Podcasts about local law

In this episode, host Gil Jenkins speaks with Marshall Cox, co-founder and CEO of Kelvin, a national leader in intelligent HVAC solutions for legacy buildings in major cities. Marshall shares the origin story of Kelvin (formerly Radiator Labs) and discusses the company's flagship product—the Cozy—an insulated radiator cover that maximizes efficiency and eliminates waste in steam-heated buildings. He also outlines Kelvin's growth plans and explains how New York's Local Law 97 is accelerating the push for building efficiency and decarbonization. The conversation explores Kelvin's hybrid electrification strategy and its broader implications for cost-effective, resource-efficient building decarbonization. Additional topics include market expansion, Kelvin's innovative financing model, and the importance of partnerships with HVAC contractors and other key stakeholders.Bio:Dr. Marshall Cox is the co-founder and CEO of Kelvin, a pioneer in sustainable building decarbonization and innovative HVAC solutions. He earned his M.S. in materials science and engineering from Cornell University in May 2004 and his Ph.D. in electrical engineering from Columbia University in 2013. Marshall holds over 10 U.S. patents and has published eight peer-reviewed papers in semiconductor devices, processing, and inorganic synthetic chemistry. He has received numerous awards through his work at Kelvin, including the MIT Clean Energy Prize, the Verizon Powerful Answers Award, and the Popular Science Innovation Award.Links:Kelvin WebsiteKelvin on LinkedInMarshall on LinkedInEpisode recorded February 7, 2025 Email your feedback to Chad, Gil, Hilary, and Guy at climatepositive@hasi.com.

Welcome back to Architecture 5 10 20! I'm your host, Guy Geier, Managing Partner of FXCollaborative Architects in New York. My guests for this podcast are pioneers and visionaries shaping the future of the built environment across various disciplines. Join me in exploring their remarkable journeys, discovering how they reach their current heights, and envisioning what lies ahead in the next 5, 10, and 20 years. Listen in as I have a conversation with my colleague Dan Piselli, FXCollaborative Director of Sustainability. We break down what it actually means for architects to commit to sustainability and discuss the state of climate commitments in architecture and beyond. We talk about how firms are measuring up to the AIA 2030 Commitment, the gaps between goals and actual progress, and, of course, what needs to change if we want to hit those looming 2030 and 2040 climate milestones. Dan shares his insights into how sustainability has evolved from a niche interest to a central concern in architecture, as well as why some states and firms seem to be going faster than others in energy efficiency. We also talk about the commitments made by mechanical and structural engineers, contractors, and manufacturers because, after all, sustainability isn't just an architect's responsibility; it's an industry-wide effort. Along the way, we touch on the role of building codes, the impact of energy modeling (or lack thereof), and why some firms are struggling despite their best intentions, and, of course, we confront the big question: are we actually on track to meet net-zero goals, or are we just going through the motions? Dan shows how industry climate commitments help track progress and drive real change, even though there's still a lot of work to do. Moving forward, shifting laws and market trends should keep shaping sustainability efforts, with regeneration and adaptation playing big roles. If you are an architect, engineer, or just someone wondering what real climate action looks like in the world of architecture, then this episode is definitely for you. Time stamps: [02:09] - Dan reveals that his passion for sustainable architecture began in childhood and led him to become FX Collaborative's director of sustainability. [04:36] - The world is far from meeting Paris Climate Agreement targets, with U.S. climate funding looking at setbacks. [07:57] - Dan points out how the AIA 2030 commitment pushes firms to design net-zero buildings. [11:03] - In 2023, 61% of projects used energy models, but they only slightly outperformed non-modeled ones. [13:04] - Various industry commitments focus on carbon reduction. [16:06] - Dan argues that clients increasingly consider firms' climate commitments. [17:42] - Dan explains that, in 2023, 490 companies reported nearly 25,000 projects, with 10% meeting the 80% reduction target. [20:08] - Ruben Hall, a nearly complete Passive House retrofit, exemplifies energy-efficient building conversion in NYC. [23:18] - The 2030 memo outlines project goals, ensuring alignment with the commitment to energy efficiency. [25:44] - Dan explains how daylight dimming systems and LED fixtures enhance energy efficiency. [27:38] - Rapid environmental policy changes such as Local Law 9 stress the need for sustainability strategies focused on the future. [28:58] - Dan argues that the future of sustainability is in regeneration. Links / Resources:Guy Geier Instagram | Twitter Dan's LinkedIn Page

Host Mark Levine of NYC Property Management firm EBMG shares information regarding compliance topics that are relevant in the first few months of 2025.Email the show! nycrealestatepodcast@gmail.com Corporate Transparency Act: The required filings through the CTA (the Beneficial Owner Information) has been restarted to now require a March 21, 2025 filing. Link to FinCen info here: https://fincen.gov/boi Local Law 11 / FISP Cycle 10A starts on 2/21/25 and last for a period of two years. We recommend that if your building is in the A subcycle that you get started immediately on the inspection and work that may be needed. Local Law 157 gas detectors are required to be installed by May 1, 2025 in all areas that have a gas hookup in residential private spaces as well as building common areas.Feel free to reach out to Mark Levine at his corporate email of mblevine@ebmg.com or via phone at 212-335-2723 x.201.

Some City Council members are criticizing Mayor Eric Adams' proposal to allow federal immigration officers into Rikers Island, arguing it could endanger pre-trial detainees. Meanwhile, two council members are introducing legislation to prevent landlords from buying their way out of complying with the city's landmark climate law, Local Law 97, which requires buildings to cut greenhouse gas emissions. Also, Friday is the last day to apply for a seat on a community board in Brooklyn and the Bronx. Plus, this week's On the Way transit segment covers flagged OMNY student cards, a baby born on the subway, and what's behind the wrapped J/M/Z train structures.

A New York City regulator reported that Local Law 18 has effectively curbed illegal short-term rentals, with major booking platforms now in compliance. The Walt Disney Company is optimistic about expanding its cruise fleet and increasing theme park attendance, contributing to a robust revenue increase in its Parks & Experiences division. British Airways is revamping its communication strategy on its controversial loyalty program changes by launching a new microsite and video series to better inform customers. Disney's Gamble: More Cruise Ships, Parks, and Premium Prices British Airways Boosts Loyalty Messaging to 'Reassure' Customers NYC Enforcement Boss on Short-Term Rental Law: 'It's Working' - Exclusive Connect with Skift LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/skift/ WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaAL375LikgIXmNPYQ0L/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/skiftnews Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skiftnews/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@skiftnews Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/skiftnews.bsky.social X: https://twitter.com/skift Subscribe to @SkiftNews (https://www.youtube.com/@SkiftNews) and never miss an update from the travel industry.

Host Mark Levine of NYC Property Management company EBMG, sits down with Amanda Gerome, the CEO and Founder of A+ Electric to discuss: 1. Federal Pacific Circuit Breaker Replacements 2. Local Law 88 Requirements and Workflows Email the show! nycrealestatepodcast@gmail.com Amanda Gerome of A+ Electric can be reached at agerome@apluselec.com or on her cell phone at 516-978-8658. Mark Levine can also be reached on his corporate email at mblevine@ebmg.com or via phone directly at 212-335-2723 x. 201.

