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NYC Real Estate75. Join me for lunch with Alex Zafran of Logical BuildingsHost Mark Levine of NYC Property Management company EBMG sits down to lunch with Alex Zafran of Logical Buildings to talk about Local Law 88 and Local Law 97. We cover their due dates, extensions, pathways forward and more.Email the show! nycrealestatepodcast@gmail.com Email Alex Zafran directly at azafran@logicalbuildings.com for more information.Please pardon the periodic background noise and possible music intrusion as we were sitting outside.2025-06-1824 minNYC Real Estate74. An Interview with Emily Myers for Habitat Magazine - Updating Governing DocumentsNYC Real Estate Podcast host Mark Levine shares a 15-minute interview hosted by Emily Myers that was recorded and uploaded to Habitat Magazine on May 19, 2025.This interview focuses on updating core building documents, such as bylaws and Proprietary Leases; many of which require a supermajority of shares (or % of common interest if a condo) to pass.Email the show at nycrealestatepodcast@gmail.com or call Mark Levine directly at 212-335-2723 x.201.2025-06-0917 minNYC Real Estate73. Artificial Intelligence and Board Confidentiality Issues with Marc Schneider of Schneider Buchel LLPHost Mark Levine of NYC Property Management firm EBMG sits down with Marc Schneider, Esq., the CEO and Managing Partner of Schneider Buchel LLP to discuss potential issues with Artificial Intelligence (AI) within the coop and condo community.Email the show! nycrealestatepodcast@gmail.comTopics discussed include recording meetings, AI-emailed summaries, minutes, D&O coverages, lawsuit discovery and more.Marc H. Schneider, Esq. can be reach via email (mschenider@schneiderbuchel.com) or via phone at 212-485-9400Mark Levine can be reached on his corporate email at mblevine@ebmg.com or...2025-06-0425 minNYC Real Estate72. Know Your Neighbor - Amy Linden of Fort Greene, BrooklynHost Mark Levine, owner of NYC Property Management company EBMG, sits down in the studio with Amy Linden; Fort Greene Brooklyn resident, music writer (SPIN and more), teacher and long-time cooperative Board member to talk about her life, experiences, music, family and of course, the NY Knicks.Amy is also the host of the ImmaLetYouFinish Podcast (available on all podcast platforms).Email the show! nycrealestatepodcast@gmail.com.If you have any ideas of what you would like to see covered on our podcast, please feel free to reach out.Mark can...2025-05-2150 min
How To Run Your Building! For Co-ops and CondosBreaking the Two-Thirds Barrier and Successfully Updating Your Building's Governing DocumentsIf you're struggling to get enough votes to update your building's outdated governing documents, Mark Levine, principal at EBMG Management, offers a roadmap for success. You'll discover why a West Village co-op needed multiple attempts to ban smoking, and how they finally achieved the crucial two-thirds majority needed for amendment approval.Levine offers practical strategies for overcoming common obstacles like poor meeting attendance, and shows how effective communication campaigns can turn indifferent residents into engaged voters. Learn why understanding your building's demographics is essential before proposing changes to policies covering everything from current issues like e-bike fire...2025-05-1915 minNYC Real Estate71. Discussing Basecrete Applications with Tibor Klein of ZJAM Corp.Host Mark Levine of NYC Property Management firm EBMG brings Tibor Klein into the zoom studio to talk about one of the products he's distributing, Basecrete.But first we have an update on the Corporate Transparency Act. As of March 3, 2025 this is essentially DOA with the government no longer enforcing the submissions for domestic corporations.Email the show! nycrealestatepodcast@gmail.comBasecrete is a concrete-like material that can be used for new sidewalks, waterproofing, garage floor repairs and more.Tibor also goes through his experience with Loews and bringing the product...2025-03-0333 minNYC Real Estate70. Talking Hoarding Issues with First OnsiteHost Mark Levine of NYC Property Management Company EBMG speaks with Todd Osani and Matthew Torres of First Onsite to speak about hoarding issues in apartment buildings, issues that can arise from hoarding, what their services for treatment are and the importance of handling hoarding conditions in the proper way.Email the show! nycrealestatepodcast@gmail.comTodd Osani: todd.osani@firstonsite.comMatthew Torres: matthew.torres@firstonsite.com You can also reach Mark Levine on his corporate email at mblevine@ebmg.com or via phone directly at 212-335-2723 x.201.2025-02-2119 minNYC Real Estate69. What the FinCen?! Plus Local Law 11 and Local Law 157Host 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...2025-02-1908 minNYC Real Estate68. Talking Energy and Compliance with Alexander Zafran of Logical BuildingsHostMark Levine of NYC Property Management companyEBMG sits withAlexander Zafran ofLogical Buildings to talk all things energy as we got closer to the May 1st deadline for both LL88 and LL97.We're covering the smaller picture with regards to these soon-to-be-due laws as well as the bigger picture down the road.Email the show! nycrealestatepodcast@gmail.comIf you'd like to call Mark Levine directly, he can be reached at 212-335-2723 x.201 or on his corporate email at mblevine@ebmg.com.Alexander Zafran can be reached by phone at 954-478...2025-02-1037 minNYC Real Estate67. Talking Federal Pacific Circuit Breakers and Local Law 88 with Amanda Gerome of A+ ElectricHost 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
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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. 201.2025-01-2736 minNYC Real Estate66. Talking ESCO's and Energy Procurement with Slattery EnergyHost Mark Levine, owner of NYC Property Management firm EBMG LLC sits down in the studio with Anthony Corvino and Jim Slattery from Slattery Energy to discuss energy procurement in NYC area buildings.
