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Harlem Stories - Upper Manhattan NeighborhoodsThe House that the Circus Built – The James Bailey MansionThe latest episode of my podcast has been released – The House that the Circus Built- The James Bailey Mansion and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com or your favorite podcast app. In this episode we discuss the James A. Bailey mansion - who is the less famous partner of the Barnum and Bailey Circus. Yes, he was P.T. Barnum's partner. The Bailey mansion today is one of the rare free standing single family homes in all of Manhattan today. We discuss the original construction and details of the home, how the Great Recession resulted in the...2025-05-1223 minHarlem Stories - Upper Manhattan NeighborhoodsHudson Heights – Jaw Dropping Views without the Extreme CostsThe latest episode of my podcast has been released – Hudson Heights- Jaw Dropping Views without the Extreme Costs and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com or your favorite podcast app. In this episode we discuss some of the history of the area, the various parks in Hudson Heights- including the highest point in Manhattan, as well as some of the condo and co-op options in the neighborhood. In case you missed any of previous episodes you can also listen at the same link above or subscribe via Apple Podcasts and Spotify under the name Harle...2025-04-2811 minHarlem Stories - Upper Manhattan Neighborhoods15+ Ways to Afford More Space for Less MoneyThe latest episode of my podcast has been released - 15+ Ways to Afford More Space for Less Money and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com or your favorite podcast app.In this episode I identify many different ways to extract value in the home search process as buyers seek more space within their budget.In case you missed any of the previous episodes you can also listen at the same link above or subscribe via Apple Podcasts and Spotify under the name Harlem Stories.Thank you for listening to Harlem Stories. 2025-04-1429 minHarlem Stories - Upper Manhattan NeighborhoodsGetting to Know East HarlemThe latest episode of my podcast has been released – Getting to Know East Harlem and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com or your favorite podcast app. In this episode we discuss the location, history, ethic movement, architecture and housing, and other notable points of interest of East Harlem. In case you missed any of previous episodes you can also listen at the same link above or subscribe via Apple Podcasts and Spotify under the name Harlem Stories. Thank you for listening to Harlem Stories.#nycrealestate #manhattan #podcast #manhattanhistory #nychistory #uws #morni...2025-03-3117 minHarlem Stories - Upper Manhattan NeighborhoodsThe Lost Amusement Park of Washington HeightsThe latest episode of my podcast has been released – The Lost Amusement Park of Washington Heights and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com or your favorite podcast app. In this episode we discuss the lost amusement park that was once located in the Fort George section of Washington Heights. More than 100 years ago, this amusement park. The two neighboring amusement parks effectively merged as one to directly compete against Coney Island. The amusement parks were the catalyst in a sense to kickstart the beginning of the film industry across the river in Fort Lee, NJ- which then...2025-03-1715 minHarlem Stories - Upper Manhattan NeighborhoodsThe Old 32nd Precinct Building and Stables in CarmansvilleThe latest episode of my podcast has been released – The Old 32nd Precinct Building and Stables in Carmansville and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com or your favorite podcast app. In this episode we discuss the neighborhood of Carmansville, it's former police precinct and stables, along some of the stories of corruption tied to this old precinct and the ole' Boss Tweed era of city government. In case you missed any of previous episodes you can also listen at the same link above or subscribe via Apple Podcasts and Spotify under the name Harlem Stories...2025-03-0320 minHarlem Stories - Upper Manhattan NeighborhoodsAnother 5 Things to do Exploring Upper Manhattan for an AfternoonThe latest episode of my podcast has been released – Another 5 Things to do Exploring Upper Manhattan for an Afternoon and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com or your favorite podcast app. In this episode we discuss and recommend you check out Sakura Park/Grants Tomb; Viaduct Valley/Columbia's new Manhattanville campus/West Harlem Piers Park; Riverbank State Park; The City College Campus and finally Alexander Hamilton's home- The Grange. In case you missed any