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In this milestone episode of Realty Speak, host Bill Weidner marks eight years since the show’s first episode and introduces a renewed mission: turning housing divisiveness into housing harmony.
Housing policy in New York City has become increasingly polarized, with familiar arguments on all sides producing fewer workable outcomes for both housing providers and residents. In Episode 065, Bill is joined by Ann Korchak, president of the Small Property Owners of New York and Erik Engquist, journalist with The Real Deal, for a grounded conversation about how housing policy actually functions.
The discussion explores the real-world impacts of post-2019 housing laws, including incentive misalignment, housing court delays and supply constraints affecting multifamily real estate across New York City. Rather than revisiting what should be different, this episode focuses on what can be built when the housing conversation moves forward to explore new ideas, shared incentives and practical solutions.
As Realty Speak enters its next chapter, this episode sets the tone for a solutions-first approach to housing policy. One that prioritizes clarity, accountability and outcomes that work for all stakeholders in New York City real estate.
To Reach Ann:
Ann Korchak, President, SPONY – Small Property Owners of New York
Email – ann@spony.org
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ann-heaney-korchak-027088b1/
To Reach Erik:
Erik Engquist, Journalist, The Real Deal
Email – EENGQUIST@therealdeal.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-engquist-14270952/
To Reach Bill:
As always – Bill, the host of Realty Speak, is ready to be a resource to you when you finance, sell or purchase investment real estate and help you navigate around what you already own.
Email bill@billweidner.com
Call/Text 917-232-8529.
Visit Bill’s website www.billweidner.com
Connect with Bill on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/billweidner/
ALL EPISODES on the website: https://realtyspeak.nyc/episodes/
ALL EPISODES on the APPS: Spotify – Apple Podcast – Podcast Republic for Android
Additional Resources from Bill:
NYC Local Law 152 – Periodic Inspection of Gas Piping Systems – Solution @ https://www.keepmygas.nyc/
Property Owner and Property Manager Resources
https://realtyspeak.nyc/property-owner-and-manager-resources
https://manhattanvendorsgroup.com/
https://spony.org/ AND Discover SPONY You’re Not Alone Anymore
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