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In this dynamic start to 2025, Amanda Gerome, CEO of A+ Electric, joins me as co-host for this special episode of Realty Speak. Together, we welcome Sadie McKeown, President of The Community Preservation Corporation, to discuss electrification and other critical upgrades driving the transformation of NYC buildings toward greater affordability and sustainability. Our engaging conversation delves into the challenges of complying with local laws like Local Law 88, uncovers how to unlock available rebates and offers actionable project and financing strategies for property owners pursuing sustainability for their buildings, both large and small. As a rising leader in the electrical industry, Amanda adds a fresh and insightful perspective, while Sadie brings invaluable expertise in affordable financing, grants and sustainability when collaborating with all stakeholders. And just when you think the conversation couldn't get more captivating, Amanda introduces a creative twist you won't want to miss.

Nostromo Energy's Yaron Ben-Nun and the Need for Thermal Storage in Decarbonization   Yaron Ben-Nun, Founder and Chief Technology Officer at Nostromo Energy (TASE:NOST) where his vision for reducing carbon emissions led to the development of the company's IceBrick™ energy storage technology to help decarbonize buildings. A passionate environmental advocate, he has a background in big data analytics for industrial energy conservation and has held leadership positions at several clean-tech software companie   Yaron's team designed an ice thermal energy storage system that is challenging the current energy storage landscape. With proven technology, their system is perfectly safe with zero degradation over 10 years of operation. Their first commercial deployment has been running since June 2019 and they have 3 systems under construction in total capacity of 3.8 mWh.   Show Highlights   Nostromo focuses on using water as an energy storage medium. Technology allows for retrofitting existing buildings to become sustainable energy storage systems. Ideal project specifications and electric bill structure for determining project viability. The growing importance of buildings in energy management as the green economy evolves particularly in large buildings with high cooling demands. Nostromo's technology is best suited for buildings with significant cooling loads. Inefficiencies of traditional energy storage methods like lithium-ion batteries. Enabling retrofitting of existing buildings into sustainable energy systems. The green economy is growing, and clean energy transformation is inevitable. Buildings must become proactive participants in energy management. Local regulations like New York's Local Law 97 are crucial for driving sustainability in the building sector.   “You should wish to fail fast. That's what I'm saying. After a few failures, if you actually learn something from it, you will have success. So you need not only to get up on your feet, you need to know that it's all about how you get up from failure.”- Yaron Ben-Nun     Show Resource and Information   Connect with Charlie Cichetti and GBES   GBES is excited our membership community is growing. Consider joining our membership community as members are given access to some of the guests on the podcasts that you can ask project questions. If you are preparing for an exam, there will be more assurance that you will pass your next exam, you will be given cliff notes if you are a member, and so much more. Go to to learn more about the 4 different levels of access to this one-of-a-kind career-advancing green building community!   If you truly enjoyed the show, don't forget to leave a positive rating and review on .  We have prepared more episodes for the upcoming weeks, so come by again next week! Thank you for tuning in to the !   Copyright © 2025 GBES

I'm not a financial advisor; Superpowers for Good should not be considered investment advice. Seek counsel before making investment decisions.Watch the show on television by downloading the e360tv channel app to your Roku, AppleTV or AmazonFireTV. You can also see it on YouTube.When you purchase an item, launch a campaign or create an investment account after clicking a link here, we may earn a fee. Engage to support our work.Devin: What is your superpower?Jasmine: My superpower is my empathy. More than anything else, I feel deeply, and it drives all of the work that I do.Mid-Hudson Energy Transition (MHET) is revolutionizing how communities engage with renewable energy. Based in Kingston, New York, MHET empowers residents to access clean energy, reduce energy costs, and improve their homes through innovative programs.One standout initiative is the Home Energy Loan Program (HELP), which provides accessible financing for low-income residents to pursue energy-efficient home upgrades. According to Jasmine Graham, MHET's executive director, the program was designed to address the barriers residents face. “We heard, ‘I don't have the time, expertise, or money,'” Jasmine explained. “So, we said, ‘What if we manage the projects for you?'”The HELP Fund, which supports the program, is unique in offering opportunities for everyday people to invest. “We created an offering that allows accredited and non-accredited investors to join in and invest,” Jasmine shared. “This clean energy transition is happening, but right now, it's not very accessible to everybody.” Community investors earn a 4 percent return, a recognition of their risk and financial realities, while impact investors receive 3 percent, and mission-aligned philanthropic funds accept no return, prioritizing social impact.MHET also addresses affordability through its community solar program. Low-income participants can save up to 20 percent on their electricity bills with no upfront costs. “No cost to join, no cost to leave, and the savings continue for 20 years,” Jasmine noted.By integrating philanthropic partnerships and innovative financial structures, MHET ensures that low-income communities and people of color are not left behind in the clean energy transition. As Jasmine aptly said, “We want to make sure that folks have the financial resources and the time and expertise to make this happen.”MHET's work exemplifies the potential for systemic change through community-driven, inclusive solutions. Their impact resonates far beyond Kingston, offering a model for equitable climate action nationwide.tl;dr:* Mid-Hudson Energy Transition helps communities access renewable energy, lower costs, and strengthen resilience.* Community Choice Aggregation enables bulk renewable energy purchases, saving residents and small businesses money.* The Home Upgrade Grants program addresses structural issues to help low-income families decarbonize their homes.* The HELP Fund allows community members to invest in clean energy with tailored returns and protections.* Empathy and inclusion guide Jasmine Graham's leadership, ensuring no one is left behind in transitions.How to Develop Empathy As a SuperpowerJasmine's superpower is her deep empathy, which enables her to understand and connect with others, driving her leadership and efforts to address complex challenges. Her ability to put herself in others' shoes inspires her work in creating impactful solutions for communities, ensuring no one is left behind.Jasmine exemplified her empathy following a disappointing election outcome that deeply affected her climate-focused team. She prioritized their emotional well-being during a staff planning day, emphasizing self-care and resilience. By fostering kindness and compassion, Jasmine demonstrated how empathy can unite and motivate teams to continue pursuing their mission, even in challenging times.Tips for Developing Empathy as a Strength:* Engage in Conversations: Regularly connect with people from diverse backgrounds and perspectives to deepen understanding and build relational skills.* Learn About Others: Explore different cultures, life experiences, and issues to develop a broader perspective on humanity.* Practice Vulnerability: Share personal experiences and emotions to create authentic connections and foster mutual empathy.* Reflect on Differences: Recognize that varied upbringings and circumstances shape viewpoints, helping to bridge gaps in understanding.* Build Empathy Like a Muscle: Exercise empathy consistently in everyday interactions to strengthen it over time.Conclusion:By following Jasmine Graham's example and advice, you can make empathy a skill. With practice and effort, you could make it a superpower that enables you to do more good in the world.Remember, however, that research into success suggests that building on your own superpowers is more important than creating new ones or overcoming weaknesses. You do you!Guest ProfileJasmine Graham (she/they):Executive Director, Mid-Hudson Energy TransitionAbout Mid-Hudson Energy Transition: Mid-Hudson Energy Transition empowers communities to own and share renewable energy, create healthier buildings, and join in community wealth-building to strengthen the resilience of the Hudson Valley in the face of climate change.Website: www.mid-hudson.energyX/Twitter Handle: @midhudsonenergyCompany Facebook Page: fb.com/mid-hudson-energy-transitionOther URL: www.investinhelp.orgBiographical Information: Jasmine (she/they) is an energy justice expert, environmental policy advocate, and published scholar. With extensive experience in designing and implementing community-based renewable energy and building decarbonization programs, she has dedicated her career to ensuring that vulnerable communities have a voice in the clean energy transition. As the Executive Director of Mid-Hudson Energy Transition, Jasmine leads efforts to empower communities through renewable energy ownership, healthier buildings, and wealth-building initiatives. Previously, Jasmine held key roles in advancing cutting-edge energy policy across New York State, including appointments to New York City's Sustainability Advisory Board and Climate Mobilization Advisory Board under multiple mayoral administrations. In these roles, she guided the development of New York City's long-term sustainability plan and played a pivotal role in shaping the implementation of Local Law 97, historic legislation for building decarbonization. Jasmine earned a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies from the University of Vermont and is currently pursuing a Master of Business Administration in Sustainability from Bard College.X/Twitter Handle: @jasminecgrahamLinkedin: linkedin.com/in/jasmine-c-grahamInstagram Handle: @jasminecgrahamSupport Our SponsorsOur generous sponsors make our work possible, serving impact investors, social entrepreneurs, community builders and diverse founders. Today's advertisers include FundingHope, Mivium, Azolla and SuperCrowd Impact Membership. 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Welcome to Episode 52 of REAL ESTATE INVESTING IN NEW YORK!! Please remember to Subscribe, Review and Share this podcast, it is SO appreciated!  YOU CAN ALSO WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE Contact me: Email: christina.Kremidas@elliman.com Join me on Instagram and Tiktok  In this episode, I'm sharing the most important information that NYC property owners must know about Local Law 11: mandatory facade maintenance required for all buildings with 6+ stories. This is usually the most expensive project that condo & co-op buildings have to fund, and it happens every 5 years! Make sure you know what to look for so you aren't caught holding the bag.   Are you purchasing in NYC?  I would love to answer your questions!I hope you find this information helpful, and please reach out to me if you have any questions!   I always am so happy to have the opportunity to work with you - if you would like for me to represent you as your Broker as you begin the property purchase or sale process, please do not hesitate to reach out to me. Discover the value of your home Please subscribe to this channel and turn on notifications (click the bell icon) so you can keep up with the videos I post! Check out my website 

