BEST & FINAL

Best & Final: The Devil You Know-- Real Estate Industry Likely To Support Eric Adams (June 26th, 2025)

A political earthquake has reshaped New York City's commercial real estate landscape with Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani's surprising mayoral primary victory, prompting the industry to recalibrate its strategies amid talks of rent freezes and tax hikes. This episode of Best & Final unpacks the immediate market reactions, significant refinancing deals like the 5 Times Square conversion, and the MTA's assertive use of eminent domain for subway and rail expansions, offering crucial insights for developers, operators, and investors navigating an increasingly ideological and unpredictable market.

Best & Final: Mamdani Wins Democratic Primary (June 25th, 2025)

On today's Best & Final, host Jordan Shea unpacks the shocking upset in the New York City Democratic mayoral primary: Zohran Mamdani's decisive victory over Andrew Cuomo. Discover what this unprecedented outcome means for New York City's real estate industry, housing market, and the future of urban investment, as we delve into the candidates' contrasting housing visions and the significant financial stakes at play for the industry. For more insight, visit JordanShea.com or reach out to Jordan Shea directly.

Best & Final: Adam's "Manhattan Plan" - 100,000 New Homes (June 24th, 2025)

On today's Best & Final, Jordan Shea explores the dynamic shifts in New York City's commercial real estate, from Toll Brothers' potential luxury residential pivot on the High Line and Malaysian investment in SoHo, to the United Nations' significant lease expansion, and the impact of new shelter contracts on the city's hotel market, collectively painting a picture of evolving urban development and investment opportunities.

Best & Final: Zeckendorf's Crowning Achievement (June 23rd, 2025)

On tooday's episode of Best & Final, Jordan Shea dives into Manhattan's dynamic real estate market, from record-setting luxury condos in Downtown to the rise of affordable housing and groundbreaking developments in Midtown. We also explore the accelerating trend of office-to-residential conversions, offering essential insights for investors, developers, and anyone tracking market shifts. Tune in to understand what these trends mean for your portfolio and for more insights, reach out to Jordan Shea directly or visit JordanShea.com.

Best & Final: Coney Island's Cyclone Of Affordable Activity (June 20th, 2025)

From Midtown’s sweeping rezoning plan to a foreclosure-turned-opportunity in Downtown Brooklyn, today’s episode of Best & Final breaks down the latest shifts across New York City real estate. We cover major refinancing deals in Manhattan, a strategic affordable housing play in Coney Island, and a Bronx industrial sale with big redevelopment potential. If you're tracking where capital, policy, and opportunity intersect — this is the episode to hear. For more insight, please visit JordanShea.com or reach out directly to Jordan Shea.

Best & Final: The NYCHA Has 8600+ Vacant Units

On today's Best & Final, Jordan Shea covers the alarming vacancy rates in NYCHA housing, explores new development initiatives across the boroughs, dissects major refinancing deals shifting capital city-wide, and examines the ongoing struggles of a prominent Midtown office asset. Join host Jordan Shea for a sharp look at where money flows—and stalls—in the city's most challenging and ambitious properties. For more insights, contact Jordan Shea directly or visit JordanShea.com.

Best & Final: What's Next For The Former ABC Campus (June 17th, 2025)

On today's Best & Final with Jordan Shea, we dive into the legal battles shaping the skyline, from Nir Meir's ongoing challenges to Boruch Drillman's lenient sentencing. We also cover significant property shifts, including a $38 million landmark sale in Midtown, and major development updates like the groundbreaking of a zero-carbon skyscraper at Hudson Yards and Extell's ambitious plans for the Upper West Side's next tallest tower. Tune in for courtroom drama, capital pivots, and a glimpse into New York's towering future. For more context and insight, visit JordanShea.com or contact Jordan Shea directly.

Best & Final: The $1.4B Tidal Wave (June 16th, 2025)

On today's Best & Final, join host Jordan Shea as we delve into over $1.4 billion in new refinancing activity, a half-billion-dollar construction loan set to reshape Long Island City, and crucial indicators of both vitality and distress across New York's most pivotal asset classes. From the evolving economics of rent-stabilized housing to the landmarking of The Breuer Building, this episode explores what's truly in motion, what's at a standstill, and what's being redefined throughout the five boroughs. Tune in to understand where the market is headed and how to strategize your next move. For more insights, head to JordanShea.com or reach out to Jordan Shea directly.

Best & Final: Less Listings, More Confusion -- The Cost Of FAREness (June 12th, 2025)

On today's Best & Final, Jordan Shea delves into the immediate impact of the FARE Act on New York City's rental market, which shifts broker fee responsibility to landlords and has already led to a drop in StreetEasy listings. The episode also covers high-profile hotel news, including the Sultan of Brunei's potential purchase of the Pierre Hotel and Joe Moinian losing the Midtown Hilton Garden Inn to foreclosure, alongside a new hotel development in Queens. For more insight, contact Jordan Shea directly through JordanShea.com.

Best & Final: The FARE Act Goes Into Effect (June 11th, 2025)

On today's episode of Best & Final, Jordan Shea covers a judge's denial of REBNY's injunction against the FARE Act, which shifts rental broker fees to landlords, alongside Kering's potential sale of a stake in 717 Fifth Avenue to reduce debt. The episode also details significant financing deals, including a $675 million CMBS loan for Independence Plaza and $525 million in construction financing for a Long Island City mixed-use tower, while highlighting rising foreclosure activity and Paramount Global's decision to sublease 355,000 square feet of office space. For more detailed analysis, contact Jordan Shea or visit JordanShea.com.