Harlem Stories is a podcast about the neighborhoods in Upper Manhattan. We discuss the history, architecture, the unique range of property types found in Manhattan and stories of interest relevant to these neighborhoods.Hosts: Adam Feinberg and Robert Lazo of Elegran Real Estate in New York City.
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The House that the Circus Built – The James Bailey Mansion
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The latest episode of my podcast has been released – The House that the Circus Built- The James Bailey Mansion and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com or your favorite podcast app. In this episode we discuss the James A. Bailey mansion - who is the less famous partner of the Barnum and Bailey Circus. Yes, he was P.T. Barnum's partner. The Bailey…
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Hudson Heights – Jaw Dropping Views without the Extreme Costs
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The latest episode of my podcast has been released – Hudson Heights- Jaw Dropping Views without the Extreme Costs and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com or your favorite podcast app. In this episode we discuss some of the history of the area, the various parks in Hudson Heights- including the highest point in Manhattan, as well as some of the c…
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15+ Ways to Afford More Space for Less Money
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The latest episode of my podcast has been released - 15+ Ways to Afford More Space for Less Money and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com or your favorite podcast app. In this episode I identify many different ways to extract value in the home search process as buyers seek more space within their budget. In case you missed any of the previous ep…
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The latest episode of my podcast has been released – Getting to Know East Harlem and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com or your favorite podcast app. In this episode we discuss the location, history, ethic movement, architecture and housing, and other notable points of interest of East Harlem. In case you missed any of previous episodes you can…
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The Lost Amusement Park of Washington Heights
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The latest episode of my podcast has been released – The Lost Amusement Park of Washington Heights and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com or your favorite podcast app. In this episode we discuss the lost amusement park that was once located in the Fort George section of Washington Heights. More than 100 years ago, this amusement park. The two n…
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The Old 32nd Precinct Building and Stables in Carmansville
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The latest episode of my podcast has been released – The Old 32nd Precinct Building and Stables in Carmansville and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com or your favorite podcast app. In this episode we discuss the neighborhood of Carmansville, it's former police precinct and stables, along some of the stories of corruption tied to this old precin…
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Another 5 Things to do Exploring Upper Manhattan for an Afternoon
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The latest episode of my podcast has been released – Another 5 Things to do Exploring Upper Manhattan for an Afternoon and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com or your favorite podcast app. In this episode we discuss and recommend you check out Sakura Park/Grants Tomb; Viaduct Valley/Columbia's new Manhattanville campus/West Harlem Piers Park; Ri…
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The Bunny Theater – What are Columbia’s Intentions?
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The latest episode of my podcast has been released – The Bunny Theater - What are Columbia's Intentions and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com or your favorite podcast app. In this episode we discuss the quirky history of the Bunny Theater in Hamilton Heights- and ponder now that Columbia University owns the building- what do they plan to do wi…
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Understanding Special Assessments in a Condo or Co-op
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Welcome Back as we start Season 4 of the Harlem Stories Podcast. The latest episode of my podcast has been released – Understanding Special Assessments in a Condo or Co-op and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com or your favorite podcast app. In this episode we discuss why a building might hold a special assessment, what can trigger it, and vario…
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Harlem’s Extraordinary Influence on the Modern Image of Santa Claus - Re-release
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The latest episode of my podcast has been re-released due to popular demand – Harlem’s Extraordinary Influence on the Modern Image of Santa Claus and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com or your favorite podcast app. In this episode I discuss how a variety of events came to tie together Upper Manhattan and the evolution of Santa Claus. This is th…
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5 Things to do Exploring Central Harlem for an Afternoon
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The latest episode of my podcast has been released – 5 Things to Do Exploring Central Harlem for an Afternoon and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com or your favorite podcast app. In this episode we discuss some of Harlem's famous restaurants, Astor Row and Striver's Row, The Malcolm Shabazz Harlem Market and the World Famous Apollo Theater. In …
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Thanksgiving: The Intersection of Norman Rockwell and Drug Kingpin Bumpy Johnson
