CUNY TV's The Stoler Report
722 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★ - 25 ratingsThe Stoler Report, Real Estate Trends in the Tri-State region, is New York's only television broadcast featuring real estate and business leaders. Hosted by Michael R. Stoler, the monthly program features lively round-table discussions of topical issues in the world of real estate. The series has aired on CUNY TV since 2003.
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One-On-One With James Kuhn, Newmark Group
June 01, 2021 15:28 - 26 minutes - 167 MB VideoJames Kuhn has experienced various cycles during his long real estate career - all related to imperfect financial, banking or tax systems. COVID-19 is a health-care crisis, different from all the rest that, in the end, a healthy company could survive. Discussing New York's resurgence, Kuhn notes the city's commitment to bio-science, having the ingredients necessary to advance the industry; the growth of Industrial operations; the importance of Public/Private cooperation and the significance o...
New York Adapts SALT Cap Workaround
May 20, 2021 17:37 - 26 minutes - 220 MB VideoTax experts discuss the SALT Cap Workaround, available to partnerships and S corporations, comprised solely of individual partners or shareholders. This workaround will enable those businesses that qualify, to deduct from their federal taxes, the $10,000. cap on state and local tax deductions, imposed by the 2017 Tax Reform Act.
What's Happening in the Wine Country of the North Fork
May 04, 2021 14:08 - 26 minutes - 218 MB VideoUnable to host large gatherings due to the pandemic, forced to limit the number of people visiting the North Fork vineyards, guests describe their efforts to stay connected with customers with reservations only visits, wine education tours, small, private gatherings and selling wines directly to consumers. Guests discussed organic wine, sustainability and the next generation of wine makers.
One-on-One with Scott Rechler, RXR Realty
April 28, 2021 16:33 - 26 minutes - 163 MB VideoDue to Covid-19, the energy that drives New Yorkers was, according to Scott Rechler, temporarily "on pause." Accelerated vaccinations and increased technology have prompted office market recovery plans that include full time and hybrid work models. E-commerce, recovery in the rental market, urban & suburban interconnects, property conversions for industrial use - also discussed.
Bio-Science: The Growth Industry of the 21st Century
April 21, 2021 19:25 - 26 minutes - 183 MB VideoGuests discuss the development of facilities dedicated to the growth of the bio-science industry. New York - with public/private support, academic talent, and space, is seen as an important hub for this industry. The Taystee Lab Building - a 355,000 square foot facility in Harlem, located between Columbia and The City College is one example of new construction. Additional locations, some new and some conversions, also discussed.
Emerging Trends in Office Space Utilization
April 15, 2021 16:17 - 26 minutes - 181 MB VideoGuests describe plans to provide the office market with the "best-in-class" office buildings. By comparing the office of the future to a hotel, where hospitality, security and support staff are in touch with tenants, they are creating a tenant-friendly environment, bringing business owners closer to occupants. Park space, restaurants, enhanced technology, flexible schedules, part of many plans.
The Hospitality Market Outlook: Challenges & Opportunities
April 08, 2021 15:58 - 26 minutes - 186 MB VideoAn industry deeply affected by Covid-19 is hospitality. Banks and clients explore ways to stay in business: converting to rentals and office space, creating private dining rooms; landlords have been supportive of restaurants; ghost-kitchens, take-out, pop-ups are doing well. Leisure travel and personal events are expected to return sooner then business travel.
Real Estate Leaders Perspectives on the State of the Market
March 25, 2021 18:59 - 26 minutes - 180 MB VideoDiscussing various real estate asset classes a year into the pandemic, guests see hopeful signs of increased activity in the multi-family market and, product-by-product, in industrial space and the office market. Employees returning to offices would be most beneficial. Retail, luxury condos, and hotels may continue to be challenged but it's a time to be cautiously optimistic.