of previous episodes you can also listen at the same link above or subscribe via Apple Podcasts and Spotify under the nam...2025-02-1721 minHarlem Stories - Upper Manhattan NeighborhoodsThe Bunny Theater – What are Columbia’s Intentions?The latest episode of my podcast has been released – The Bunny Theater - What are Columbia's Intentions and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com or your favorite podcast app. In this episode we discuss the quirky history of the Bunny Theater in Hamilton Heights- and ponder now that Columbia University owns the building- what do they plan to do with it? In case you missed any of previous episodes you can also listen at the same link above or subscribe via Apple Podcasts and Spotify under the name Harlem Stories. Thank you for li...2025-02-0315 minHarlem Stories - Upper Manhattan NeighborhoodsUnderstanding Special Assessments in a Condo or Co-opWelcome Back as we start Season 4 of the Harlem Stories Podcast.The latest episode of my podcast has been released – Understanding Special Assessments in a Condo or Co-op and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com or your favorite podcast app. In this episode we discuss why a building might hold a special assessment, what can trigger it, and various considerations when paying for it In case you missed any of previous episodes you can also listen at the same link above or subscribe via Apple Podcasts and Spotify under the name Harlem Storie...2025-01-2016 minHarlem Stories - Upper Manhattan NeighborhoodsHarlem’s Extraordinary Influence on the Modern Image of Santa Claus - Re-releaseThe latest episode of my podcast has been re-released due to popular demand – Harlem’s Extraordinary Influence on the Modern Image of Santa Claus and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com or your favorite podcast app. In this episode I discuss how a variety of events came to tie together Upper Manhattan and the evolution of Santa Claus. This is the last episode for the season - but we will be back in mid-January for a Season 4 of Harlem-Stories. We have some great episodes coming up in the next season including (but not limited to):The H...2024-12-2313 minHarlem Stories - Upper Manhattan Neighborhoods5 Things to do Exploring Central Harlem for an AfternoonThe latest episode of my podcast has been released – 5 Things to Do Exploring Central Harlem for an Afternoon and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com or your favorite podcast app. In this episode we discuss some of Harlem's famous restaurants, Astor Row and Striver's Row, The Malcolm Shabazz Harlem Market and the World Famous Apollo Theater. In case you missed any of previous episodes you can also listen at the same link above or subscribe via Apple Podcasts and Spotify under the name Harlem Stories. Thank you for listening to Harlem Stories.#n...2024-12-0923 minHarlem Stories - Upper Manhattan NeighborhoodsThanksgiving: The Intersection of Norman Rockwell and Drug Kingpin Bumpy JohnsonThe latest episode of my podcast has been released – Thanksgiving: The Intersection of Norman Rockwell and Drug Kingpin Bumpy Johnson and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com or your favorite podcast app. In this episode we give thanks by going back into Harlem's history to discuss a famous as well as an infamous resident. Norman Rockwell lived in the section of Harlem known as Sugar Hill today during part of his childhood. On the opposite side of the spectrum we discuss infamous drug kingpin Bumpy Johnson. While not everyone knows who Bumpy Johnson is- TV and Fil...2024-11-2518 minHarlem Stories - Upper Manhattan Neighborhoods5 Ways to Compete Against All Cash OffersThe latest episode of my podcast has been released – 5 Ways to Compete Against All Cash Offers and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com or your favorite podcast app. In this episode I discuss the current dominance of the “All-Cash” offer in the Manhattan market and how there are ways to compete without adding to your costs if you are financing. In case you missed any of previous episodes you can also listen at the same link above or subscribe via Apple Podcasts and Spotify under the name Harlem Stories. Thank you for listening...2024-11-1117 min
