Closed: NYC's Real Estate Podcast

On today’s episode of Closed!, Lee sits down with Arpit Gupta, Associate Professor of Finance at NYU Stern, to explore how remote work is reshaping New York City’s office market, and where the opportunities might lie amid all the disruption.Arpit walks us through his research paper, Work from Home and the Office Real Estate Apocalypse (don’t worry, it’s not all doom and gloom), breaking down why Class A and A+ office space is thriving, while older buildings are being forced to rethink their future.Together, Lee and Arpit unpack how changing work habits are creating both challenges and new possibilities for landlords, investors, and cities alike. From adaptive reuse and “flight to quality,” to what NYC can learn from other markets around the world, this is a conversation about more than just real estate—it’s about how cities evolve.If you’re curious about what the next decade of office space could look like, this one’s for you.For more on Arpit and his research, visit arpitgupta.info or follow him on X @Arpitrage.And as always, check out bflawoffice.com for more insights on real estate and the law.

On today’s episode of Closed!, we’re diving into the future of cities with one of the leading voices in urban design. Lee sits down with Vishaan Chakrabarti, architect, urban planner, and founder of Practice for Architecture and Urbanism (PAU) to discuss his his vision for sustainable, equitable, and vibrant cities.Listen in to get a glimpse into Vishaan's career in both the public and private sectors—from advising Mayor Bloomberg on post-9/11 urban planning to leading transformative projects like the redevelopment of the Domino Sugar Refinery (one of the coolest developments in the city, from former Closed! guest David Lombino. We also discuss his latest book, The Architecture of Urbanity, which argues that great design is key to solving today’s biggest challenges—social division, climate change, and the affordability crisis.Join us as we rethink density in urban America, discuss the future of Penn Station, and learn why Vishaan says design matters more than ever in shaping communities. Whether you’re a real estate professional, an urbanist, or just someone who loves cities, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss.For more on Vishaan and PAU, visit pau.studio and check out The Architecture of Urbanity on Amazon or Princeton University Press.And as always, to learn more about real estate and the law, go to bflawoffice.com.

It's 2025, where spring has sprung, and we’re kicking off a new season of Closed! with a conversation you won’t want to miss. Lee sits down with Joe Tirone, a seasoned real estate broker, community organizer, and the founder of The Joe Tirone Team at Compass Staten Island.In this episode, we dive into Joe’s decades of experience in NYC real estate and his pivotal role in organizing the Oakwood Beach Buyout after Hurricane Sandy. He shares how he helped Staten Island homeowners secure state-backed buyouts, flood risks to homeowners, and what that experience taught him about resilience, policy, and the future of coastal real estate.Beyond disaster recovery, Joe discusses his work in waterfront development and how he’s shaping Staten Island’s real estate market for the next generation.Whether you’re interested in the intersection of real estate and public policy, disaster recovery, or just love a great industry story, this episode has something for you!For more on Joe and The Joe Tirone Team, visit https://thejoetironeteam.com/.And as always, to learn more about real estate and the law, go to https://bflawoffice.com/.

On this week's pre-election special of Closed! we talk to The Real Deal Senior Editor Erik Engquist to learn about what both presidential candidates are likely to do in terms of Housing Policy. We hear about incentives for development, what affordable housing can do for a local economy, and how important these policies are to voters.Erik's publication The Real Deal is the industry standard publication for New York Real Estate news. You can learn more at https://therealdeal.com/And as always you can learn more about real estate and the law at bfklawoffice.com!

This week on Closed! we're joined by NYC Council Member Keith Powers for a very special episode! Council Member Powers asked his constituents what he could do to improve their quality of lives, and the result is our most requested, long-awaited episode on Sidewalk Sheds!We talk about the plethora of sheds on the streets of our city, covering everything from their obvious benefits and drawbacks to the unintended side effects. . How do sheds protect the populace? How do they harm local business? How does Local Law 11 contribute to an endless cycle of scaffolding going up and down in NYC?All this and more on this week's episode of Closed! NYC's Real Estate Podcast!You can learn more about Council Member Keith Powers at https://council.nyc.gov/district-4/And as always, for all things real estate and the law go to bfklawoffice.com

On today's episode of Closed! Mike and Emily have the opportunity to speak with Gerard "Jerry" Nocera of Resolution Real Estate. In our wide-ranging discussion we learn about a lifetime of efforts in the real estate industry, hearing how Jerry has leveraged his experience in all aspects of the field to forge Resolution Real Estate into a full-service company. Jerry tells of his time being mentored by industry powerhouses and leading SL Green, one of the largest property management companies in the world. Whether you're interested in asset acquisition, development, management, or sales, there's something to learn in today's episode of Closed! NYC's Real Estate Podcast!For more on Jerry and Resolution Real Estate, you can go to https://resolutionrealestate.com/And as always to learn more about real estate and the law, go to https://bflawoffice.com/