Shaping the NYC Skyline
In Shaping the NYC Skyline, hosts David Shamshovich and Brenda Slochowsky, attorneys at Seiden & Schein, a boutique New York real estate law firm, explore the complex and unpredictable world of real estate development in NYC, through stories, anecdotes and insights from experienced real estate professionals, developers, architects and attorneys who discuss the state of the New York real estate market, NY real property trends, the NY politics surrounding real estate in New York and the forever evolving issues that are at the heart of Shaping the New York City Skyline.
Episodes
As we wrap up the Season 2 of Shaping the NYC Skyline, we couldn’t have asked for a more dynamic and inspiring guest to send us into the new year: Ryan Serhant. Known worldwide as a luxury real estate pow...
About the Hosts
David Shamshovich, Brenda Slochowsky, and Camila Almeida are seasoned real estate attorneys at Seiden & Schein, P.C., specializing in New York City’s affordable housing programs, including Inclusionary and Mandatory Inclusionary Housing, from initial...
Buckle up, Skyliners, for an illuminating episode with Deborah Moelis, AIA, a Principal and founding member of Handel Architects, whose pioneering work is pushing the boundaries of sustainable desi...
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This week, we’re thrilled to bring you an episode spotlighting James Nelson, Principal and Head of Tri-State Investment Sales at Avison Young, WSJ bestselling author of Th...
Buckle up, Skyliners, for a fascinating deep dive into the world of title insurance with Zoy Balaskas, Senior Vice President and Chief Underwriting Counsel at Commonwealth Land Title Insurance Company’s New York National Commercial Services. With over 20 years of experience, Zoy takes us through her process of “title forensics”—a meticulous, investigative approach to...
In this episode, we are thrilled to feature Basha Gerhards, Senior Vice President of Planning at the Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY). With her deep expertise and unique perspective, Basha sheds light on the intricate and ever-evolving landscape of real estate development in New York City. Drawing on her rich background in urban plann...
In this bonus episode of Shaping the NYC Skyline, we’re once again joined by Jason Hershkowitz, Partner at Seiden & Schein, P.C., to analyze the newly proposed rules from the Department of Housing Pre...
Get ready, Skyliners, for an eye-opening exploration into the heart of labor and advocacy with Kevin Elkins, Political Director of the New York City District Council of Carpenters (NYCDCC). In this...
Get ready, Skyliners, for an inspiring episode featuring Andrew Esposito, Founder of Apex Development. Andrew's journey is a remarkable tale of strategic pivots and relentless ambition. His transition from a top law graduate to a trailblazer in real estate development is both inspiring and instructive. Despite his impressive academic achievements, graduating summa cu...
Buckle up, Skyliners, for an illuminating episode featuring Professor David Reiss, formerly of Brooklyn Law School and now at Cornell Law School and Cornell Tech. Renowned for his expertise in real estate finance and community development, Professor Reiss has shaped countless legal minds, including our very own David Shamshovich, with his practical approach to comple...
Join us for an enlightening conversation with Richie Zav, the Head of Development at Diamond Dev Group. Richie, a self-taught developer from Queens, New York, has made a remarkable journey from real estate broker to a key fig...
Welcome to another compelling episode of “Shaping the NYC Skyline,” where we had the privilege of sitting down with David Schwartz, Co-Founder and Principal of Slate Property Group. David's journey in real estate is nothing short of remarkable, filled with transformative projects that have left a significant mark on New York City's landscape. Read more
Get ready, Skyliners, for an engaging episode with our distinguished guest, Jed Resnick, the CEO of Douglaston Development. Jed brings a wealth of experience in real estate development, acquisitions, and finance, posi...
In this special bonus episode of Shaping the NYC Skyline, we welcome back Jason Hershkowitz, Partner at Seiden & Schein, P.C. and head of the firm’s real estate tax incentives group. Jason's extensive knowledge of New York's complex property tax exemption programs makes his expertise crucial for anyone navigating the city’s evolving real estate landscape.
Dive into another compelling episode of Shaping the NYC Skyline. This time we are joined by Jane Rosenberg, Partner at Seiden & Schein, whose illustrious career is a mosaic of ambition, happenstance, and strategic brilliance in New York's real estate sector. Jane's journey is a testament to her unwavering dedication to making a differe...
Dive into the inspiring journey of Jamie Smarr, the President and CEO of the NYC Housing Partnership, an entity originally established by David Rockefeller and Edward Koch to address the challenges New York City faced with tax-foreclosed properties and returning these properties to their intended use. Jamie Smarr’s career is a testament to...
Buckle up, Skyliners, for a riveting episode featuring Margaret Ling, NYC Agency Business Development and Underwriting Counsel for AmTrust Title. Spanning three decades, Margaret’s Read more
In this episode, we sit down with Eli Weiss, Principal of Joy Construction Corp., a key player in New York City's dynamic housing landscape. Eli, a native Brooklynite, shares his insightful journey into the world of real estate, starting with his formative years at the New York City Housing Development Corporation (HDC), where he worked on...
In this episode, we had the privilege of talking to Kim Darga, Deputy Commissioner for Development at the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD).
In this captivating episode, we had the privilege of delving into the extraordinary journey of Andrew Barrocas, the Founder and CEO of MNS Real Estate. Andrew's evolution from newcomer to industry luminary in the real estate brokerage sphere is a narrative teeming with ambition, creativity, and unwavering determination. Guided by the wisdom of his father, a steadfast...
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