Email the show at nycrealestatepodcast@gmail.com!
Topics covered on this episode include:
What are ESCO's?
Why should we consider locking in rates for budgeting purposes.
What are possible rate setups?
Benefits of locking in for Carbon Emissions
Local Law 97 issues
Boiler systems and efficiencies of using them
And more.
Slattery is an expert organization that only goes out to...2024-09-1630 minNYC Real Estate65. Covering Local Law 97 with Joe Chavez from NYC AcceleratorHost 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.
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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 build...2024-02-1625 minNYC Real Estate64. Mark's Interview with Habitat Magazine: The Key to Running a Great Virtual Annual MeetingHost Mark Levine, of NYC property management firm EBMG takes part in Habitat Magazine's quick podcast covering the Keys to Running a Great Virtual Annual Meeting.
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If you'd like to reach out to Mark Levine directly at his corporate email, please email mblevine@ebmg.com or via phone at 212-335-2723 x.201.2023-12-1908 minNYC Real Estate63. Bronx Building Collapse and The Retainage Reduction ActHost Mark Levine of NYC Property Management firm EBMG dives real-time into the building collapse on December 11, 2023 at 1915 Billingsley Terrace in the Bronx. The horrific collapse occurred roughly 4 hours prior to taping.
Mark walks listeners through what may have lead to the collapse and the various filings that were made over the course of the last 8 - 10 years. Hint: This is an extensive coverage of LL11 / FISP items.
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In addition, Mark also takes listeners through the new Retainage Reduction Act, effective November 17, 2023. This is a new law...2023-12-1229 min
How To Run Your Building! For Co-ops and CondosMark LevineIt's all about preparation, not only for the topics covered, but most importantly for vote taking. Mark Levine, Principal of EBMG, walks through the prep steps and vote tally process of running a virtual annual meeting.How To Run Your Building: For Co-ops and Condos2023-12-0408 minNYC Real Estate62. Building Your 2024 Budget With BrickUnderground.com and SuperHost Mark Levine of NYC Property Management company EBMG sits in as the guest speaker for an hour-long webinar on building your budget for 2024. This webinar was hosted by www.brickunderground.com and www.hiresuper.com.
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Topics covered on this webinar include fixed and variable expenses, Prevailing Wages, insurance premiums and deductibles, compliance issues, local laws and more! We cover a lot of ground.
Want to write Mark at his corporate email? Send an email to mblevine@ebmg.com or call directly at 212-335-2723 x.2012023-10-1957 minNYC Real Estate61. NYC Real Estate Budgeting for 2024 Webinar on October 18, 2023Host Mark Levine of NYC Property Management firm EBMG will be taking part in a budget related webinar on October 18, 2023 from noon - 1pm.
This webinar is brought to you by Super and BrickUndergound and aims to give viewers guidance on the next year's budgeting strategies and best practices.
Register for the webinar here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xyM0gpDCSqeUmp0WeG_lxw#/registration
Email the show! nycrealestatepodcast@gmail.com or call Mark Levine at 212-335-2723 x.201.2023-09-1905 minNYC Real Estate60. Lithium-Ion Batteries and E-Scooter Prohibitions in Residential BuildingsHost Mark Levine of NYC Property Management firm EBMG sits with Ingrid Manevitz, Partner and Co-Chair of the Condominium and Cooperative practice at Seyfarth Shaw LLP to discuss Lithium-Ion batteries and e-scooter prohibitions in NYC residential buildings. We cover rental building, coops and condos and what they can do to minimize risk.
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If you'd like to contact Ingrid directly, you can do so at imanevitz@seyfarth.com or call her at 212-218-5534.
If you'd like to reach...2023-09-1123 minNYC Real Estate59. Local Law 126 of 2021 Yearly Parapet Inspection Starting January 1, 2024Host 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.
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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...2023-09-0711 minNYC Real Estate58. Let's Take a Few Minutes to Talk MinutesHost Mark Levine of NYC Property Management company EBMG is solo on this episode to talk about Minutes of the corporation.
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What are minutes? Minutes are the official record of the actions taken and decisions made by a corporation's board of directors during a meeting.
Who takes the minutes? Usually the secretary of the corporation, although managing agents can be made "Assistant Secretary" for the purpose of taking minutes.
Minutes should be short and sweet as they...2023-09-0110 minNYC Real Estate57. Super - A Platform for Property Management with Lindsay Liu, Co-Founder and CEOHost Mark Levine of NYC Property Management company EBMG sits with Lindsay Liu, the Co-Founder and CEO of Super, a new to market platform that assists managers and boards / owners oversee their properties in a new and efficient way.
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Lindsay and Mark go through the platform, why it was created, how it is helping operators of buildings, future features and we even get off track to talk about our favorite music.
Lindsay can be emailed directly at lindsay@hiresuper.com.
If you'd like to contact...2023-08-3036 minNYC Real Estate56. Umbrella Insurance, Carrier Requirements and Increases with Ed Mackoul of Mackoul Risk SolutionsHost Mark Levine of NYC Property Management company EBMG sits with Ed Mackoul of Mackoul Risk Solutions to go over a variety of insurance related topics.
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Topics covered on today's show include umbrella insurance increases, renewal quotes, renewal requirements, open violations issues and more.
Please reach out to Ed Mackoul via email at ejmackoul@mackoul.com or visit their website at www.mackoul.com. Mackoul Risk Solutions currently handles over 1,500 community associations.
