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New York City is having a moment.

The Knicks have won the championship. The World Cup is underway. And the country just marked its 250th Anniversary. Through it all, New York is at the center of the action.

But how does that energy turn into real e... more

New York City runs on the services, infrastructure, transit, and jobs that millions of New Yorkers rely on every day. But behind much of that is a source of support that often goes unseen: real estate.

REBNY’s new Invisible Engine report shows how r... more

Technology is rapidly transforming how we live, work, and build in New York City. But understanding what that change means takes people who can connect innovation with real human needs. That’s the work Nikki Greenberg has built her career around.

In... more

Local Law 97 is quickly becoming one of the biggest challenges facing New York City buildings — especially co-ops and condos.

Designed to cut carbon emissions, the law sets strict limits for large buildings, with steep penalties for those that don’t... more

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Recent Guests

Zach Steinberg
Executive Vice President for External Relations and Advocacy at REBNY
Real Estate Board of New York
Episode: Insights: How much does NYC rely on real estate?
Nikki Greenberg
Futurist focused on PropTech, founder of Women in PropTech, active in ULI and Rebny Tech Committee
PropTech, Urban Land Institute, Rebny
Episode: Insiders: Nikki Greenberg on the future of real estate
Richard Yancey
CEO of the Building Energy Exchange
Building Energy Exchange
Episode: Is your building ready for Local Law 97?
Suzanne Jones
Professor and advocate for inclusive education and career readiness
City University of New York (CUNY)
Episode: Insiders: Suzanne Jones on building a more inclusive NYC
Ahmed Tigani
Commissioner, New York City Department of Buildings
New York City Department of Buildings
Episode: What are sidewalk sheds and why are they everywhere in New York City?
Andrew Rein
President of the Citizens Budget Commission
Citizens Budget Commission
Episode: Will higher taxes save NYC — or hurt it?
John McCarthy
Chief of Policy and External Relations, MTA
Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Episode: Is congestion pricing working?
Steven Spinola
Long-time Rebny president
Real Estate Board of New York
Episode: 130 Years of REBNY: How did we get here, and what's next?
Jim Whelan
Current Rebny president
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Episode: 130 Years of REBNY: How did we get here, and what's next?

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Grace Boak
Co-host and producer focusing on NYC real estate policy and industry trends

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 19 ratings
  • Good show

    Interesting listen, nice mix of topics, episodes are a good length.

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    AMreviews1022
    United Statesa year ago
  • Very informative!

    I’m impressed by the insightful, real conversations on NYC’s landscape. Each episode breaks down complex topics for me to better understand. A must-listen for anyone curious about the future of NYC!

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    ryanjaj
    United States2 years ago

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Nice balance of data and storytelling on real estate trends
Clean, concise episodes with actionable insights for professionals
Thoughtful NYC-focused policy conversations with practical implications
Guests bring diverse expertise from REBNY and policy circles
Content feels timely for anyone tracking NYC housing and infrastructure

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Is your building ready for Local Law 97?
Q: Finally, when you think about the future of Local Law 97, what would success look like for New York City's residential buildings?
Success means a city full of higher-performing, healthier buildings, delivering lower energy use and emissions, improved occupant comfort, and higher asset values for owners. The broader benefit is contributing positively to global climate goals while modernizing the built environment.
Is your building ready for Local Law 97?
Q: Looking ahead, do you think that most co-ops will be able to meet these targets or are there risks that some buildings could struggle to comply?
There will be struggles due to deferred maintenance and inertia, but the conversation emphasizes using tools like the workbook and staged planning to move forward. With a long-term plan, upgrades can be incremental, financing can be aligned with incentives, and the likelihood of compliance increases rather than relying on one big, disruptive, expensive upgrade.
Is your building ready for Local Law 97?
Q: Co-ops seem to be in a unique position compared to other types of housing. What makes compliance more complicated for these co-op buildings?
Co-ops face complexity from two angles: the energy systems in older multifamily buildings (often on-site fossil fuels like gas-fired boilers) and the ownership structure where decisions and financing pass through boards and residents rather than private owners. This combination makes planning, financing, and implementing upgrades more challenging and slower, especially since residents must approve funding and upgrades.
Is your building ready for Local Law 97?
Q: For listeners who may not be familiar, how does Local Law 97 actually work in practice? What are buildings required to measure and comply with?
Buildings must calculate their carbon footprint based on energy use per square foot, using electricity and fossil fuel inputs. Those over 25,000 square feet generally must comply annually, subject to certain carve-outs. A carbon calculator helps compare actual energy use to target budgets, and if a building is under the budget, it avoids fines; if over, fines apply. The process relies on energy billing data, gas/oil usage, and established coefficients.
Is your building ready for Local Law 97?
Q: So before we get into the details, can you start by explaining what Local Law 97 is and what the city is trying to achieve with it?
Local Law 97 establishes a city-wide carbon budget for existing large buildings, requiring annual compliance with increasingly stringent emission limits. If a building exceeds its budget, it faces fines, and the energy use per square foot, along with carbon coefficients for electricity and fuels, determines where a building stands. The law aims to reduce emissions from buildings over time, with measurable progress every five years.

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Riffs revolve around New York City's real estate economy, policy, and the built environment, with frequent dives into how real estate taxes fund city services, energy and carbon considerations for buildings, and the regulatory landscape shaping development. Episodes blend data-driven policy analysis with practitioner perspectives—from PropTech and energy efficiency to last-mile logistics and urban planning—often featuring REBNY-affiliated guests and policy experts. A notable strength is connecting high-level city finance to on-the-ground impacts for developers, tenants, and residents, plus practical playbooks for compliance, budgeting, and modernization. The show stands out for timely, NYC-specific conversations that tie governance, economi... more

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