Breaking Ground with Stephen Kliegerman

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Breaking Ground with Stephen Kliegerman is a look at what's new, in the news, and newsworthy in New York City new development. Stephen Kliegerman talks to the industry's leading professionals to give a 360-view of what's groundbreaking in our city's real estate sector. All episodes filmed and recorded at Brown Harris Steven's Studio 1873. Subscribe to Breaking Ground: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/breaking-ground-with-stephen-kliegerman/id1722537871 Subscribe to the MORE Network: https://www.youtube.com/@MasteryOfRealEstateNetwork https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/breaking-ground-with-stephen-kliegerman/id1722537871 Connect with Stephen Kliegerman: https://www.bhsusa.com/about-stephen-kliegerman Brown Harris Stevens is one of the largest privately owned real estate brokerages in the country, with more than 40 offices across four states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Florida. https://bhsusa.com/ #realestate #nycrealestate #realestatenews #nyc

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May 5, 202632 min

Behind the Numbers of the BHSDM Q1 Market Report

In this episode of Breaking Ground, Stephen sits down with Robin Schneiderman and Jason Thomas to break down the Brown Harris Stevens Development Marketing's first quarter market report. Filmed in Studio 1873 as part of the Mastery of Real Estate (MoRE) Network, powered by Brown Harris Stevens. Subscribe to Breaking Ground: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/breaking-ground-with-stephen-kliegerman/id1722537871 Host: Stephen Kliegerman https://www.bhsusa.com/about-stephen-kliegerman Guests: Robin Schneiderman Jason Thomas Sponsor: Brian Scott Cohen of Guaranteed Rate, providing the best mortgage experience possible. | https://www.grarate.com/ Brown Harris Stevens is one of the largest privately owned real estate brokerages in the country, with more than 40 offices across four states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Florida. https://bhsusa.com/

March 18, 202642 min

Redefining Development Design with Scavolini

In this episode of Breaking Ground, Stephen interviews Scavolini Creative Director Daniele Busca and LBI ConneXt owner Lisa Ben Isvy to discuss the impact of luxury Italian kitchen and bathroom design on new real estate developments. They dive into design trends, developer partnerships, and how premium finishes influence buyer demand and property value in today's competitive market. Filmed in Studio 1873 as part of the Mastery of Real Estate (MoRE) Network, powered by Brown Harris Stevens. Subscribe to Breaking Ground: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/breaking-ground-with-stephen-kliegerman/id1722537871 Host: Stephen Kliegerman https://www.bhsusa.com/about-stephen-kliegerman Guests: Daniele Busca Lisa Ben Isvy Sponsor: Brian Scott Cohen of Guaranteed Rate, providing the best mortgage experience possible. | https://www.grarate.com/ Brown Harris Stevens is one of the largest privately owned real estate brokerages in the country, with more than 40 offices across four states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Florida. https://bhsusa.com/

January 21, 202635 min

The New Rules of Development Lending with Orest Tomaselli

In this episode of Breaking Ground, Stephen welcomes Orest Tomaselli, President of Project Review at CondoTek, for an expert look at development regulations and financing in New York City and South Florida. The conversation covers how branded residences, parking standards, reserve requirements, and other underwriting factors are reshaping mortgage approvals in today's real estate market. Filmed at Brown Harris Stevens' Studio 1873, Part of the Mastery of Real Estate (MORE) Network. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7_x00Dbn3OQ7zPfbVDB2LFKkEAzPdmNb Subscribe: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/breaking-ground-with-stephen-kliegerman/id1722537871 Connect with Stephen Kliegerman: https://www.bhsusa.com/about-stephen-kliegerman Brown Harris Stevens is one of the largest privately owned real estate brokerages in the country, with more than 40 offices across four states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Florida. https://bhsusa.com/ #breakingground #realestate #nycrealestate #realestatenews #newdev #newdevelopment #nyc

December 22, 202532 min

In Conversation with The Real Deal's Jake Indursky

On this week's episode of Breaking Ground, Stephen welcomes Jake Indursky, reporter at the industry-leading real estate publication The Real Deal, along with Jason Thomas, SVP of research and market analytics at BHSDM, to discuss how he decides what is newsworthy, and what research and data to report on and why. Filmed at Brown Harris Stevens' Studio 1873, Part of the Mastery of Real Estate (MORE) Network. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7_x00Dbn3OQ7zPfbVDB2LFKkEAzPdmNb Subscribe: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/breaking-ground-with-stephen-kliegerman/id1722537871 Connect with Stephen Kliegerman: https://www.bhsusa.com/about-stephen-kliegerman Connect with Dan Garodnick: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-garodnick-14095/ Brown Harris Stevens is one of the largest privately owned real estate brokerages in the country, with more than 40 offices across four states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Florida. https://bhsusa.com/ #breakingground #realestate #nycrealestate #realestatenews #newdev #newdevelopment #nyc

November 24, 202528 min

Demystifying the City of Yes & Midtown Re-Zoning with Dan Garodnick

On this episode of Breaking Ground, Stephen welcomes Dan Garodnick, Director of the New York City Department of City Planning and Chair of the City Planning Commission, along with Robin Schneiderman, Managing Director, Brown Harris Stevens Development Marketing, to discuss the City of Yes initiative and the re-zoning of Midtown Manhattan. Filmed at Brown Harris Stevens' Studio 1873, Part of the Mastery of Real Estate (MORE) Network. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7_x00Dbn3OQ7zPfbVDB2LFKkEAzPdmNb Subscribe: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/breaking-ground-with-stephen-kliegerman/id1722537871 Connect with Stephen Kliegerman: https://www.bhsusa.com/about-stephen-kliegerman Connect with Dan Garodnick: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-garodnick-14095/ Brown Harris Stevens is one of the largest privately owned real estate brokerages in the country, with more than 40 offices across four states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Florida. https://bhsusa.com/ #breakingground #realestate #nycrealestate #realestatenews #newdev #newdevelopment #nyc

