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Talking Manhattan
by Noah Rosenblatt & John Walkup of UrbanDigs
Noah Rosenblatt and John Walkup from UrbanDigs talk real-time NYC real estate data and trends.
Episodes
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$25K In, $50K Over Ask — What NYC Sellers Get Wrong About Staging | Jennifer Lee
Noah and John sit down with Jennifer Lee of SERHANT — Wall Street veteran turned top NYC agent, with $650M+ in career sales across major new development projects in Brooklyn and Manhattan. Jennifer doesn't sugarcoat anything. She calls out the mispricing epidemic directly: sellers pricing a...
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The Renovation Penalty Nobody Talks About — Kyle Egan on NYC's Condition-Sensitive Market
Noah and John sit down with Kyle Egan of Douglas Elliman — 13 years in the business, $200M+ in career sales, and the son of a luxury custom builder who spent a decade in construction before ever listing a property. That background shapes everything about how Kyle thinks. Kyle opens with what he's...
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55 Years Untouched, Multiple Offers Over Ask | Andrew Phillips & Amelia Gewirtz | Talking Manhattan
Andrew and Amelia just took a Central Park West apartment to market that hadn't been touched in 55 years. Everyone expected it to sell way below ask, and they got multiple offers OVER ask, on a place needing over a million dollars in work. Their read: this is a brand new thing that's happening.…
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"Zero Inventory by 2027": Peter Zaitzeff on NYC's Coming Squeeze | Talking Manhattan
Peter Zaitzeff has done nearly $5 billion in NYC sales, over 1,000 transactions, more than $300 million in the last year alone. He watches the Olshan Report every week like a bible. And here's the math he's running: Manhattan has roughly 4,000 units of inventory right now. The pipeline through…
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"I Get Rental Requests on My SALES Listings" | Maya Kadouri | Talking Manhattan
Maya Kadouri gets rental inquiries every couple of days on her sales listings. Not from buyers. From potential tenants. Trophy $10M+ owners asking "would the seller be open to just renting it?" That's what a rental exhaustion feeding frenzy looks like in Manhattan's luxury market in mid-2026. And...
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We Thought It Was Gonna Be a Bad Year. It's Been Phenomenal. | Michael J. Franco | Talking Manhattan
Everyone in NYC real estate spent the back half of last year bracing for a brutal 2026. New mayor. New policy. Bad press. Pied-à-terre tax. Then spring hit and the deals just kept signing. "The memo is out. If you're renovated within the last five years and priced well, you're getting multiple...
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The $300K Lesson That Won a Client for Life | Talking Manhattan with Daniel Kramp
In 2015, Daniel Kramp told a client to buy a $9 million apartment through a developer who wasn't paying him a commission. The advice cost him $300,000. It also turned that client into one of his best relationships for life. That's the kind of operator we wanted to sit down with. "Buyers aren't...
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Nadia Bartolucci on Brooklyn Luxury, Bidding Wars & Why Buyers Are Desperate to Own
Noah and John sit down with Nadia Bartolucci of Douglas Elliman — leader of the #1 sales team in Brooklyn, a top 10 Elliman team nationwide, and a Wall Street Journal Top 250 team with nearly $1B in sales. This one is all about Brooklyn: luxury, inventory, bidding wars, boutique new development,...
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Craig Roth on Off-Market Deals, Virtual Staging Pitfalls & What New Agents Get Wrong
The NYC Market Is Tighter Than the Numbers Show — Craig Roth Explains Why Noah and John sit down with Craig Roth, founder and principal of NextStop NY — a 22-year NYC real estate veteran who closes 150+ deals a year with over $2 billion in career sales. Craig specializes in Midtown East and Upper...
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Inside Manhattan’s “Freeze to Flow” Housing Market with Louise Phillips Forbes
Today, Noah and John sit down with Louise Phillips Forbes of Brown Harris Stevens, a 35-year NYC real estate veteran with more than $6 billion in closed sales, to break down what’s really happening in the Manhattan housing market right now. Louise explains why new developments are selling faster...
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Resilience, Pricing, and Strategy with Michelle Griffith
Today, Noah and John sit down with luxury powerhouse Michelle Griffith of Douglas Elliman to unpack what’s really happening in the Manhattan market—and what it takes to thrive in it. With over $1.5B in career sales, Michelle breaks down why the word of the moment is resilient, pointing to rising...