This week on Closed! we're joined by NYC Council Member Keith Powers for a very special episode! Council Member Powers asked his constituents what he could do to improve their quality of lives, and the result is our most requested, long-awaited episode on Sidewalk Sheds!We talk about the plethora of sheds on the streets of our city, covering everything from their obvious benefits and drawbacks to the unintended side effects. . How do sheds protect the populace? How do they harm local business? How does Local Law 11 contribute to an endless cycle of scaffolding going up and down in NYC?All this and more on this week's episode of Closed! NYC's Real Estate Podcast!You can learn more about Council Member Keith Powers at https://council.nyc.gov/district-4/And as always, for all things real estate and the law go to bfklawoffice.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this special episode of Realty Speak, the tables are turned as I step in as a guest on Inside R&E, the podcast from the real estate law firm Rosenberg & Estis, P.C., hosted by Justin Weitzman. Justin and I dive into the critical topic of Local Law 152 - Periodic Inspection of Gas Piping Systems, focusing on what Coop and Condo Boards, building owners, and property managers need to know during the second 4-year compliance cycle, which began on January 1, 2024. We explore the fundamentals of the law, how to effectively prepare for inspections and the common challenges that stakeholders face along the way. I also offer key insights on upcoming legislative changes that will impact which inspection observations may no longer pose issues, as well as how buildings with commercial spaces could see an expanded scope in their inspections.

09-25-2024 Michele Cea Learn more about the interview and get additional links here: https://thedailyblaze.com/compliance-challenge-for-nyc-building-owners-and-businesses-with-local-law-97/ Subscribe to the best of our content here: https://priceofbusiness.substack.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCywgbHv7dpiBG2Qswr_ceEQ

J.J. and Dr. Yair Furstenberg contextualize the ethical teachings of the Tannaim. Follow us on Twitter (X) @JewishIdeas_Pod to get into arguments with other listeners about Seneca and Rabbi Yochanan ben Zakkai. Please rate and review the the show in the podcast app of your choice!We welcome all complaints and compliments at podcasts@torahinmotion.orgFor more information visit torahinmotion.org/podcastsYair Furstenberg is associate professor and currently serving as head of the Talmud Department at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. His research focuses on the history of early rabbinic literature and law within its Greco-Roman context. In his publications he examines the emergence of Jewish legal discourse during the Second Temple period and its later transformation by the Rabbis. His current project "Local Law under Rome" funded by the European Research Council aims to integrate rabbinic legal activity into its Roman provincial context. Among his publications: Purity and Identity in Ancient Judaism: From the Temple to the Mishnah, University of Indiana Press 2023; Jewish Martyrdom in Antiquity: From the Books of Maccabees to the Babylonian Talmud, CRINT, Brill 2023 (with J.W. van Henten and F. Avemarie); “The Rabbinic Movement From Pharisees to Provincial Jurists”, Journal for the Study of Judaism 55 (2024): 1-43; and particularly relevant to this talk:  ‘Rabbinic Responses to Greco-Roman Ethics of Self-Formation in Tractate Avot', M. Niehoff and J. Levinson (eds.), Self, Self-Fashioning and Individuality in Late Antiquity, Mohr Siebeck: Tübingen, 2020, 125-148.

In the fast-paced world of New York City real estate, keeping up with the ever-changing local laws is more than just a challenge—it's a necessity. Don't get caught off guard! Join us as Adam Batista and John Longo from Prise lead us through NYC's most critical regulations, including lead paint safety, gas piping inspections, parapet and parking garage inspections. But that's not all—climate change expert Marc Karell makes a special appearance to shed light on the latest climate laws and what they mean for your buildings. This episode is your essential roadmap to staying compliant and ahead of the curve in NYC's complex regulatory landscape. Tune in now to safeguard your investments and ensure your buildings are safe today and ready for the future.

A lot has changed since New York City began strictly enforcing Local Law 18, which effectively banned short-term rentals in the city. But it's unclear whether improved housing affordability, the goal of the crackdown, is one of those changes. An Airbnb analysis released in January found no evidence that the new rules had impacted rent prices or rental inventory, even amid new construction completions, and the city hasn't reported any changes in housing affordability metrics attributable to the law.  An Airbnb analysis released in January found no evidence that the new rules had impacted rent prices or rental inventory, even amid new construction completions, and the city hasn't reported any changes in housing affordability metrics attributable to the law.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Principal and buildings engineer Jan Wei talks about the evolution of New York City's building performance standards and meeting the new demands of Local Law 97.

Reducing the speed limit is a simple way to make streets safer. Albany just passed Local Law M which will limit most Albany city streets from 30 to 25mph. James Rath of Capital Streets spoke with Sina Basila Hickey about this this law and overall street safety.

New York City Councilmember Carlina Rivera (D-2, East Village, Gramercy Park, Kips Bay, Lower East Side, Murray Hill, Rose Hill) talks about the mayor's emergency order that delays implementation of Local Law 42, just days before it would have gone into effect, that would have capped solitary confinement, among other things.