Harlem Stories - Upper Manhattan NeighborhoodsHaunted Mansion: Founding Father Edition - The Morris-Jumel MansionRe-release- by Popular Demand!Happy Halloween! The latest episode of my podcast has been released – Haunted Mansion- Founding Father Edition – The Morris Jumel Mansion and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com or on your favorite podcast platform. In this episode I discuss the history of the Morris-Jumel Mansion, the some of the legendary residents and guests of the mansion, a who’s who of Early American leaders – as well as some of the stories connected to the often reported haunting of the building. In case you missed any of previous episodes you can also li...2024-10-2831 minHarlem Stories - Upper Manhattan NeighborhoodsWhat to expect from Your Buyer's AgentThe latest episode of my podcast has been released – What to Expect from Your Buyer's Agent and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com or your favorite podcast app. For years I have worked with buyers and worked hard to provide significant value in the transaction. For some buyer's they wanted some examples of how I might provide value and it wasn't hard for me to give them examples - but it wasn't until the recent rule changes did I put pen to paper and worked to define what precisely my services to buyers will include.2024-10-1443 minHarlem Stories - Upper Manhattan Neighborhoods5 Things to do Exploring Upper Manhattan for an AfternoonThe latest episode of my podcast has been released –5 Things to do Exploring Upper Manhattan for an afternoon Iand can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com or your favorite podcast app.In this episode I discuss 5 places to visit if you decide to Explore West Harlem for an afternoon including Grants Tomb, Columbia’s new campus, Riverbank State Park, City College, and Alexander Hamilton’s home – The Grange.In case you missed any of previous episodes you can also listen at the same link above or subscribe via Apple Podcasts and Spotify under the name Harlem S...2024-09-3021 min
Harlem Stories - Upper Manhattan NeighborhoodsGetting to Know InwoodThe latest episode of my podcast has been released – Getting to Know Inwood and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com or your favorite podcast app. In this episode I discuss the beauty of Inwood- with a park that is mostly untouched from glacial movement, a beach in Manhattan, Craftsman houses with garages- yes in Manhattan, and a Revolutionary War era farmhouse. In case you missed any of previous episodes you can also listen at the same link above or subscribe via Apple Podcasts and Spotify under the name Harlem Stories. Thank you for li...2024-09-1624 minHarlem Stories - Upper Manhattan NeighborhoodsThe Croton Aqueduct -The Visible Remnants in Upper ManhattanThe latest episode of my podcast has been released – The Croton Aqueduct – The Visible Remnants in Upper Manhattan and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com or your favorite podcast site.In this episode we trace the path of the old Croton Aqueduct which has provided clean water to millions of New Yorker’s. We explore what remains of some of the components that were used in the system- visible and not visible. Harlem Stories will be on summer break following this episode- but we will be back in the fall with some great content. A sampl...2024-05-2015 minHarlem Stories - Upper Manhattan NeighborhoodsDemystifying NYC Condo and Co-op Monthly CostsThe latest episode of my podcast has been released –Demystifying NYC Condo and Co-op Monthly Costs and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com or your favorite podcast app.In this episode I discuss what’s typically included in the condo or co-op monthly charges- and why you might not want to judge the amounts too quickly. It’s pretty common to hear buyers tell their agent that they want the lowest monthly expenses possible- and yet- that approach isn’t always the best match for the client. We break down a few situations where those monthlies might be...2024-05-0628 minHarlem Stories - Upper Manhattan NeighborhoodsGetting to Know Washington Heights - Part IIThe latest episode of my podcast has been released – Getting to know Washington Heights - Part II and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com or your favorite podcast site. In this episode I discuss the housing, culture, and other notable aspects of Washington Heights. In case you missed any of previous episodes you can also listen at the same link above or subscribe via Apple Podcasts and Spotify under the name Harlem Stories.Thank you for listening to Harlem Stories.