November 6, 202519 min

Live from the NYC Real Estate Expo with Marketproof & Louise Phillips Forbes

On this week's episode of Breaking Ground, Stephen is on-the-ground at the NYC Real Estate Expo with Kael Goodman, co-founder and CEO of Marketproof; and Louise Phillips Forbes of Brown Harris Stevens, talking about data and AI are changing reporting in real estate and specifically, in new development. Filmed at Brown Harris Stevens' Studio 1873, Part of the Mastery of Real Estate (MORE) Network. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7_x00Dbn3OQ7zPfbVDB2LFKkEAzPdmNb Subscribe: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/breaking-ground-with-stephen-kliegerman/id1722537871 Connect with Stephen Kliegerman: https://www.bhsusa.com/about-stephen-kliegerman Marketproof: https://marketproof.com/ Brown Harris Stevens is one of the largest privately owned real estate brokerages in the country, with more than 40 offices across four states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Florida. https://bhsusa.com/ #breakingground #realestate #nycrealestate #realestatenews #newdev #newdevelopment #nyc

October 15, 202533 min

The Ergonomics of Working From Home with Humanscale

On this week's episode of Breaking Ground, Stephen welcomes Jonathan Puleio, MS CPE, Global Vice President, Humanscale Consulting; and Hunter Frick, Chief Marketing Officer of Brown Harris Stevens Development Marketing, to discuss ergonomics, working from home, and a first-of-its-kind partnership with New York City development, Linden Lane. Filmed at Brown Harris Stevens' Studio 1873, Part of the Mastery of Real Estate (MORE) Network. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7_x00Dbn3OQ7zPfbVDB2LFKkEAzPdmNb Subscribe: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/breaking-ground-with-stephen-kliegerman/id1722537871 Connect with Stephen Kliegerman: https://www.bhsusa.com/bhs-leadership/stephen-kliegerman Brown Harris Stevens is one of the largest privately owned real estate brokerages in the country, with more than 40 offices across four states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Florida. https://bhsusa.com/ #breakingground #realestate #nycrealestate #realestatenews #newdev #newdevelopment #nyc

August 13, 202544 min

Converting 421-A to Condo - Learn How with Erica Buckley

On this week's episode of Breaking Ground, Stephen welcomes Erica Buckley, Partner at Nixon Peabody and leader of the law firm's Cooperatives & Condominiums practice, along with Robin Schneiderman, managing director, Brown Harris Stevens Development Marketing, to discuss the Affordable Housing Retention Act, and how the recently enacted law creates new opportunities for condo conversions. Filmed at Brown Harris Stevens' Studio 1873, Part of the Mastery of Real Estate (MORE) Network. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7_x00Dbn3OQ7zPfbVDB2LFKkEAzPdmNb Subscribe: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/breaking-ground-with-stephen-kliegerman/id1722537871 Connect with Stephen Kliegerman: https://www.bhsusa.com/bhs-leadership/stephen-kliegerman Connect with Erica Buckley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erica-f-buckley-9308a29/ Brown Harris Stevens is one of the largest privately owned real estate brokerages in the country, with more than 40 offices across four states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Florida. https://bhsusa.com/ #breakingground #realestate #nycrealestate #realestatenews #newdev #newdevelopment #nyc

July 31, 202529 min

What's In and What's Out with Concierge Services

On this week's episode of Breaking Ground, Stephen welcomes Abbie Newman, President of LIVunLtd, alongside Michael Stevens Chief Architecture and Design Consultant of Brown Harris Stevens to discuss all things amenities, lifestyle, and design within the new luxury development buildings throughout New York City. Filmed at Brown Harris Stevens' Studio 1873, Part of the Mastery of Real Estate (MORE) Network. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7_x00Dbn3OQ7zPfbVDB2LFKkEAzPdmNb Subscribe: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/breaking-ground-with-stephen-kliegerman/id1722537871 Connect with Stephen Kliegerman: https://www.bhsusa.com/bhs-leadership/stephen-kliegerman Connect with Abbie Newman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abbienewman/ Brown Harris Stevens is one of the largest privately owned real estate brokerages in the country, with more than 40 offices across four states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Florida. https://bhsusa.com/ #breakingground #realestate #nycrealestate #realestatenews #newdev #newdevelopment #nyc

July 14, 202531 min

Analysis of Supply & Demand Q2 Manhattan/Brooklyn New Development

On this episode of Breaking Ground, host Stephen Kliegerman sits down with BHSDM's Senior Vice President of Research and Market Analytics, Jason Thomas, and Senior Vice President, Managing Director Robin Schneiderman. Hear about the critical questions they posed as they revamped new development market reports, and what's happening in the market based on Q2 new development data in Manhattan and Brooklyn. Filmed at Brown Harris Stevens' Studio 1873, Part of the Mastery of Real Estate (MORE) Network. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7_x00Dbn3OQ7zPfbVDB2LFKkEAzPdmNb Subscribe: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/breaking-ground-with-stephen-kliegerman/id1722537871 Connect with Stephen Kliegerman: https://www.bhsusa.com/bhs-leadership/stephen-kliegerman Brown Harris Stevens is one of the largest privately owned real estate brokerages in the country, with more than 40 offices across four states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Florida. https://bhsusa.com/ #breakingground #realestate #nycrealestate #realestatenews #newdev #newdevelopment #nyc