The latest episode of my podcast has been released – Where Legends Echo: The Polo Grounds & Rucker Park and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com or your favorite podcast app. In this episode we discuss 2 legendary locations known for their connection to sports- Rucker Park and the Polo Grounds. Either of these locations are where our superstars have played- or even made their reputation from nothing. The amazing part about it- both are located on the Washington Heights/Harlem bor...

The latest episode of my podcast has been released – Why are Renovations So Expensive in Manhattan? and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com or your favorite podcast app. In this episode we discuss the challenges and expenses of renovating in a Manhattan condo or co-op. We drill down to discuss the Alteration Agreements, House Rules, the nature of finishes chosen, and insurance requirements- all of which add complexity, expense and time into the renovation process. ...

The latest episode of my podcast has been released – I've Been Elected to My Condo or Co-op Board. Now What? and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com or your favorite podcast app. In this episode we discuss common topics that condo and co-op boards need to address. Since so many Upper Manhattan condos and co-op's are small to mid-sized buildings- it's more likely that an owner might find themselves needing or wanting to join the board. Too often someone new joins the board, but might...

The latest episode of my podcast has been released – Proposed Harlem Projects That Never Came To Be and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com or your favorite podcast app. In this episode we discuss some large proposed Harlem Projects that never happened including Buckminster Fuller's plan to redevelop Harlem with massive domes in the sky , A 180' tall Ferris Wheel, a West Side 125th st Metro North Station and more. In case you missed any of previous episodes you can also li...

The latest episode of my podcast has been released – Understanding SRO (Single Room Occupancy) Townhouses and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com or your favorite podcast app. In this episode we discuss the legacy world of SRO Townhouses - Single Room Occupancy homes. While many SRO's disappeared throughout much of the city over the decades- they are still fairly common in Upper Manhattan. This episode discusses the complications associated with buying, selling and owning these ty...

The latest episode of my podcast has been released – 125th Street- The Changes Since the 1990's and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com or your favorite podcast app. In this episode we discuss how 125th street, the main shopping corridor of Harlem has changed over the decades. Buildings are being renovated, some are being torn down with taller buildings, but not too tall, are being added - but 125th st still remains the central artery of Upper Manhattan. Bill Clinton's 125th st. o...

The latest episode of my podcast has been released – How Regulations & Taxes Impacted NYC Over the Last Decade and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com or your favorite podcast app. In this episode we discuss how the abundance of new regulations and taxes over the last decade have impacted home sales prices and rents. Some regulation is important- and some of these have helped keep us safe- but we also highlight how over-regulating and adding new taxes in one of the highest taxe...

The latest episode of my podcast has been released – The Many Ways Manhattan Real Estate is Different from Everywhere Else – Part II and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.comor your favorite podcast app. In this episode we discuss: · Attorney’s and Due Diligence · Closing Costs · Boards / Board Packages · Misc. Topics – MLS’, Realtor Status, Home Showing Appts, House Rules, Offers,...

The latest episode of my podcast has been released – The Many Ways Manhattan Real Estate is Different from Everywhere Else – Part I and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com or your favorite podcast app. It’s common to have a conversation with a buyer that is familiar with buying and selling elsewhere, but yet they are shocked to discover how different it is in Manhattan. The goal for this 2 Part episode is to provide some transparency in how things work differently here. In thi...

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 the last episode for the season - but we will be back in mid-January for a Season 5 of Harlem-Stories. We have some great episodes coming up i...