Harlem Stories - Upper Manhattan Neighborhoods

The latest episode of my podcast has been released – Why are Renovations So Expensive in Manhattan? and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com or your favorite podcast app. In this episode we discuss the challenges and expenses of renovating in a Manhattan condo or co-op. We drill down to discuss the Alteration Agreements, House Rules, the nature of finishes chosen, and insurance requirements- all of which add complexity, expense and time into the renovation process.   In case you missed any of previous episodes you can also listen at the same link above or subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube and others under the name Harlem Stories. If you like this episode, hit the Like Button, Subscribe and tell everyone you know about the podcast. Thank you for listening to Harlem Stories.

The latest episode of my podcast has been released – I've Been Elected to My Condo or Co-op Board. Now What? and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com or your favorite podcast app. In this episode we discuss common topics that condo and co-op boards need to address. Since so many Upper Manhattan condos and co-op's are small to mid-sized buildings- it's more likely that an owner might find themselves needing or wanting to join the board. Too often someone new joins the board, but might not know what to do. This episode is intended to demystify what the role of the board is vs. a managing agent, and some common topics that might need to be addressed with some real examples. In case you missed any of previous episodes you can also listen at the same link above or subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube and others under the name Harlem Stories. If you like this episode, hit the Like Button, Subscribe and tell everyone you know about the podcast. Thank you for listening to Harlem Stories.

The latest episode of my podcast has been released – Proposed Harlem Projects That Never Came To Be and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com or your favorite podcast app.   In this episode we discuss some large proposed Harlem Projects that never happened including Buckminster Fuller's plan to redevelop Harlem with massive domes in the sky , A 180' tall Ferris Wheel, a West Side 125th st Metro North Station and more.  In case you missed any of previous episodes you can also listen at the same link above or subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube and others under the name Harlem Stories.  If you like this episode, hit the Like Button, Subscribe and tell everyone you know about the podcast.  Thank you for listening to Harlem Stories.

The latest episode of my podcast has been released – Understanding SRO (Single Room Occupancy) Townhouses and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com or your favorite podcast app.   In this episode we discuss the legacy world of SRO Townhouses - Single Room Occupancy homes. While many SRO's disappeared throughout much of the city over the decades- they are still fairly common in Upper Manhattan. This episode discusses the complications associated with buying, selling and owning these types of properties.    In case you missed any of previous episodes you can also listen at the same link above or subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube and others under the name Harlem Stories.  If you like this episode, hit the Like Button, Subscribe and tell everyone you know about the podcast.  Thank you for listening to Harlem Stories.

The latest episode of my podcast has been released – 125th Street- The Changes Since the 1990's and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com or your favorite podcast app.   In this episode we discuss how 125th street, the main shopping corridor of Harlem has changed over the decades. Buildings are being renovated, some are being torn down with taller buildings, but not too tall, are being added - but 125th st still remains the central artery of Upper Manhattan. Bill Clinton's 125th st. office was seen as a catalyst for change- but it was inevitable as the entire city was changing.  In case you missed any of previous episodes you can also listen at the same link above or subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube and others under the name Harlem Stories.  If you like this episode, hit the Like Button, Subscribe and tell everyone you know about the podcast.  Thank you for listening to Harlem Stories.

The latest episode of my podcast has been released – How Regulations & Taxes Impacted NYC Over the Last Decade and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com or your favorite podcast app.  In this episode we discuss how the abundance of new regulations and taxes over the last decade have impacted home sales prices and rents. Some regulation is important- and some of these have helped keep us safe- but we also highlight how over-regulating and adding new taxes in one of the highest taxed states have impacted us. In case you missed any of previous episodes you can also listen at the same link above or subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube and others under the name Harlem Stories.If you like this episode, hit the Like Button, Subscribe and tell everyone you know about the podcast.Thank you for listening to Harlem Stories.

