The Real Estate Roundtable with IPRG

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Rents hit new all-time highs in Brooklyn and Manhattan this summer while the city argued about how much housing to build. Derek Bestreich, Adam Lobel and Donal Flaherty are joined by Steve Reynolds to work through the 99-unit threshold and whether developers building around it actually cost the city housing, why most new Manhattan product is condo rather than rental, what five years did to Gowanus, and where the panel splits on buying rent stabilized product at eight to ten percent yields.

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Derek Bestreich, Adam Lobel and Luke Sproviero on a New York market running in two directions at once. Development sites, free market buildings and townhouse conversions are trading at all-time highs — while rent stabilized product gets hit harder every quarter, with 20-unit buildings selling for $1.3 million and owners sitting on apartments they can't afford to rent or leave empty.

The conversation covers the international bid and where Japanese capital is going next, why extend-and-pretend is finally breaking at the bank level, what happens when an owner can't produce the receipts behind a $5,000 rent, the office market's return from the dead, and what the industry is and isn't doing about any of it.

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In this episode, Kenny Burgos, CEO of the New York Apartment Association (NYAA), joins Derek, Luke, and Donal at the Real Estate Roundtable with IPRG for an in-depth discussion on the forces reshaping New York City’s multifamily housing market.

We explore the early priorities of the new mayoral administration, the role of enforcement tools like the Office to Protect Tenants and Rental Ripoff Hearings, and why a growing portion of rent-stabilized housing is facing financial distress. Kenny shares insights on NYAA’s mission, the realities of operating regulated housing, and how well-intentioned policies can produce unintended consequences for tenants, owners, and housing supply.

This conversation offers a grounded, policy-focused look at what’s happening beneath the headlines — and what sustainable housing solutions in New York City could actually look like.

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For years, Ben Biberaj and Greg Goldberg have dominated the New York City retail leasing scene. With 10-15 years of experience respectively, Ben and Greg are the top names in the game when it comes to filling a space with the right tenant, at the right numbers and with the best terms possible for all parties involved. 

Most recently, Ben and Greg have spearheaded the brand new IPRG Retail Leasing Division, which handles spaces all across the five boroughs and in only a short amount of time has done an unheard of amount of volume. Don't miss out on this chance to listen to two of the best in the game.

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Anthony Morena of Mortar Group shares his journey from architecture to development, explaining how his technical background allows him to see value in real estate deals that others miss while navigating Brooklyn's dynamic market. He offers timely insights on condo demand, resilient pricing, and the surprising trend of larger units outselling smaller ones as interest rates decline. Tune in to hear how his flexible approach to development can help investors and builders navigate today’s shifting market with confidence.

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In this episode of The Real Estate Roundtable with IPRG, we sit down with our new Director of Sales, Matt Dittmeier, to explore what it takes to thrive in commercial real estate. Matt shares how to hire the right people, train for performance, and build a team of agents with a passion for real estate and a winning mindset. He also breaks down hands-on training, performance tracking, and mentorship, offering practical insights for both new associates and senior brokers looking to scale their teams and achieve consistent success. Discover why IPRG is more than a workplace—it’s a platform for success.

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 Despite predictions of a slowdown, New Jersey’s real estate market is experiencing a surprising surge in activity. Yanni Marmarou of IPRG’s New Jersey office joins to discuss what’s driving this momentum, how transit-oriented development is reshaping areas like Jersey City, and why shifting demographics are influencing the types of assets developers pursue. From the controversial “mansion tax” to Hoboken rents rivaling Brooklyn’s, this episode explores the forces behind the state’s rebound, and why there’s reason to remain optimistic about its upward trajectory. 

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Founding Partner, Adam Lobel, was recently a guest on the Discovering CRE podcast.

In the episode, Adam discusses the founding of IPRG alongside partners Derek Bestreich, Luke Sproviero, and Steve Reynolds, and how we’ve grown into one of New York City’s leading broker-owned commercial real estate firms. With a focus on multifamily, mixed-use, townhouse conversion, and development site sales, our team has closed over 1,200 transactions totaling more than $4 billion in sales volume.

Adam also breaks down what it takes to build a successful brokerage team and shares insight into the company’s continued growth—including our expanding Retail Leasing division and national hiring efforts.

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We dive deep into the current state of New York City's rental market with Natalia Harvey from Compass, unpacking bidding wars, shifting renter preferences, and why lease timing matters more than ever. From rising rents in Bushwick to the return of space-conscious tenants, this episode covers the trends shaping the summer surge — plus a look at how new rental laws and high-interest rates are fueling the rise of high-net-worth renters. 

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