Mark Levine can be reached directly at 212-335-2723 x.201 or via corporate...2023-08-2841 min
New York Real EstateReal Estate and Property Management Trends, June 2023 – Interview with Mark Levine EBMG (E13)Interview with Mark Levine of EBMG property management. Mark is one of the principals of EBMG Property Management and is the host of the NYC Real Estate Podcast. This interview covers the challenges and potential solutions for condo and coop boards that are considering taking out loans or implementing assessments to fund capital improvements at their properties and current property management industry trends.2023-07-2735 minNew York Real EstateCondo, Co-op and HOA Collections and Lien Priorities—Interview with Mark Levine, EBMG (E14)Stephen M. Lasser, Esq. and Mark Levine of EBMG property management discuss collections and lien priorities in condos, co-ops and HOAs and related issues. Mark Levine is one of the principals of EBMG with over 20 years of experience in the property management industry. Mark is the host of the NYC Real Estate Podcast.2023-07-2740 minNYC Real Estate55. Collecting Association Dues Owed and Legal Process with Stephen M. Lasser, Esq. of Lasser Law GroupHost Mark Levine of NYC Property Management Company EBMG sits down with Stephen M. Lasser, Esq., of Lasser Law Group to discuss a variety of topics with relation to condo and coop collections.
Email the show at nycrealestatepodcast@gmail.com to speak with Mark or ask for future topics.
Topics discussed on this episode include:
Differences between Coops and Condominiums
Procedures and Policies on Late Payments
Recognition Agreements in Coops
Evictions in Coops
Condo Liens and Foreclosures
Sheriff Sales
Time Frames for Legal
And More
Email Stephen M. Lasser at slasser@lasserlg.com...2023-06-0641 minNYC Real Estate54. NYC Property Management Updates for June 2023Host Mark Levine of NYC Property Management firm EBMG hosts a quick solo show to bring listeners important updates for June 2023.
Email the show! nycrealestatepodcast@gmail.com or call Mark directly at 212-335-2723 x.201.
Important updates include:
Heating Season is over as of May 31, 2023
A reminder on #4 becoming outlawed in July 2027 (no further triennial approvals for #4 after June 2024)
HPD Registration window opens June 1 and closed August 30th.
Bed Bug Filings are done in December (once the HPD form is valid) but can't be done if the property's HPD Registration is not valid.
Biennial...2023-06-0111 minNYC Real Estate53. Proposed Bills for Cooperative Purchase Applications with Deborah KoplovitzHost Mark Levine of New York City property management company EBMG LLC sits in the studio with Deborah Koplovitz, a partner at Herrick, Feinstein LLP to discuss a package of proposed bills relating to cooperative apartment purchases, their applications and specific written reasons for a declined application. This proposed bill was sponsored by Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, among others.
Email the show at nycrealestatepodcast@gmail.com or call Mark Levine directly at 212-335-2723 x.201
The proposed rules incorporate the following items for Boards to consider:
1. Time frames for processing applications by the...2023-02-1749 minNYC Real Estate52. Know Your Neighbor - Peter Hurley, PhotographerHost Mark Levine from NYC property management company EBMG sits down with Peter Hurley, an iconic photographer based in New York City.
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On this 1st edition of the "Know Your Neighbor" podcast, we're peering into one of our buildings and interviewing a resident with an interesting story. Peter's experiences in life; from training for the Olympics in sailing to becoming one of the most notable photographers in the business (and social media) is interesting to hear first-hand and hard to beat.
Listen in and enjoy.
2022-09-0221 minNYC Real Estate51. Quick NYC Real Estate Updates for August 2022Host Mark Levine of NYC Property Management firm EBMG gives a quick update on important topics in the real estate world, covering:
- Reverse Mortgages for Coops (recently allowed)
- Multiple Dwelling Registrations
- Bed Bugs Filings
- NYS Sexual Harassment Laws
- and more
Feel free to email Mark Levine's corporate email at mblevine@ebmg.com or via phone at 212-335-2723 x.201.
If you'd like to connect to the show, email nycrealestatepodcast@gmail.com.
2022-08-2509 minNYC Real Estate50. Exterior Window Washing and Facade Inspections with Joshua Thompson of Thompson Exterior ServicesHost Mark Levine of NYC Property Management company EBMG sits down in the zoom studio to talk with Josh Thompson, owner of Thompson Window Services.
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Topics discussed on today's show include window washing, facade inspections (FISP), mandated garage inspections, drone inspections and more.
Josh can be reached at 732-997-8138 and through his website, thompson.nyc
Want to reach Mark directly, email him at mblevine@ebmg.com or call him directly at 212-335-2723 x.201.2022-08-0529 min
NYC Real Estate49. The Differences Between Cooperatives and Condominiums with Julie Schechter, Esq. from Armstrong Teasdale LLPHost Mark Levine from NYC Property Management firm EBMG sits with Julie Schechter, Esq., a frequent guest and partner at law firm Armstrong Teasdale to go over the fundamental differences between cooperative and condominium buildings.
Email the show! nycrealestatepodcast@gmail.com or call 212-335-2723 x.201
Email Julie Schechter at jschechter@atllp.com
Topics discussed on this episode include:
- when buying into each building, what are you buying?
- what is an Offering Plan?
- what is the Proprietary Lease?
- What are bylaws?2022-01-1743 minNYC Real Estate48. Local Law 126 Garage Inspections with Joe DiPompeo, PE and Scott BaryiewskiHost Mark Levine of NYC Property Management firm EBMG sits with Joe DiPompeo, PE of Structural Workshop and Scott Baryiewski of South Shore Construction to discuss the new Local Law 126 of 2021 imposed by NYC DOB, relating to regular parking lot inspections in the five boroughs.