Being A NYC Multifamily Building Owner, Or Member Of A Condo Or Coop Board Has Become A Much More Complicated Job! They Need To Manage Rising Expenses, Rent Limitations, Government Imposed Regulations, And Capital Projects...Board Members, And Even Some Building Owners, Likely Have Full-Time Jobs And Need Help Doing These Things Well!Meet Tina Larsson, Co-Founder Of The Folson Group!The various issues facing Board Members (and even some building owners) who may be volunteers with limited expertise in the role of building management, led us to seek out an expert in the field. Do You Ever Wonder wanted to speak with someone who works with the various constituencies (owners, residents, Board members) in multifamily buildings to help facilitate solutions, streamline processes, manage complex projects, and achieve cost savings in all of the various aspects of a building's operations.Enter Tina Larsson, co-founder with Mark Foley, of The Folson Group (https://www.thefolsongroup.com/). In essence, their expertise in multifamily building cost reduction, project management, and value enhancement has made them a go-to resource for many co-op and condo boards, along with building owners, in NYC.Why engage with an outside consultant? Let's count the ways...Beyond the spike in building expenses, limitations on the recouping of renovation costs and restrictions on increasing revenue due to legislation such as the 2019 Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act, buildings have to face unexpected and often extremely large expenditures brought on by regulations imposed by NYC such as Local Law 97 that mandates carbon neutrality by 2050.Issues Facing Multifamily BuildingsExpenses: On the expense side, the cost of every building input like utilities, insurance, and taxes has risen dramatically. So too have the number of capital projects, maintenance costs, and payroll expenses.Add to the mix all of the NYS and NYC regulations that will bring higher costs to the building owner and residents. A perfect example is Local Law 97 (LL97) which requires buildings larger than 25,000 square feet to be carbon-neutral by 2050, but that imposes immediate requirements. Income: Limitations on rent increases in NYC are well-known, and now President Biden has proposed legislation which would 'require large and midsize landlords to cap annual rent increases to no more than 5%.  In addition, the recently implemented Good Cause Eviction will hinder a landlord from removing a tenant or deny a lease renewal without a court order.The Folson GroupOnce again The Folson Group's expertise in cost reduction and value enhancement has made them a go-to resource for many co-op and condo boards in the New York City area.If you are a multifamily building owner, landlord, or condo/coop Board member facing issues with out-of-control expenses or capital projects that are too large to handle, The Folson Group could be a good contact.The firm is also a NYC Accelerator Service Provider and ConEd Participating Contractor.You can reach Tina Larsson in the following ways...Email: tina@thefolsongroup.comPhone: (917) 648 - 8151 ___________________________________________________Do you have a great story to tell?Are you interested in appearing as a guest on the Do You Ever Wonder podcast? Let Mike Haltman know at mhaltman@hallmarkabstractllc.com.

Join Noah and John from UrbanDigs as they host a live webinar to dive into the complexities of the NYC commercial real estate markets with James Nelson, a leading expert and top producer from Avison Young. With extensive experience and deep knowledge of New York City's real estate landscape, James shares valuable insights on the current state of the market, investment strategies, and the potential for converting office spaces to residential properties. This episode provides a comprehensive overview of commercial real estate's current challenges and opportunities, making it a must-watch for investors, developers, professionals, and real estate enthusiasts. Highlights: 01:00 - Current State of NYC Commercial Real Estate 03:30 - Impact of Rising Interest Rates 05:35 - Buyer and Seller Psychology 07:00 - Foreign Investment Trends 09:00 - Office Leasing Market Post-COVID 10:55 Office-to-Residential Conversions 12:00 - Impact of 2019 Legislation on Multifamily Investments 15:00 - Retail Market Resurgence 17:10 - Challenges in the Office Market 20:00 - Understanding Cap Rates 23:00 - Insights on Pfizer Building Conversion 27:00 - Working with Commercial Brokers 33:00 - Alternative Uses for Office Space 36:10 - Local Law 97 and Its Impact 40:00 - Staying on top of data 42:00 - Is distress priced in? 45:15 - Podcasts as resources Link to James' Book, The Insider's Edge to Real Estate Investing: https://www.amazon.com/Insiders-Edge-Real-Estate-Investing/dp/1264865996 Links to James' podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/real-estate-investing-live-from-new-york/id1486367901 https://open.spotify.com/show/0UcAl1JlzgGnHqQU4ayzQ5 https://jamesnelson.com/ James' Page at Avison Young https://www.avisonyoung.com/professionals/-/ayp/view/james-nelson/in/new-york Connect with James on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesnelsonnyc/ ** Need a price cut? Want to wow a seller? Use UrbanDigs Advisor! ** Our customized pricing service closes deals faster and makes you look like a hero. Plus, subscribers get a big discount, so the ROI is literally OFF. THE. CHART. Email support@urbandigs.com and let us know what you need! https://www.urbandigs.com/advisor/ Got questions? We got answers! Visit our forum: https://www.urbandigs.com/forum/index.php?forums/main-forum.2/ Track the New York City real estate market with real-time data and charts: https://www.urbandigs.com/ Link to our overview of Manhattan or Brooklyn real estate stats: https://www.urbandigs.com/marketwide-charts/ For more Manhattan and Brooklyn real estate conversations: http://www.talkingmanhattan.com/

In this episode: 1️⃣ **Solar Farm Awaits Engineering Analysis in Liberty and Rockland** 2️⃣ **Rockland Sets Public Hearing for Local Law #2 of 2024** 3️⃣ **South Fallsburg Adopts Property Tax Levy Law** 4️⃣ **Wurtsboro Celebrates Bashakill Bazaar Grand Opening** 5️⃣ **Callicoon Fire Department Hosts 2nd Annual Car Show** 6️⃣ **SCVA Hosts Go Swap Literacy Exchange for National Tourism Week** 7️⃣ **Minivan Collides with School Bus on State Route 52** 8️⃣ **Hankins-Fremont Fire Dept. Forms Ladies Auxiliary**

