Man on Wire: Michael Stern On the Record

In this bonus episode, we sit down with JDS Development Group boss Michael Stern, one of the builders synonymous with the luxury condo market in New York and more recently in Miami. Stern talks through home runs like Walker Tower in Chelsea, strikeouts (though he disagrees) like the Brooklyn Tower, and 11th-inning odysseys like the skinny Billionaires’ Row supertall 111 West 57th St. Outside of addressing specific litigation (there’s lots of it) and live deals, Michael got seriously candid about all the aspects of the development game that insiders care about, from lining up investors to construction intricacies to the risk-reward math. Plus, our favorite wildcard: how he turned journeyman architect Ralph Walker into a starchitect 💫 📕 . Sponsors: 1) This episode is supported by Bravo Capital, a leading HUD and bridge lender. See how their precision underwriting means quicker approvals and higher proceeds for sponsors. 2) This episode is supported by LoanBoss, the industry-leading debt management software. Featuring one-click covenant testing, instant cash flow forecasting, and our favorite nerdy delight: Live forward curves! Up your CRE game: Consider becoming a premium subscriber to The Promote to unlock access to deep dives, bonus content and expert perspectives. Take 10% off annual subscriptions by using this link: For feedback: Write us at [email protected] And please rate us and write a review on Apple 🙏 For brand partnerships: Reach out to [email protected] Further Reading/Listening The Promote: Stern Ambition Stern, Soffer Near Record JPM Financing in Brickell Michael Stern: the highs and lows of a New York skyscraper king Michael Stern’s projects flash signs of distress, but risk-taking developer has come back from crises and chaos before Ralph Walker: Architect of the Century Billion Dollar Whale: The Man Who Fooled Wall Street, Hollywood, and the World