Email the show! nycrealestatepodcast@gmail.com or 212-335-2723 x.201
**New Law** Beginning January 1, 2022, Local Law 126 of 2021 (Intro No. 2261-A) requires owners of parking structures to hire a NYS licensed and registered professional engineer to inspect the structure at least once every six years and file a report with the...2022-01-1235 minNYC Real Estate47. A Tragic Bronx Fire and Fire Safety PreparednessHost Mark Levine of Property Management firm EBMG talks about the tragic fire over the last weekend that killed at least 19 residents along with requirements from ownership's perspective to give out Fire Safety information, signage and more, to reduce the risk of an occurrence like this from happening again.
Email the show! nycrealestatepodcast@gmail.com or call Mark directly at 212-335-2723 x.201
On this episode, Mark goes over:
- Emergency Preparedness Guides, https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/fdny/downloads/pdf/codes/nyc-apartment-building-emergency-guide.pdf
- Space Heater Best Practices, https://nyfiresafe.co...2022-01-1017 minNYC Real Estate46. J-51 Exemption and Abatement Extended to June 30, 2022Host Mark Levine of NYC Property Management firm EBMG gives a quick walkthrough of the J-51 program's extension through June 30, 2022. Mark also includes timing protocols for filing, restrictions based on assessed value and the type of work that can be considered for the J-51 program.
Email the show! nycrealestatepodcast@gmail.com or call Mark Levine directly at 212-335-2723 x.201.
2022-01-0410 minNYC Real Estate45. NYC Real Estate's "End of 2021" ShowHost Mark Levine of EBMG LLC goes over some of the more pressing issues at the end of 2021 and beginning of 2022.
Email the show! nycrealestatepodcast@gmail.com or call Mark Levine directly at 212-335-2723 x.201.
NYC Bed Bugs Filings: Due 12/31/21
Local Law 152 of 2016 Gas Inspections: 6 Month Extensions Permitted for 2021
FISP / Local Law 11: Subcycle C begins on 2/21/22 and Subcycle A is DUE on 2/21/22.
Vaccinations for all Building Employees: Required by law as of 12/27/21.
The following provisions of the Housing Stability Tenant Protection Act no longer apply to...2021-12-3115 minNYC Real Estate44. Labor Law 240 Insurance Issues with Steven Cohen, CICHost Mark Levine from NYC property management firm EBMG talks with Steven Cohen, CIC, Vice President of Bermack, Champion & Lewine about various insurance issues in the real estate world.
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Topics on this episode include Labor Law 240, workman's comp coverage, umbrella coverages, increasing insurance premiums, alterations and more.
Feel free to reach out to Steven Cohen directly at 212-239-1140 or via email at steven@bclus.com.
Mark Levine can be reached at 212-335-2723 x.201 or via email at mblevine@ebmg.com.
Help...2021-09-3031 minNYC Real Estate43. NYC Real Estate Updates for September 10, 2021Host Mark Levine of NYC Property Management company EBMG walks listeners through a variety of interesting topics that have just been released in September 2021.
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Among the topics discussed on today's episode:
Westchester Co-op Disclosure Law:
Upon receipt of each co-op purchase application, the Board of Directors must inform the purchaser whether the application is “complete” within 15 days after receipt. If the application is incomplete, the Board must inform the purchaser of each “defect” in the application. Upon receipt of any revised application the Board then must wit...2021-09-1017 minNYC Real Estate42. New NYC Elevator Inspection Requirements for 2022 with Robert Castellano of VDAHost Mark Levine (212-335-2723 x.201 or mblevine@ebmg.com) of NYC property management firm EBMG talks with Robert Castellano, Vice President of VDA (212-868-9090 x.128 or rcastellano@vdassoc.com) on upcoming changes to the NYC requirements on elevator testing, beginning on January 1, 2022.
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Effective January 1, 2022 several changes to the NYC Building Code and the Elevator and Escalator Safety Code will impact the way elevators will be inspected and tested in the City of New York. Most notably, the NYC Department of Buildings will no longer subcontract “Periodic Inspections” to wh...2021-08-2720 minNYC Real Estate41. Current Market Conditions and Best Selling Practices For Increased Prices with Michael Pinchasick of CompassHost Mark Levine of NYC Property Management firm EBMG LLC sits down in the Zoom studio with Michael Pinchasick of Compass (Michael is also a former partner of EBMG - hear the back story!) to discuss residential buildings and the steps they can take to increase sales prices - and more.
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Michael Pinchasick can be emailed directly at mep@compass.com or via phone at 516-978-4831.
Mark Levine can be called directly at 212-335-2723 x.201 or via email on his corporate account at mblevine@ebmg...2021-05-1739 minNYC Real Estate40. Talking Rooftop Communications with RCG Tower GroupHost Mark Levine, of Property Management Group EBMG talks with Michael Lifland and Paul Eisenberg, owners of RCG Tower Group on topics related to rooftop cellular communication. Topics include leasing rooftop space, geographic locations, long-term buyouts, decommissions, agreement terms and more.
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RCG Tower can be reached via phone at 646-300-9011 or via email at info@rcgtower.com.
Feel free to also reach out to Mark Levine on his corporate email of mblevine@ebmg.com or via phone at 212-335-2723 x.201.2021-04-3038 minNYC Real Estate39. Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act with Hal Coopersmith, Esq.Host Mark Levine of NYC property management firm EBMG sits with Hal Coopersmith, Esq., a third-generation New York City based lawyer, to talk about the Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act and how it relates to rentals, coops and condos, his tracking service RezcueMe, his podcast, the "NY Launch Pod" and his law firm, Coopersmith & Coopersmith.