#NYCRealEstate #Manhattan #Podcast #Harlem #UWS #MorningsideHeights#HamiltonHeights #NYCHistory #WashingtonHeights#SugarHill2024-04-2223 minHarlem Stories - Upper Manhattan NeighborhoodsGetting to Know Washington Heights - Part IThe latest episode of my podcast has been released – Getting to know Washington Heights- Part I and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com or your favorite podcast app. including Apple Podcasts and Spotify. In this episode I discuss the historic districts and sub neighborhoods of Washington Heights, the parks, and the higher ed options in the neighborhood. In case you missed any of previous episodes you can also listen at the same link above or subscribe via Apple Podcasts and Spotify under the name Harlem Stories.Thank you for listening to Harlem Stori...2024-04-0831 minHarlem Stories - Upper Manhattan NeighborhoodsGetting to Know Hamilton Heights – Named After Former Resident Alexander HamiltonThe latest episode of my podcast has been released – Getting to Know Hamilton Heights – Named after Former Resident Alexander Hamilton and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com or your favorite podcast site. In this episode I discuss some of the beautiful architecture including notable buildings of Alexander Hamilton’s “The Grange”, James Bailey (co-founder of the Barnum and Bailey Circus), the many parks, proximity to higher education- in and near the neighborhood, and easy transportation around town. In case you missed any of previous episodes you can also listen at the same link above or subscribe v...2024-03-2542 minHarlem Stories - Upper Manhattan NeighborhoodsGetting to Know Central Harlem - Part IIThe latest episode of my podcast has been released – Getting to know Central Harlem – Part II and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com or your favorite podcast app.In this episode I discuss Housing, Culture including influential clubs from the past and other notable aspects of the neighborhood.In case you missed any of previous episodes you can also listen at the same link above or subscribe via Apple Podcasts and Spotify under the name Harlem Stories.Thank you for listening to Harlem Stories.#NYCRealEstate #Manhattan #Podcast #Harlem #UWS #MorningsideHeights #Hami...2024-03-1129 minHarlem Stories - Upper Manhattan NeighborhoodsGetting to Know Central Harlem - Part IThe latest episode of my podcast has been released – Getting to know Central Harlem - Part I and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com or your favorite podcast app. In this episode I discuss the housing, culture, and other notable aspects of Central Harlem. In Part I - I discuss the neighborhood borders, the sub-neighborhoods and historic districts, the presence of higher education in the neighborhood, and the larger parks. In case you missed any of previous episodes you can also listen at the same link above or subscribe via Apple Podcasts and Spotify under...2024-02-2529 minHarlem Stories - Upper Manhattan NeighborhoodsWhat Does a Transactional Attorney Do?The latest episode of my podcast has been released – What Does a Transactional Attorney Do and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com or your favorite podcast player.In this episode I discuss a few questions a client might want to ask an attorney before hiring them, what a transactional attorney does, and some examples of how a transactional attorney can save or kill your deal. In case you missed any of previous episodes you can also listen at the same link above or subscribe via Apple Podcasts and Spotify under the name Harlem Stories.T...2024-02-1146 minHarlem Stories - Upper Manhattan NeighborhoodsRiverbank State Park - The Unique Park on the HudsonThe latest episode of my podcast has been released –Riverbank State Park – the Unique Park on the Hudson River and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com .In this episode I discuss the unique way that the Riverbank State Park was created- and how there is nothing else like it in the United States. It’s near my home- so its often my place to decompress. In case you missed any of previous episodes you can also listen at the same link above or subscribe via Apple Podcasts and Spotify under the name Harlem Stories.Tha...2024-01-2809 minHarlem Stories - Upper Manhattan NeighborhoodsWhat Does NASA and Tom's Diner Have in CommonWelcome to Season 3 of Harlem Stories. As always, we have a lot of great content for this season. Our goal is deliver engaging stories about Upper Manhattan as well as to provide guidance navigating the unique environment of buying and selling in Manhattan. The latest episode of my podcast has been released – What Does NASA and Tom's Diner Have in Common and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com or your favorite podcast app. In this episode I discuss how NASA and Tom's Diner are connected. For those that might not remember or realize- Tom's Din...2024-01-1412 minHarlem Stories - Upper Manhattan NeighborhoodsHarlem’s Extraordinary Influence on the Modern Image of Santa ClausThe latest episode of my podcast has been released – Harlem’s Extraordinary Influence on the Modern Image of Santa Claus and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com or your favorite podcast app. In this episode I discuss how a variety of events came to