The Co-op and Condo Insider
The Co-op & Condo Insider is your trusted source for expert commentary led by advocates within New York City’s co-op and condo world. Each episode offers insights into the challenges, news, and stories that shape a community making up more than 20% of this great city’s residents.
Podcasting since 2025 • 7 episodes
The Co-op and Condo Insider
Latest Episodes
The Queens Bar Association: 150 Years of Legal Service and Community Support
When vulnerable residents can no longer manage their affairs, where do co-op and condo communities turn for help? This compelling conversation with Queens Bar Association President Kristen Dubowski offers practical guidance for one of the most ...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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32:47
The Hidden Challenges of Co-op Financing in NYC's Evolving Market
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 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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35:11
Co-op Champion: Assembly Member Braunstein fights for New York's co-op and condo rights
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 authori...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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32:56
Putting People in the Room: Barry Grodenchik's Political Journey
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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29:04
The Glen Oaks Miracle: Bob Friedrich's Path to Transforming Glen Oaks Village
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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31:17