What's Really Happening in the Office Market: Spring 2021
March 23, 2021 14:59 - 27 minutes - 196 MB VideoUncertain describes today's office market. A 15% occupancy, coupled with a year-long work-at-home tenant has led to a soft office market. Guests expect tenants to carefully re-evaluate space needs. The Garment Center shows a small come back, PPP is helpful, but "C" & "D" office buildings and small tenants have difficulty getting financing. Co-working, life sciences, political and safety issues discussed.
Retail Update: Spring 2021
March 16, 2021 16:02 - 27 minutes - 416 MB VideoDiscussing retail, guests are reasonably optimistic, noting "We're doing business!" In response to the pandemic, drug stores, supermarkets are doing well; restaurants are coming back with the vaccine, eased restrictions and government assistance. While the future of small businesses is not secure, retailers are hopeful that consumer's pent-up demand and unspent resources will help the industry.
Developments on Long Island: Spring 2021
March 11, 2021 18:09 - 27 minutes - 161 MB VideoBanks with significant liquidity look to lend to successful condos, rental projects and assisted living developments on Long Island. LI residential markets are robust, as the local population can successfully sell their homes, many to New York City residents, anxious to leave the city. Guests discuss the office market, retail and hospitality, areas where the vaccine and government stimulus play a strong role in future success.
Legal Eagles: The New York Economy & Opportunities in 2021
February 24, 2021 19:48 - 27 minutes - 231 MB VideoAttorneys, specializing in real estate and in general practice, discuss current issues affecting clients: rent relief, the importance of government PPP programs, and working remotely. Guests site future real estate opportunities in malls, big box spaces, retail; in foreign markets and foreign investors and in transactions in the hospitality industry.
The New York Economy: Today and Opportunities in 2021
February 17, 2021 18:32 - 26 minutes - 186 MB VideoThe hospitality and tourism industries, historically contributors to New York City's economy, came to an almost complete halt in early 2020. Guests discuss how they are adapting, making changes, the vaccine, confident that these businesses will come back better than ever. Clients applaud landlords and banks for working with them; banks praise PPP, providing liquidity and stability, though lenders wait to learn that these loans will be forgiven before seeking any PPP support.
Parents Discuss Working in a Family Business during the Pandemic
February 16, 2021 14:55 - 26 minutes - 191 MB VideoLeaders of long-established family businesses candidly discuss their children joining the business, bringing new ideas, points of view, and even changes in direction, that have been beneficial to their companies. Recalling their own uneasy experiences working with their parents, these leaders welcome new ideas, encouraging shared business conversation.
Developments in Westchester, 2021
February 03, 2021 21:48 - 26 minutes - 157 MB VideoDevelopers see opportunities and bankers are willing to lend to real estate projects in Westchester. Guests review Westchester County as an alternative to New York and Long Island City: less dense, less expensive, more amenities, larger units - at a fraction of the costs to developers and to the public. All are bullish on Yonkers, New Rochelle, White Plains; with Port Chester of interest for affordable and market rate developments.
What Can We Expect in 2021?
January 26, 2021 15:55 - 26 minutes - 197 MB VideoGuests are optimistic about 2021, expecting low growth in the first quarter, with gains in the second half. Hope is that the Covid-19 vaccine will encourage workers to return to the office. Guests discussed the renter's market, multi-families, and New York - not so politically friendly attitude toward real estate.
What We Need to Know about the Federal Stimulus Package-Pt2
January 06, 2021 14:31 - 26 minutes - 186 MB VideoGuests discuss sections of the 2021 Federal Stimulus Package effecting small businesses and individuals: tax extenders (tax credit extenders), short-lived, some permanent, taxes on 2020 PPP loans, and unrelated Covid matters - all a part of this omnibus bill. Many parts of the bill: loan forgiveness, eligibility, administration still require clarification. Pt 2.
What We Need to Know about the Federal Stimulus Package-Pt1
January 05, 2021 15:02 - 26 minutes - 204 MB VideoAnalyzing the most important elements of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, guests discussed the non-tax and tax portions of the act: second-draw of PPP loans, extension of unemployment benefits; on the tax side: the Covid Related Relief Act and the Tax Payer Relief Act of 2020. Confusion over rules: how to and who will benefit from this large tax-related bill still unclear.
