Closed: NYC's Real Estate Podcast

BFKP is proud to present the Closed! podcast's interview with the cast of Owning Manhattan, Netflix's peek behind the curtain into the fast paced world of Serhant Real Estate, just in time for the announcement of Season 2!Lee and Mike headed down to the Serhant office in Soho for a roundtable conversation with Jordan March, Tricia Lee, Jade Shenker, Jeffrey St. Arromand, and Genesis Suero. In our wide-ranging discussion we touch on topics from the challenges of filming a long-term reality show, to maintaining a personal and professional brand, and a look into the skills and knowledge that makes the Serhant team of brokers so effective.We were entertained, engaged, and informed from start to finish, and we know you will be too!For more on Serhant and how they're shaking up the world of NYC real estate, check out https://serhant.com/ and watch Owning Manhattan on Netflix!To learn more about each of the cast members check them all out on instagram:Jordan March - https://www.instagram.com/itsjordanmarch/?hl=enGenesis Suero - https://www.instagram.com/genesissuero/?hl=enTricia Lee - https://www.instagram.com/lovetricialee/?hl=enJeffrey St. Arromand - https://www.instagram.com/jsa_sells_nyc/?hl=enJade Shenker - https://www.instagram.com/jadeshenker/?hl=enAnd as always, check out bflawoffice.com to learn more about real estate and the law.

On today's episode of "Closed!" we talk to NY State Senator Joseph Addabbo, Chairman of the Committee on Racing, Gaming and Wagering. Sen. Addabbo has a 20+ year career as an elected official representing New Yorkers as both a city council member and a state senator for Queens' 15th State Senate District, and we thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to speak about his service and his expertise.It seems to many that the project to license casinos in Manhattan has been on our horizon for years, so take this chance to learn about the lengthy processes for both legislators and businesses. From passage of the gaming bills to rezoning struggles and (ideally) breaking ground on massive capital investments, it takes a lot to build a casino! We even play a game of Six Degrees of Lee Bergstein and find an unusual connection between host and guest.Check out this week's episode of Closed! to learn more!For more info on Senator Addabbo and the 15th State Senate District of NY you can go to https://www.nysenate.gov/senators/joseph-p-addabbo-jr/about.And as always, to learn more about real estate and the law you can check out https://bflawoffice.com/

On today's episode of Closed! Lee sits down with Dan Marks, CEO of premier Brooklyn real estate brokerage TerraCRG, to talk about Lee's favorite borough. We learn about the strengths of the Brooklyn market over the last decade and the opportunities for growth in the next, as well as the changing development incentive landscape following the demise of 421a and the birth of the new 485x tax abatement program. We even touch on producer Conor's favorite topic: tax assessments on developed land!This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the Brooklyn development market, or anyone who wants a clear understanding of how tax abatements impact development (without speaking Serbian).You can learn more about the exciting projects Dan and the TerraCRG team are working on at www.terracrg.comAnd as always for all your legal real estate matters, go to bfklawoffice.com

On this episode of Closed! Lee speaks with Sarah Pizer of The Hudson Companies about her exciting Hell's Kitchen development "The Lirio." We learn about the difference between affordable housing and supportive housing, how The Hudson Companies worked with the MTA to secure the development, and the importance of addressing community issues and needs when planning new developments.We also touch base about developing their condominium at One Clinton in Brooklyn over a beautiful branch of the Brooklyn Public Library, and everyone's favorite process to say (and least favorite process to go through) ULURP!You can learn more about The Hudson Companies and all their projects at www.hudsoninc.com, and as always you can learn about all your real estate and legal needs at bfklawoffice.com

On today's episode of Closed! Emily and Mike chat with 18 year veteran of Community Board 5, Layla Law-Gisiko, about her experience and role in helping to shape development of midtown Manhattan.We have a very informative chat with Layla about what a New York Community Board does, how she got involved, and the enormous ways that you can impact your community through political activism. We learn about public housing, the impact of tax incentives and building conversion, long-term vs. short-term development policies, and the role she believes special interests should play in shaping these policies.We learned so much, and we think you will too!You can learn more about Layla at https://www.laylaforny.com/, and as always you can find Bergstein Flynn Knowlton & Pollina at bfklawoffice.com.

On this week's episode of Closed! Lee and Brad chat with award-winning broker Eric Anton of the Anton Group at Marcus & Millichap about the state of the market and insight into his most memorable deals.We get the scoop on Eric's expectations in the commercial real estate market and a behind the scenes look at his policy of building strong business relationships on commonality and communication. Who would have thought that solar eclipses and beekeeping can pave the way to successful deals?You can learn more about the Anton Group at https://antongroupnyc.com/ and, as always, check out bfklawoffice.com for all your real estate and legal needs!

On this episode of the Closed! Podcast, Lee and Brad chat with Yiannes Einhorn, a developer with experience on projects across NYC through his organization Grid Group. In our wide-ranging discussion we touch on Yiannes' entrance into development, commitment to quality construction, his father's role in pioneering home inspections, and even Brad's favorite: access agreements! It’s a conversation as engaging as it is informative, and we know you'll enjoy this peek behind the scenes of high quality home construction.

Check out the BFKP team in their series unpacking legal issues in movies and TV shows, "Objection! You're Fiction" On this holiday edition of Objection! Your Fiction, BFKP team members Lee, Brad, and Emily talk about the 1994 film The Santa Clause. Like any good children’s movie, it opens with the accidental death of Santa Claus and a coat-based contract. But how enforceable is this “Santa Clause?” Are milk and cookies fair compensation? Does your homeowner’s policy cover sleigh damage? Find out if the team would take on Scott Calvin's case by listening to our most festive episode yet!