The latest episode of my podcast has been released – The Many Ways Manhattan Real Estate is Different from Everywhere Else – Part II and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.comor your favorite podcast app.  In this episode we discuss:·       Attorney’s and Due Diligence·       Closing Costs·       Boards / Board Packages·       Misc. Topics – MLS’, Realtor Status, Home Showing Appts, House Rules, Offers, etc. In case you missed any of previous episodes you can also listen at the same link above or subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube and others under the name Harlem Stories.If you like this episode, hit the Like Button, Subscribe and tell everyone you know about the podcast.Thank you for listening to Harlem Stories.#nycrealestate #manhattan #podcast #uws #morningsideheights #harlem #hamiltonheights #manhattanville #washingtonheights #hudsonheights #condo #co-op #brownstone #townhouse #buying #realestate #sugarhill #fortgeorge #eastharlem #manhattanvalley #bloomingdale 

The latest episode of my podcast has been released – The Many Ways Manhattan Real Estate is Different from Everywhere Else – Part I and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com or your favorite podcast app.  It’s common to have a conversation with a buyer that is familiar with buying and selling elsewhere, but yet they are shocked to discover how different it is in Manhattan. The goal for this 2 Part episode is to provide some transparency in how things work differently here. In this episode we discuss:·       Demographics – Renter population vs. Owner Population, Income, etc·       Understanding how involved the process is for renting here·       Buying- Inventory/Types of homes, Condo’s vs. Co-op’s- Breakdown of inventory, prices, and a bit of insight into the processIn case you missed any of previous episodes you can also listen at the same link above or subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube and others under the name Harlem Stories.If you like this episode, hit the Like Button, Subscribe and tell everyone you know about the podcast.Thank you for listening to Harlem Stories.#nycrealestate #manhattan #podcast #uws #morningsideheights #harlem #hamiltonheights #manhattanville #washingtonheights #hudsonheights #condo #co-op #brownstone #townhouse #buying #realestate #sugarhill #fortgeorge #eastharlem #manhattanvalley #bloomingdale 

The latest episode of my podcast has been re-released due to popular demand – Harlem’s Extraordinary Influence on the Modern Image of Santa Claus and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com or your favorite podcast app. In this episode I discuss how a variety of events came to tie together Upper Manhattan and the evolution of Santa Claus. This is the last episode for the season - but we will be back in mid-January for a Season 5 of Harlem-Stories. We have some great episodes coming up in the next season including (but not limited to):Harlem’s Projects that never were – Buckminster Fuller’s Domes, The 180’ tall Ferris Wheel; The commuter pier’s, West 125th st Metro North Station and moreThe Many ways Manhattan Real Estate works Differently from All Other Markets.Harlem Transformed- Arts, Education, and Technology Transformations125th St- All the changes that have occurred in recent yearsWhere Legends Echo: The Polo Grounds & Rucker ParkI have been elected to join my condo or co-op board. Now What? And so much more....In case you missed any of previous episodes you can also listen at the same link above or subscribe via Apple Podcasts and Spotify under the name Harlem Stories. Thank you for listening to Harlem Stories.

Back by Popular Demand!The latest episode of my podcast has been released – Thanksgiving: The Intersection of Norman Rockwell and Drug Kingpin Bumpy Johnson and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com or your favorite podcast app. Now on Youtube and Amazon Music! In this episode we give thanks by going back into Harlem's history to discuss a famous as well as an infamous resident. Norman Rockwell lived in the section of Harlem known as Sugar Hill today during part of his childhood. On the opposite side of the spectrum we discuss infamous drug kingpin Bumpy Johnson. While not everyone knows who Bumpy Johnson is- TV and Film have made his name well known, fictionalizing his story in multiple formats. I selected these two very different individuals due to their impact on how we think about Thanksgiving and their connection to Harlem. In case you missed any previous episodes you can also listen at the same link above or subscribe via Apple Podcasts and Spotify under the name Harlem Stories. Thank you for listening to Harlem Stories.#nycrealestate #manhattan #podcast #manhattanhistory #nychistory #uws #morningsideheights #harlem #hamiltonheights #manhattanville #washingtonheights #hudsonheights #condo #co-op #brownstone #townhouse #buying #realestate #sugarhill #fortgeorge #eastharlem #manhattanvalley #bloomingdale 

The latest episode of my podcast has been released – The Crypt of Hamilton Heights and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com or your favorite podcast app.  In this episode we discuss Church of the Intercession, the Old Trinity Church Cemetery located on the same grounds with many notable persons permanently interred there (including a member of the Astor family who died on the Titanic) and the church's crypt which has been used as a concert and entertainment venue.   In case you missed any of previous episodes you can also listen at the same link above or subscribe via Apple Podcasts and Spotify under the name Harlem Stories.  Thank you for listening to Harlem Stories.#nycrealestate #manhattan #podcast #manhattanhistory #nychistory #uws #morningsideheights #harlem #hamiltonheights #manhattanville #washingtonheights #hudsonheights #condo #co-op #brownstone #townhouse #buying #realestate #sugarhill #fortgeorge #eastharlem #manhattanvalley #bloomingdale 