Oh Crystal Ball: Outlook on investment sales in 2021
December 30, 2020 18:18 - 26 minutes - 216 MB VideoGuests discuss a trend in investment sales to seek transactions outside of New York. Spurred by overbuilding, the fiscal and political crisis, as early as 2018, New York/New Jersey real estate buyers have been attracted to Maryland, Texas, Louisiana, the Carolinas, and Florida. With investment sales down 66% - 2020 has been a difficult year. All - are looking forward to a better 2021!
Real Estate Executives Outlook on Residential in 2021
December 29, 2020 15:15 - 26 minutes - 202 MB VideoTo help renters affected by Covid-19 stay in their homes, civic minded realtors developed and support Project Parachute, offering counseling, advocacy, education, financial assistance to those in affordable housing facing a housing crisis. Guests working with Project Parachute discuss NYCHA projects and hopes for a better 2021.
Banking Executives Outlook for 2021
December 22, 2020 20:09 - 27 minutes - 183 MB VideoLooking to the future, bankers, committed to their communities and local businesses discuss PPP - the importance of government support programs to future growth and stability, the importance of careful assessment of lending risk - business plans, liquidity, company stability and customer loyalty.
Alternative Lenders for Real Estate During the Pandemic
December 17, 2020 14:10 - 26 minutes - 175 MB VideoAlternative lenders discuss the availability of money to lend in an unpredictable market. While banks are more conservative, the refinancing and acquisition markets, with good business plans and equity are being explored. People are returning to the city. There's light at the end of the tunnel.
Prop Tech for Real Estate: Update 2020
December 11, 2020 14:46 - 27 minutes - 222 MB VideoPropTech: a merging of technology and infrastructure; an industry with explosive investments- last year - exceeding $9 Billion. Builders, bankers, developers describe the value of integrated systems, providing entertainment, enhanced security, safety and information to clients and customers.
Coping & Growing Your Business During the Pandemic
December 03, 2020 21:01 - 26 minutes - 205 MB VideoDiscussing how they successfully met challenges to growing their business in the midst of Covid-19: retraining, the even greater need for on-the-job safety; creative use of technology, webinars; communication with employees and clients, and working from home - each guest applauded their employees for their loyalty and productivity!
Challenges & Opportunities of Operating a Healthcare System During the Pandemic
November 25, 2020 20:43 - 28 minutes - 200 MB VideoLeaders of NYU Langone Health discuss recruiting - during the pandemic - of physicians from various communities, thus bringing increased care and services to a greater number of people and neighborhoods. Guests discuss the expansion of virtual care for patients and virtual rounds - a tool, enabling better communication among physicians.
4 Under 40: View of the Current Real Estate Market
November 19, 2020 15:47 - 27 minutes - 172 MB VideoHis Crystal Apple looking a little shinier, Michael Stoler and guests discuss a brighter future. Sellers are holding their properties, looking for a rebound in the market; industrial properties are popular but scarce; tenant concessions are useful in closing deals; and hotel and mall conversions are being considered, going forward.
Adapting to Operating Your Business During a Pandemic
November 12, 2020 14:43 - 26 minutes - 214 MB VideoBusinesses are trying with varying degrees of success to keep their doors open. Guests, representing the food industry, accounting and construction, talk about how they adapted to the Covid-19 challenge: with virtual events, seeking clients, communicating with workers and clients; some furloughing workers, some able to keep all their employees; some hoping for the next round of government support.
4 Under 40: Challenges of Doing Business in a Pandemic
November 05, 2020 18:39 - 26 minutes - 190 MB VideoMany businesses have experienced significant difficulties due to Covid-19. Guests representing finance and real estate operations discuss the challenges they currently must overcome, along with their vision and plans for the future.