tie together Upper Manhattan and the evolution of Santa Claus. In case you missed any of previous episodes you can also listen at the same link above or subscribe via Apple Podcasts and Spotify under the name Harlem Stories. This will be the last episode of Season 2. We have some terrifi...2023-12-1013 minHarlem Stories - Upper Manhattan NeighborhoodsAlexander Hamilton’s home – The GrangeThe latest episode of my podcast has been released – Alexander Hamilton’s home – The Grange and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com In this episode I discuss The Grange, Alexander Hamilton’s home and a bit of background history of Hamilton, the home, and the area. Since so much of Upper Manhattan has history tying back to multiple Founding Fathers- naturally we touch on these connections and talk about how Hamilton’s house was moved- not once but twice…most recently in 2008. In case you missed any of previous episodes you can also listen at the same li...2023-11-2616 minHarlem Stories - Upper Manhattan NeighborhoodsAlexander Hamilton’s home - The GrangeThe latest episode of my podcast has been released – Alexander Hamilton’s home – The Grange and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com In this episode I discuss The Grange, Alexander Hamilton’s home and a bit of background history of Hamilton, the home, and the area. Since so much of Upper Manhattan has history tying back to multiple Founding Fathers- naturally we touch on these connections and talk about how Hamilton’s house was moved- not once but twice…most recently in 2008. In case you missed any of previous episodes you can also listen at the same li...2023-09-2516 minHarlem Stories - Upper Manhattan NeighborhoodsSugar Hill - The Sweet Hill of SuccessThe latest episode of my podcast has been released – Sugar Hill – The Sweet Hill of Success and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com In this episode I discuss some of the beautiful architecture including notable buildings of James Bailey (co-founder of the Barnum and Bailey Circus), 409 & 505 Edgecombe, the notable residents- all of the famous jazz legends that lived in those 2 buildings and other notable residents. Finally- the not to be missed free Jazz Concerts at Marjorie Eliot’s home. In case you missed any of previous episodes you can also listen at the same link abo...2023-09-2215 minHarlem Stories - Upper Manhattan NeighborhoodsThe Stories of the Audubon Historic DistrictThe latest episode of my podcast has been released – The Stories of the Audubon Historic District and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.comIn this episode I discuss some of American History’s most famous residents of the Audubon Historic District and the interesting stories connected to the neighborhood. In case you missed any of previous episodes you can also listen at the same link above or subscribe via Apple Podcasts and Spotify under the name Harlem Stories.Thank you for listening to Harlem Stories.#NYCRealEstate #Manhattan #Podcast #Harlem #UWS #MorningsideHeights #HamiltonHeights #NYCH...2023-09-2121 minHarlem Stories - Upper Manhattan NeighborhoodsHaunted Mansion: Founding Father Edition - The Morris-Jumel MansionHappy Halloween! The latest episode of my podcast has been released – Haunted Mansion- Founding Father Edition – The Morris Jumel Mansion and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com In this episode I discuss the history of the Morris-Jumel Mansion, the some of the legendary residents and guests of the mansion, a who’s who of Early American leaders – as well as some of the stories connected to the often reported haunting of the building. In case you missed any of previous episodes you can also listen at the same link above or subscribe via Apple Podcasts a...2023-09-1931 minHarlem Stories - Upper Manhattan NeighborhoodsHogwarts in Manhattan – The 1,000+ Gargoyles & Grotesques of City CollegeThe latest episode of my podcast has been released – Hogwarts in Manhattan – The 1,000+ Gargoyles and Grotesques of City College and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com In this episode I discuss some of the various gargoyles and grotesques on the campus of City College and how to tell the difference between these types of sculptures. In case you missed any of previous episodes you can also listen at the same link above or subscribe via Apple Podcasts and Spotify under the name Harlem Stories.Thank you for listening to Harlem Stories.