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- 1 weeks ago20 min
Can social media change public policy?
Social media is changing how New Yorkers talk about housing, transit, development, and affordability. But can those online conversations actually influence public policy?In this episode of Real Talk NYC, Nile Berry, creator of Urban Explained, joins REBNY’s Vice President of Digital, Jason Ryan, to explore the growing role of social media in shaping New York City’s political conversation.They discuss how policymakers are adapting to a digital-first world, the challenges of explaining complex issues in short-form content, and whether online engagement reflects public opinion or distorts it.Want to learn more about REBNY? Visit https://www.rebny.com/
- Oct 5, 20269 min
Insiders: Bess Freedman on speaking up and leading with conviction
Residential real estate has undergone enormous change over the past decade. Few leaders have navigated that change as candidly or as confidently as Bess Freedman.In our latest episode of Real Talk Insiders, Bess reflects on her career thus far and what she’s learned about leadership, relationships, and staying true to your convictions.Want to learn more about REBNY? Visit https://www.rebny.com/
- Sep 8, 202612 min
Insiders: John Santora on the career that took him from Building Engineer to CEO
Commercial real estate has gone through extraordinary change over the last half century. Few people have had a front-row seat to that evolution quite like John Santora.In this episode of Real Talk Insiders, John shares the remarkable career journey that took him from building engineer at Cushman & Wakefield to CEO of WeWork.Want to learn more about REBNY? Visit https://www.rebny.com/
- Aug 25, 20266 min
Insights: Is New York building enough housing?
New York City needs more housing, but are we building enough, and at the scale we need? REBNY Senior Data and Policy Researcher Henry Perez-Tlatenchi breaks down REBNY's latest New Building Construction Pipeline Report, what the shift toward smaller projects means, and what the data could signal for the city’s housing goals.To read REBNY's New Building Construction Pipeline Report, visit https://www.rebny.com/reports/q2-2026-new-building-construction-pipeline-report/Want to learn more about REBNY? Visit https://www.rebny.com/
- Jul 8, 202613 min
How can NYC turn big events into economic impact?
New York City is having a moment.The Knicks have won the championship. The World Cup is underway. And the country just marked its 250th Anniversary. Through it all, New York is at the center of the action.But how does that energy turn into real economic impact?In this episode, we’re joined by Melissa Pumphrey, Chief Economist at NYC Economic Development Corporation, to break down what this moment means for New York City’s economy, how businesses can make the most of it, and where real estate fits into the bigger picture.Want to learn more about REBNY? Visit https://www.rebny.com/
- May 26, 20265 min
Insights: How much does NYC rely on real estate?
New York City runs on the services, infrastructure, transit, and jobs that millions of New Yorkers rely on every day. But behind much of that is a source of support that often goes unseen: real estate.REBNY’s new Invisible Engine report shows how real estate helps power the City’s financial health and everyday quality of life.In this episode, Zach Steinberg, REBNY’s Executive Vice President for External Relations and Advocacy, breaks down why real estate is a foundation for economic stability.Listen now to learn what really funds New York City, why real estate remains its “invisible engine,” and what is at risk if the City makes it harder to build, own, and invest.*Note: This episode was recorded on May 5, 2026. New York City budget figures are subject to change.
- May 14, 20269 min
Insiders: Nikki Greenberg on the future of real estate
Technology is rapidly transforming how we live, work, and build in New York City. But understanding what that change means takes people who can connect innovation with real human needs. That’s the work Nikki Greenberg has built her career around.In our latest episode of Real Talk Insiders, Nikki shares her perspective as a globally recognized futurist and leading voice in PropTech. From founding Women in PropTech to her work with ULI and REBNY’s Technology Committee, she’s helping the industry think differently about what’s possible in a tech-enabled world.Want to learn more about Nikki? Visit https://www.nikkigreenberg.com/Want to learn more about REBNY? Visit https://www.rebny.com/
- May 5, 202616 min
Is your building ready for Local Law 97?
Local Law 97 is quickly becoming one of the biggest challenges facing New York City buildings — especially co-ops and condos.Designed to cut carbon emissions, the law sets strict limits for large buildings, with steep penalties for those that don’t comply. It’s a major step toward the city’s climate goals, but for co-ops, the path forward is far from straightforward.So what does compliance actually look like?In this episode, we’re joined by Richard Yancey, CEO of the Building Energy Exchange, to break down what Local Law 97 means for co-ops and what comes next for buildings across New York City.Resources discussed in the episode:BE-Ex's Cutting Carbon in Co-ops & Condos projectBE-Ex's Climate Mobilization Act SeriesBE-Ex's Building Performance Partnership WebinarNYC AcceleratorNew York City Energy Efficiency CorporationCouncil of New York Cooperatives & CondominiumsWant to learn more about REBNY? Visit https://www.rebny.com/
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