Re-release by popular demand!Happy Halloween! The latest episode of my podcast has been released – Haunted Mansion- Founding Father Edition – The Morris Jumel Mansion and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com or on your favorite podcast platform. In this episode I discuss the history of the Morris-Jumel Mansion, the some of the legendary residents and guests of the mansion, a who’s who of Early American leaders – as well as some of the stories connected to the often reported haunting of the building. In case you missed any of previous episodes you can also listen at the same link above or subscribe via Apple Podcasts and Spotify under the name Harlem Stories.Thank you for listening to Harlem Stories.

The latest episode of my podcast has been released – Tax Abatements – How I Only Pay $4/month in Property Taxes and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com or your favorite podcast app.  In this episode I discuss the 421-A and less common J-51 Tax abatements. These are disappearing- but if you can find a property with one of these abatements it can be an excellent opportunity to save a significant amount on property taxes.   In case you missed any of previous episodes you can also listen at the same link above or subscribe via Apple Podcasts and Spotify under the name Harlem Stories.  Thank you for listening to Harlem Stories.

The latest episode of my podcast has been released – Superhero's & their Creators that Have Called NYC Home and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com or your favorite podcast app.  In this episode we discuss why so many of the superhero's and their stories are based in NYC, a peak into the early history of comic books, and who are the creators and/or their characters that are connected to NYC.   In case you missed any of previous episodes you can also listen at the same link above or subscribe via Apple Podcasts and Spotify under the name Harlem Stories.  Thank you for listening to Harlem Stories.

The latest episode of my podcast has been released - Secrets of Barnard College and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com or your favorite podcast app.In this episode we discuss the connection between Columbia University and Barnard College, The campus and it's buildings, and the unique and quirky traditions associated with the school. In case you missed any of previous episodes you can also listen at the same link above or subscribe via Apple Podcasts and Spotify under the name Harlem Stories.Thank you for listening to Harlem Stories.

The latest episode of my podcast has been released – The House that the Circus Built- The James Bailey Mansion and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com or your favorite podcast app.  In this episode we discuss the James A. Bailey mansion - who is the less famous partner of the Barnum and Bailey Circus. Yes, he was P.T. Barnum's partner. The Bailey mansion today is one of the rare free standing single family homes in all of Manhattan today. We discuss the original construction and details of the home, how the Great Recession resulted in the house selling at an 84% discount from the original asking price- and it's current residence and how it's used in tv and movie filming today.  In case you missed any of previous episodes you can also listen at the same link above or subscribe via Apple Podcasts and Spotify under the name Harlem Stories.  Thank you for listening to Harlem Stories.This is the final episode until this fall while we take a break for the summer and work on some new episodes. #nycrealestate #manhattan #podcast #manhattanhistory #nychistory #uws #morningsideheights #harlem #hamiltonheights #manhattanville #washingtonheights #hudsonheights #condo #co-op #brownstone #townhouse #buying #realestate #sugarhill #fortgeorge #eastharlem #manhattanvalley #bloomingdale 

The latest episode of my podcast has been released – Hudson Heights- Jaw Dropping Views without the Extreme Costs and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com or your favorite podcast app.  In this episode we discuss some of the history of the area, the various parks in Hudson Heights- including the highest point in Manhattan, as well as some of the condo and co-op options in the neighborhood.  In case you missed any of previous episodes you can also listen at the same link above or subscribe via Apple Podcasts and Spotify under the name Harlem Stories.  Thank you for listening to Harlem Stories.#nycrealestate #manhattan #podcast #manhattanhistory #nychistory #uws #morningsideheights #harlem #hamiltonheights #manhattanville #washingtonheights #hudsonheights #condo #co-op #brownstone #townhouse #buying #realestate #sugarhill #fortgeorge #eastharlem  

The latest episode of my podcast has been released - 15+ Ways to Afford More Space for Less Money and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com or your favorite podcast app.In this episode I identify many different ways to extract value in the home search process as buyers seek more space within their budget.In case you missed any of the previous episodes you can also listen at the same link above or subscribe via Apple Podcasts and Spotify under the name Harlem Stories.Thank you for listening to Harlem Stories. 

