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Produced by Bergstein Flynn Knowlton & Pollina

New York’s real estate podcast: we bring on guests who are literally shaping the skyline of New York to talk about what’s happening across the city.

Latest Episodes

Will the Pied-à-Terre Tax Change NYC Forever? (with Frances Katzen)
September 29, 2026
Will the Pied-à-Terre Tax Change NYC Forever? (with Frances Katzen)
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The Plan to Fix Penn Station Before It Breaks (with Tom Wright)
September 18, 2026
The Plan to Fix Penn Station Before It Breaks (with Tom Wright)
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Inside Gramercy Park’s Impossible 13-Year Deal (with Geoffrey Newman)
September 18, 2026
Inside Gramercy Park’s Impossible 13-Year Deal (with Geoffrey Newman)
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The Home Listing You Never Saw (with State Senator Nathalia Fernandez)
September 18, 2026
The Home Listing You Never Saw (with State Senator Nathalia Fernandez)
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Can Mamdani’s City-Owned Grocery Stores Really Address the Hunger Crisis?  (with Joel Berg)
September 18, 2026
Can Mamdani’s City-Owned Grocery Stores Really Address the Hunger Crisis? (with Joel Berg)
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High-Demand and Survival Mode in the NYC Restaurant Industry (with David Helbraun)
September 18, 2026
High-Demand and Survival Mode in the NYC Restaurant Industry (with David Helbraun)
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NYC’s Rent Freeze and What Comes Next (with Jonathan Miller)
September 18, 2026
NYC’s Rent Freeze and What Comes Next (with Jonathan Miller)
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New York’s Data Centers Moratorium (with State Senator Kristen Gonzalez)
September 18, 2026
New York’s Data Centers Moratorium (with State Senator Kristen Gonzalez)
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The Hidden Business Behind Co-ops and Condos (with Tina Larsson)
September 18, 2026
The Hidden Business Behind Co-ops and Condos (with Tina Larsson)
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When CMBS Loans Go Sideways (with Michael Cohen)
September 18, 2026
When CMBS Loans Go Sideways (with Michael Cohen)
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How FF&E Closes the Deal with Brave Ronquillo-Ascalon
September 18, 2026
How FF&E Closes the Deal with Brave Ronquillo-Ascalon
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Inside the Internet’s Weirdest Homes with Samir Mezrahi of Zillow Gone Wild
September 18, 2026
Inside the Internet’s Weirdest Homes with Samir Mezrahi of Zillow Gone Wild
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Stephen Siegel on Why New York’s Office Market Is Making a Comeback
September 18, 2026
Stephen Siegel on Why New York’s Office Market Is Making a Comeback
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Building Gowanus from the Ground Up with Justin Pelsinger of Charney Companies
September 18, 2026
Building Gowanus from the Ground Up with Justin Pelsinger of Charney Companies
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Why Every Developer Needs a Tax Attorney with YuhTyng Patka
September 18, 2026
Why Every Developer Needs a Tax Attorney with YuhTyng Patka
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Brown Harris Stevens CEO Bess Freedman on Why Private Listings Hurt Everyone
September 18, 2026
Brown Harris Stevens CEO Bess Freedman on Why Private Listings Hurt Everyone
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Erin Hosler: Bringing 5 Star Hospitality to Residential Real Estate
September 18, 2026
Erin Hosler: Bringing 5 Star Hospitality to Residential Real Estate
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Serhant’s Peter Zaitzeff on What New Development Math Means for NYC Luxury Buyers
September 18, 2026
Serhant’s Peter Zaitzeff on What New Development Math Means for NYC Luxury Buyers
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The Truth About Co-Op Board Approvals in New York City (with Mark Levine)
September 18, 2026
The Truth About Co-Op Board Approvals in New York City (with Mark Levine)
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Why the Best NYC Apartments Never Hit the Market (with Ian Slater)
September 18, 2026
Why the Best NYC Apartments Never Hit the Market (with Ian Slater)
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Building NYC’s Future (with Keith Powers)
September 18, 2026
Building NYC’s Future (with Keith Powers)
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The Future of Public Relations in the Modern Era (with Ross Wallenstein)
September 18, 2026
The Future of Public Relations in the Modern Era (with Ross Wallenstein)
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Can Conversions Solve NYC’s Housing Crisis?
September 18, 2026
Can Conversions Solve NYC’s Housing Crisis?
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What Can Commercial Real Estate Learn From Hotels? (with Sage CEO Jonathan Iger)
September 18, 2026
What Can Commercial Real Estate Learn From Hotels? (with Sage CEO Jonathan Iger)
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Does Staging Really Sell Homes? (with Gavin Steinberg)
September 18, 2026
Does Staging Really Sell Homes? (with Gavin Steinberg)
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Why Do Real Estate Brokers Need A Coach? (with Rod Santomassimo)