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The latest episode of my podcast has been released – Thanksgiving: The Intersection of Norman Rockwell and Drug Kingpin Bumpy Johnson and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com or your favorite podcast app. In this episode we give thanks by going back into Harlem's history to discuss a famous as well as an infamous resident. Norman Rockwell lived i…
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5 Ways to Compete Against All Cash Offers
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The latest episode of my podcast has been released – 5 Ways to Compete Against All Cash Offers and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com or your favorite podcast app. In this episode I discuss the current dominance of the “All-Cash” offer in the Manhattan market and how there are ways to compete without adding to your costs if you are financing. I…
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Haunted Mansion: Founding Father Edition - The Morris-Jumel Mansion
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Re-release- by Popular Demand! Happy Halloween! The latest episode of my podcast has been released – Haunted Mansion- Founding Father Edition – The Morris Jumel Mansion and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com or on your favorite podcast platform. In this episode I discuss the history of the Morris-Jumel Mansion, the some of the legendary residen…
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The latest episode of my podcast has been released – What to Expect from Your Buyer's Agent and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com or your favorite podcast app. For years I have worked with buyers and worked hard to provide significant value in the transaction. For some buyer's they wanted some examples of how I might provide value and it wasn'…
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5 Things to do Exploring Upper Manhattan for an Afternoon
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The latest episode of my podcast has been released –5 Things to do Exploring Upper Manhattan for an afternoon Iand can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com or your favorite podcast app. In this episode I discuss 5 places to visit if you decide to Explore West Harlem for an afternoon including Grants Tomb, Columbia’s new campus, Riverbank State Park, …
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The latest episode of my podcast has been released – Getting to Know Inwood and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com or your favorite podcast app. In this episode I discuss the beauty of Inwood- with a park that is mostly untouched from glacial movement, a beach in Manhattan, Craftsman houses with garages- yes in Manhattan, and a Revolutionary Wa…
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The Croton Aqueduct -The Visible Remnants in Upper Manhattan
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The latest episode of my podcast has been released – The Croton Aqueduct – The Visible Remnants in Upper Manhattan and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com or your favorite podcast site. In this episode we trace the path of the old Croton Aqueduct which has provided clean water to millions of New Yorker’s. We explore what remains of some of the c…
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Demystifying NYC Condo and Co-op Monthly Costs
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The latest episode of my podcast has been released –Demystifying NYC Condo and Co-op Monthly Costs and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com or your favorite podcast app. In this episode I discuss what’s typically included in the condo or co-op monthly charges- and why you might not want to judge the amounts too quickly. It’s pretty common to hear…
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Getting to Know Washington Heights - Part II
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The latest episode of my podcast has been released – Getting to know Washington Heights - Part II and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com or your favorite podcast site. In this episode I discuss the housing, culture, and other notable aspects of Washington Heights. In case you missed any of previous episodes you can also listen at the same link …
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Getting to Know Washington Heights - Part I
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The latest episode of my podcast has been released – Getting to know Washington Heights- Part I and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com or your favorite podcast app. including Apple Podcasts and Spotify. In this episode I discuss the historic districts and sub neighborhoods of Washington Heights, the parks, and the higher ed options in the neigh…
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Getting to Know Hamilton Heights – Named After Former Resident Alexander Hamilton
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The latest episode of my podcast has been released – Getting to Know Hamilton Heights – Named after Former Resident Alexander Hamilton and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com or your favorite podcast site. In this episode I discuss some of the beautiful architecture including notable buildings of Alexander Hamilton’s “The Grange”, James Bailey (…
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The latest episode of my podcast has been released – Getting to know Central Harlem – Part II and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com or your favorite podcast app. In this episode I discuss Housing, Culture including influential clubs from the past and other notable aspects of the neighborhood. In case you missed any of previous episodes you can…