The latest episode of my podcast has been released – Getting to Know East Harlem and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com or your favorite podcast app. In this episode we discuss the location, history, ethic movement, architecture and housing, and other notable points of interest of East Harlem. In case you missed any of previous episodes you can also listen at the same link above or subscribe via Apple Podcasts and Spotify under the name Harlem Stories. Thank you for listening to Harlem Stories.#nycrealestate #manhattan #podcast #manhattanhistory #nychistory #uws #morningsideheights #harlem #hamiltonheights #manhattanville #washingtonheights #hudsonheights #condo #co-op #brownstone #townhouse #buying #realestate #sugarhill #fortgeorge #eastharlem #manhattanvalley #bloomingdale #eastharlem

The latest episode of my podcast has been released – The Lost Amusement Park of Washington Heights and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com or your favorite podcast app.  In this episode we discuss the lost amusement park that was once located in the Fort George section of Washington Heights. More than 100 years ago, this amusement park. The two neighboring amusement parks effectively merged as one to directly compete against Coney Island. The amusement parks were the catalyst in a sense to kickstart the beginning of the film industry across the river in Fort Lee, NJ- which then partially came back to Washington Heights- and later moved out to Los Angles.    In case you missed any of previous episodes you can also listen at the same link above or subscribe via Apple Podcasts and Spotify under the name Harlem Stories.  Thank you for listening to Harlem Stories.#nycrealestate #manhattan #podcast #manhattanhistory #nychistory #uws #morningsideheights #harlem #hamiltonheights #manhattanville #washingtonheights #hudsonheights #condo #co-op #brownstone #townhouse #buying #realestate #sugarhill #fortgeorge #eastharlem #manhattanvalley #bloomingdale #fortgeorge

The latest episode of my podcast has been released – The Old 32nd Precinct Building and Stables in Carmansville and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com or your favorite podcast app.  In this episode we discuss the neighborhood of Carmansville, it's former police precinct and stables, along some of the  stories of corruption tied to this old precinct and the ole' Boss Tweed era of city government.    In case you missed any of previous episodes you can also listen at the same link above or subscribe via Apple Podcasts and Spotify under the name Harlem Stories.  Thank you for listening to Harlem Stories.#nycrealestate #manhattan #podcast #manhattanhistory #nychistory #uws #morningsideheights #harlem #hamiltonheights #manhattanville #washingtonheights #hudsonheights #condo #co-op #brownstone #townhouse #buying #realestate #sugarhill #fortgeorge #eastharlem #manhattanvalley #bloomingdale 

The latest episode of my podcast has been released – Another 5 Things to do Exploring Upper Manhattan for an Afternoon and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com or your favorite podcast app.  In this episode we discuss and recommend you check out Sakura Park/Grants Tomb; Viaduct Valley/Columbia's new Manhattanville campus/West Harlem Piers Park; Riverbank State Park; The City College Campus and finally Alexander Hamilton's home- The Grange.     In case you missed any of previous episodes you can also listen at the same link above or subscribe via Apple Podcasts and Spotify under the name Harlem Stories.  Thank you for listening to Harlem Stories.#nycrealestate #manhattan #podcast #manhattanhistory #nychistory #uws #morningsideheights #harlem #hamiltonheights #manhattanville #washingtonheights #hudsonheights #condo #co-op #brownstone #townhouse #buying #realestate #sugarhill #fortgeorge #eastharlem #manhattanvalley #bloomingdale 

The latest episode of my podcast has been released – The Bunny Theater - What are Columbia's Intentions and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com or your favorite podcast app.  In this episode we discuss the quirky history of the Bunny Theater in Hamilton Heights- and ponder now that Columbia University owns the building- what do they plan to do with it?  In case you missed any of previous episodes you can also listen at the same link above or subscribe via Apple Podcasts and Spotify under the name Harlem Stories.  Thank you for listening to Harlem Stories.#nycrealestate #manhattan #podcast #manhattanhistory #nychistory #uws #morningsideheights #harlem #hamiltonheights #manhattanville #washingtonheights #hudsonheights #condo #co-op #brownstone #townhouse #buying #realestate #sugarhill #fortgeorge #eastharlem #manhattanvalley #bloomingdale 