September 18, 2026
Why Do Real Estate Brokers Need A Coach? (with Rod Santomassimo)
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OneLIC: Massive Rezoning in Long Island City (with Council Member Julie Won)
September 18, 2026
OneLIC: Massive Rezoning in Long Island City (with Council Member Julie Won)
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Mamdani, Charter Reforms & NYC Real Estate with Greg David
September 18, 2026
Mamdani, Charter Reforms & NYC Real Estate with Greg David
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What’s Going On In New York? with Layla Law Gisiko
September 18, 2026
What’s Going On In New York? with Layla Law Gisiko
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Midtown Manhattan Rezoning with Howard Raber
September 18, 2026
Midtown Manhattan Rezoning with Howard Raber
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The Real Estate Market & The NYC Mayoral Race with Eric Anton
September 18, 2026
The Real Estate Market & The NYC Mayoral Race with Eric Anton
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CoStar v. Zillow with Rebecca Tushnet
August 18, 2025
CoStar v. Zillow with Rebecca Tushnet
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The Analytics of the FARE Act with John Walkup
July 30, 2025
The Analytics of the FARE Act with John Walkup
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Designing Offices For The Future with Amanda Carroll
July 16, 2025
Designing Offices For The Future with Amanda Carroll
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Office To Residential Conversions with Brian Steinwurtzel
July 10, 2025
Office To Residential Conversions with Brian Steinwurtzel
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The Housing Policies of NYC Mayoral Candidates with Holly Pretsky
June 17, 2025
The Housing Policies of NYC Mayoral Candidates with Holly Pretsky
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Selling Over $20 Billion In Real Estate with Bob Knakal
June 13, 2025
Selling Over $20 Billion In Real Estate with Bob Knakal
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Alternative Investments with Ben Friedland
June 11, 2025
Alternative Investments with Ben Friedland
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Growing a Restaurant Franchise In New York with Paul Krug
June 9, 2025
Growing a Restaurant Franchise In New York with Paul Krug
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Leaving A Review For Your Landlord with Allia Mohamed
June 5, 2025
Leaving A Review For Your Landlord with Allia Mohamed
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Brooklyn Investment Trends with Dan Marks
June 3, 2025
Brooklyn Investment Trends with Dan Marks
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New Challenges To Congestion Pricing with Danny Pearlstein
May 30, 2025
New Challenges To Congestion Pricing with Danny Pearlstein
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NYC Mayoral Candidates and Their Housing Policies with Erik Engquist
May 28, 2025
NYC Mayoral Candidates and Their Housing Policies with Erik Engquist
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Tariffs & Real Estate with Ferdinando Monte
May 20, 2025
Tariffs & Real Estate with Ferdinando Monte
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Construction Justice Act with Councilwoman Carmen De La Rosa
May 13, 2025
Construction Justice Act with Councilwoman Carmen De La Rosa
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Revision
April 29, 2025
Real Estate Marketing with Bob Knakal & Gabe Marans
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Revision
April 3, 2025
Congestion Pricing with Danny Pearlstein
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March 19, 2025
Professor Arpit Gupta
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Revision
March 13, 2025
Vishaan Chakrabarti
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Revision
March 2, 2025
Joseph Tirone
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Revision
October 15, 2024
Erik Engquist – Presidential Housing Policy
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Revision
October 1, 2024
Council Member Keith Powers
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Revision
September 17, 2024
Gerard Nocera
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Revision
August 30, 2024
Owning Manhattan
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Revision
August 29, 2024
Senator Joseph Addabbo
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Dan Marks – CEO of TerraCRG
June 7, 2024
Dan Marks – CEO of TerraCRG
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Layla Law-Gisiko: Community Involvement In Development Policy
August 14, 2024
Layla Law-Gisiko: Community Involvement In Development Policy
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Sarah Pizer – Supportive Housing Department
May 31, 2024
Sarah Pizer – Supportive Housing Department
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Jared White of Quadrum Global
May 21, 2024
Jared White of Quadrum Global
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Eric Anton – Sweet Deals and Market Report
April 17, 2024
Eric Anton – Sweet Deals and Market Report
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Yiannes Einhorn: Blueprints, Bricks, and Building Inspections
February 20, 2024
