Why Trust Matters in Commercial Real Estate: Generational Insights from Peter Cosentino

This week on New York’s Business Podcast, we sit down with second-generation developer Peter Cosentino of Cosentino Companies. From his family’s asphalt and gravel roots to landing their first big-box tenant (Costco!) in the early ’90s, Peter shares how they’ve built and expanded a true Long Island legacy.We dig into everything from zoning challenges and forging trust with municipalities, to balancing tradition and innovation in a thriving family business.If you’ve ever wondered about the behind-the-scenes of commercial real estate—and how relationships and integrity drive success—this is the episode for you.Listen now to hear Peter’s take on: • Growing up in an entrepreneurial household• Maintaining core values while scaling up• The “promises made, promises kept” approach to business• Striking the right balance between development and preserving what makes Long Island uniqueHead to the link in bio to tune in and join the conversation!