Welcome Back as we start Season 4 of the Harlem Stories Podcast.The latest episode of my podcast has been released – Understanding Special Assessments in a Condo or Co-op  and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com or your favorite podcast app.  In this episode we discuss why a building might hold a special assessment, what can trigger it, and various considerations when paying for it  In case you missed any of previous episodes you can also listen at the same link above or subscribe via Apple Podcasts and Spotify under the name Harlem Stories.  Thank you for listening to Harlem Stories.#nycrealestate #manhattan #podcast #manhattanhistory #nychistory #uws #morningsideheights #harlem #hamiltonheights #manhattanville #washingtonheights #hudsonheights #condo #co-op #brownstone #townhouse #buying #realestate #sugarhill #fortgeorge #eastharlem #manhattanvalley #bloomingdale 

The latest episode of my podcast has been released – 5 Things to Do Exploring Central Harlem for an Afternoon and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com or your favorite podcast app.  In this episode we discuss some of Harlem's famous restaurants, Astor Row and Striver's Row, The Malcolm Shabazz Harlem Market and the World Famous Apollo Theater.   In case you missed any of previous episodes you can also listen at the same link above or subscribe via Apple Podcasts and Spotify under the name Harlem Stories.  Thank you for listening to Harlem Stories.#nycrealestate #manhattan #podcast #manhattanhistory #nychistory #uws #morningsideheights #harlem #hamiltonheights #manhattanville #washingtonheights #hudsonheights #condo #co-op #brownstone #townhouse #buying #realestate #sugarhill #fortgeorge #eastharlem #manhattanvalley #bloomingdale 

The latest episode of my podcast has been released – 5 Ways to Compete Against All Cash Offers and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com or your favorite podcast app. In this episode I discuss the current dominance of the “All-Cash” offer in the Manhattan market and how there are ways to compete without adding to your costs if you are financing.   In case you missed any of previous episodes you can also listen at the same link above or subscribe via Apple Podcasts and Spotify under the name Harlem Stories.  Thank you for listening to Harlem Stories.#nycrealestate #manhattan #podcast #manhattanhistory #nychistory #uws #morningsideheights #harlem #hamiltonheights #manhattanville #washingtonheights #hudsonheights #condo #co-op #brownstone #townhouse #buying #realestate #sugarhill #fortgeorge #eastharlem #manhattanvalley #bloomingdale 

The latest episode of my podcast has been released – What to Expect from Your Buyer's Agent and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com or your favorite podcast app. For years I have worked with buyers and worked hard to provide significant value in the transaction. For some buyer's they wanted some examples of how I might provide value and it wasn't hard for me to give them examples - but it wasn't until the recent rule changes did I put pen to paper and worked to define what precisely my services to buyers will include. In this episode I break down each of the 7 core categories that I offer clients- and the individual services contained within these categories. For many buyer's this episode will be surprising with how I can add significant value to your experience buying a home.   In case you missed any of previous episodes you can also listen at the same link above or subscribe via Apple Podcasts and Spotify under the name Harlem Stories.  Thank you for listening to Harlem Stories.

The latest episode of my podcast has been released –5 Things to do Exploring Upper Manhattan for an afternoon Iand can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com or your favorite podcast app.In this episode I discuss 5 places to visit if you decide to Explore West Harlem for an afternoon including Grants Tomb, Columbia’s new campus, Riverbank State Park, City College, and Alexander Hamilton’s home – The Grange.In case you missed any of previous episodes you can also listen at the same link above or subscribe via Apple Podcasts and Spotify under the name Harlem Stories.Thank you for listening to Harlem Stories. #nycrealestate #manhattan #podcast #manhattanhistory #nychistory #uws #morningsideheights #harlem #hamiltonheights #manhattanville #washingtonheights #hudsonheights #condo #co-op #brownstone #townhouse #buying #realestate #sugarhill #fortgeorge #eastharlem #manhattanvalley #bloomingdale 

The latest episode of my podcast has been released – Getting to Know Inwood and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com or your favorite podcast app. In this episode I discuss the beauty of Inwood- with a park that is mostly untouched from glacial movement, a beach in Manhattan, Craftsman houses with garages- yes in Manhattan, and a Revolutionary War era farmhouse.  In case you missed any of previous episodes you can also listen at the same link above or subscribe via Apple Podcasts and Spotify under the name Harlem Stories.  Thank you for listening to Harlem Stories.