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To contact Mark Levine directly by phone, call 212-335-2723 x.201 or via his corporate email at mblevine@ebmg.com.
If you have any topics you'd like to have us cover...2021-01-2226 minNYC Real Estate38. Talking Best Interior Design Practices with Joy Goldman, ASID of Joy Renee InteriorsIn this first episode of 2021 host Mark Levine of NYC property management firm EBMG sits down over zoom with interior designer Joy Goldman, ASID, owner of Joy Renee Interiors. Mark and Joy tackle the difference between a designer and a decorator, common area upgrades, the design process, how a board can work through and approve designs, how to deal with large buildings & opinions and more.
Email the show at nycrealestatepodcast@gmail.com!
Call Mark Levine directly at 212-335-2723 x.201 or email his corporate email at mblevine@ebmg.com.
We look forward to 2021...2021-01-0853 minNYC Real Estate37. Building Energy Monitoring and Air Quality Management with Ashley Sweet of iES MACHHost Mark Levine from NYC Property Management firm EBMG speaks with Ashley Sweet of iES MACH to discuss air quality monitoring and energy monitoring in buildings of all uses and sizes.
These products are especially useful now due to COVID related air issues as well as the energy benchmarking that is required in NYC under Local Law 97. Ashley walks us through the different types of products, data that is collected, how they work together and how we can use them to lower operating costs / increase efficiencies.
Ashley's Email: asweet@iesmach.com
Email the show...2020-12-2943 minNYC Real Estate36. A Helpful Zoom Annual Meeting Back-end OverviewHost Mark Levine, or NYC Property Management firm EBMG walks listeners and viewers through the back-end spreadsheets and online ballots that he creates for all of his Annual Meetings for coop and condo buildings that he manages in the NYC area.
VIEW THE VIDEO: https://youtu.be/O_UfA_iNgiE
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Feel free to call Mark Levine directly at 212-335-2723 x.201 or via corporate email at mblevine@ebmg.com.2020-12-1721 minNYC Real Estate35. A Conversation with BARGOLD Storage's Josh Goldman on Building Storage Units in New York City and BeyondHost Mark Levine of NYC Property Management company EBMG sits down with Josh Goldman, a Managing Member of BARGOLD Storage to talk all things related to opening and operating a storage room in a residential building. Mark and Josh have worked together on various storage projects since 1998 and both have extensive operational and building knowledge.
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Topics included on this episode of the podcast include:
Renting vs. buying storage units for your building
Different types of storage units
Typical agreement length
Storage occupancy agreements
Non-payment issues
Waiting list issues
...2020-11-201h 03NYC Real Estate34. What Happens To Your Apartment When You Die? With Julie Schechter, Esq.Host Mark Levine of NYC Property Management firm EBMG sits with Julie Schechter of law firm Armstrong Teasdale to discuss a variety of topics relating to property ownership, estates, transfers and more. Want to know the procedures once an owner / shareholder / tenant of an apartment passes away? This is THAT podcast.
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You can call Julie directly at 212-209-4400 or via email at JSchechter@atllp.com.
Email Mark Levine directly at his corporate email at mblevine@ebmg.com or via phone at 212-335-2723 x.201.
...2020-11-1235 minNYC Real Estate33. Discussing Board Operations and Possible Conflicts with Jessica Viola of Foxx and CroweHost Mark Levine of NYC Property Management company EBMG sits down with Jessica Viola, the owner of Foxx and Crowe to talk about various Board topics, including term limits, proxies, committees, conflicts of interest, removing an officer, removing a Board member, Directors & Officers insurance, required yearly disclosures and more.
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Jessica Viola can be reached by phone at 646-256-9690 or via email at jessica@foxxandcrowe.com.
Send Mark Levine an email at his corporate email, mblevine@ebmg.com or call him directly at 212-335-2723 x.201.2020-11-1042 minNYC Real Estate32. Cooling Tower Inspections and Requirements with NYC Cooling Tower Inspections and ServicesHost Mark Levine of NYC Property Management company EBMG speaks with Steven Serrano (owner) and Francesca Velasquez (Director of Compliance) from NYC Cooling Tower Inspections and Services to talk about Cooling Towers, their requirements for routine and yearly testing as well as services that their company offers to buildings within NYC with Cooling Towers.
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NYC Cooling Tower Inspections and Services can be called at 718-799-5204 or can be emailed at info@nyc-inspections.com.
Feel free to reach out to Mark Levine directly at 212-335...2020-10-2149 minNYC Real Estate31. Talking Energy Grades and Efficiency with Jeffrey Carleton of Carleton Energy ConsultingHost Mark Levine of NYC Property Management company EBMG sits down with Jeffrey Carleton of Carleton Energy Consulting to talk about NYC's energy initiatives for buildings over 25,000sf. These include Local Law 84, 87, 95 and 133.
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Topics covered on this episode include yearly benchmarking data (also the components that are reported), every ten-year filings (50,000sf+ as per LL 87), Energy Grades and how they need to be posted, sources of energy loss, future predictions and more.
As a reminder, all buildings over 25,000sf are now required to post their yearly energy...2020-10-1631 minNYC Real Estate30. COVID Guidelines in New York City Buildings for June 2020 with Julie Schechter, Esq.Host Mark Levine of NYC Property Management firm EBMG speaks with Julie Schechter of Armstrong Teasdale LLP, on the various ways in which a building can prepare itself to operate in this ever-expanding COVID world.
