Harlem Stories - Upper Manhattan Neighborhoods

The latest episode of my podcast has been released – Getting to know Central Harlem – Part II and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com or your favorite podcast app.

In this episode I discuss Housing, Culture including influential clubs from the past and other notable aspects of the neighborhood.

In case you missed any of previous episodes you can also listen at the same link above or subscribe via Apple Podcasts and Spotify under the name Harlem Stories.

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The latest episode of my podcast has been released – Getting to know Central Harlem - Part I and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com or your favorite podcast app. 

In this episode I discuss the housing, culture, and other notable aspects of Central Harlem. In Part I - I discuss the neighborhood borders, the sub-neighborhoods and historic districts,  the presence of higher education in the neighborhood, and the larger parks. 

In case you missed any of previous episodes you can also listen at the same link above or subscribe via Apple Podcasts and Spotify under the name Harlem Stories.

Thank you for listening to Harlem Stories.

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The latest episode of my podcast has been released – What Does a Transactional Attorney Do and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com or your favorite podcast player.

In this episode I discuss a few questions a client might want to ask an attorney before hiring them, what a transactional attorney does, and some examples of how a transactional attorney can save or kill your deal.    

In case you missed any of previous episodes you can also listen at the same link above or subscribe via Apple Podcasts and Spotify under the name Harlem Stories.

Thank you for listening to Harlem Stories.

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The latest episode of my podcast has been released –Riverbank State Park – the Unique Park on the Hudson River and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com .

In this episode I discuss the unique way that the Riverbank State Park was created- and how there is nothing else like it in the United States. It’s near my home- so its often my place to decompress. 

In case you missed any of previous episodes you can also listen at the same link above or subscribe via Apple Podcasts and Spotify under the name Harlem Stories.

Thank you for listening to Harlem Stories.

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Welcome to Season 3 of Harlem Stories. As always, we have a lot of great content for this season. Our goal is deliver engaging stories about Upper Manhattan as well as to provide guidance navigating the unique environment of buying and selling in Manhattan.

The latest episode of my podcast has been released – What Does NASA and Tom's Diner Have in Common and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com or your favorite podcast app. 

In this episode I discuss how NASA and Tom's Diner are connected. For those that might not remember or realize- Tom's Diner was the model for the Monk's diner used in Seinfeld. Tom's Diner is also the subject of the hit song by Suzanne Vega of the same name.   

In case you missed any of previous episodes you can also listen at the same link above or subscribe via Apple Podcasts and Spotify under the name Harlem Stories.

Thank you for listening to Harlem Stories.

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The latest episode of my podcast has been released – Harlem’s Extraordinary Influence on the Modern Image of Santa Claus and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com or your favorite podcast app. 

In this episode I discuss how a variety of events came to tie together Upper Manhattan and the evolution of Santa Claus. 

In case you missed any of previous episodes you can also listen at the same link above or subscribe via Apple Podcasts and Spotify under the name Harlem Stories. This will be the last episode of Season 2.  We have some terrific episodes lined up for Season 3 including - "What Does Tom's Diner and NASA Have in Common", "The House the Circus Built - The James Bailey Mansion", and Agent guidance of "Understanding the Role of a Transactional Attorney" and so much more. 

Thank you for listening to Harlem Stories.

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The latest episode of my podcast has been released – Alexander Hamilton’s home – The Grange and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com 

In this episode I discuss The Grange, Alexander Hamilton’s home and a bit of background history of Hamilton, the home, and the area. Since so much of Upper Manhattan has history tying back to multiple Founding Fathers- naturally we touch on these connections and talk about how Hamilton’s house was moved- not once but twice…most recently in 2008. 

In case you missed any of previous episodes you can also listen at the same link above or subscribe via Apple Podcasts and Spotify under the name Harlem Stories.

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The latest episode of my podcast has been released – Sugar Hill – The Sweet Hill of Success and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com 

In this episode I discuss some of the beautiful architecture including notable buildings of James Bailey (co-founder of the Barnum and Bailey Circus), 409 & 505 Edgecombe, the notable residents- all of the famous jazz legends that lived in those 2 buildings and other notable residents. Finally- the not to be missed free Jazz Concerts at Marjorie Eliot’s home.  

In case you missed any of previous episodes you can also listen at the same link above or subscribe via Apple Podcasts and Spotify under the name Harlem Stories.

Thank you for listening to Harlem Stories.

The latest episode of my podcast has been released – The Stories of the Audubon Historic District and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com

In this episode I discuss some of American History’s most famous residents of the Audubon Historic District and the interesting stories connected to the neighborhood. In case you missed any of previous episodes you can also listen at the same link above or subscribe via Apple Podcasts and Spotify under the name Harlem Stories.

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Happy Halloween! The latest episode of my podcast has been released – Haunted Mansion- Founding Father Edition – The Morris Jumel Mansion and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com 

In this episode I discuss the history of the Morris-Jumel Mansion, the some of the legendary residents and guests of the mansion, a who’s who of Early American leaders – as well as some of the stories connected to the often reported haunting of the building. 

In case you missed any of previous episodes you can also listen at the same link above or subscribe via Apple Podcasts and Spotify under the name Harlem Stories.