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Regulation, Supply, and the 99-Unit Rule with Robert Rahmanian & Louis Adler
Today, Noah and John sit down with Louis Adler and Robert Rahmanian of REAL New York to break down what’s really happening in the Manhattan market right now. From a rental market that’s critically undersupplied to the ripple effects of 485-x replacing 421-a, the guys explain why new development...
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Recalibration, Pricing, and Passion with Scott Kogos
Recalibration, Pricing, and Passion with Scott Kogos | UrbanDigs Today, Noah and John sit down with veteran broker Scott Kogos, a 30-year real estate pro over at Howard Hanna NYC with deep roots in Chelsea and a hyper-local perspective on the Manhattan and Brooklyn markets. Scott shares sharp...
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Billion-Dollar Brooklyn: Market Moves & Lessons from Jessica Peters
Today, Noah and John sit down with Brooklyn real estate powerhouse Jessica Peters of Douglas Elliman. With nearly two decades in the business and over $1 billion in closed deals, Jessica brings a sharp perspective on the Brooklyn market — from Fort Greene to Bed-Stuy — and shares what it takes to...
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Resilience, Hustle, and Luxury: Talking NYC Real Estate with Lisa Simonsen | UrbanDigs
Resilience, Hustle, and Luxury: Talking NYC Real Estate with Lisa Simonsen | UrbanDigs Today, Noah and John sit down with Lisa Simonsen of Brown Harris Stevens, one of the tip top real estate professionals in the country (seriously... top 0.5%!), to get her take on the current New York City real...
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Buyer Fatigue, Seller Strategy, and the Fall Sweet Spot with Greg Mire
Buyer Fatigue, Seller Strategy, and the Fall Sweet Spot with Greg Mire | UrbanDigs Today, Noah and John sit down with Greg Mire of Compass, a billion-dollar producer ranked among the top real estate teams in NYC and nationwide. Greg breaks down the two very different markets of Manhattan and...
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Pricing, Psychology, and Persistence with Ashley Reidy Quinn & Nick Montalbano
Today, Noah and John sit down with powerhouse brokers Ashley Reidy Quinn and Nick Montalbano of Coldwell Banker Warburg’s Asset Advisory Team. They unpack the current state of NYC’s real estate market, offering sharp insights into buyer hesitation, seller expectations, and how renovations are...
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Talking Manhattan-Jacob Wood
Renovation, Relationships, and Real Talk with Jacob Wood Today, Noah and John sit down with Jacob Wood of Coldwell Banker Warburg, an NYC real estate advisor known for his sharp market insights and no-nonsense approach to building business. Jacob shares why Manhattan home values have stayed flat...
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Pricing, Renovations, and Buyer Psychology with Tania Friedland and Allison Chiaramonte | UrbanDigs
Pricing, Renovations, and Buyer Psychology with Tania Friedland and Allison Chiaramonte | UrbanDigs Today, Noah and John sit down with Tania Friedland and Allison Chiaramonte from the ATelier Team at Compass, who are ranked among the top 1% of agents nationwide, to get their take on the...
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Selling NYC Smarter: Kayla Lee’s Strategies for Today’s Market | UrbanDigs
Selling NYC Smarter: Kayla Lee’s Strategies for Today’s Market | UrbanDigs Today, Noah and John sit down with Kayla Lee of Serhant—one of the top-producing small teams in NYC real estate with nearly a billion dollars in new development pipeline. Kayla gives a powerful breakdown of Manhattan’s...
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Mindset, Markets, and Mega Deals with Carl Gambino | UrbanDigs
Mindset, Markets, and Mega Deals with Carl Gambino | UrbanDigs Today, Noah and John sit down with Carl Gambino, a mega-producer at Compass with over $2 billion in sales across NYC, LA, Miami, and more. Carl shares why Manhattan is buzzing again, what luxury buyers are craving, and how Brooklyn’s...
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Tough Clients, Big Deals, and NYC Energy with Holly Parker
Today, Noah and John sit down with real estate titan Holly Parker, founder of the Holly Parker Team at Compass, who has done over $13 billion (yes, with a B!) in sales. Holly shares her pulse on the New York City real estate market—from the revival of co-ops to the emotional journey sellers face…
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Quiet Confidence & Big Closings with Nick Gavin
Today, Noah and John sit down with Nick Gavin of Compass, a real estate powerhouse with nearly two decades in the business. Nick shares his journey from launching during the Great Recession to now representing some of the most exclusive and high-ticket listings in NYC. The conversation dives deep...
