Best Esquire Enterprise Solutions Podcasts (2025)

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The Hidden Challenges of Co-op Financing in NYC's Evolving Market 35:11

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The complex world of co-op financing has become even more challenging in recent years, with Fannie Mae requirements creating significant hurdles for buildings, boards, and buyers alike. In this eye-opening conversation, mortgage banking expert Zahra Jafri pulls back the curtain on what's really happening behind the scenes when co-op loans get denie…

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Co-op Champion: Assembly Member Braunstein fights for New York's co-op and condo rights 32:56

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Ever wondered what it takes to champion cooperative housing rights in the halls of power? Assemblymember Edward Braunstein pulls back the curtain on his remarkable journey from a 29-year-old political newcomer to becoming Albany's go-to authority on co-op and condo legislation. Growing up in Bayside, Queens, Braunstein never imagined a career in po…

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Putting People in the Room: Barry Grodenchik's Political Journey 29:04

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Barry Grodenchik, from his childhood in Pomonok Houses public housing to his terms as State Assemblyman and NYC Council Member, maintained a deep connection to the communities he served, particularly the co-op and condo owners of Eastern Queens. Our conversation weaves through the major housing challenges facing New York's shared residential commun…

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The Advocate's Path: Warren Schreiber's Civic Journey 34:30

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Warren Schreiber's journey from Brooklyn to becoming one of New York's most influential co-op advocates reveals the hidden power dynamics shaping housing policy throughout the city. As a retired MTA veteran who stumbled into co-op living through marriage, Warren transformed from an ordinary resident to a formidable voice representing thousands. The…

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Inside the Co-op World 27:34

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What happens when one-fifth of New York City residents share a common housing challenge but lack a unified voice? Geoffrey Mazel, co-op attorney with 40+ years of experience, launches the Co-op and Condo Insider podcast to bridge this critical information gap. Mazel's journey began at 28 when he became president of Glen Oaks Village, the largest co…

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The Glen Oaks Miracle: Bob Friedrich's Path to Transforming Glen Oaks Village 31:17

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Ever wondered how a struggling 3,000-unit co-op transforms into a thriving community? Bob Friedrich, President of Glen Oaks Village, takes us behind the scenes of what host Geoffrey Mazel calls "the Glen Oaks miracle." When Bob purchased his apartment in 1986, he discovered a co-op in crisis – deteriorating buildings, financial mismanagement, and d…