Yiannes Einhorn: Blueprints, Bricks, and Building Inspections
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Mike Fabbri: Mixed Media and Real Estate
December 18, 2023
Mike Fabbri: Mixed Media and Real Estate
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Jay Martin: CHIP and Affordable Housing Solutions in NYC
December 11, 2023
Jay Martin: CHIP and Affordable Housing Solutions in NYC
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Robert Levine: RAL and the Future of Development in NYC
November 1, 2023
Robert Levine: RAL and the Future of Development in NYC
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David Lombino: Developing the Refinery at Domino
October 23, 2023
David Lombino: Developing the Refinery at Domino
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Stephen Wendell: The Trends in Tourism and Hotels
September 27, 2023
Stephen Wendell: The Trends in Tourism and Hotels
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Councilman Joe Borelli: Understanding NYC’s Affordable Housing Crisis
September 20, 2023
Councilman Joe Borelli: Understanding NYC’s Affordable Housing Crisis
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Briggs Elwell: Developing Tools for Brokers and Agents
July 25, 2023
Briggs Elwell: Developing Tools for Brokers and Agents
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William Cohan: The REIT Headache
June 24, 2023
William Cohan: The REIT Headache
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Filippo Incorvaia: AI for Real Estate Professionals
May 1, 2023
Filippo Incorvaia: AI for Real Estate Professionals
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David Sheldon: Saving the Seaport
April 22, 2023
David Sheldon: Saving the Seaport
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Suzannah Cavanaugh: The Future of Rent Rent-Stabilized Buildings & Covid Guarantees
April 13, 2023
Suzannah Cavanaugh: The Future of Rent Rent-Stabilized Buildings & Covid Guarantees
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Irina Strembitsky: Cruising the World
March 29, 2023
Irina Strembitsky: Cruising the World
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2023 NYC Real Estate Predictions
January 12, 2023
2023 NYC Real Estate Predictions
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Peter Grazioli: The Brooklyn Market Report
December 2, 2022
Peter Grazioli: The Brooklyn Market Report
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Explainer: Good Guy Guarantee
October 22, 2022
Explainer: Good Guy Guarantee
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Hari Kalyan: Prohibition Rules, Pandemic Possibility
October 11, 2022
Hari Kalyan: Prohibition Rules, Pandemic Possibility
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Allia Mohamed: Bringing Transparency to the Rental Market
September 15, 2022
Allia Mohamed: Bringing Transparency to the Rental Market
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Kate Wittels: The Rise of Innovation Districts
August 31, 2022
Kate Wittels: The Rise of Innovation Districts
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Howard Husicks: The End of 421-a
August 13, 2022
Howard Husicks: The End of 421-a
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Kim Velsey: What’s Driving the Affordability Crisis in the NYC Housing Market
July 18, 2022
Kim Velsey: What’s Driving the Affordability Crisis in the NYC Housing Market
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Professor Richard Peiser: New Towns and the Future of Development
July 13, 2022
Professor Richard Peiser: New Towns and the Future of Development
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Assemblyman Harvey Epstein: Addressing NYC’s Housing Crisis
June 21, 2022
Assemblyman Harvey Epstein: Addressing NYC’s Housing Crisis
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Jonathan Miller: Forecasting the NYC Housing Market
June 9, 2022
Jonathan Miller: Forecasting the NYC Housing Market
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Andy Grover: Converting Retail Spaces into Dental Offices
June 3, 2022
Andy Grover: Converting Retail Spaces into Dental Offices
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Jeff Bonk: Comparing The NY and NJ Real Estate Markets
May 9, 2022
Jeff Bonk: Comparing The NY and NJ Real Estate Markets
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Working Together. For You.

We are not just your attorneys, we are your partners.

What does this mean? Simply this: when you engage us, we are fully invested in arriving at the best possible outcome for you. Advocating for your interests becomes our number one priority from the moment you call us until long after the contract is signed or decision rendered.

The purchase or sale of real estate is a major financial transaction in a person or company’s life. A real estate transaction is a contract where the terms of the documents will determine your rights, so it is essential to take an aggressive approach to the negotiation and drafting of these documents. Failing to do so could cause the loss of significant value and may bind you to unfavorable terms.

Especially in a high-priced market such as NYC, it is important to approach these transactions with help from a dedicated attorney. Property transactions require disciplined attention to detail as well as in-depth knowledge of the law. Let a New York City real estate lawyer protect your rights and preserve your best interests.