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Brooklyn Townhouses, Pricing Strategies, and Broker Realities with Lindsay Barton Barrett
Today, Noah and John sit down with Lindsay Barton Barrett, a top agent at Elliman with over 20 years of experience and a billion dollars in sales. Lindsay delves into the current state of the New York City real estate market, emphasizing the unexpected resilience despite uncertainty. She…
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Spring Hustle and Strategy with Rick Kelly
Today, Noah and John sit down with Rick Kelly, founder of Alta Real Estate and a 500+ deal NYC veteran, to talk about the pulse of the Manhattan market. Rick shares insights on the spring market surge, unrenovated homes drawing bids again, and how to thrive in the high-stakes world of NYC real...
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New Devs, Faux-Ops & Luxury Sales with Alexander Boriskin
Today, Noah and John sit down with Alexander Boriskin, co-founder of the Michael Lorber Team at Douglas Elliman, one of NYC's top-producing real estate agents with over $2 billion (with a B!) in sales. Alexander dives into the state of the NYC market, covering everything from new developments...
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Maria Daou on NYC Real Estate’s "Double Market"
Today, Noah and John sit down with top Manhattan real estate agent Maria Daou of Coldwell Banker Warburg to break down the complexities of today's market. Maria shares her insights on why NYC is experiencing a "double market"—where some properties spark bidding wars while others sit stagnant. She...
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Northern Manhattan Today and Tomorrow with Julia Boland
Today, Noah and John sit down with Julia Boland, a seasoned real estate pro with over 24 years of experience, to dive deep into the Manhattan market. Julia breaks down the current real estate landscape, from the luxury sector’s resilience to the challenges facing buyers under $3M due to mortgage...
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The City of YES & Its Impact on NYC with Jason Haber
Today, Noah and John host a live conversation with Jason Haber, broker at Compass and founder of the American Real Estate Association, to dive deep into the City of Yes zoning changes in NYC. Jason explains how these new regulations—some of the most significant in decades—are reshaping…
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Hot Markets, Tough Deals, and Strategic Selling with Jill Preschel
Today, Noah and John sit down with Jill Preschel from Serhant, a powerhouse in the NYC real estate market with over $2.5 billion (with a B!) in transactions under her belt. Jill dives deep into the nuances of the luxury market in Manhattan and Brooklyn, sharing insights on shifting buyer...
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From Due Diligence to Deal Breakers: A Live Chat with Daniel Gershburg
In this edition of Talking Manhattan LIVE!, Noah and John sat down with Daniel Gershburg, a seasoned attorney with over 18 years of experience in real estate, to dissect the state of the New York City real estate market and answer audience questions. Daniel shared his insights on current market...
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Jeremy Stein on The Art of Pricing and Selling
In this episode, Noah and John from UrbanDigs sit down with Jeremy Stein, co-founder of the Stein Team at Sotheby’s, to discuss Manhattan real estate trends and professional insights. Jeremy highlights a growing confidence in the market post-election, particularly in the high-end sector, with...
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Keep Calm and Stay Local with Shaun Osher
In this episode of Talking Manhattan, Noah and John sit down with Shaun Osher, powerhouse founder of CORE Real Estate (#1 Agent in NYC: The Thousand List: WSJ / Real Trends 2023), about the state of New York City’s housing market and the evolving landscape for brokers and developers. Shaun…
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Steven Cohen: Lessons from $2.4 Billion in Manhattan Real Estate Sales
In this episode of Talking Manhattan, Steven Cohen, a top broker at Douglas Elliman with $2.4 billion (yes, with a "B"!) in sales over 25 years, provides an in-depth look at the Manhattan real estate market. He highlights trends such as increased buyer interest despite low inventory and rising...
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Navigating the Luxury Rebound: Insights from Daniella Schlisser
In this episode of Talking Manhattan, Noah and John sit down with Daniella Schlisser, a seasoned pro and top dealmaker at Brown Harris Stevens, to discuss the current state of the Manhattan real estate market. Daniella highlights a resurgence in market activity, especially in the luxury segment,...
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Pricing, Persistence, and Service: A Broker’s Guide with Ann Cutbill Lenane
In this episode of Talking Manhattan, Noah Rosenblatt, and John Walkup sit down with top, top, top Elliman broker Ann Cutbill Lenane to discuss the current New York City real estate market. Ann explains how the market is experiencing low transaction volume, particularly due to pricing challenges...
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TM Lisa Lippman
In this episode of Talking Manhattan, Noah and John welcome Lisa Lippman, the top broker at Brown Harris Stevens for several years running, who shares her insights on the current Manhattan real estate market. Lisa describes the market as insecure, with high interest rates affecting...