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The latest episode of my podcast has been released – Getting to know Central Harlem - Part I and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com or your favorite podcast app. In this episode I discuss the housing, culture, and other notable aspects of Central Harlem. In Part I - I discuss the neighborhood borders, the sub-neighborhoods and historic district…
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The latest episode of my podcast has been released – What Does a Transactional Attorney Do and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com or your favorite podcast player. In this episode I discuss a few questions a client might want to ask an attorney before hiring them, what a transactional attorney does, and some examples of how a transactional attor…
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Riverbank State Park - The Unique Park on the Hudson
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The latest episode of my podcast has been released –Riverbank State Park – the Unique Park on the Hudson River and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com . In this episode I discuss the unique way that the Riverbank State Park was created- and how there is nothing else like it in the United States. It’s near my home- so its often my place to decomp…
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What Does NASA and Tom's Diner Have in Common
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Welcome to Season 3 of Harlem Stories. As always, we have a lot of great content for this season. Our goal is deliver engaging stories about Upper Manhattan as well as to provide guidance navigating the unique environment of buying and selling in Manhattan. The latest episode of my podcast has been released – What Does NASA and Tom's Diner Have in …
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The latest episode of my podcast has been released – Alexander Hamilton’s home – The Grange and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com In this episode I discuss The Grange, Alexander Hamilton’s home and a bit of background history of Hamilton, the home, and the area. Since so much of Upper Manhattan has history tying back to multiple Founding Fathe…
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The latest episode of my podcast has been released – Sugar Hill – The Sweet Hill of Success and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com In this episode I discuss some of the beautiful architecture including notable buildings of James Bailey (co-founder of the Barnum and Bailey Circus), 409 & 505 Edgecombe, the notable residents- all of the famous ja…
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The Stories of the Audubon Historic District
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The latest episode of my podcast has been released – The Stories of the Audubon Historic District and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com In this episode I discuss some of American History’s most famous residents of the Audubon Historic District and the interesting stories connected to the neighborhood. In case you missed any of previous episode…
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Hogwarts in Manhattan – The 1,000+ Gargoyles & Grotesques of City College
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The latest episode of my podcast has been released – Hogwarts in Manhattan – The 1,000+ Gargoyles and Grotesques of City College and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com In this episode I discuss some of the various gargoyles and grotesques on the campus of City College and how to tell the difference between these types of sculptures. In case you…
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Morningside Heights – A Neighborhood Filled with Higher Education Institutions
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Harlem Stories is now back from summer break and on a bi-weekly release schedule to ensure great content. We have some amazing episodes coming for the remainder of the season – including but not limited to: · The Many Ways That Harlem Connections Influenced the Modern Image of Santa Claus · Hogwarts in Manhattan – The 1,000+ Gargoyles and Grotesque…
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The latest episode of my podcast has been released Lending in Manhattan - Revisited and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com In this episode we discuss the differences in agency lending and portfolio lending and how this can impact your ability to find a lending situation that works. This will be our final episode for this season and will break f…
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How to Define What You Want When You Can't Explain It
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Often buyers know what they want, but have a hard time trying to define it. As agents, it's our job to extract this from our clients. The process involves creativity and sometimes suggesting properties that might not be a good fit- but may have elements that evoke a reaction that allows us to extract feedback to help tailor the search looking forwa…
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Recorded in the winter, we do a walking tour and discussion of St. Nicholas Park.By Your Host: Adam Feinberg - Elegran Real Estate
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A Closer Look at the Hamilton Palace Theater
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The latest episode of my podcast has been released – A Closer Look at the Hamilton Palace Theater and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com In this episode we discuss the history of the Hamilton Palace Theater in Hamilton Heights. It was originally built to be a vaudeville theater – but has served many other lives in the past 100+ years. In case y…
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Demystifying Title Insurance with guest Berto Antuñano
