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.
Episodes
16 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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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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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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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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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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Episode 12
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37:07
Mobilizing Co-op Shareholders Against The Steep Economic Consequences of Local Law 97
A homeowner’s budget can’t be an afterthought in climate policy—and New York’s Local Law 97 proves why. We bring former Lieutenant Governor Betsy McCaughey into a candid conversation about what the law really demands from co-op and condo buildi...
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Episode 11
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34:16
Soccer, Safety, and Renewal: How Francisco Moya Transformed the Neighborhood that Shaped Him
When Francisco Moya received a call from the President of Ecuador on his first election night, the weight of the moment crystallized. Standing beside his emotional father just steps from his childhood home in Corona, Queens, Moya had become the...
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Episode 10
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38:17
A New York Story: Mayor Eric Adams on Co-ops, Safety, and the Future of our City
When Mayor Eric Adams joins us on the Co-op and Condo Insider podcast, he brings something remarkably rare among elected officials - actual lived experience as a co-op owner and board member. The conversation weaves through Adams' ...
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Episode 9
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36:55
Living Legacy: From Childhood Home to Co-op President
A simple snowstorm sparked a community transformation. When Brian Sokoloff found himself unable to get his car out of his driveway for four days due to broken snow removal equipment, he knew something had to change at Bell Park Gardens, the Que...
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Episode 8
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32:18
The Queens Bar Association: 150 Years of Legal Service and Community Support
When vulnerable residents can no longer manage their affairs, where do co-op and condo communities turn for help? This compelling conversation with Queens Bar Association President Kristen Dubowski offers practical guidance for one of the most ...
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Episode 7
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32:47
The Hidden Challenges of Co-op Financing in NYC's Evolving Market
The complex world of co-op financing has become even more challenging in recent years, with Fannie Mae requirements creating significant hurdles for buildings, boards, and buyers alike. In this eye-opening conversation, mortgage banking expert ...
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Episode 6
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35:11
Co-op Champion: Assembly Member Braunstein fights for New York's co-op and condo rights
Ever wondered what it takes to champion cooperative housing rights in the halls of power? Assemblymember Edward Braunstein pulls back the curtain on his remarkable journey from a 29-year-old political newcomer to becoming Albany's go-to authori...
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Episode 5
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32:56
Putting People in the Room: Barry Grodenchik's Political Journey
Barry Grodenchik, from his childhood in Pomonok Houses public housing to his terms as State Assemblyman and NYC Council Member, maintained a deep connection to the communities he served, particularly the co-op and condo owners of Eastern Queens...
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Episode 4
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29:04
The Glen Oaks Miracle: Bob Friedrich's Path to Transforming Glen Oaks Village
Ever wondered how a struggling 3,000-unit co-op transforms into a thriving community? Bob Friedrich, President of Glen Oaks Village, takes us behind the scenes of what host Geoffrey Mazel calls "the Glen Oaks miracle."When Bob purchased...
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Episode 3
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31:17
The Advocate's Path: Warren Schreiber's Civic Journey
Warren Schreiber's journey from Brooklyn to becoming one of New York's most influential co-op advocates reveals the hidden power dynamics shaping housing policy throughout the city. As a retired MTA veteran who stumbled into co-op living throug...
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Episode 2
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34:30
Inside the Co-op World
What happens when one-fifth of New York City residents share a common housing challenge but lack a unified voice? Geoffrey Mazel, co-op attorney with 40+ years of experience, launches the Co-op and Condo Insider podcast to bridge this critical ...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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