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The latest episode of my podcast has been released – Hogwarts in Manhattan – The 1,000+ Gargoyles and Grotesques of City College and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com 

In this episode I discuss some of the various gargoyles and grotesques on the campus of City College and how to tell the difference between these types of sculptures. In case you missed any of previous episodes you can also listen at the same link above or subscribe via Apple Podcasts and Spotify under the name Harlem Stories.

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Harlem Stories is now back from summer break and on a bi-weekly release schedule to ensure great content. We have some amazing episodes coming for the remainder of the season – including but not limited to:

·       The Many Ways That Harlem Connections Influenced the Modern Image of Santa Claus

·       Hogwarts in Manhattan – The 1,000+ Gargoyles and Grotesques of City College

·       The stories of the Audubon Historic District

·       Haunted Mansion- Founding Father Edition – The Morris Jumel Mansion

The latest episode of my podcast has been released – Morningside Heights – A Neighborhood Filled with Higher Education Institutions and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com 

In this episode I discuss some background of Morningside Heights- the early history to today and the many top educational institutions located within the neighborhood. 

In case you missed any of previous episodes you can also listen at the same link above or subscribe via Apple Podcasts and Spotify under the name Harlem Stories.

Thank you for listening to Harlem Stories.

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The latest episode of my podcast has been released Lending in Manhattan - Revisited and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com 

In this episode we discuss the differences in agency lending and portfolio lending and how this can impact your ability to find a lending situation that works. This will be our final episode for this season and will break for the end of spring and the summer while we work on some new episodes. Later this year we will have some real interesting episodes such as how modern-day Santa Claus ties into Harlem history, conversations around the Apollo Theater, stories around how City College lured high schoolers away from accepting admission to Harvard and so much more. 

In case you missed any of previous episodes you can also listen at the same link above or subscribe via Apple Podcasts and Spotify under the name Harlem Stories.

Thank you for listening to Harlem Stories.

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Often buyers know what they want, but have a hard time trying to define it. As agents, it's our job to extract this from our clients. The process involves creativity and sometimes suggesting properties that might not be a good fit- but may have elements that evoke a reaction that allows us to extract feedback to help tailor the search looking forward. This episode will discuss this process and more. 

Recorded in the winter, we do a walking tour and discussion of St. Nicholas Park. 

The latest episode of my podcast has been released – A Closer Look at the Hamilton Palace Theater and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com 

In this episode we discuss the history of the Hamilton Palace Theater in Hamilton Heights. It was originally built to be a vaudeville theater – but has served many other lives in the past 100+ years. 

In case you missed any of previous episodes you can also listen at the same link above or subscribe via Apple Podcasts and Spotify under the name Harlem Stories.

Thank you for listening to Harlem Stories.

The latest episode of my podcast has been released – Demystifying Title Insurance with special guest Berto Antuñano and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com 

Berto Antuñano is the Executive Managing Director, Langdon Title and Education Coordinator for First Class Education- a continuing education program for agents and real estate brokers. Berto’s bio and contact info can be found at https://langdontitle.com/staff/berto-antunano/ .

In this episode, a few of the topics we discuss:

·       What is Title Insurance and why do I need it?

·       How much does Title Insurance cost?

·       Does Title Insurance apply to Co-op’s?

·       And so much more!!!

In case you missed any of previous episodes you can also listen at the same link above or subscribe via Apple Podcasts and Spotify under the name Harlem Stories.

Thank you for listening to Harlem Stories.

The latest episode of my podcast has been released – Townhouse Renovations: One Man’s Experience with special guest Berto Antuñano and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com 

Berto Antuñano is the Executive Managing Director, Langdon Title and Education Coordinator for First Class Education- a continuing education program for agents and real estate brokers. 

In this episode, a few of the topics we discuss:

·       Use of an Architect vs. just using a contractor- and even though the up front cost might be more for an Architect, it can be the smarter move

·       The financing process that was used

·       Approximate costs for the renovation with all the bells and whistles- plus the amount of time that it took to complete the renovation.

·       Examples of challenges during the renovation

Berto’s renovation can be seen on his Instagram account- https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/17931575917607809/?hl=en 

In case you missed any of previous episodes you can also listen at the same link above or subscribe via Apple Podcasts and Spotify under the name Harlem Stories.

Thank you for listening to Harlem Stories.

The latest episode of my podcast has been released – Structuring a Successful Offer which can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com 

In this episode I discuss what makes an offer stronger – without necessary adding more to the price. While every situation is different, an approach to an offer might be different based on whether the home is a condo, co-op or townhouse. I have successfully overcome multiple bidding situations while not offering the highest price in several different situations. Further even in a cooler market, how an offer is presented can and often does make a difference. Subject Matter Expertise also makes a difference- whether it’s experience with income restricted co-op’s, condos with a large percentage of sponsor units, or just understanding a buyers situation combined with a particular co-op.

In case you missed any of previous episodes you can also listen at the same link above or subscribe via Apple Podcasts and Spotify under the name Harlem Stories.

Thank you for listening to Harlem Stories.

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All about washer & dryer installation issues that need to be considered:  
 
 1. Wet over Wet rule
 2. Appliances on the Plumbing Line
 3. Suds Zone
 
 The risks of having leaks. Line pressure and plumbing back-ups.