"From the EEOC's perspective, whether an employment action, employment decision is made by a human or an algorithm, liability is going to be the same for those companies." "AI tools really have the ability to prevent discrimination, but at the same time, they have the ability to discriminate more than any one individual human being." -EEOC Commissioner Kieth Sonderling. Before we begin- Commissioner Sonderling requested that I share a link to this important report (Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, and Disability Discrimination in Hiring).  While the report focuses on the Americans With Disabilities Act, the ideas put forth apply directly to employment decision making and is an important missive summarizing the government's position on the relationship between AI and foundational regulation related to concepts such as the ⅘ rule and disparate impact.   Summary: How lucky are we?  My guest for this episode is none other than the grand poobah of employment regulations in the US, EEOC commissioner Keith Sonderling.  The Commissioner has many great attributes that underlie his approach to the creation and enforcement of legislation critical to ensuring everyone gets a fair shake when it comes to employment opportunities.  But I think one of his greatest attributes is his mission to make himself accessible to all channels of media and communication, including humble podcasters such as myself.   In some sense, my big takeaway from our discussion is the idea that the more things change, the more they stay the same. By this I mean that the central tenets of fair and equitable hiring practices are immutable.  While the tools that support employment decision making have, and will continue to become infinitely more complex, ensuring that signals used for hiring decisions are job related, and thus free of systematic differences based on irrelevant factors, is all that matters. The Commissioner and I have a really awesome and enlightening conversation about the evolving landscape of government regulation on AI in hiring. We begin with a discussion about his career trajectory, his insights about the integration of AI within HR practices, and the critical balance needed between innovation and ethical considerations.  We have fun delving into the specifics of current regulatory frameworks, including the seminal Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection Procedures and the recent developments in laws such as New York City's Local Law 144.  Commissioner Sonderling shares his perspective that the future of regulation will likely be driven by state initiatives rather than new federal legislation. Takeaways:State-Led Initiatives: Commissioner Sonderling highlights that while the federal government may not introduce new legislation soon, states like New York and California are likely to lead the way in regulating AI in hiring. Employers should stay informed about state laws and consider adopting best practices from these regulations proactively.Navigating a Patchwork Regulatory Environment: With states potentially leading regulatory efforts, HR professionals must prepare to navigate a patchwork of regulations that may vary significantly from one state to another. This emphasizes the need for adaptable compliance strategies.Existing Federal Standards: Even in the absence of new federal legislation, existing laws and standards, such as the EEOC's Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection Procedures, still apply to AI-driven employment decisions. Organizations must ensure compliance with these standards to avoid legal pitfalls.Proactive Compliance through Audits: Commissioner Sonderling advises businesses to conduct regular audits of their AI systems to ensure compliance and prevent discrimination. These audits should be thorough and based on relevant data to identify and mitigate any biases in the system.Vendor Responsibility and Data Integrity: The discussion highlights the importance of holding vendors accountable for the AI tools they provide. Employers must ensure that their vendors comply with ethical and legal standards and provide necessary data for compliance checks.  We can expect vendors to be required to participate in 3rd party audits of their tools at some point in the near future.

Olmsted County Sheriff Kevin Torgerson shares plans for the annual Law Enforcement and Emergency Responder Memorial Service, while also providing an update on some criminal justice issues at the State Capitol.

2024 marks the first compliance period for the groundbreaking building performance standard in New York City known as Local Law 97. The law requires large buildings to go beyond simply reporting emissions and to begin to enact decarbonization standards. Or face fines.Paul sits with Luke Surowiec of ICF and who is the program director of the New York City Accelerator to talk about the current state of Local Law 97, how buildings are complying with the requirements, what lies ahead, and what other municipalities can learn from NYC Accelerator's experience in getting this off the ground.For more reference:Luke SurowiecNew York City AcceleratorLocal Law 97Follow Paul on LinkedIn.

"Legislation... has not kept up with the pace of technological advancements, posing significant challenges for ensuring fairness in AI-driven hiring processes."-Matt SchererSummary:In this episode of "Science 4-Hire,"  I welcome Matt Scherer, Senior Policy Counsel for Workers' Rights at the Center for Democracy in Technology, a non-profit based in Washington, D.C. The CDT champions the advancement of civil rights in the digital age, striving to ensure technology respects and enhances individuals' rights and democratic values.Matt and I have an enthusiastic conversation about the importance of understanding and navigating the evolving landscape of AI and automation in hiring processes. Matt brings his expertise to the table, dissecting the intersection of emerging technologies with workplace rights, the nuances of AI legislation, and the vital role of public policy in safeguarding fairness and privacy. Matt and I dive right into some great dialogue about the challenges posed by electronic surveillance, automated management systems, and the quest to elevate worker voices through technology. We spend a good deal of time focusing on the critical evaluation of AI hiring tools, highlighting New York City's Local Law 144 and its implications for a broader regulatory framework. Matt provides some really interesting and important points about the criticality of using a design-first mentality in developing AI tools as a critical part of ensuring they serve to enhance worker empowerment rather than diminish it.Insightful Moments:Matt discusses the Center for Democracy in Technology's (CDT) mission to advance civil rights in the digital age, focusing on the workplace implications of emerging technologies such as AI and automated management systems. The CDT's commitment to this cause is grounded in ensuring technology serves to enhance, not undermine, workers' rights and privacy.The conversation highlights New York City's Local Law 144, examining its strengths and weaknesses in regulating AI hiring tools. Despite being a pioneering piece of legislation, Matt suggests that the law is riddled with loopholes that many companies exploit to avoid compliance, demonstrating the challenges in crafting effective regulatory frameworks.Matt emphasizes the importance of design-first thinking in developing AI technologies for hiring. He argues that most challenges associated with AI and automated hiring tools stem from design issues, advocating for a holistic approach that integrates ethical considerations from the outset.The dialogue touches on the role of transparency in AI-driven hiring processes.  Current practices often leave candidates in the dark about when and how they are being evaluated by AI, stressing the need for legislation that mandates clear disclosure to candidates.An exploration of upcoming legislation reveals a split between stronger regulatory regimes advocated by civil rights groups and more loophole-ridden proposals pushed by tech companies. This tension underscores the ongoing debate over how to effectively govern AI in hiring while protecting workers' rights.Matt shares insights into the civil rights standards for 21st-century employment selection procedures, a document aimed at modernizing and expanding upon the 50-year-old uniform guidelines for employee selection procedures. This initiative reflects a broader effort to update legal and ethical standards for employment assessments in light of advancements in AI and technology.

"This AI piece and all the ethics and governance and everything that goes around that... it really warrants a dedicated role and some specific communities focused on AI ethics and risks."Bob Pulver: Founder of Cognitive PathSummary:My guest for this episode is Bob Pulver, a seasoned expert in the intersection of artificial intelligence and talent acquisition, bringing with him over two decades of experience from his tenure at IBM to the forefront of AI ethics and responsible implementation.This episode not only provides valuable insights into the mechanics of implementing responsible AI, but also frames a narrative that reveals the complexity and necessity of ethical AI practices in today's technology-driven hiring landscape.Bob underscores the importance of ethical AI development, emphasizing responsibility by design, speaking to the need for a proactive stance in integrating AI into people practices.  We both agree that compliance should not be a band-aid, or afterthought, but a foundational principle that begins with data acquisition and continues through to the implementation of AI-powered tools. A big part of our conversation revolves around legislation related to the use of AI hiring tools, including New York City's Local Law 144. Bob provides advice to organizations on navigating its anti-bias legislation and the broader implications for global regulatory landscapes.In sum, Bob and I both agree that responsible AI is not a game of short sighted interventions, but rather a transformative shift that affects every aspect of talent acquisition. We provide our ideas on how to navigate through this period of intense change, focusing on the practical challenges companies face, from internal upskilling to grappling with legislation that struggles to keep pace with technological advancements.Takeaways:Start with a Foundation of Ethics and Responsibility: Implementing responsible AI requires building your technology on a foundation of ethical considerations. This involves considering the impact on protected groups, ensuring accessibility, and integrating privacy and cybersecurity measures from the beginning.Understand and Comply with Relevant Legislation: Staying informed about and compliant with anti-bias legislation, like New York City's Local Law 144, is crucial. This law requires annual independent audits for automated employment decision tools, ensuring they don't adversely impact protected classes.Adopt a Holistic Approach to AI Implementation: Responsible AI transcends legal compliance to include a broader ethical framework. It encompasses fairness, privacy, cybersecurity, and the mitigation of various risks, including reputational, financial, and legal.Engage in Continuous Education and Upskilling: All stakeholders, regardless of their role, need to be educated about the ethical implications of AI. This includes understanding how to acquire and test data to mitigate bias and ensure the responsible use of AI technologies.Foster a Multi-Stakeholder, Cross-Disciplinary Dialogue: Creating solutions that are both innovative and responsible requires input from a diverse group of stakeholders. This includes technical experts, ethicists, legal teams, and end-users to ensure cognitive diversity and address the ethical, cultural, and practical aspects of AI.Prepare for an AI-Driven Transformation: Recognizing that AI transformation affects every aspect of an organization is essential. This realization should drive a commitment to responsible AI practices throughout the organization, from product development to deployment.

