Best Esquire Enterprise Solutions Podcasts (2025)

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Curtis Sliwa Commits to the Fight to Keep New York’s Co-ops/Condos Affordable and Alive 35:40

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If your building’s budget feels tighter and your block looks rougher, you’re not imagining it. We sit with Curtis Sliwa for a candid tour through New York’s pressure points—subway safety that breaks down between stations, quality-of-life standards slipping block by block, and a regulatory push that could leave co-ops and condos holding the bag. Cur…

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REBNY's Zachary Steinberg Discusses How Advocacy Shapes New York Housing 37:07

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From the cornfields of Iowa to the corridors of power in New York City real estate, Zachary Steinberg's journey reveals how policy advocacy shapes the buildings we call home. As REBNY's Executive Vice President of External Relations and Advocacy, Steinberg offers a rare glimpse into the inner workings of an organization that serves as both the voic…

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Mobilizing Co-op Shareholders Against The Steep Economic Consequences of Local Law 97 34:16

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A homeowner’s budget can’t be an afterthought in climate policy—and New York’s Local Law 97 proves why. We bring former Lieutenant Governor Betsy McCaughey into a candid conversation about what the law really demands from co-op and condo buildings, who pays, and how a 1.4 million–strong homeowner community can reshape the mayoral race by voting as …

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Soccer, Safety, and Renewal: How Francisco Moya Transformed the Neighborhood that Shaped Him 38:17

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When Francisco Moya received a call from the President of Ecuador on his first election night, the weight of the moment crystallized. Standing beside his emotional father just steps from his childhood home in Corona, Queens, Moya had become the first Ecuadorian-American elected to public office in United States history. From organizing a neighborho…

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A New York Story: Mayor Eric Adams on Co-ops, Safety, and the Future of our City 36:55

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When Mayor Eric Adams joins us on the Co-op and Condo Insider podcast, he brings something remarkably rare among elected officials - actual lived experience as a co-op owner and board member. The conversation weaves through Adams' compelling personal journey from Brownsville and South Jamaica, Queens, to City Hall. Raised by a resilient single moth…

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Living Legacy: From Childhood Home to Co-op President 32:18

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A simple snowstorm sparked a community transformation. When Brian Sokoloff found himself unable to get his car out of his driveway for four days due to broken snow removal equipment, he knew something had to change at Bell Park Gardens, the Queens cooperative where he'd lived his entire life. That frustration launched him into board leadership and …

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The Queens Bar Association: 150 Years of Legal Service and Community Support 32:47

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When vulnerable residents can no longer manage their affairs, where do co-op and condo communities turn for help? This compelling conversation with Queens Bar Association President Kristen Dubowski offers practical guidance for one of the most challenging situations facing shared housing communities today. Dubowski, who practices guardianship law a…

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The Hidden Challenges of Co-op Financing in NYC's Evolving Market 35:11

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The complex world of co-op financing has become even more challenging in recent years, with Fannie Mae requirements creating significant hurdles for buildings, boards, and buyers alike. In this eye-opening conversation, mortgage banking expert Zahra Jafri pulls back the curtain on what's really happening behind the scenes when co-op loans get denie…

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Co-op Champion: Assembly Member Braunstein fights for New York's co-op and condo rights 32:56

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Ever wondered what it takes to champion cooperative housing rights in the halls of power? Assemblymember Edward Braunstein pulls back the curtain on his remarkable journey from a 29-year-old political newcomer to becoming Albany's go-to authority on co-op and condo legislation. Growing up in Bayside, Queens, Braunstein never imagined a career in po…

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Putting People in the Room: Barry Grodenchik's Political Journey 29:04

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Barry Grodenchik, from his childhood in Pomonok Houses public housing to his terms as State Assemblyman and NYC Council Member, maintained a deep connection to the communities he served, particularly the co-op and condo owners of Eastern Queens. Our conversation weaves through the major housing challenges facing New York's shared residential commun…

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The Advocate's Path: Warren Schreiber's Civic Journey 34:30

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Warren Schreiber's journey from Brooklyn to becoming one of New York's most influential co-op advocates reveals the hidden power dynamics shaping housing policy throughout the city. As a retired MTA veteran who stumbled into co-op living through marriage, Warren transformed from an ordinary resident to a formidable voice representing thousands. The…

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The Glen Oaks Miracle: Bob Friedrich's Path to Transforming Glen Oaks Village 31:17

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Ever wondered how a struggling 3,000-unit co-op transforms into a thriving community? Bob Friedrich, President of Glen Oaks Village, takes us behind the scenes of what host Geoffrey Mazel calls "the Glen Oaks miracle." When Bob purchased his apartment in 1986, he discovered a co-op in crisis – deteriorating buildings, financial mismanagement, and d…

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Inside the Co-op World 27:34

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What happens when one-fifth of New York City residents share a common housing challenge but lack a unified voice? Geoffrey Mazel, co-op attorney with 40+ years of experience, launches the Co-op and Condo Insider podcast to bridge this critical information gap. Mazel's journey began at 28 when he became president of Glen Oaks Village, the largest co…

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Curtis Sliwa Commits to the Fight to Keep New York’s Co-ops/Condos Affordable and Alive 35:40

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REBNY's Zachary Steinberg Discusses How Advocacy Shapes New York Housing 37:07

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Mobilizing Co-op Shareholders Against The Steep Economic Consequences of Local Law 97 34:16

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Soccer, Safety, and Renewal: How Francisco Moya Transformed the Neighborhood that Shaped Him 38:17

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A New York Story: Mayor Eric Adams on Co-ops, Safety, and the Future of our City 36:55

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Living Legacy: From Childhood Home to Co-op President 32:18

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The Queens Bar Association: 150 Years of Legal Service and Community Support 32:47

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The Hidden Challenges of Co-op Financing in NYC's Evolving Market 35:11

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Co-op Champion: Assembly Member Braunstein fights for New York's co-op and condo rights 32:56

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Putting People in the Room: Barry Grodenchik's Political Journey 29:04

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The Advocate's Path: Warren Schreiber's Civic Journey 34:30

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The Glen Oaks Miracle: Bob Friedrich's Path to Transforming Glen Oaks Village 31:17

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Inside the Co-op World 27:34