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Video of today's recording: https://youtu.be/0u2IxhnlW3I
Download the helpful guide made up by Armstrong Teasdale, LLP on today's topics at the link: https://www.armstrongteasdale.com/content/uploads/2020/05/COVID19Protocols.pdf
Topics on this episode include guidance on:
Common Areas and Resident Access
Visitors...2020-06-0443 minNYC Real Estate29. COVID Related Issues with Jeffrey M. Schwartz, Esq.Host Mark Levine of NYC Property Management firm EBMG sits down with Jeffrey M. Schwartz, Esq of Schwartz Sladkus Reich Greenberg Atlas, LLP, a real estate law firm in NYC to talk about a variety of COVID related issues including:
Payroll Protection Programs and Coops/Condos
Restrictions on Work
Virtual Meetings
and more
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View the Zoom video of this podcast: https://youtu.be/0p_VA_C3168
To contact Jeffrey M. Schwartz directly, email him at jschwartz@ssrga.com or via phone at 212-743-7018.
...2020-05-2836 minNYC Real Estate28. Violations and Agencies with Michael Jaffa and Megan Feldman of Jack Jaffa & AssociatesHost Mark Levine of NYC Property Management firm EBMG sits down via Zoom with Michael Jaffa (COO) and Megan Feldman (Head of Sales) of Jack Jaffa & Associates to go over the various agencies that make up NYC's administrative arm and discuss violations, hearings, proper filing and more.
Mark's firm utilizes Jaffa's dashboard tracking services and hearing attendance from time to time.
Watch the Video! https://youtu.be/u6fJqmWcnxY
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If you'd like to contact Mark Levine directly, you can call him at 212-335-2723...2020-05-1438 minNYC Real Estate27. New York City Real Estate Updates for May 8, 2020Host Mark Levine of NYC Property Management firm EBMG gives a quick update on a variety of topics, including:
Residential Evictions
Commercial Evictions
Benchmarking Filing Delays (LL133 and LL84)
Essential Construction
and more
Email the show at nycrealestatepodcast@gmail.com or call Mark directly at 212-335-2723 x.201.2020-05-0811 minNYC Real Estate26. COVID-19 Issues Relating To Closings, Canceling Contracts of Sale, Annual Meetings and More with Justin Waiser, Esq.Host Mark Levine of NYC Property Management Firm EBMG and Justin Waiser, Esq., a partner at William A. Slutsky, P.C., a NYC real estate law firm sit down over Zoom to discuss a variety of issues that buyers and sellers are facing during this COVID-19 pandemic.
Email the show directly at nycrealestatepodcast@gmail.com or call Mark Levine's office # at 212-335-2723 x.201.
This episode is also on Youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-woh59O8w58
Topics covered on this episode include:
- Closing by Escrow and log...2020-04-3053 minNYC Real Estate25. COVID-19 and NYC Real Estate with Julie Schechter of Armstrong TeasdaleHost Mark Levine of NYC Property Management firm EBMG LLC and attorney Julie Schechter of Armstrong Teasdale conference call via Zoom from their remote workstations to talk all things COVID-19 and the NYC real estate market. (pardon the sound quality).
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Video will be uploaded to our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/excelbradshaw
Topics covered on this episode include:
Essential Services and Essential Employees
Disinfecting and best practices
Common area usage and limitations
Obligations of notifying building of residents and employees to disclose COVID Positive Status
...2020-04-091h 03NYC Real Estate24. FISP (Formerly Local Law 11) with William T. Payne, PE from O&S AssociatesHost Mark Levine of NYC Property Management Firm EBMG sits down with William T. Payne, PE of engineering firm O & S Associates on the ever-expanding FISP (formerly Local Law 10 and Local Law 11) in New York City.
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For buildings taller than 6 1/2 stories, FISP is an every-five year review of the facade. NYC law dictates when each building is to be inspected, how they're inspected and what the requirements to file as SAFE, Safe With A Repair and Maintenance Program (SWARMP) or UNSAFE. Bill and Mark walk you through...2020-02-2742 minNYC Real Estate23. A Chat with Ian Dahlberg of Dahlcore SecurityHost Mark Levine of NYC Property Management company EBMG sits down with Ian Dahlberg, the founder of Dahlcore Security to talk about his Coast Guard experience and path to opening up a security company in NYC. Dahlcore provides licensed security guards, fire watch and other services while maintaining the professionalism you'd expect from a former Coast Guard member.
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Topics covered in this podcast are general building security, key fobs, doorman vs. security professional, camera systems, resident proactivity and more.
Dahlcore can be reached via phone at 646-531...2020-02-2032 minNYC Real Estate22. A Chat With Jim Bullock From NY Fire ConsultantsHost Mark Levine of property management firm EBMG sits down with Jim Bullock of NY Fire Consultants to talk about all things fire safety related, including emergency preparedness, fire extinguishers, sprinkler systems, fire watch, log books and more.
This is a must listen to episode with a former FDNY member giving great advice.
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To call NY Fire Consultants, reach out to them at 718-432-1600. Email Mark Levine directly at mblevine@ebmg.com or call him directly at 212-335-2723 x.2012019-12-2041 minNYC Real Estate21. Local Law 69 of 2017 Yearly Bed Bug FilingsHost Mark Levine of Property Management firm EBMG discusses Local Law 69 of 2017, dealing with yearly bed bug filings for all residential buildings with three or more units in New York City. Yearly reports are required to be filed with HPD between 12/1 - 12/31 of any given year. This is utilizing information that was compiled during the period of October 1 - November 31st, prior.
For those buildings with building registrations that are not presently valid with HPD (these were due by 8/30), you will need to update that registration before being able to file your bed bug form. NYC will n...2019-12-0611 minNYC Real Estate20. Local Law 152 of 2016 Gas Inspections with Greg Quattlander of NY PlumbingHost Mark Levine of EBMG, a New York City property management firm sits down with Greg Quattlander, Master Plumber and President of NY Plumbing to discuss the process and implications of Local Law 152 of 2016; Periodic Gas Testing in the City of New York.