Columbia University's Daniel Zarrilli knows a thing or two about New York City and the effects of climate change.For almost a decade prior to Hurricane Sandy, he worked on the city's waterfront, managing maintenance and construction of the city's piers and bulkheads, overseeing cruise terminals and other maritime assets, and working with coastal communities on a variety of local projects. That experience along the city's 520-mile shoreline, plus his training as an engineer, put him in view of Mayor Michael Bloomberg as he was standing up his initiative to rebuild New York following Hurricane Sandy and make it more resilient.Bloomberg appointed Zarrilli as the city's first resilience director. He then became Chief Climate Policy Advisor under Mayor Bill de Blasio, helping usher landmark energy policy through the city council, which mandates emissions reductions produced by the city's largest buildings of 40 percent by 2030.Now Zarrilli serves as Special Advisor for Climate and Sustainability at Columbia University, helping to create a new world-leading climate school and advising on pathways to achieve the university's deep decarbonization goals. This wealth of deep experience and expertise makes him a valuable addition to the NYISO's Environmental Advisory Council, a group of outside experts that informs NYISO leadership on evolving state and federal climate policy and environmental justice considerations.Local Law 97, New York City's building decarbonization law passed in 2019, requires most buildings over 25,000 square feet to meet new energy efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions limits, with even stricter limits coming into effect in 2030.There are already indications that the policy is working, Zarrilli said.  “New Yorkers have so much to be proud of for the progress that has been made,” Zarrilli said. “There were $20 billion in climate adaptation investments made after Hurricane Sandy, everything from flood protection to grid upgrades to new elevated hospitals in our coastal communities.”  “I think the much more exciting thing about Local Law 97 is how it has catalyzed this marketplace in New York City around clean energy technology, innovation, and investment that is all now centered in New York City,” he said. “So much of our infrastructure was built for a world and a climate that doesn't exist anymore,” he said.He pointed to concerns about global economic conditions and supply chain challenges that can make electrification projects difficult. In the offshore wind space, he noted that some coastal communities have zoning concerns and questions that must be addressed and answered.Zarrilli credits the NYISO's forward-thinking approach to the wholesale electric market, which he says will drive incentives to speed up the clean energy transition. “The role that the NYISO plays to help provide that stimulus and incentive is really important, and not a fully appreciated role,” Zarrilli said, “but it's a critical one that I think the state and other ISOs are going to continue to learn from.Additional Resources and InformationThe New York ISO Environmental Advisory CouncilColumbia Climate SchoolLearn More Follow us on Twitter @NewYorkISO and LinkedIn @NYISO Read our blogs and watch our videos Check out our 2040 grid page

Over 30 U.S. cities have committed to developing building performance standards by Earth Day in April, part of the Biden administration's National Building Performance Standards Coalition. But not all standards are the same, either in their ambition nor specific targets. New York's Local Law 97 aims to lower greenhouse gas emissions in large buildings. Other cities prioritize energy use intensity , which measures a building's energy efficiency. In this episode of Trends & Insights: The Future of Commercial Real Estate, experts explore the nuances of these regulations, the potential penalties for non-compliance, and the strategies building owners are using to navigate this evolving landscape. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of how new green standards are reshaping the industry and the opportunities they present for sustainability and innovation. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts   Leave a message on the podcast hotline. We may use it on an upcoming show. Call (602) 633-4061. Or email us at trendspodcast@JLL.com.  Get more insights about commercial real estate here. 

Host Mark Levine, owner of NYC Property Management firm EBMG sits down in the virtual studio with Joe Chavez, the Deputy Director for Resilient and Efficient Buildings, part of the NYC Accelerator Program. Email the show! nycrealestatepodcast@gmail.com Topics covered on today's episode include: What is 97?  How is the city supporting building owners?  How much will LL97 cost for buildings to comply with 2030?  Can you explain 2024 v. 2030?  What are challenges facing building owners?  What incentives are out there?  How is the city addressing the availability of electrical service?  What are unique issues facing NYC buildings?   If you'd like to reach out to Mark's corporate email and / or call him, you can do so at mblevine@ebmg.com or 212-335-2723 x.201. NYC Accelerator's online presence can be found at: https://accelerator.nyc/

For Episode 27, we were joined by Cliff Majersik from the Institute for Market Transformation (https://www.imt.org/), where he helps to shape policy around energy efficiency in buildings. Will standards really drive wide-scale building decarbonization? And what does that mean for smart building technology? Cliff shared his deep knowledge of energy efficiency standards, building ratings and building codes. We discussed Local Law 97 and its impact as a driver of investment in decarbonizing buildings in the US. And how it compares to the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive in the EU.

In Episode 15 of Sidecar Sync, Amith and Mallory , delve into Neuralink's brain chip implantation, generative AI's privacy risks, and New York City's Local Law 144 on AI in hiring. Discussions focus on the potential and challenges of these developments in artificial intelligence, with insights on their implications for associations and nonprofits.Let us know what you think about the podcast. Drop your questions or comments in the Sidecar community: https://community.sidecarglobal.com/c/sidecar-sync/ Join the AI Bootcamp for Associations: https://sidecarglobal.com/bootcamp Download Ascend: Unlocking the Power of AI for Associations: https://sidecarglobal.com/AI Join the CEO AI Mastermind Group: https://sidecarglobal.com/association-ceo-mastermind-2024/ Thanks to this episode's sponsors! AI Bootcamp for Associations: https://sidecarglobal.com/bootcamp Tools/Experiments mentioned:  Team-Chat GPT:  https://team-gpt.com/Microsoft Co-pilot: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-copilot/Betty Bot: https://bettybot.ai/Topics/Resources Mentioned:  Neuralink brain chip impant: https://www.cnn.com/2024/01/30/business/elon-musk-brain-implant-neuralink-intl-hnk/index.html#:~:text=Elon%20Musk%27s%20controversial%20startup%20Neuralink,was%20recovering%20well%2C%20he%20added.Data Privacy and Generative AI: https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/banning-generative-ai-privacy-risks/NYC Local Law 144: https://www.natlawreview.com/article/nyc-s-local-law-144-and-final-regulations-regulation-ai-driven-hiring-tools-unitedEU AI Act: https://artificialintelligenceact.eu/the-act/Social:  Follow Sidecar on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sidecar-global Amith Nagarajan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amithnagarajan/ Mallory Mejias: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mallorymejias/ 

Jey Kumarasamy is an associate at BNH.AI - a boutique D.C.-based law firm that specializes in AI and data analytics. Prior to this, Jey worked as a corporate and commercial lawyer in Toronto, Canada with a focus on technology transactions. He also has a technical background with software engineering experience in both the private and public sectors. Jey studied mathematics and computer science at the University of Toronto, and is a graduate of McGill University Faculty of Law. There is a lot of buzz around AI audits, especially with New York City's Local Law 144 coming into enforcement recently. However, for many lawyers there are still many points of uncertainty about implementing AI audits in practice. The goal is for in-house counsel walking away from this discussion to be able to answer the essential questions about an AI audit: What are they? What do they look like in practice? If and why their company may need one?

