Episode 136: Emergency Pod: NYC Pied A Terre Tax, The Goal, The Reality, The Problems, + A Letter from Vornado's CEO
Pleased to have my friend & industry veteran, Justin Rubinstein, founder of J. Rubinstein Homes, back on the pod. We jump on this quick episode to discuss the newly proposed pied-à-terre tax by Mayor ...
8 Maj 38min
Episode 135: Brandon Polakoff, Principal and Head of NYC Investment Sales of Avison Young
Very excited to have Brandon Polakoff, Principal and Head of NYC Investment Sales at Avison Young, join us on this episode of the Real Takk Pod. Based in the firm’s New York City office, Brandon lead...
17 Apr 1h 21min
Episode 134: Gabe Phillips, Founder & CEO of Catalyst Power
I’m excited to bring Gabe Phillips onto The Real Takk Podcast. Gabe is the founder and CEO of Catalyst Power, a New York-based integrated energy company that’s helping mid-market commercial and indust...
27 Mars 1h 8min
Episode 133: Ann Korchak, Board President of SPONY, the Small Property Owners of New York
I am thrilled to have Ann Korchak, the Board President of the Small Property Owners of New York, or SPONY. What exactly is SPONY? They are a non-profit, all-volunteer advocacy and education organizati...
6 Mars 1h 26min
Episode 132: 2026 First Solo Pod on Rezoning & Real Estate Players in the Epstein Files
In this solo episode of The Real Takk Podcast, I unpack the complexities of NYC rezoning and spotlight the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan, approved in August 2025. After decades of outdated zoning, it f...
20 Feb 34min
Episode 131: Year-End Wrap-Up & Prediction Pod with Frank Giordano of Charney Co.
Ladies and gentlemen, welcome back to The Real Takk Podcast, where we dive deep into the high-stakes world of NYC real estate, the stories behind the deals, and the lives of the power players making i...
19 Dec 202553min
Episode 130: Esther Patten of Compass NYC, The End of Year Wrap up Pod & 2026 Real Estate Prediction Podcast
Ladies and gentlemen, welcome back to The Real Takk Podcast, where we dive deep into the high-stakes world of NYC real estate, the stories behind the deals, and the lives of the power players making i...
12 Dec 202554min
