The Brick Underground Podcast
1) Brick Underground Office Hours
Renting in New York City usually comes with some kind of headache—a broken elevator, a rent increase, leaks, mold, the list goes on. In this episode, tenant attorney Sam Himmelstein, a partner at Himm...Show More
2) Racism and the lack of diversity in the appraisal business
Claims about racial bias in appraisals are not new but there are now reports the pandemic has made the situation worse. Recently, researchers digging through millions of appraisals from the Federal Ho...Show More
3) Making sense of the NYC real estate market with Jonathan Miller
Appraiser Jonathan Miller, president and CEO of Miller Samuel, joins host Emily Myers to discuss what buyers, sellers, and renters in New York City can take away from the real estate data as we head i...Show More
4) Predators in the NYC rental market, with Hannah Levintova from Mother Jones
In this episode, we take a look at the biggest New York City landlords you’ve probably never heard of—private equity-backed owners. The number of these investor landlords has increased during the pand...Show More
Predators in the NYC rental market, with Hannah Levintova from Mother Jones
33:08 | Jun 28th, 2022
5) Protecting against fire and floods in your NYC apartment
Fires and flooded apartments pose risks for New Yorkers, prompting many to ask: How do I stay safe in my apartment? In this episode, Robert O’Brien, co-owner of New York Fire Consultants and a former ...Show More
6) Finding a deal in NYC as landlords pull concessions and raise rents
If you want to rent in NYC right now, what should you expect? Apartments are no longer sitting empty and the balance of power is tipping in favor of landlords. So how do you get the edge? In this epis...Show More
7) Trading your NYC apartment for a cheap(er) vacation
If you’ve ever wanted to put your New York City apartment to work by trading it for a week’s vacation somewhere else, this might be the year. Surging demand and fewer listings for short -term rentals ...Show More
8) How to negotiate your NYC sale or purchase
In this guide to negotiating, Mike Walker, residential sales manager at R New York, joins host Emily Myers to share some practical tips on how to get what you want when you are buying or selling.
9) Your NYC buying, selling, and ownership questions
Is it a red flag if a developer has failed multiple building inspections as you go to close on your apartment? What if there's no Certificate of Occupancy? What are you signaling as a buyer if you off...Show More
10) The shock of buying in NYC for the first time
Even if you've bought real estate in another city, buying in New York will surprise you. Having to compromise on your purchase when you're spending a million or more is one of the biggest shocks for m...Show More