New York City Multifamily Podcast

Episode 59: The Real Cost of Maintaining NYC’s Buildings With Mike DiFonzo

Seth Glasser sits down with Mike DiFonzo, President of Central Construction Management, one of New York City’s leading façade restoration and building-envelope contractors. Mike shares what goes into maintaining and restoring the exterior of pre-war and mid-rise buildings, how owners navigate the city’s inspection and compliance cycles, and why so many projects end up taking longer (and costing more) than people expect.  The conversation touches on all things façades, roofs, garages, parapets, and scaffolding, including how the regulations governing them get decided and the role people like Mike play in that process. This episode offers an inside look at a part of the NYC multifamily world that most owners only think about when something goes wrong. Get the latest updates on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/newyorkmultifamily [https://www.instagram.com/newyorkmultifamily] https://www.newyorkmultifamily.com [https://www.newyorkmultifamily.com/] Reach out to us at: seth.glasser@marcusmillichap.com

Episode 58: The Fight to End NYC's Vacancy Crisis with Rob Johnson

Shaun Riney and Seth Glasser are joined by Rob Johnson, Senior Attorney at the Institute For Justice, a national nonprofit law firm focused on defending property rights and advancing constitutional law through strategic litigation. Rob is the lead attorney representing Small Property Owners of New York in their case against the State of New York, challenging draconian regulations on rent-stabilized apartments and pushing for a rent reset on vacant units.  Currently there are 50,000 vacant rent stabilized apartments being warehoused because it is economically unviable to fix and re-rent the units at the current stabilized rates. The discussion highlights the real-world effect this has on small property owners, housing supply, and prospective tenants. Get the latest updates on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/newyorkmultifamily [https://www.instagram.com/newyorkmultifamily] https://www.newyorkmultifamily.com [https://www.newyorkmultifamily.com/] Reach out to us at: seth.glasser@marcusmillichap.com

Episode 57: 2025 Q4 NYC Multifamily Market Update

Joe Koicim, Seth Glasser, Mike Salvatico, Dan Greenblatt and Mike Fusco break down what’s actually happening on the ground right now in New York City's multifamily market. The team covers recent sales, active listings, and the types of opportunities that are catching the attention of buyers—from high-cap, low-basis stabilized buildings in the Bronx and Upper Manhattan to core and core-plus trades south of 96th Street and prime free-market and development plays in Brooklyn. The discussion also tackles the policy landscape, including the impact of COPA, how developers are reacting to Mamdani’s agenda, and why the new vacancy-reset lawsuit may be the most meaningful challenge to HSTPA in years. Get the latest updates on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/newyorkmultifamily [https://www.instagram.com/newyorkmultifamily] https://www.newyorkmultifamily.com [https://www.newyorkmultifamily.com/] Reach out to us at: seth.glasser@marcusmillichap.com

Episode 56: Capitalizing on Bonus Depreciation and Cost Segregation with Isaac Weinberger

Seth Glasser sits down with Isaac Weinberger of Madison Specs to break down cost segregation and bonus depreciation in simple terms for real estate investors. Isaac explains what a cost seg study actually is, how engineers reclassify parts of a building to accelerate depreciation, and why this can mean huge upfront tax savings for owners of multifamily, triple-net, and other investment properties. Seth and Isaac talk through real numbers, when a study doesn’t make sense, and how the “Big Beautiful Bill” brought bonus back. Get the latest updates on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/newyorkmultifamily [https://www.instagram.com/newyorkmultifamily] https://www.newyorkmultifamily.com [https://www.newyorkmultifamily.com/] Reach out to us at: seth.glasser@marcusmillichap.com

Episode 55: Post NYC Mayoral Election Webinar | NYM x Fontas x KMWB

Seth Glasser moderates a post-election briefing on what New York’s mayoral and City Council results could mean for property owners, landlords, and developers across the city. He is joined by Craig Gambardella and Olga Someras from Kucker Marino Winiarsky & Bittens, as well as George Fontas and Frank Ricci from Fontas Advisors.  The panel of legal, policy, and market experts explain how the election results may influence: - Upcoming changes to housing and rent regulation policies - Property tax structures and class-share allocations - Development opportunities, enforcement trends, and compliance requirements - Strategic planning for property owners, operators, and investors - COPA Bill being negotiated with city council  Get the latest updates on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/newyorkmultifamily [https://www.instagram.com/newyorkmultifamily] https://www.newyorkmultifamily.com [https://www.newyorkmultifamily.com/] Reach out to us at: seth.glasser@marcusmillichap.com Get the latest updates on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/newyorkmultifamily [https://www.instagram.com/newyorkmultifamily] https://www.newyorkmultifamily.com [https://www.newyorkmultifamily.com/] Reach out to us at: seth.glasser@marcusmillichap.com