Financing for Real Estate in the Midst of a Pandemic
October 23, 2020 16:05 - 26 minutes - 188 MB VideoWhile lending is still strong in New York for well financed, multi-family projects, bank representatives discuss an institution's caution when underwriting real estate asset classes like retail and hospitality. New construction loans are negotiated with clients familiar to the bank.
Residential Developments in the Suburbs
October 20, 2020 20:03 - 26 minutes - 192 MB VideoRealtors, experiencing a greater than usual interest in the suburbs, spurred by the number of Covid-19 cases in urban areas, discuss a shared concern - will the influx last? Low interest rates and banks, cautiously ready to lend, are part of the conversation.
Outlook for Affordable Housing in New York City
October 15, 2020 14:07 - 26 minutes - 171 MB VideoDevelopers, non-profits and the "man with the money" discuss community development, a coming together of government agencies, lenders, equity investors and mission-bound non-profits in a partnership between the public and private sector. Focusing on affordable housing, guests discuss their programs in conjunction with NYCHA.
Prognosis for Retail: Fall 2020
October 08, 2020 13:56 - 24 minutes - 183 MB VideoDespite the pandemic, some industries: groceries, drug stores, heath care services are doing well. Retail, hospitality, restaurants - are particularly challenged by Covid-19. Noting that retail is not dead; some old and new restaurants will open and tourism will rebound, guests discuss negotiations with new and old tenants, including concessions, graduated rents, and rent-free months.
What's Really Happening in the Office Market in the Region
September 24, 2020 15:34 - 26 minutes - 193 MB VideoReal estate brokers, owners, operators - long term believers in the vitality of New York City - discuss efforts to keep their tenants, loosing some and negotiating with others, and developments in Westchester County for those considering suburban and New York City office space.
What's Really Happening in NYC's Residential Market
September 17, 2020 14:47 - 26 minutes - 221 MB VideoCovid-19 brings New York's residential markets to a crisis: a decline in rents, largely in affordable multi-families with work-force tenants. Guests discussed fair market renters, many having left apartments and the city to live with parents. Will they return? Colleges are closed, causing a decrease in renters. Challenging!
Real Estate Exec's View of the Market: Fall 2020
September 14, 2020 00:00 - 26 minutes - 183 MB VideoOptimistic about the future of New York's economy, guests discuss the current state of real estate activity: market rate rents, stable vs affordable rent collections, lower but improving; hotels: occupancy still poor, conversion to housing, being considered; the studio business: strong demand, robust; life sciences: a growth industry!
Data Center Real Estate: Where Tech and Real Estate Connect
September 07, 2020 00:00 - 26 minutes - 153 MB VideoInformation and communication technology are essential to business, education, health and everyday living. Guests discuss Data Centers, dedicated space, built to provide remote storage, computing and the exchange of large amounts of data, and the industry's real estate needs.
Banking Executives Outlook for Lending in 2020 - Part 2
August 31, 2020 00:00 - 24 minutes - 132 MB VideoIn Part 2, bankers discuss real estate investment opportunities in 2020, including industrial/warehouse properties, food-anchored, small strip malls, and the suburban office market. The challenge of this investment is will more or less space be required as workers do or do not choose to work from home.
Banking Executives Outlook for Lending in 2020. Part 1.
August 24, 2020 00:00 - 24 minutes - 134 MB VideoGuests discuss money, banking and real estate financing, describing March/April as "pretty dark days," and commenting on positive effects of the government's intervention. Even with government help, borrowers are suffering. How long can loans be deferred; how to prepare for the third and fourth quarters - issues discussed. Pt. 1
Market Outlook: Hear from Women Real Estate Executives. Part 2.
August 17, 2020 00:00 - 22 minutes - 124 MB VideoIn Part 2, guests discussed major present and future challenges posed by Covid-19 to the real estate industry. Co-Work/Co-Living facilities are questioned; working from home vs returning to an in-office community; the rental market; the movement to the suburbs; will lower prices make acquisitions more inviting.
Market Outlook: Hear from Women Real Estate Executives. Part 1.