The latest episode of my podcast has been released – The Croton Aqueduct – The Visible Remnants in Upper Manhattan and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com or your favorite podcast site.In this episode we trace the path of the old Croton Aqueduct which has provided clean water to millions of New Yorker’s. We explore what remains of some of the components that were used in the system- visible and not visible. Harlem Stories will be on summer break following this episode- but we will be back in the fall with some great content. A sample of episodes in the works: The house the circus built- The James Bailey Mansion; Getting to Know East Harlem; Secrets of Inwood Park; What Should I Know When Working with an Agent; and so much more. In case you missed any of previous episodes you can also listen at the same link above or subscribe via Apple Podcasts and Spotify under the name Harlem Stories.Thank you for listening to Harlem Stories.#NYCRealEstate #Manhattan #Podcast #Harlem #UWS #MorningsideHeights #HamiltonHeights #NYCHistory #WashingtonHeights

The latest episode of my podcast has been released –Demystifying NYC Condo and Co-op Monthly Costs and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com or your favorite podcast app.In this episode I discuss what’s typically included in the condo or co-op monthly charges- and why you might not want to judge the amounts too quickly. It’s pretty common to hear buyers tell their agent that they want the lowest monthly expenses possible- and yet- that approach isn’t always the best match for the client. We break down a few situations where those monthlies might be too high or too low- and why either might or might not be the right fit for your circumstances. In case you missed any of previous episodes you can also listen at the same link above or subscribe via Apple Podcasts and Spotify under the name Harlem Stories.Thank you for listening to Harlem Stories.#NYCRealEstate #Manhattan #Podcast #Harlem #UWS #MorningsideHeights #HamiltonHeights #NYCHistory #WashingtonHeights #SugarHill

The latest episode of my podcast has been released – Getting to know Washington Heights - Part II and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com  or your favorite podcast site. In this episode I discuss the housing, culture, and other notable aspects of Washington Heights. In case you missed any of previous episodes you can also listen at the same link above or subscribe via Apple Podcasts and Spotify under the name Harlem Stories.Thank you for listening to Harlem Stories.#NYCRealEstate #Manhattan #Podcast #Harlem #UWS #MorningsideHeights#HamiltonHeights #NYCHistory #WashingtonHeights#SugarHill

The latest episode of my podcast has been released – Getting to know Washington Heights- Part I and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com  or your favorite podcast app. including Apple Podcasts and Spotify. In this episode I discuss the historic districts and sub neighborhoods of Washington Heights, the parks, and the higher ed options in the neighborhood. In case you missed any of previous episodes you can also listen at the same link above or subscribe via Apple Podcasts and Spotify under the name Harlem Stories.Thank you for listening to Harlem Stories.#NYCRealEstate #Manhattan #Podcast #Harlem #UWS #MorningsideHeights #HamiltonHeights #NYCHistory #WashingtonHeights #SugarHill 

The latest episode of my podcast has been released – Getting to Know Hamilton Heights – Named after Former Resident Alexander Hamilton and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com or your favorite podcast site. In this episode I discuss some of the beautiful architecture including notable buildings of Alexander Hamilton’s “The Grange”,  James Bailey (co-founder of the Barnum and Bailey Circus), the many parks, proximity to higher education- in and near the neighborhood, and easy transportation around town. In case you missed any of previous episodes you can also listen at the same link above or subscribe via Apple Podcasts and Spotify under the name Harlem Stories.Thank you for listening to Harlem Stories.#NYCRealEstate #Manhattan #Podcast #Harlem #UWS #MorningsideHeights #HamiltonHeights #NYCHistory #WashingtonHeights #SugarHill 

The latest episode of my podcast has been released – Getting to know Central Harlem – Part II and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com or your favorite podcast app.In this episode I discuss Housing, Culture including influential clubs from the past and other notable aspects of the neighborhood.In case you missed any of previous episodes you can also listen at the same link above or subscribe via Apple Podcasts and Spotify under the name Harlem Stories.Thank you for listening to Harlem Stories.#NYCRealEstate #Manhattan #Podcast #Harlem #UWS #MorningsideHeights #HamiltonHeights #NYCHistory #WashingtonHeights #SugarHill 

The latest episode of my podcast has been released – Getting to know Central Harlem - Part I and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com or your favorite podcast app. In this episode I discuss the housing, culture, and other notable aspects of Central Harlem. In Part I - I discuss the neighborhood borders, the sub-neighborhoods and historic districts,  the presence of higher education in the neighborhood, and the larger parks. In case you missed any of previous episodes you can also listen at the same link above or subscribe via Apple Podcasts and Spotify under the name Harlem Stories.Thank you for listening to Harlem Stories.#NYCRealEstate #Manhattan #Podcast #Harlem #UWS #MorningsideHeights #HamiltonHeights #NYCHistory #WashingtonHeights #SugarHill 