#NYCRealEstate #Manha...2023-09-1812 minHarlem Stories - Upper Manhattan NeighborhoodsMorningside Heights – A Neighborhood Filled with Higher Education InstitutionsHarlem Stories is now back from summer break and on a bi-weekly release schedule to ensure great content. We have some amazing episodes coming for the remainder of the season – including but not limited to:· The Many Ways That Harlem Connections Influenced the Modern Image of Santa Claus· Hogwarts in Manhattan – The 1,000+ Gargoyles and Grotesques of City College· The stories of the Audubon Historic District· Haunted Mansion- Founding Father Edition – The Morris Jumel MansionThe latest episode of my podcast has been released – Morningside Heights – A Neighborhood Filled with Higher Education Institutions...2023-09-1823 minHarlem Stories - Upper Manhattan NeighborhoodsLending in Manhattan - RevisitedThe latest episode of my podcast has been released Lending in Manhattan - Revisited and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com In this episode we discuss the differences in agency lending and portfolio lending and how this can impact your ability to find a lending situation that works. This will be our final episode for this season and will break for the end of spring and the summer while we work on some new episodes. Later this year we will have some real interesting episodes such as how modern-day Santa Claus ties into Harlem history, conversations a...2023-05-1515 minHarlem Stories - Upper Manhattan NeighborhoodsHow to Define What You Want When You Can't Explain ItOften buyers know what they want, but have a hard time trying to define it. As agents, it's our job to extract this from our clients. The process involves creativity and sometimes suggesting properties that might not be a good fit- but may have elements that evoke a reaction that allows us to extract feedback to help tailor the search looking forward. This episode will discuss this process and more. 2023-05-0827 minHarlem Stories - Upper Manhattan NeighborhoodsA Walk Around St. Nicholas ParkRecorded in the winter, we do a walking tour and discussion of St. Nicholas Park. 2023-05-0124 minHarlem Stories - Upper Manhattan NeighborhoodsA Closer Look at the Hamilton Palace TheaterThe latest episode of my podcast has been released – A Closer Look at the Hamilton Palace Theater and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com In this episode we discuss the history of the Hamilton Palace Theater in Hamilton Heights. It was originally built to be a vaudeville theater – but has served many other lives in the past 100+ years. In case you missed any of previous episodes you can also listen at the same link above or subscribe via Apple Podcasts and Spotify under the name Harlem Stories.Thank you for listening to Harlem...2023-04-2409 minHarlem Stories - Upper Manhattan NeighborhoodsDemystifying Title Insurance with guest Berto AntuñanoThe latest episode of my podcast has been released – Demystifying Title Insurance with special guest Berto Antuñano and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com Berto Antuñano is the Executive Managing Director, Langdon Title and Education Coordinator for First Class Education- a continuing education program for agents and real estate brokers. Berto’s bio and contact info can be found at https://langdontitle.com/staff/berto-antunano/ .In this episode, a few of the topics we discuss:· What is Title Insurance and why do I need it?· How much does Title Insurance c...2023-04-1027 minHarlem Stories - Upper Manhattan NeighborhoodsTownhouse Renovations: One Man's Experience with special guest Berto AntuñanoThe latest episode of my podcast has been released – Townhouse Renovations: One Man’s Experience with special guest Berto Antuñano and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com Berto Antuñano is the Executive Managing Director, Langdon Title and Education Coordinator for First Class Education- a continuing education program for agents and real estate brokers. In this episode, a few of the topics we discuss:· Use of an Architect vs. just using a contractor- and even though the up front cost might be more for an Architect, it can be the smarter move· ...2023-04-1027 minHarlem Stories - Upper Manhattan NeighborhoodsStructuring a Successful OfferThe latest episode of my podcast has been released – Structuring a Successful Offer which can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com In this episode I discuss what makes an offer stronger – without necessary adding more to the price. While every situation is different, an approach to an offer might be different based on whether the home is a condo, co-op or townhouse. I have successfully overcome multiple bidding situations while not offering the highest price in several different situations. Further even in a cooler market, how an offer is presented can and often does make a difference. Subje...2023-04-0325 minHarlem Stories - Upper Manhattan NeighborhoodsWashers and Dryers- What Do I Need to Know for NYC