Shaun Riney and Seth Glasser sit down with Leo Jacobs, a nationally recognized restructuring and business litigation attorney. Leo breaks down what the landmark Pinnacle portfolio bankruptcy auction really means for rent-regulated assets and the broader market.

Drawing on his deep experience mediating between borrowers and lenders, Leo explains why bankruptcy isn’t a dirty word—it’s a strategic tool to right-size debt, buy time, and reset capital stacks when traditional negotiating fails. He digs into:

• Why the Mamdani administration’s attempt to condition the Pinnacle sale around repairs was unlikely under federal law
• How lenders and owners rethink leverage when values fall and debt overwhelms assets
• The psychological and tactical realities of navigating distress, including when to restructure, when to walk away, and how to work with lenders during volatile markets

This episode gives investors and operators a grounded look at the changing landscape of multifamily distress and how to make sense of it with clarity and strategy.

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Shaun Riney and Seth Glasser are joined by George Fontas and Frank Ricci of Fontas Advisors. The discussion covers the political landscape impacting the real estate industry, focusing on the controversial COPA bill, the Pinnacle bankruptcy sale, and the evolving state of housing policy under the Mamdani administration.

George and Frank provide insights into the collective efforts by the real estate industry to navigate these challenges, the role of the NYC City Council, and the broader implications of government interventions on property ownership. They also touch on upcoming issues such as the Rent Guidelines Board, potential lawsuits, and the financial challenges facing property owners. The conversation concludes with advice for property owners on managing their portfolios amidst these changing dynamics.

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Seth Glasser sits down with Mike DiFonzo, President of Central Construction Management, one of New York City’s leading façade restoration and building-envelope contractors. Mike shares what goes into maintaining and restoring the exterior of pre-war and mid-rise buildings, how owners navigate the city’s inspection and compliance cycles, and why so many projects end up taking longer (and costing more) than people expect.

The conversation touches on all things façades, roofs, garages, parapets, and scaffolding, including how the regulations governing them get decided and the role people like Mike play in that process. This episode offers an inside look at a part of the NYC multifamily world that most owners only think about when something goes wrong.

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