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When a building needs to file is predicated on its Community Board Number (irregardless of their borough). The 4 categories of Community Board #'s and the years that they will need to test and file their gas leak reports (for those buildings...2019-11-2626 minNYC Real Estate19. Talking Oil and Gas with Marathon EnergyPresented by EBMG: Host Mark Levine from NYC property Management firm EBMG sits with Chris Donnellan of Marathon Energy to talk about a variety of topics relating to oil and gas in residential apartment buildings.
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Topics covered include heat and hot water requirements, oil vs. gas, interruptible vs. firm, lock-ins, ESCO'a, bio-fuels and more.
T...2019-11-2020 minNYC Real Estate18. Yearly Board Disclosures and Evacuation Zone PostingsHost Mark Levine of NYC Property Management firm EBMG goes over two interesting topics for buildings in NYC on this episode. The first topic is Yearly Board Disclosures, which are required to be sent to all shareholders or unit owners in accordance with NYS Business Corporation Law, Section 727. These disclosures note if there were or weren't conflicts of interest with the Board of Directors / Managers in the prior year.
The second topic covered is Local Law 103, which requires buildings in Evacuation Zones to post information regarding their zone at all times. To find out if your building...2019-11-1810 minNYC Real Estate17. Local Law 115 of 2019 Quick EpisodeHost Mark Levine of property management firm EBMG gives a very quick overview of the new Local Law 115 of 2019 pertaining to new signage requirements for the hallway side of stairway doors.
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This new law goes into effect on 11/15/19 and notes that the following text must be displayed on a sign:
In a Fire, Close All doors Behind You!
Keep Fire and Smoke Out of Building Hallways and Stairs.
Keep Apartment and Stairwell Doors Closed at All Other Times.
Protect Your N...2019-11-1404 minNYC Real Estate16. Emotional Support Animals with Edward Taylor, Esq.This episode of NYC Real Estate is presented by EBMG, a NYC Property Management Firm specializing in the management of residential and mixed-use buildings. Host Mark Levine sits with Edward Taylor, Esq. of New York law firm Taylor, Eldridge & Endres, P.C. to talk about Emotional Support Animals (ESA's) in Cooperatives, Condominium and HOA communities. ESA's are not considered to be pets and the request for an ESA from a resident and the application / proof from a medical professional are important parts to the discussion and the procedure for properly running a building.
Email the show at...2019-11-1332 minNYC Real Estate15. A Chat With Carol Ott, Publisher of Habitat MagazineHost Mark Levine, of NYC Property Management firm EBMG sits down with Carol Ott, Publisher of Habitat Magazine, among other NYC real estate publications.
Carol has been publishing Habitat Magazine since 1982 and they have an online archive digitized from 2002 on. Carol opens up about the Coop / Condo market and how things have shifted in the last 20 or so years. Definitely an interesting listen.
Email the show at nycrealestatepodcast@gmail.com to have your questions and concerns tackled.
To reach Mark Levine directly you can reach him at 212-335-2723 x.201 or on corporate...2019-11-0724 minNYC Real Estate14. Laundry Room Contracts and Service with Automatic IndustriesHost Mark Levine of NYC Property Management firm EBMG sits down with owner Denise Savino and General Manager Adam Grieshaber of Automatic Industries to talk about all things laundry room related; including what to look for when bidding out a new contract, amenities added at the beginning of a contract, the contract itself, service and more.
Email the show at nycrealestatepodcast@gmail.com.
Call Automatic Industries at 1-800-THE-WASH.
Call Mark Levine directly at 212-335-2723 x.201.2019-10-3127 minNYC Real Estate13. Why Insurance Premiums Are Rising with Mackoul Risk SolutionsHost Mark Levine of NYC Property Management firm EBMG sits down with insurance expert and owner of Mackoul Risk Solutions, Ed Mackoul, to talk about the rising premiums that insurance carriers are bringing to the market in current conditions.
E-mail the show at nycrealestatepodcast@gmail.com to suggest a topic you're interested in or have a question that you want discussed. You can also call Mark directly at 212-335-2723 x.201.
Please subscribe and share the podcast to anyone who would be interested!2019-10-2521 minNYC Real Estate12. Fannie Mae Requirements, Reserve Studies and More in NYC with Orest Tomaselli of National Condo Advisors, LLCHost Mark Levine of EBMG, a New York City property management firm sits with Orest Tomaselli of National Condo Advisors, LLC to discuss a variety of interesting real estate topics, including new and existing developments, Fannie Mae lending requirements, 10% reserve funding in budgets, Reserve Studies and more.
E-mail the show! nycrealestatepodcast@gmail.com.2019-10-1550 minNYC Real Estate11. Exterior Renovations with McFar ContractorsHost Mark Levine from NYC Property Management firm EBMG sits down for a one-on-one talk with Penny Mendelsohn of McFar Contractors to talk about exterior renovations in the NYC area. A 4th-generation member of the family-run company, Penny shares her insights and talks candidly on what it is like to be a female in a male-dominated profession.
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Call Mark Levine at 212-335-2723 x.201 or visit him online @ebmgllc.2019-10-0452 minNYC Real Estate10. New York State Sexual Harassment Laws with Mackoul Risk SolutionsHost Mark Levine from Property Management Firm EBMG sits down with Edward Mackoul and Rebecca Scandaliato from Mackoul Risk Solutions to talk about the new guidelines and laws pertaining to Sexual Harassment training and course completions in the New York State and New York City areas.