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Pricing, Relationships, and Trends with Kane Manera
In this episode of Talking Manhattan, Noah Rosenblatt and John Walkup of UrbanDigs sit down with Kane Manera, a top producer at Corcoran, to discuss the current state of the New York City real estate market. With over a decade of experience, Kane shares his insights into market trends, the…
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Luxury Market Dynamics with Wendy Maitland
Join Noah and John from UrbanDigs as they chat with luxury real estate broker Wendy Maitland, founder and owner of Atelier by Wendy Maitland. With over 22 years of experience in the New York City market, Wendy shares her expert insights on the current state of the market, the dynamics of buyer…
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Navigating NYC Commercial Real Estate with James Nelson
Join Noah and John from UrbanDigs as they host a live webinar to dive into the complexities of the NYC commercial real estate markets with James Nelson, a leading expert and top producer from Avison Young. With extensive experience and deep knowledge of New York City's real estate landscape…
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Data, Expectations, and Resilience with Joan Kagan
Today, Noah and John from UrbanDigs sit down with The Agency's Joan Kagan to discuss the current Manhattan real estate market. With 16 years of experience and a team of five, Joan is a seasoned professional who shares her unfiltered insights on market trends, the impact of interest rates, and...
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Navigating Market Transitions with Resilience: Insights from Brian Morgan
Today, Noah and John from UrbanDigs sit down to discuss the current state of the Manhattan real estate market with Brian Morgan, founder of the Morgan Manhattan team at Corcoran. With nearly 20 years of experience, Brian offers valuable insights into market trends, the impact of interest rates…
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Stefani Berkin on Pricing, Staging, and Success
Today, Noah and John from UrbanDigs explore the state of the Manhattan real estate market with Stefani Berkin, President of R New York and real estate broker. Stefani leans on her extensive experience and leadership at R (over 800 agents!) to share valuable insights on current market conditions,...
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Today's Mortgage Market with Melissa Cohn
Today, Noah and John from UrbanDigs dive into the intricacies of the mortgage market with superstar lender Melissa Cohn, Regional Vice President at William Raveis Mortgage. Melissa is an industry legend, and she shares her expert insights on the current state of mortgage rates following recent...
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Market Alignments, Deal Dynamics, and the Art of Listening with Anna Kahn
In this episode of Talking Manhattan, Noah and John welcome Anna Kahn from Brown Harris Stevens. With over 28 years in the industry, Anna shares her invaluable insights on the current state of the market, including thoughts on the surprising effects of interest rates and the art of closing deals…
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Mastering Manhattan: Lisa Chajet on Pricing, Staging, and Selling in a Buyer's World
In this episode of Talking Manhattan, Noah Rosenblatt goes one-on-one with Lisa Chajet, a top producer from Coldwell Banker Warburg. They dive into the current state of the Manhattan real estate market, focusing on key insights for buyers, sellers, and agents. Lisa shares her expert perspective…
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Navigating Shifts and Building Trust with James McGrath
In this episode of Talking Manhattan, Noah and John welcome James McGrath, co-founder and broker at Yoreevo, to discuss recent trends in the Manhattan, Brooklyn, and New York City real estate markets. James talks about an unexpected surge in market activity during February, attributing it partly…
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On the Ground with Ari Harkov: Insights into the Manhattan and Brooklyn Markets
Today, Noah and John sit down with Ari Harkov, seasoned NYC expert and co-founder of the powerhouse Harkov Lewis team at Brown Harris Stevens. Ari shares his observations on Manhattan and Brooklyn and provides an in-depth analysis of current market dynamics. He discusses the complexities and...
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Market Evolution: Insights & Strategies with Ian Slater
Today on Talking Manhattan, Noah and John sit down with Trove founder and Compass powerhouse Ian Slater. Ian is another member of the $1B+ club, and his wealth of experience is on display here. He discusses the Manhattan real estate markets as they transition into 2024 and, hopefully, a nascent...
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Mastering the Ups and Downs in 2024 with Nicole Gary
Got a good one today on Talking Manhattan! Noah and John sit down with Nicole Gary, Founder of the Nicole Gary Team at Keller Williams NYC, to discuss the market at the start of 2024. Nicole is no stranger to the NYC markets. She's one of the hardest-working brokers out there, and with operations...
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Noah Rosenblatt and John Walkup from UrbanDigs talk real-time NYC real estate data and trends.
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