ApartmentsAll about washer & dryer installation issues that need to be considered: 1. Wet over Wet rule 2. Appliances on the Plumbing Line 3. Suds Zone The risks of having leaks. Line pressure and plumbing back-ups. 2023-03-2610 minHarlem Stories - Upper Manhattan NeighborhoodsA Deeper Look into ManhattanvilleThe latest episode of my podcast has been released – A Deeper Look Into Manhattanville and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com In this episode I discuss some of the history of Manhattanville, Columbia University’s $6-$7 campus expansion, The new Manhattanville Factory District and the south portion of the City College campus. In case you missed any of previous episodes you can also listen at the same link above or subscribe via Apple Podcasts and Spotify under the name Harlem Stories.Thank you for listening to Harlem Stories.#NYCRealEstate #Manhattan #Podcas...2023-02-0630 minHarlem Stories - Upper Manhattan NeighborhoodsUnderstanding HDFC Income Restricted Co-op'sThe latest episode of my podcast has been released – Understanding HDFC Income Restricted Co-op’s and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com In this episode I discuss how How HDFC Co-op’s came about, some of the challenges of purchasing in these buildings, the income restrictions, and financing challenges. In case you missed any of previous episodes you can also listen at the same link above or subscribe via Apple Podcasts and Spotify under the name Harlem Stories. Thank you for listening to Harlem Stories.#NYCRealEstate #Manhattan #Podcast #Harlem #UWS #MorningsideHeights #HamiltonHeights #NYCHisto2023-02-0628 minHarlem Stories - Upper Manhattan NeighborhoodsColumbia University- Forgotten Nuclear Lab & The Manhattan ProjectThe latest episode of my podcast has been released – Columbia University – Forgotten Nuclear Lab & The Manhattan Project and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com In this episode I discuss the role that Columbia University played both in The Manhattan Project as well as a Nuclear Testing Lab. The US Military had a longstanding policy to name projects based on where they were located. When the Military decided that they wanted to experiment with nuclear for explosives- they reached out to J. Robert Oppenheimer to help create the first nuclear bomb. He was of course located in Manha...2023-02-0621 minHarlem Stories - Upper Manhattan NeighborhoodsGraham Ct & Interior Courtyard Buildings by the Astor FamilyThe Astor family was one of the earliest large developers in NYC- and the properties they developed are now iconic. Graham Court on 116th St was one of their earliest large buildings with an interior courtyard. Graham Court served as a model for later buildings- the Apthorp and the Belnord on the Upper West Side. The Belnord, can be seen today as it's own character in the Hulu show "Only Murders in the Building" - ironically as the center of it's own podcast in the show. In this episode I discuss the Astor family and their history in...2023-01-2021 minHarlem Stories - Upper Manhattan NeighborhoodsThe Battle of Harlem Heights- The fight that George Washington lostIn this episode we discuss George Washington's continued battle with the British on land we now know as Morningside Heights and to a lesser degree Manhattanville. Much of the fighting took place on the Barnard College campus and the Western edge of Columbia University. 2023-01-1826 minHarlem Stories - Upper Manhattan NeighborhoodsI Accidently Sold My Clients a Former Brothel + Neighborhood UpdatesWelcome back to Episode 1 of the second season of the Harlem Stories Podcast. Today’s episode is I Accidently Sold My Clients a Former Brothel + Neighborhood Updates. You can listen to the episode at www.Harlem-Stories.com In Season 2 we are going to dig into some of the real interesting history- including selling a client a townhouse built in 1899 to be a brothel, a famous real estate developer that openly sold Opium, Columbia University’s role in The Manhattan Project and as a Nuclear Testing Lab, and so much more. In case you missed any of Sea...2023-01-1637 minHarlem Stories - Upper Manhattan NeighborhoodsEveryday City Living: Supermarkets in Upper ManhattanThe episode was recorded earlier this year, so there has been some small updates worth mentioning. Lidl on Frederick Douglass Blvd opened in February and has been a popular addition to the neighborhood- and to the city. Lincoln Market a few blocks north will be opening in about a month. It looks like a new tower will be rising on Amsterdam Avenue around 131st St – with a supermarket at the ground floor- replacing the previous supermarket that had burned town. Finally, at the end of the summer Food Bazaar just opened on 3rd Avenue and 