Email the show at nycrealestatepodcast@gmail.com or call Mark Levine directly at 212-335-2723 x.201.
New York State is requiring that all employees and managers take the course and complete it by October 9, 2019. This will be a yearly requirement, so all businesses with more than one employee in Ne...2019-09-1320 minNYC Real Estate9. My Property Management Firm is HiringHost Mark Levine's property management firm, EBMG is hiring a seasoned property manager for his growing business. A quick interim episode, the usual podcast will return next week, when Mark returns from Florida, where he was with family during Hurricane Dorian.
Email any resumes, or the show, directly at nycrealestatepodcast@gmail.com2019-09-0504 minNYC Real Estate8. Legal Recommendations and Advice on Contracts for Major Projects with Justin Waiser, Esq.Host Mark Levine of NYC Property Management firm EBMG sits down with Justin Waiser of NYC area law firm William A. Slutsky, P.C. to talk about a variety of issues when dealing with contracts for major capital work. Work that could be considered major capital is facade, boiler, elevator and more.
Topics covered in this episode include:
- Vendor selection criteria
- Contract negotiation
- Payment terms
- AIA contracts and Riders
- Payment Requisitions and Payment Plans
- Allowances for Timing
- Commun...2019-08-291h 03NYC Real Estate7. Welcome to the Board - Now What?Host Mark Levine of NYC Property Management firm EBMG takes you on a guided tour of what you should look out for after you become a part of the Board of Directors (coop) or Managers (condo).
Topics hit upon in this episode are:
- How do you get appointed or voted on?
- What's an inspector of election at an annual meeting?
- How do I become the President? Does the president have any more power than a regular member?
- Can the Board strip my title as an...2019-08-2245 minNYC Real Estate6. Property Taxes, Assessed Values and More in NYC with Benjamin M. Williams from Rosenberg & EstisHost Mark Levine from NYC Property Management firm EBMG sits down with Benjamin Williams of NYC real estate law firm Rosenberg & Estis to talk about important topics pertaining to NYC real estate, such as: Real Estate Taxes, Tax Classes (1 - 4), Assessed Value and how it is achieved (both in rental buildings, coops and condos), Tax Certiorari Proceedings and more.
Email Benjamin Williams directly at bwilliams@rosenbergestis.com.
Email the show to get your questions answered at nycrealestatepodcast@gmail.com or call Mark Levine directly at 212-335-2723 x.201.2019-08-1532 minNYC Real Estate5. NYC Greenhouse Gas and Energy Initiatives with Merritt EngineeringHost Mark Levine of Property Management Firm EBMG sits down with Paul Gurdak, R.A., LEED AP and Heather Cerone from Merritt Engineering in studio and Vice President of Merritt, Mario Cirigliano, on the phone.
Topics on this episode include the new NYC regulations pertaining to reductions in Greenhouse Gases, Local Law 84 and Local Law 133 yearly energy reporting, Local Law 33 energy grade postings in buildings and more.
We're discovering new laws all of the time in the city of New York and these discussions help to parse through what is important and what will be coming up.
Email the podcast...2019-08-0826 minNYC Real Estate4. New York City Elevator Code and Modernization Issues with VSA Elevator ConsultantsHost Mark Levine of NYC Real Estate Property Management Firm EBMG is joined by Christine Workman and Al Centeno from Vertical Systems Analysis (VSA) discuss some important elevator issues that are presenting themselves in the NYC area. VSA is one of the leading elevator consultants and third-party witnesses in the NYC market.
Topics in this video / podcast include:
2020 Compliance, 2027 Compliance, Category 1 and 5 Testing, Elevator Modernization, Routine Maintenance and more.
VSA's website can be found at http://www.vsaconsulting.com.
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Call...2019-08-0127 minNYC Real Estate3. Hi Tech Cleaning Services - A Conversation on Emergencies, Mold and MoreHost Mark Levine talks with Edward Bell and Kahlil Gonzalez from Hi-Tech Cleaning Services on a myriad of issues that affect buildings in cases of emergencies, such as water damage, mold and more.
Hi Tech Cleaning can be viewed or contacted directly at www.hitechcleaningservices.com.
Email the podcast at nycrealestatepodcast@gmail.com and follow us on social @nycrealestatepodcast.
Call Mark Levine directly at 212-335-2723 x.201 or visit his corporate website at www.ebmg.com.2019-07-2523 minNYC Real Estate2. DENIED - OR APPROVED! Cooperative and Condominium Board Applications with Jill Bader of EBMGHost Mark Levine and guest Jill Bader, Head of Sales and Leasing for NYC property management firm EBMG LLC take you on a tour of all things purchase and sublease application related in a cooperative or condo building in NYC - and beyond.
We're talking about the normal process and requirements for a Board application as well as the process of reviewing, interviews, approval and closings.
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Have a question you want answered, email the podcast directly at nycrealestatepodcast@gmail.com and we'll tackle it on a future edition.2019-07-1846 minNYC Real Estate1. Everything You Wanted To Know About Bed Bugs, AnsweredHost Mark Levine of NYC Property Management firm EBMG sits with Barry Beck and Stephen Chiovaro of Assured Environments to talk about all things bed bugs in the NYC area.
What are bed bugs? Where do they live? How long can they live without feeding on people? Think you have them? How to get tested? How do you prep? How do we inspect? How can you inspect your hotel room when traveling? Should I throw out that mattress (HINT: NO!)
All of these questions and more are answered during this informative half-hour long discussion.
To send in your Real Estate...2019-07-1328 min