The latest episode of my podcast has been released – What Does a Transactional Attorney Do and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com or your favorite podcast player.In this episode I discuss a few questions a client might want to ask an attorney before hiring them, what a transactional attorney does, and some examples of how a transactional attorney can save or kill your deal.    In case you missed any of previous episodes you can also listen at the same link above or subscribe via Apple Podcasts and Spotify under the name Harlem Stories.Thank you for listening to Harlem Stories.#NYCRealEstate #Manhattan #Podcast #Harlem #UWS #MorningsideHeights #HamiltonHeights #NYCHistory #WashingtonHeights #SugarHill

The latest episode of my podcast has been released –Riverbank State Park – the Unique Park on the Hudson River and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com .In this episode I discuss the unique way that the Riverbank State Park was created- and how there is nothing else like it in the United States. It’s near my home- so its often my place to decompress. In case you missed any of previous episodes you can also listen at the same link above or subscribe via Apple Podcasts and Spotify under the name Harlem Stories.Thank you for listening to Harlem Stories.#NYCRealEstate #Manhattan #Podcast #Harlem #UWS #MorningsideHeights #HamiltonHeights #NYCHistory #WashingtonHeights #SugarHill 

Welcome to Season 3 of Harlem Stories. As always, we have a lot of great content for this season. Our goal is deliver engaging stories about Upper Manhattan as well as to provide guidance navigating the unique environment of buying and selling in Manhattan. The latest episode of my podcast has been released – What Does NASA and Tom's Diner Have in Common and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com or your favorite podcast app. In this episode I discuss how NASA and Tom's Diner are connected. For those that might not remember or realize- Tom's Diner was the model for the Monk's diner used in Seinfeld. Tom's Diner is also the subject of the hit song by Suzanne Vega of the same name.   In case you missed any of previous episodes you can also listen at the same link above or subscribe via Apple Podcasts and Spotify under the name Harlem Stories.Thank you for listening to Harlem Stories.#NYCRealEstate #Manhattan #Podcast #Harlem #UWS #MorningsideHeights #HamiltonHeights #NYCHistory #WashingtonHeights

The latest episode of my podcast has been released – Alexander Hamilton’s home – The Grange and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com In this episode I discuss The Grange, Alexander Hamilton’s home and a bit of background history of Hamilton, the home, and the area. Since so much of Upper Manhattan has history tying back to multiple Founding Fathers- naturally we touch on these connections and talk about how Hamilton’s house was moved- not once but twice…most recently in 2008. In case you missed any of previous episodes you can also listen at the same link above or subscribe via Apple Podcasts and Spotify under the name Harlem Stories.Thank you for listening to Harlem Stories.#NYCRealEstate #Manhattan #Podcast #Harlem #UWS #MorningsideHeights #HamiltonHeights #NYCHistory #WashingtonHeights #FoundingFather #AlexanderHamilton #Grange

The latest episode of my podcast has been released – Sugar Hill – The Sweet Hill of Success and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com In this episode I discuss some of the beautiful architecture including notable buildings of James Bailey (co-founder of the Barnum and Bailey Circus), 409 & 505 Edgecombe, the notable residents- all of the famous jazz legends that lived in those 2 buildings and other notable residents. Finally- the not to be missed free Jazz Concerts at Marjorie Eliot’s home.  In case you missed any of previous episodes you can also listen at the same link above or subscribe via Apple Podcasts and Spotify under the name Harlem Stories.Thank you for listening to Harlem Stories.

The latest episode of my podcast has been released – The Stories of the Audubon Historic District and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.comIn this episode I discuss some of American History’s most famous residents of the Audubon Historic District and the interesting stories connected to the neighborhood. In case you missed any of previous episodes you can also listen at the same link above or subscribe via Apple Podcasts and Spotify under the name Harlem Stories.Thank you for listening to Harlem Stories.#NYCRealEstate #Manhattan #Podcast #Harlem #UWS #MorningsideHeights #HamiltonHeights #NYCHistory #WashingtonHeights

