EPISODE · Aug 21, 2025 · 1H 7M
Ep. 14 - NY Real Estate as a Civic Partner: Policy, Sustainability, & Innovation with Sandhya Espitia
from CRE Unplugged: Innovating from the Streets to the Skyline · host Nadine Ezzie + Ryan Elazari
We sit down with Sandhya Espitia, COO of REBNY, to explore how the $1.4 trillion industry is reshaping New York. From Local Law 97 and retrofits to debunking the “developer as villain” myth, Sandhya highlights real estate’s role as a civic partner in keeping NYC livable and competitive. We cover her journey from Colombia to COO, why most real estate tech company fail in NYC, and how she balances tradition with diversity, innovation, and public trust. Whether you’re navigating sustainability mandates, curious about policy, or figuring out how to break into NYC real estate, this conversation is a crash course in how the city really works.Show Notes: 0:10: Ryan goes suburban, Nadine goes nomadic2:42: Taking our show to Blueprint! 3:40: NYC’s complex real estate landscape5:25: Sandhya’s path from Colombia to powering REBNY10:48: REBNY’s commitment to housing, sustainability, and safety13:10: Reviving REBNY’s 1980s ties with NYC Government15:45: The Impact of the FARE ACT 21:10: How to overcome challenges of adopting tech in NYC 34:10: Advancing Sustainability through NYC’s LL9739:46: Honoring heritage, embracing diversity48:20: Biggest Threat to NYC Real Estate? 53:44: Sandhya’s Panel at Blueprint! 55:56: How does Sandhya unplug? 1:00:39: Nadine & Ryan’s Takeaways Have thoughts or suggestions? If you love what you hear, please take a moment to rate and review us. Your feedback helps us grow and improve!Be sure to visit our website at www.creunplugged.com for all the latest news and updates. Have thoughts or suggestions? We'd love to hear from you! Drop us a line at [email protected] to our YouTube channel at @CREUnplugged1 and be sure to follow CRE Unplugged on LinkedIn and Instagram!This episode is sponsored by our awesome partner, HILO, making connectivity and engagement a breeze in commercial real estate.Join us at Blueprint! As a friend of CRE Unplugged, you can save $300 on your All-Access pass. You can register here: https://lnkd.in/esyyxX82
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We sit down with Sandhya Espitia, COO of REBNY, to explore how the $1.4 trillion industry is reshaping New York. From Local Law 97 and retrofits to debunking the “developer as villain” myth, Sandhya highlights real estate’s role as a civic partner in keeping NYC livable and competitive. We cover her journey from Colombia to COO, why most real estate tech company fail in NYC, and how she balances tradition with diversity, innovation, and public trust. Whether you’re navigating sustainability mandates, curious about policy, or figuring out how to break into NYC real estate, this conversation is a crash course in how the city really works.Show Notes: 0:10: Ryan goes suburban, Nadine goes nomadic2:42: Taking our show to Blueprint! 3:40: NYC’s complex real estate landscape5:25: Sandhya’s path from Colombia to powering REBNY10:48: REBNY’s commitment to housing, sustainability, and safety13:10: Reviving REBNY’s 1980s ties with NYC Government15:45: The Impact of the FARE ACT 21:10: How to overcome challenges of adopting tech in NYC 34:10: Advancing Sustainability through NYC’s LL9739:46: Honoring heritage, embracing diversity48:20: Biggest Threat to NYC Real Estate? 53:44: Sandhya’s Panel at Blueprint! 55:56: How does Sandhya unplug? 1:00:39: Nadine & Ryan’s Takeaways Have thoughts or suggestions? If you love what you hear, please take a moment to rate and review us. Your feedback helps us grow and improve!Be sure to visit our website at www.creunplugged.com for all the latest news and updates. Have thoughts or suggestions? We'd love to hear from you! Drop us a line at [email protected] to our YouTube channel at @CREUnplugged1 and be sure to follow CRE Unplugged on LinkedIn and Instagram!This episode is sponsored by our awesome partner, HILO, making connectivity and engagement a breeze in commercial real estate.Join us at Blueprint! As a friend of CRE Unplugged, you can save $300 on your All-Access pass. You can register here: https://lnkd.in/esyyxX82
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