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 development, air rights, and affordability in the city. He breaks down what agents need to know, how these changes impact listings, and the broader effects on supply and demand. Plus, Jason shares insights on the future of the agent industry, rental market challenges, and policy shifts that could reshape the way NYC operates. Big moves, big changes—don’t miss this one!

Highlights:

00:40 – What is the City of Yes?

02:20 – The End of Sliver Law & Setback Changes

06:00 – NYC’s 1.4% Vacancy Crisis

08:10 – Will Developers Still Face Regulatory Pushback?

10:00 – Key Takeaways for Residential Agents

11:45 – NYRAC Merges with AREA

13:40 – The Fair Act & How It Changes NYC Real Estate

17:50 – The Oversaturation of Agents

21:15 – 50,000 Warehoused Rent-Stabilized Units

25:10 – Can 130,000 New Units Fix NYC’s Housing Crisis?

27:00 – Is NYC Becoming Too Dense?

30:15 – How Quickly Will We See New Housing?

32:20 – Where to Learn More About City of Yes

38:00 – Retail to Residential Conversions

42:00 – Historic Districts & Landmark Blocks

46:30 – Will NYC “Crack” Without More Housing?

50:00 – Congestion Pricing: Good or Bad?

53:00 – 2025 Market Outlook

54:30 – Making NYC Subways & Streets Safer

Jason's Groundhog Day Taxi Ad!:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2olwVrXLNs

American Real Estate Association Page:

https://www.americanrea.org/

Jason's Page and His Page at Compass:

https://jasonhaber.com/real-estate/

https://www.compass.com/agents/jason-haber/

Follow Jason on X and Instagram:

https://x.com/jasonhaber

https://www.instagram.com/jasonhaber

Connect with Jason on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonshaber/

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