The Co-op and Condo Insider
The Co-op & Condo Insider is your trusted source for expert commentary led by advocates within New York City’s co-op and condo world. Each episode offers insights into the challenges, news, and stories that shape a community making up more than 20% of this great city’s residents.
Podcasting since 2025 • 16 episodes
The Co-op and Condo Insider
Latest Episodes
The Unreasonable “Reasons Bill”
A sweeping City Council proposal is about to change how New York’s co-ops and condos vet buyers. Intro 407 the “Reasons Bill” would force boards to issue sworn, detailed explanations for every rejection, with fines up to $25,000 and fee-shiftin...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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35:47
BRI CEO Tim Foley Discusses Major Co-op/Condo Issues and Westchester’s Misguided “Reasons Bill”
A transparency rule can change who gets the keys. We sat down with Tim Foley, CEO of the Building and Realty Institute, to trace how Westchester’s co‑op timeline and “reasons bill” altered admissions, sparked more investigations, and reshaped r...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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37:40
Is Fannie/Freddie Blacklisting Your Building?
A hidden list can decide whether a buyer gets a mortgage or a seller closes on time. Attorney Stephen Marcus Esq., a leading voice on condominium and HOA governance, joins us to unpack the post-Surfside lending landscape shaped by Fannie Mae an...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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40:18
Curtis Sliwa Commits to the Fight to Keep New York’s Co-ops/Condos Affordable and Alive
If your building’s budget feels tighter and your block looks rougher, you’re not imagining it. We sit with Curtis Sliwa for a candid tour through New York’s pressure points—subway safety that breaks down between stations, quality-of-life standa...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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35:40
REBNY's Zachary Steinberg Discusses How Advocacy Shapes New York Housing
From the cornfields of Iowa to the corridors of power in New York City real estate, Zachary Steinberg's journey reveals how policy advocacy shapes the buildings we call home. As REBNY's Executive Vice President of External Relations and Advocac...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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37:07