Episode 41: NYC Regulation: Enemy or Friend?

Q4 is deal season, and IPRG's founders explain why some contracts sign in three days while others drag on for weeks. Plus: the deposit clause that forces a buyer to close, why a rent stabilized building’s value is in its records, and why banks are less aggressive on buildings investors love. Follow IPRG: @iprg_nywww.IPRG.com

The five-year treasury is near 5% and the 2021–2022 debt is coming due, but New York hasn’t slowed. Derek, Luke, Justin and Steve get into where deals are actually getting done: year-end buyers paying up for speed, development land running past its old peak into the fives and sixes per buildable foot in Greenpoint, and 1031 buyers who now want clean proof of free-market status over yield.Follow IPRG: @iprg_nywww.IPRG.com

Derek Bestreich, Luke Sproviero, Adam Lobel and Steve Reynolds at IPRG on the five year treasury topping 5% for the first time since 2007 while free market prices haven’t budged. They cover why buyers are still paying up, where the yield is in hybrid deals, and which loans face the coming refinancing wave.Follow IPRG: @iprg_nywww.IPRG.com

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Rents hit new all-time highs in Brooklyn and Manhattan this summer while the city argued about how much housing to build. Derek Bestreich, Adam Lobel and Donal Flaherty are joined by Steve Reynolds to work through the 99-unit threshold and whether developers building around it actually cost the city housing, why most new Manhattan product is condo rather than rental, what five years did to Gowanus, and where the panel splits on buying rent stabilized product at eight to ten percent yields.Follow IPRG: @iprg_nywww.IPRG.com

Derek Bestreich, Adam Lobel and Luke Sproviero on a New York market running in two directions at once. Development sites, free market buildings and townhouse conversions are trading at all-time highs — while rent stabilized product gets hit harder every quarter, with 20-unit buildings selling for $1.3 million and owners sitting on apartments they can't afford to rent or leave empty.The conversation covers the international bid and where Japanese capital is going next, why extend-and-pretend is finally breaking at the bank level, what happens when an owner can't produce the receipts behind a $5,000 rent, the office market's return from the dead, and what the industry is and isn't doing about any of it.Follow IPRG: @iprg_nywww.IPRG.com

In this episode, Kenny Burgos, CEO of the New York Apartment Association (NYAA), joins Derek, Luke, and Donal at the Real Estate Roundtable with IPRG for an in-depth discussion on the forces reshaping New York City’s multifamily housing market.We explore the early priorities of the new mayoral administration, the role of enforcement tools like the Office to Protect Tenants and Rental Ripoff Hearings, and why a growing portion of rent-stabilized housing is facing financial distress. Kenny shares insights on NYAA’s mission, the realities of operating regulated housing, and how well-intentioned policies can produce unintended consequences for tenants, owners, and housing supply.This conversation offers a grounded, policy-focused look at what’s happening beneath the headlines — and what sustainable housing solutions in New York City could actually look like.Follow IPRG: @iprg_nywww.IPRG.com

For years, Ben Biberaj and Greg Goldberg have dominated the New York City retail leasing scene. With 10-15 years of experience respectively, Ben and Greg are the top names in the game when it comes to filling a space with the right tenant, at the right numbers and with the best terms possible for all parties involved. Most recently, Ben and Greg have spearheaded the brand new IPRG Retail Leasing Division, which handles spaces all across the five boroughs and in only a short amount of time has done an unheard of amount of volume. Don't miss out on this chance to listen to two of the best in the game.Follow IPRG: @iprg_nywww.IPRG.com

Anthony Morena of Mortar Group shares his journey from architecture to development, explaining how his technical background allows him to see value in real estate deals that others miss while navigating Brooklyn's dynamic market. He offers timely insights on condo demand, resilient pricing, and the surprising trend of larger units outselling smaller ones as interest rates decline. Tune in to hear how his flexible approach to development can help investors and builders navigate today’s shifting market with confidence.Follow IPRG: @iprg_nywww.IPRG.com

In this episode of The Real Estate Roundtable with IPRG, we sit down with our new Director of Sales, Matt Dittmeier, to explore what it takes to thrive in commercial real estate. Matt shares how to hire the right people, train for performance, and build a team of agents with a passion for real estate and a winning mindset. He also breaks down hands-on training, performance tracking, and mentorship, offering practical insights for both new associates and senior brokers looking to scale their teams and achieve consistent success. Discover why IPRG is more than a workplace—it’s a platform for success.Follow IPRG: @iprg_nywww.IPRG.com