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New York City marshals are cashing in big on removing tenants who aren't paying rent. Plus, a Manhattan man awaits a court appearance after police arrested and charged him with hate crime, assault and harassment for hitting a 29-year-old woman in a passageway of the 42nd Street and Lexington Avenue subway station. Yesterday the city held its final public hearing on the enforcement plan for Local Law 97 requiring that buildings bigger than 25-thousand square feet drastically reduce their carbon emissions. Raya Salter, the Executive Director of the Energy Justice Law and Policy Center joins WNYC's Michael Hill to talk about the hearing.

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: A federal judge is set to approve a more than $4-million-dollar payout to protesters who claim they were wrongfully arrested and hurt in a "Black Lives Matter" demonstration in the Bronx in June of 2020. Also, a federal judge is striking down recent provisions of New York City's gun restrictions as unconstitutional. Meanwhile, attendees of a virtual Department of Buildings hearing about "Local Law 97" yesterday expressed criticism over a proposed enforcement plan that would allow building owners to delay their compliance with the climate law.

As recently as August, Airbnb was doing brisk business in New York City, with more than 22,000 listings there. Two months and a citywide crackdown later, that number has fallen to just above 3,000, a decrease of more than 80%. Local Law 18, which took effect last month, requires hosts of short-term rentals on Airbnb, Vrbo and similar sites to register with the city and live in the property they’re renting out. Marketplace’s Lily Jamali spoke with Amanda Hoover, a staff writer at Wired, who’s been following the fallout from the new law.

As recently as August, Airbnb was doing brisk business in New York City, with more than 22,000 listings there. Two months and a citywide crackdown later, that number has fallen to just above 3,000, a decrease of more than 80%. Local Law 18, which took effect last month, requires hosts of short-term rentals on Airbnb, Vrbo and similar sites to register with the city and live in the property they’re renting out. Marketplace’s Lily Jamali spoke with Amanda Hoover, a staff writer at Wired, who’s been following the fallout from the new law.

On this week's CRE Exchange, Cole Perry, Senior Market Analyst, and Omar Eltorai, Director of Research, both of Altus Group, tackle FOMC's decision on rates, current trajectories for building permits and home starts, potential consumer demand signals from four recent earnings reports, WP Carey's shift in investments, Airbnb's predicament with NYC's Local Law 18, looming threats of a government shutdown and a sneak peek into critical upcoming market indicators.Key Takeaways:[00:55] Latest news from the FOMC: Rates hold, but expectations of higher for longer persist.[03:18] US and Canada housing starts and building permits diverge — is it a blip or just a lag?[06:27] KB Homes' earnings report confirms a tough environment for home sales but a silver lining around consumer attitudes toward smaller homes.[10:51] Three major companies, three indications of weakening consumer demand.[16:12] WP Carey's Investment Evolution: WP Carey plans to exit office spaces and reallocate investments into essential retail, industrial warehouses and self-storage assets. They introduce the Net Lease Office Properties REIT.[18:41]The Airbnb Challenge in NYC: NYC experienced a 77% drop in Airbnb listings due to Local Law 18, potentially reviving the traditional hotel sector in Manhattan and providing other major cities with a glimpse into how similar laws could impact their short-term rental markets.[21:37] Implications of a Government Shutdown: Apprehensions and discussions concerning a looming shutdown, potentially disrupting crucial economic metrics.[22:56] Market Pulse: Upcoming market indicators and corporate earnings calls, such as Costco, CarMax, and Carnival Cruise Lines, offer insights into evolving market trends.Resources Mentioned:Cole Perry -https://www.linkedin.com/in/coleperry1/Omar Eltorai -https://www.linkedin.com/in/omareltorai/Altus Group -https://www.linkedin.com/company/altus-group/Financial reports from WP Carey -https://s29.q4cdn.com/223055717/files/doc_earnings/2023/q2/earnings-result/W-P-Carey-Inc-Announces-Second-Quarter-2023-Financial-Results.pdfLocal Law 18's impact on Airbnb listings -https://therealdeal.com/new-york/2023/06/13/nyc-postpones-enforcing-short-term-rental-law/Thanks for listening to the CRE Exchange podcast, powered by Altus Group. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review to help get the word out about the show. And be sure to subscribe so you never miss another insightful conversation.#CRE #CommercialRealEstate #Property

Jane Menton is a lifelong New Yorker and current resident of Queens, where she sits on the board of her co-op. In this episode, Jane, the mother of two young children, explains why New York City's Local Law 97, which mandates huge emissions reductions from buildings, is an “electrification monster” that will be “ruinously expensive” and could result in electricity shortages and a “humanitarian nightmare.” (Recorded August 29, 2023.)     

Local Law 97 - which will require buildings in the city to limit carbon emissions - goes into effect next year. Rohit Aggarwala, chief climate officer and commissioner of the NYC Department of Environmental Protection, talks about the law, what it means for building owners and tenants, and offers some tips for getting help with compliance.

On this week's episode of the CRE Exchange podcast, Cole Perry, Senior Market Analyst, and Omar Eltorai, Director of Research, both at Altus Group, delve into recent consumer credit trends, Kroger's strategic shifts, and the implications of new rental regulations in NYC.Key Takeaways:- [00:06:38] Consumer Credit Surge: A significant rise in consumer credit in July, emphasizing the role of credit card debt.- [00:06:54] Inflation's Impact: Delving into how inflation is affecting consumer spending habits and the broader economy.- [00:07:13] Kroger's Financial Performance: Insights from Kroger's recent earnings call, investment moves and the potential implications for the retail landscape.- [00:09:27] Short-Term Rental Regulations in NYC: A deep dive into New York City's new regulations and their potential impact on the short-term rental market.- [00:13:27] US CRE industry conditions and sentiment: Our Q3 2023 results are in.- [00:18:43] What we're keeping an eye on this week.Resources Mentioned:Cole Perry -https://www.linkedin.com/in/coleperry1/Omar Eltorai -https://www.linkedin.com/in/omareltorai/Altus Group -https://www.linkedin.com/company/altus-group/Altus Group's US Commercial Real Estate Industry Conditions and Sentiment Survey - https://www.altusgroup.com/insights/cre-industry-conditions-and-sentiment-survey/Altus Group's Canada Commercial Real Estate Industry Conditions and Sentiment Survey - https://www.altusgroup.com/insights/cre-industry-conditions-and-sentiment-survey-canada/NYC Law 18 - https://www.nyc.gov/site/specialenforcement/registration-law/registration-rules-and-laws.pageFederal Reserve's Beige Book - https://www.federalreserve.gov/monetarypolicy/beigebook202309.htmThanks for listening to the CRE Exchange podcast, powered by Altus Group. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review to help get the word out about the show. And be sure to subscribe so you never miss another insightful conversation.#CRE #CommercialRealEstate #Property

Host Mark Levine of NYC Property Management firm EBMG delivers a quick episode on the new Local Law 126 of 2021 Yearly Parapet Inspections, Starting January 1, 2024. Email the show! nycrealestatepodcast@gmail.com Link to new law: https://rules.cityofnewyork.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Final-Rule-Requirements-for-Inspection-of-Parapets.pdf Fundamentals of this new law: Yearly inspections of parapet on public right-of-way Required on all buildings, regardless of size Not required for detached 1-2 family houses Must be done by a qualified person Recommend an architect Specific report requirements by inspector Must keep the report for six (6) years Feel free to email Mark Levine at his corporate email, mblevine@ebmg.com or call him directly at 212-335-2723 x.201.

