not often lucrative) field in a super-expensive city does not a happy housing situation make. Actress Laura Pruden performs a monologue at the Bug House...
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Things I Learned From A Fire from 2016-03-24T06:00
In the summer of 2015, Diana Ventura, a real estate broker and a writer, lost her NYC apartment in a fire, forcing her to sift through the literal and metaphorical ashes and start over. But this...
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Where Everybody Knows Your Name—And Your Business from 2016-03-09T07:30
Brick Underground contributing editor Lucy Cohen Blatter grew up in a friendly building. Perhaps too friendly. What's it like to live in a place where your neighbors are more like family, in all...
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My First Apartment from 2016-02-18T08:06:10
For our first episode of the Brick Undergound Podcast, we thought it only right to talk to New Yorkers about the agony and the ecstasy of finding, or living in, their first Listen