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The latest episode of my podcast has been released – Demystifying Title Insurance with special guest Berto Antuñano and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com Berto Antuñano is the Executive Managing Director, Langdon Title and Education Coordinator for First Class Education- a continuing education program for agents and real estate brokers. Berto’…
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Townhouse Renovations: One Man's Experience with special guest Berto Antuñano
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The latest episode of my podcast has been released – Townhouse Renovations: One Man’s Experience with special guest Berto Antuñano and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com Berto Antuñano is the Executive Managing Director, Langdon Title and Education Coordinator for First Class Education- a continuing education program for agents and real estate …
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The latest episode of my podcast has been released – Structuring a Successful Offer which can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com In this episode I discuss what makes an offer stronger – without necessary adding more to the price. While every situation is different, an approach to an offer might be different based on whether the home is a condo, co-…
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Washers and Dryers- What Do I Need to Know for NYC Apartments
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All about washer & dryer installation issues that need to be considered: 1. Wet over Wet rule 2. Appliances on the Plumbing Line 3. Suds Zone The risks of having leaks. Line pressure and plumbing back-ups.By Your Host: Adam Feinberg - Elegran Real Estate
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The latest episode of my podcast has been released – A Deeper Look Into Manhattanville and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com In this episode I discuss some of the history of Manhattanville, Columbia University’s $6-$7 campus expansion, The new Manhattanville Factory District and the south portion of the City College campus. In case you missed …
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Understanding HDFC Income Restricted Co-op's
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The latest episode of my podcast has been released – Understanding HDFC Income Restricted Co-op’s and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com In this episode I discuss how How HDFC Co-op’s came about, some of the challenges of purchasing in these buildings, the income restrictions, and financing challenges. In case you missed any of previous episode…
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Columbia University- Forgotten Nuclear Lab & The Manhattan Project
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The latest episode of my podcast has been released – Columbia University – Forgotten Nuclear Lab & The Manhattan Project and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com In this episode I discuss the role that Columbia University played both in The Manhattan Project as well as a Nuclear Testing Lab. The US Military had a longstanding policy to name proje…
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Graham Ct & Interior Courtyard Buildings by the Astor Family
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The Astor family was one of the earliest large developers in NYC- and the properties they developed are now iconic. Graham Court on 116th St was one of their earliest large buildings with an interior courtyard. Graham Court served as a model for later buildings- the Apthorp and the Belnord on the Upper West Side. The Belnord, can be seen today as i…
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The Battle of Harlem Heights- The fight that George Washington lost
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In this episode we discuss George Washington's continued battle with the British on land we now know as Morningside Heights and to a lesser degree Manhattanville. Much of the fighting took place on the Barnard College campus and the Western edge of Columbia University.By Your Host: Adam Feinberg - Elegran Real Estate
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I Accidently Sold My Clients a Former Brothel + Neighborhood Updates
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Welcome back to Episode 1 of the second season of the Harlem Stories Podcast. Today’s episode is I Accidently Sold My Clients a Former Brothel + Neighborhood Updates. You can listen to the episode at www.Harlem-Stories.com In Season 2 we are going to dig into some of the real interesting history- including selling a client a townhouse built in 1899…
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Everyday City Living: Supermarkets in Upper Manhattan
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The episode was recorded earlier this year, so there has been some small updates worth mentioning. Lidl on Frederick Douglass Blvd opened in February and has been a popular addition to the neighborhood- and to the city. Lincoln Market a few blocks north will be opening in about a month. It looks like a new tower will be rising on Amsterdam Avenue a…
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Why is it so Difficult to Find an Apartment with Outdoor Space...and Related Conversations
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When asked what do you want in your new Manhattan home- most buyers will include some type of outdoor space in their wish list or even in their list of needs. In this episode we talk about various types of outdoor spaces, pricing, availability and other considerations when searching for homes with outdoor spaces.…
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The latest episode of my podcast has dropped- Why Lending in Manhattan is Different at https://harlem-stories.com/ Condo’s, Co-op’s, Condop’s HDFC’s, SRO’s Land Lease buildings, etc- Real Estate in Manhattan doesn’t quite work the same here as our product mix is different. While we will bring in Bankers to the podcast in the future to address some …
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