125th Street, which helps th...2022-12-1210 minHarlem Stories - Upper Manhattan NeighborhoodsWhy is it so Difficult to Find an Apartment with Outdoor Space...and Related ConversationsWhen asked what do you want in your new Manhattan home- most buyers will include some type of outdoor space in their wish list or even in their list of needs. In this episode we talk about various types of outdoor spaces, pricing, availability and other considerations when searching for homes with outdoor spaces.2022-12-0514 minHarlem Stories - Upper Manhattan NeighborhoodsWhy Lending in Manhattan is DifferentThe latest episode of my podcast has dropped- Why Lending in Manhattan is Different at https://harlem-stories.com/Condo’s, Co-op’s, Condop’s HDFC’s, SRO’s Land Lease buildings, etc- Real Estate in Manhattan doesn’t quite work the same here as our product mix is different. While we will bring in Bankers to the podcast in the future to address some specifics of the market here- today we discuss the foundation of why lending in Manhattan may be different than what buyers experience in the rest of the nationIn this episode a few topics...2022-11-2117 minHarlem Stories - Upper Manhattan NeighborhoodsDemystifying the Upper Manhattan Townhouse Market for BuyersBuying a townhouse can be similar to buying a house in most parts of the nation, but there are differences. In this episode we discuss what a buyer needs to understand before they consider buying a townhouse in Manhattan. Since this is Harlem Stories, we break down the discussion to specifics of what to expect in Upper Manhattan. In this episode we discuss:Typical home structures - Brownstones, Limestones, Brick homes, Row houses and Wood Frame homesNot all Townhouses are Brownstones, but all Brownstones are TownhousesSingle Family vs Multi-Family homes- Differences in structures, taxes and financing a...2022-11-1436 minHarlem Stories - Upper Manhattan NeighborhoodsAlexander Hamilton's Grange and City College -Adam and Robert visit St. Nicholas Terrace, next to the Grove School of Engineering at City College. From here, they can see Hamilton Grange, former home of Founding Father and Treasury Secretary, Alexander Hamilton, whose life inspired the Broadway musical, Hamilton.2022-11-0706 minHarlem Stories - Upper Manhattan NeighborhoodsLoved The Royal Tenenbaums? This is the Actual Home Used in the MovieA landmark house at 144th Street and Convent Avenue, from a landmark movie, "The Royal Tenenbaums." (click here for more info.). The correct address is three thirty-nine 339 Convent Avenue. Want an updated sense of the home's interior - Click here for last years rental listing. Click here for last year’s rental listing for $20,000/month.2022-10-3103 minHarlem Stories - Upper Manhattan NeighborhoodsCondos vs. Co-op's - Part II - Co-ops and how they differ from CondosIn this episode we highlight what co-op's are and how they differ from condos. These differences include but aren't limited to:Financial requirements for a co-opPrimary residence and Pied a Terre ownershipInvestors wanting to purchase a co-op and typical sublet policiesPricing differences between most condos and co-opsForeign Nationals - what they need to know2022-10-2425 minHarlem Stories - Upper Manhattan NeighborhoodsCondos vs. Co-op's - Part IPart 1- Key factors about condos are discussed. We will be re-recording the second portion covering coops soon.2022-10-1714 minHarlem Stories - Upper Manhattan NeighborhoodsFilm and Television Locations in Upper ManhattanClick a link to see the location discussed in the episode (Google Street View): "Godfather of Harlem" - Sugar Hill along St. Nicholas 147 / 148th, "American Gangster" - 135th and Broadway, "Law and Order SVU" - Viaduct, "Law and Order SVU" - Near West Harlem Pier, "Law and Order" - "Hudson University"; The City College of New York, "Motherless Brooklyn" - St. Nick's Pub, The Royal Tenenbaum house - 339 Convent Avenue,"Ne...2022-10-1015 minHarlem Stories - Upper Manhattan NeighborhoodsNew Development in HarlemAdam and Robert discuss new construction buildings in Harlem as of March 2022. A list of some of the buildings discussed follows below. Click to see the building address to view in Google Street View. 10 Lenox145 Central Park North111 Central Park North310 West 113th300 West / 300 West 122nd Street99 Morningside Avenue11 Hancock PlaceThe Vanderwater / 543 122nd StreetClaremont Hall...2022-10-0723 minHarlem Stories - Upper Manhattan NeighborhoodsWelcome to the Harlem Stories PodcastAdam Feinberg and Robert Lazo provide a brief introduction about the podcast. 2022-09-1406 minHarlem Stories - Upper Manhattan NeighborhoodsUpper Manhattan NeighborhoodsWe discuss the neighborhoods that make up Upper Manhattan.2022-03-1919 min