The latest episode of my podcast has been released – Hogwarts in Manhattan – The 1,000+ Gargoyles and Grotesques of City College and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com In this episode I discuss some of the various gargoyles and grotesques on the campus of City College and how to tell the difference between these types of sculptures. In case you missed any of previous episodes you can also listen at the same link above or subscribe via Apple Podcasts and Spotify under the name Harlem Stories.Thank you for listening to Harlem Stories.#NYCRealEstate #Manhattan #Podcast #Harlem #UWS #MorningsideHeights #HamiltonHeights #NYCHistory

Harlem Stories is now back from summer break and on a bi-weekly release schedule to ensure great content. We have some amazing episodes coming for the remainder of the season – including but not limited to:·       The Many Ways That Harlem Connections Influenced the Modern Image of Santa Claus·       Hogwarts in Manhattan – The 1,000+ Gargoyles and Grotesques of City College·       The stories of the Audubon Historic District·       Haunted Mansion- Founding Father Edition – The Morris Jumel MansionThe latest episode of my podcast has been released – Morningside Heights – A Neighborhood Filled with Higher Education Institutions and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com In this episode I discuss some background of Morningside Heights- the early history to today and the many top educational institutions located within the neighborhood. In case you missed any of previous episodes you can also listen at the same link above or subscribe via Apple Podcasts and Spotify under the name Harlem Stories.Thank you for listening to Harlem Stories.#NYCRealEstate #Manhattan #Podcast #Harlem #UWS #MorningsideHeights #HamiltonHeights #NYCHistory

The latest episode of my podcast has been released Lending in Manhattan - Revisited and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com In this episode we discuss the differences in agency lending and portfolio lending and how this can impact your ability to find a lending situation that works. This will be our final episode for this season and will break for the end of spring and the summer while we work on some new episodes. Later this year we will have some real interesting episodes such as how modern-day Santa Claus ties into Harlem history, conversations around the Apollo Theater, stories around how City College lured high schoolers away from accepting admission to Harvard and so much more. In case you missed any of previous episodes you can also listen at the same link above or subscribe via Apple Podcasts and Spotify under the name Harlem Stories.Thank you for listening to Harlem Stories.#NYCRealEstate #Manhattan #Podcast #Harlem #UWS #MorningsideHeights #HamiltonHeights #NYCHomeOwnership 

Often buyers know what they want, but have a hard time trying to define it. As agents, it's our job to extract this from our clients. The process involves creativity and sometimes suggesting properties that might not be a good fit- but may have elements that evoke a reaction that allows us to extract feedback to help tailor the search looking forward. This episode will discuss this process and more. 

Recorded in the winter, we do a walking tour and discussion of St. Nicholas Park. 

The latest episode of my podcast has been released – A Closer Look at the Hamilton Palace Theater and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com In this episode we discuss the history of the Hamilton Palace Theater in Hamilton Heights. It was originally built to be a vaudeville theater – but has served many other lives in the past 100+ years. In case you missed any of previous episodes you can also listen at the same link above or subscribe via Apple Podcasts and Spotify under the name Harlem Stories.Thank you for listening to Harlem Stories.

The latest episode of my podcast has been released – Demystifying Title Insurance with special guest Berto Antuñano and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com Berto Antuñano is the Executive Managing Director, Langdon Title and Education Coordinator for First Class Education- a continuing education program for agents and real estate brokers. Berto’s bio and contact info can be found at https://langdontitle.com/staff/berto-antunano/ .In this episode, a few of the topics we discuss:·       What is Title Insurance and why do I need it?·       How much does Title Insurance cost?·       Does Title Insurance apply to Co-op’s?·       And so much more!!!In case you missed any of previous episodes you can also listen at the same link above or subscribe via Apple Podcasts and Spotify under the name Harlem Stories.Thank you for listening to Harlem Stories.

The latest episode of my podcast has been released – Townhouse Renovations: One Man’s Experience with special guest Berto Antuñano and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com Berto Antuñano is the Executive Managing Director, Langdon Title and Education Coordinator for First Class Education- a continuing education program for agents and real estate brokers. In this episode, a few of the topics we discuss:·       Use of an Architect vs. just using a contractor- and even though the up front cost might be more for an Architect, it can be the smarter move·       The financing process that was used·       Approximate costs for the renovation with all the bells and whistles- plus the amount of time that it took to complete the renovation.·       Examples of challenges during the renovationBerto’s renovation can be seen on his Instagram account- https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/17931575917607809/?hl=en In case you missed any of previous episodes you can also listen at the same link above or subscribe via Apple Podcasts and Spotify under the name Harlem Stories.Thank you for listening to Harlem Stories.