BEST & FINAL

Best & Final: Brooklyn's I-Sales Boom (August 18, 2025)

Brooklyn is leading New York City’s summer surge with a 25% jump in investment sales, while Manhattan sees billion-dollar trades, policy shifts, and mounting office distress. In today’s Best & Final, Jordan Shea covers Brooklyn’s multifamily momentum, the Greenpoint Landing expansion, RXR’s $1 billion Madison Avenue buy, CUNY’s strategic student housing acquisition, and the latest on Billionaires’ Row resales. Buyers, sellers, and investors alike will want to hear where the opportunities — and the risks — are shaping up next. For more info, contact Jordan Shea or visit JordanShea.com.

Best & Final: The Billion-Dollar Bet Borough (August 15, 2025)

Billion-dollar refinances, bold acquisitions, and a Queens rezoning that could deliver 12,000 new homes — today’s Best & Final covers the moves reshaping New York’s market. Jordan Shea breaks down the deals, the developments, and the looming Local Law 97 deadlines that could cost owners hundreds of millions. For more insight, head to JordanShea.com or contact Jordan Shea.

Best & Final: NYC Bets on Luxury to Redefine Fifth Avenue (August 13, 2025)

On this episode of Best & Final, NYC commits $400 million to reimagine Fifth Avenue from Bryant Park to Central Park — doubling sidewalks, adding landscaped seating, and narrowing traffic lanes to create a pedestrian-first experience. We’ll break down the public and private investments driving the avenue’s transformation, along with key leasing wins, capital market moves, and new development momentum across the city.

Best & Final: Clarkson Street Gets A Facelift

In today’s Best & Final episode, “Clarkson Street Gets A Facelift,” Jordan Shea breaks down the city’s $164 million plan to transform the West Village’s Clarkson Street corridor into a recreation, cultural, and fitness hub — and explores how it fits into a broader wave of New York real estate activity. From the expansion of sustainable mass timber construction and Midtown South’s historic rezoning to high-profile luxury contracts, major financings, and the rental market’s sharp response to the FARE Act, this briefing delivers the critical developments shaping investment strategies and deal flow across the five boroughs.

Best & Final: Eric Adams, The Hero We Need

On today's Best & Final, join host Jordan Shea as we explore New York City's evolving real estate landscape, from the Flatiron Building's transformation into luxury residences and new housing developments across the boroughs, to the mounting pressures on landlords and the dramatic security upgrades in commercial properties. We also dissect the political and economic headwinds shaping the market, including the impact of the Democratic mayoral primary results and the persistent challenges of high inflation and hybrid work models. Tune in to understand what's truly happening behind the scenes in NYC real estate.

Best & Final: Queens Wetlands to Become 3,000 Homes

On today's Best & Final, join host Jordan Shea as we uncover the forces shaping New York real estate, from a monumental 3,000-unit housing plan in Queens wetlands and sizzling luxury sales in the Hamptons, to the resurgence of Manhattan's office market. We'll also delve into significant commercial property debt woes affecting Midtown and examine the political battles quietly impeding new housing developments across the city. Tune in to understand these critical patterns before they become common knowledge.

Best & Final: Bay Ridge (!) Has Brooklyn's Most Expensive Listing (August 1, 2025)

Discover the pulse of New York City real estate with Best & Final, your essential guide to the market's latest shifts. This episode dives into Midtown's booming office sector, featuring multi-million-dollar refinancings and new developments, alongside record-setting residential prices and ambitious housing expansions across the boroughs. From policy battles over broker fees and casino proposals to the poignant loss of an industry leader, Best & Final offers a full-spectrum view of what's moving, stabilizing, and shaping the city's dynamic skyline. Tune in to understand New York's next move.

Best & Final: Amidst Tragedy, Office Security Now In-Focus (July 30, 2025)

Step into the dynamic world of New York real estate with Best & Final. In this episode, host Jordan Shea uncovers the dual narratives shaping the city: from ambitious new developments and multi-million dollar refinancing deals to the stark realities of financial distress, high-stakes legal battles, and a tragic incident that's redefining office security. Tune in for fresh project updates, shifts in ownership, and an in-depth look at how the market is adapting to unforeseen challenges, offering insights crucial for every buyer, investor, seller, and advisor navigating New York's ever-evolving landscape.

Best & Final: Icons Reborn and Neighborhoods Renewed (July 28, 2025)

Discover how New York City's real estate is booming, from the grand reopening of the Waldorf Astoria to luxury developments transforming Brooklyn and Tribeca. This episode of Best & Final dives into major transactions, shifting market trends like Brooklyn's "townhouse era," and the infrastructure bets shaping the city's future, while also addressing challenges such as rising ground leases and housing policy uncertainties. Tune in to understand what these dynamic changes mean for you, the New Yorker navigating this evolving landscape.

Best & Final: Crises, Capital, and Conversions (July 25, 2025)

Step into the pulse of New York City's real estate market with Best & Final! Join host Jordan Shea as we uncover a landscape of dramatic contrasts, from lucrative residential sales and ambitious development projects fueled by new tax abatements to the stark realities of foreclosures and shifting lender strategies. Discover who's making bold moves, who's facing financial strain, and what it all means for the future of NYC property. Tune in to gain the critical insights you need to stay ahead in this dynamic market.