August 10, 2020 00:00 - 20 minutes - 118 MB VideoGuests discuss the ongoing challenge to hospitality, to retail and to other asset classes during the pandemic. Internet shopping will continue to lead retail; outdoor dining, box lunches will help hospitality. The white-tablecloth restaurant is hurting; rent deferments, loan extensions, underwriting, concessions are examined.
What's Really Happening in the Condo Market?
August 03, 2020 00:00 - 26 minutes - 644 MB VideoDevelopers, owners, asset managers discuss New York's unique neighborhoods, attractive to condo buyers as their home, and to others, as an investment. Queens, Astoria, Long Island City, Upper Manhattan represent different markets, different products and different price points.
Seniors & Senior Housing: Resilience Facing Adversity, Pt 2
July 14, 2020 19:12 - 23 minutes - 136 MB VideoIn Part 2 of their discussion of senior housing facilities, Michael Stoler and guests consider the adaptation of former hotels and malls, particularly in large urban areas. Top chefs, varied activities and programs, location - important when selecting senior housing, along with new technology, cleaning techniques, space division, staff dress - due to COVID-19.
Seniors & Senior Housing: Resilience Facing Adversity, Pt 1
July 07, 2020 16:52 - 26 minutes - 151 MB VideoIn 2018, 16% of the US population was reported to be over 65 - leading guests to talk about the growth and development of senior housing facilities throughout the country, centering on different levels of care and services from Independent Living, Assisted Living, to Memory Care/Specialized Care. Part 1.
State of the Industrial Market: COVID-19 Edition
July 01, 2020 15:53 - 26 minutes - 158 MB VideoGood news in difficult times from a less-glamorous real estate asset class, the Industrial Market! Converting and re-converting properties from retail to industrial has enthusiastic lender and tenant support. These facilities are also attractive to life sciences, bio-tech and studio production companies.
Outlook for Real Estate in Light of COVID-19, Part 2
June 25, 2020 15:36 - 20 minutes - 136 MB VideoPart 2, focusing on the pandemic and real estate, guests discuss the future of working from home - some love it, some don't, the hotel industry - when hit hard, historically, comes roaring back, and the benefits of Co-Working, Airbnb - more stringent cleaning policy, Florida, and multi-family/affordable housing.
Outlook for Real Estate in Light of COVID-19, Part I
June 17, 2020 21:00 - 19 minutes - 132 MB VideoDescribing COVID-19 as an emotional waiting-game and noting that businesses are trying to "hold on," guests discuss new demand for warehousing and plans to re-imagine The Mall - less retail - a more diverse use of space: work, live, food outlets, medical offices, life science facilities and more.
Outlook for Real Estate in Light of Covid: Part I
June 17, 2020 21:00 - 19 minutes - 132 MB VideoDescribing COVID-19 as an emotional waiting-game and noting that businesses are trying to "hold on," guests discuss new demand for warehousing and plans to re-imagine The Mall - less retail - a more diverse use of space: work, live, food outlets, medical offices, life science facilities and more.
What's Really Happening in the Office Market, Part 2
June 10, 2020 20:31 - 26 minutes - 189 MB VideoContinuing to discuss the pandemic and the office market, guests suggest we "wait and see," recalling the fears and hopes after 9/11, another extreme event. Consumer confidence - concern about going back to work, increased cleaning protocols, mass transportation, issues to be considered.
What's Really Happening in the Office Market, Part 1
June 05, 2020 19:20 - 26 minutes - 191 MB VideoGuests discuss the effect of the "new normal" social distancing, on the future of the office market. "Zoom is a great supplement," but not for all companies, special cleaning, reconfiguration of elevators, work space, increased technology to support distancing - all part of the future.
The Hospitality Industry in Crisis Today, Part 2
May 28, 2020 16:57 - 20 minutes - 164 MB VideoContinuing to discuss the pandemic's toll on the hospitality industry, panelists who participated in government aid programs were unsure of the "forgiveness" component of the program. Looking to the future and to the industry's recovery, all agreed "It's going to be a challenge." Part 2.