First Dizzle talks about NYC and the new Local Law 18, which is an Airbnb killer, but brings the business back the the hotels. Also, the secret sales tax you are actually paying when you use your credit card. Interchange fees are on the rise. Be prepared to pay more for what you want. Next Hollywood digs into the mess Dillon Danis has gotten into, just to get at Logan Paul and the messy divorce of Joe Jonas Sophie Turner. Last Boogie tries to understand why a man is getting ready to marry his house and reminds you of VIX. Add it to your list of investment tools. Click HERE to follow our social links Click Here to submit a random story Music by: Eric MayleekAlso check out - Swurl.io If it wasn't for them we wouldn't have thought about doing this.

Today's episode is coming to you from our NYC Live Event, and will not be our usual type of episode! It'll be more like a “town hall meeting” so grab onto your seats as we talk about generative AI and its role in the world of talent and acquisition. Our first amazing guest is Jenny Cotie Kangas, a friend of the show and force to be reckoned with. Our second guest is the innovative Chief Technology Officer at Hired, Dave Walters. In our discussion we cover how Jenny is conceptualizing AI and leveraging it best, why you don't have to be afraid of generative AI, and she talks us through some examples of how to use ChatGPT. Dave recaps his opinion on the first half of the session with Jenny, and shares his thoughts on setting generative AI policies at work and why it'll be important. We also dive into Local Law 144, as well as some other questions asked by our audience members. This is a great episode on all things generative AI, so don't miss out!   Key Points From This Episode:   Rob introduced today's live event and the mission behind it. He introduces our first guest; Jenny Cotie Kangas. Jenny shares her background and how she wound up where she is today. How she's conceptualizing AI in her role and making sure to leverage it best. Don't be afraid of generative AI: calling up the ‘hat' you want the AI tool to wear. An introduction to ChatGPT and what generative AI is. Jenny takes us through live examples of using ChatGPT; including prompts and more. Things to remember when using ChatGPT or generative AI.  How Jenny uses generative AI in her day-to-day. Checking for bias and why that's necessary. Bringing in a situation and asking for options. We answer “What are sharp questions?” (a live example).  Jenny talks about prompts and how to create them.  Can you give too many inputs to ChatGPT as a prompt? Rob introduces our next guest: Chief Technology Officer, Dave Walters. His reactions and thoughts on Jenny's segment of the session. The difference between ChatGPT and Google.  Dave's thoughts on his team using ChatGPT for 80% of their work: setting policies. Moving past the hype of AI into the real world of AI: democratizing AI.  Other AI tools that use generative AI (other than ChatGPT). We discuss Local Law 144: what it is and when to be concerned about it.  Who is verifying or validating data presented to us through generative AI?  Legal pushback they've received since using these AI tools.  The best career advice our guests have ever received.    Tweetables:   “I leverage AI to enable me, the human, to be able to go further and faster at work.” — @CotieJenny [0:06:33]   “One of the things to remember is, [with] any sort of generative AI, you have to ask the right sharp question to get the answer.” — @CotieJenny [0:15:13]   “Don't upload all your business secrets into ChatGPT, that's probably not a smart thing to do, and I would avoid doing that!” — Dave Walters [0:25:48]   “I would recommend to everybody — make sure you are getting policies in place — so that your teams know what to do and what not to do [with generative AI]. Don't let that policy we don't use it, that is a bad approach and you will fall behind.” — Dave Walters [0:26:13]   “These laws, at a very very high level, are meant to ensure that we're using technology for good.” — @CotieJenny [0:37:22]   “[Generative AI] is not smart enough to figure out what is factual and what is not factual, today. It's a big problem — one of the biggest challenges with generative AI, it's going to have to be solved, [and] it's not easy to solve.” — Dave Walters [0:39:37]   “Any time something is new it's a lot easier to attack it than to try and understand how we can put effective guardrails in place so that we can use this for good.” — @CotieJenny [0:42:47]   Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:   Jenny Kangas on LinkedIn Dave Walter on LinkedIn Hired ChatGPT Open AI Local Law 144 (Holistic AI) Talk Talent to Me Hired  

Adjunct lecturer and former NYPD officer Jillian Snider reacts to the departure of NYPD Commissioner Keechant Sewell, the NYPD's Hate Crime Task Force is investigating after three men vandalized pride flags outside of the Stonewall National Monument in Manhattan, and three historic sites in the Bronx have officially become New York City landmarks. Finally, enforcement of Local Law 18, aimed at eliminating thousands of illegal short-term rentals in New York City, has been delayed twice by city officials. This has sparked concerns among some City Council members regarding the understaffing of the enforcement agency. WNYC's Michael Hill talks with data reporter Jaclyn Jeffrey-Wilensky who has followed this story.

Pete Sikora, climate campaigns director for New York Communities for Change, joined the show to discuss implementation of New York City's "Green New Deal" — particularly Local Law 97 that deals with building emissions — and more. (Episode 400)

Buildings across the five boroughs are responsible for nearly two-thirds of the city's greenhouse gas emissions. To address this in the face of climate change, the 2019 City Council passed Local Law 97. While it was considered one of the city's most ambitious plans to curb emissions, details are still being hammered out four years later. Pat Kiernan speaks with NY1 political reporter Juan Manuel Benitez about the debate over what environmental efforts should be taken in the city, what the fines could be and which buildings might be exempt from these efforts. 

Mike Sroka, CEO and Co-founder of Dealpath, a leading cloud-based software platform for commercial real estate investment and development teams, including Blackstone, Nuveen, Oxford Properties and L+M. Mike currently also contributes to Forbes' Real Estate Council, and previously worked as a PM at Zynga. Edward & Jeff are joined by friend of Tangent Zach Aarons (GP & Co-founder at MetaProp).(1:35) - Future of Cities: San Francisco(5:07) - Signature Bank's and regional banks' impact on commercial real estate(12:34) - Tangent Glossary: NY's Local Law 97's site(13:52) - Bright side of CRE: Industrial, Logistics & Manufacturing in Latin America & emerging markets(16:46) - Dealpath's and Mike's origin entrepreneurial story(20:09) - Feature - KODA: Minimalist luxury living in a spaciously sustainable house(21:07) - Dealpath's value propositions(26:16) - Dealpath's 'killer' product(28:21) - Proptech adoption & displacing legacy real estate systems(33:27) - The Impact & Opportunities of Generative AI in Real Estate (MetaProp's White Paper)(40:27) - Discomfort Zone: Stanley Druckenmiller's inflation predictionLearn more: