Best Habitat Magazine Podcasts (2024)

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#134 DEER SEASON UPDATE with Dale Techel 45:44

3h ago45:44

45:44

Host, Dan Schmidt sits down with creator of the popular Michigan Deer Hunters Facebook page, Dale Techel, and together they examine all topics concerning whitetails int he midwest.

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From Oil to Opportunity: How One Queens Co-op Slashed Energy Costs by 70% 16:28

4h ago16:28

16:28

While the dazzle of the latest energy reduction solutions is out of bounds for many co-ops and condos, the tried and true can often achieve just as much. That’s the case at the Imperial Sanford co-op in Queens, where substantial incentives boosted a fuel switch and window replacement program that is expected to reduce energy consumption by 65-70% o…

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Breaking Up With Your Property Manager? Here's Your Roadmap to Success 14:53

3h ago14:53

14:53

A new board at a 150-unit Westchester co-op was eager to take charge and make changes only to find themselves struggling with their current management company. The board couldn’t get access to the building’s financial records, had a never-ending temporary boiler instead of a completed boiler replacement and mounting tension with their current prope…

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#133: DEER HABITAT MANAGEMENT with Zach Haas 41:51

3h ago41:51

41:51

Land management specialist Zach Haas is on the podcast sharing why mature bucks are dying from EHD, when to hinge-cut, and more.

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How Bundling NYC Building Inspections Could Save Co-ops Nearly $1M 12:29

6d ago12:29

12:29

With nearly 40% of a typical $2 million facade project going to "soft costs" like scaffolding and sidewalk sheds, smart planning of these inspections can lead to massive savings. In this episode, Gene Ferrara, president of JMA Consultants, offers an example of how one upper West Side building could save almost $900,000 by combining multiple inspect…

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Why Transparency Is Key 13:26

7d ago13:26

13:26

A primary responsibility of the board of directors is protecting the building’s financial health. To do that, transparency is paramount. In this episode Michell Abubo, managing partner at Highrise Property Management, shares a case study of a Queens co-op where a lack of transparency was deadly, ultimately leading to a change in management. Habitat…

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Following the Money: What New Condo Boards Need to Know About Sponsor Exit 17:50

7d ago17:50

17:50

During the period when a new condominium comes on the market and the sponsor finally turns over control to the condo board, who is paying for the condo’s operating expenses? The building is not fully sold so there aren’t enough paying owners to fund the budget, yet the building is operating as if it was fully occupied. Christopher Saray, manager at…

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When Boards Get Stuck: Breaking Through the Paralysis 16:42

7d ago16:42

16:42

Board inertia is a corporate disease that many members grapple with. Decisions get put off, problems grow and ultimately the health of the housing association suffers. In this episode, Andy Marks, Executive Vice President at Maxwell-Kates, explores what causes inertia and offers some guidance on how to break through it. Habitat’s Paula Chin conduct…

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#132: HUNTING IN THE HEARTLAND with Lt. Gov. Jon Husted 31:04

9d ago31:04

31:04

Ohio Lt. Governor Jon Husted is on the podcast for a special Election Day episode to talk about his passion for hunting, how he’s used his position to increase opportunities for outdoorsmen and women, and why wildlife management is important for everyone.

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#131: 5 RUT-HUNTING TACTICS with Daniel Schmidt 43:58

14d ago43:58

43:58

Dan Schmidt and David Gilane have a discussion about rut-hunting tactics, such as where to hunt during the rut, how to stop a cruising buck and how rain affects deer movement.

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Personal Liability While Serving On Your Board 13:25

23d ago13:25

13:25

Serving on your co-op or condo board can be a terrific experience, but it can turn into a personal nightmare if you or your board acts improperly. There are many legal protections, however, and Geoffrey Mazel, partner at Hankin & Mazel, provides an overview of what they are and the precautions you need to take. Habitat’s Emily Myers conducts the in…

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A Practical Blueprint: Yorkville Co-op's Decarbonization Plan 16:27

17d ago16:27

16:27

A Yorkville co-op's successful HVAC upgrade demonstrates how boards can tackle Local Law 97 compliance while achieving significant cost savings. The $900,000 project, overseen by the ENPOWER Group, replaced an inefficient gas-powered absorption chiller with an electric heat pump system, eliminating $80,000 in annual carbon penalties and generating …

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Condo Crisis: $550K Facade Job Balloons to $1.2M 10:51

21d ago10:51

10:51

A cautionary tale of facade repairs at an Upper East Side condo, where initial estimates of $550,000 ballooned to $1.2 million after engineers discovered insufficient brick ties during Local Law 11 inspections. Maxwell-Kates SVP Josh Holzer shares how the board navigated this crisis through refinancing, staff reductions, and a contractor payment pl…

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#130: BOWHUNTING THE RUT with John Eberhart 31:14

21d ago31:14

31:14

John Eberhart, who's harvested 55 record-class bucks, is on the podcast sharing the best days to hunt the rut, how the age structure of does matters, and more.

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Get Your Board Head Out of The Sand 15:37

25d ago15:37

15:37

If a co-op or condo building operates at a deficit, there are only two outcomes – payables are late and cash erodes. That’s what Daniel Wollman, CEO of Gumley Haft, found when he was re-hired at a condominium his firm had managed over a decade ago. How its financial condition eroded and the steps it took to regain financial health are shared in thi…

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Rising Waters, Brooklyn Battles: Fixing Floods in the Heart of NYC 13:33

26d ago13:33

13:33

Rainwater is becoming more intense and groundwater tables are rising throughout New York City. 10 Plaza Street East, a Brooklyn co-op, felt this full force during 2021's Hurricane Ida when its entire subcellar floor flooded, including the storage room, the laundry room and the bike room. It happened again in 2022, and the board took matters in hand…

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#129: ALL-SEASON CLOTHING with Code of Silence 38:37

1M ago38:37

38:37

Our friends at Code of Silence describe how they made an affordable line of merino wool clothing that can be layered to wear all hunting season.

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The Financial Consequences of a Condo's Near Collapse 20:57

1M ago20:57

20:57

When a loft condominium faced a potential collapse, residents were forced to vacate, revealing the financial and logistical challenges of such emergencies. Carl Cesarano, the accountant for the condo and principal at Cesarano and Khan, discusses the complex process of securing emergency funding, the importance of reserve funds, and the critical rol…

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#128: COAX IN BIG DEER with Tom Lester 37:32

1M ago37:32

37:32

Tom Lester joins the Deer Talk Now Podcast and explains how he discovered an attractant that deer simply cannot resist. He also shares how quality food plot seeds can make or break the difference in overall forage production.

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A Gas Story: How One Board Didn't Wait For The Inevitable 16:32

2M ago16:32

16:32

One of the most reliable sources of fuel for New York’s apartment buildings is gas, but the lines that it flows through — from heating to cooking — have become a critical concern because leaks often lead to complete gas shutdowns. AJ Rexhepi, CEO of Century Management, recounts how one board at a pre-war West Side co-op looked at their fuel options…

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Meeting Your Property's Insurance Challenge 15:50

2M ago15:50

15:50

Budgeting is always a complicated affair and increasing insurance costs have made this even more challenging. Jason Schiciano, co-president at Levitt-Fuirst Insurance & Bonding, shares how the timing of insurance renewals can help – or hinder – the challenge, and how boards can work with their brokers to stay on top of renewal timing before budgeti…

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#127: WHY IOWA HAS BIG DEER with Bill Winke 39:57

2M ago39:57

39:57

Bill Winke describes getting his foot in the door of the outdoor industry, the tough grind to find success, and his knowledge on managing big Iowa whitetails in this Deer Talk Now Podcast.

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How to Create A “Best Case” Repair Program 28:11

2M ago28:11

28:11

Board members of newly constructed condominiums often find themselves battling a sponsor over construction defects, leading many to wonder why does this happen so often? Each building is different, but RAND Engineering & Architecture’s president, Stephen Varone, and engineer Roger Krupp point to several reasons why these defects seem to occur frequ…

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#126: BIGGEST BLOOD TRAILING MISTAKES 1:02:57

2M ago1:02:57

1:02:57

Dan Schmidt and David Gilane talk blood trailing, diving into the top five things we do wrong after the shot, identifying where you hit, and their best advice to find your deer.

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Finding Energy Saving Strategies That Make Economic Sense 20:07

2M ago20:07

20:07

There are many strategies – and price points – that will reduce energy consumption in a building, and Stuart Halper, vice president of Impact Management, emphasizes an economically sensible approach. For many, there is a mismatch between New York City’s regulations and a building’s financial capabilities. In this interview conducted by Habitat’s Em…

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Facade Fix or Repair: One Board's Decision Journey 14:55

2M ago14:55

14:55

What approach works best with façade issues: Band-Aid repairs or full-blown replacement? Depends on each building, and 245 West 99th St, a 34-story condominium, faced this issue when inspection of 17,000 rainscreen tiles revealed cracks that could cause tiles to fall, water leaks or other failures. Eric Vonderhyde, a principal at Bertolini Architec…

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#125: GROWING BIG DEER with Dr. Grant Woods 50:38

2M ago50:38

50:38

Dr. Grant Woods of Growing Deer TV shares his knowledge from years of transforming his property into a big buck haven.

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Taking the Right Steps In A Lobby Transformation 12:56

2M ago12:56

12:56

It was a dark, dim lobby with no package storage, a small mail room, faux fireplaces with two sad chairs on each side, and no curb appeal. A redesign was in order, and Marilyn Sygrove, president of Sygrove Associates Design Group, explains the process used to transform it from a totally non-functional dark space into one that set a positive tone fo…

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66. Talking ESCO's and Energy Procurement with Slattery Energy 30:03

2M ago30:03

30:03

Host Mark Levine, owner of NYC Property Management firm EBMG LLC sits down in the studio with Anthony Corvino and Jim Slattery from Slattery Energy to discuss energy procurement in NYC area buildings. Email the show at nycrealestatepodcast@gmail.com! Topics covered on this episode include: What are ESCO's? Why should we consider locking in rates fo…

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#124: HIGH-TECH ARCHERY with Zak Kurtzhals 45:07

2M ago45:07

45:07

Join host Dan Schmidt on this exciting episode of the Deer Talk Now Podcast as he sits down with Zak Kurtzhals, president of Hoyt Archery. Together, they dive deep into the latest technological advancements shaping the future of archery equipment.

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How To Handle An Aggrieved Shareholder 9:37

2M ago9:37

9:37

There are two sides to every problem - and sometimes even more. When one crops up in a co-op or condo, someone has to step back, take a breath, maybe eat some crow, and get the issue resolved. In this episode, Josh Koppel, president of HSC Management, shares how an aggrieved shareholder was soothed and what it took to make that happen. This story h…

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How A Robotics Sleuth Came To The Rescue 13:24

2M ago13:24

13:24

Construction defects aren’t just a new building problem, they can happen anytime a co-op or condo hires someone to take hammer and nail to something. In this episode Akaash Kancharla, CEO of aRoboticsCompany, shares how he used robotic tools to pinpoint leaks in a newly built deck at a 50-unit Astoria co-op, saving the board millions in repair cost…

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Steam Traps and Orifice Plates, Oh My! 13:35

3M ago13:35

13:35

Sometimes the smallest parts can play an outsized role in reducing your building’s energy consumption. If you’ve got radiators, look no further than the steam trap or the oddly named orifice plate to see how these components, with a bit of diligence and care, can really deliver significant savings to your building’s energy usage. Habitat’s Carol Ot…

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#123: T-BONE'S TIPS FOR BETTER BOWHUNTING with Travis “T-Bone” Turner 44:17

2M ago44:17

44:17

Travis "T-Bone" Turner of joins our podcast to talk about his early career including becoming a world-champion archer, and gives advice on finding the right bow setup for you.

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#122: CHOOSING THE RIGHT SCOPE with Trent Marsh 45:45

3M ago45:45

45:45

Trent Marsh of Riton Optics explains how to choose a scope not based on your rifle but what you truly need for your hunting scenario.

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#121: BOWHUNTING BIG BUCKS ON PUBLIC LAND with John Eberhart 46:09

3M ago46:09

46:09

John Eberhart has harvested 55 record-class bucks with a bow exclusively on public and heavily pressured land. In this podcast, he tells Dan Schmidt everything he does preseason and during bow season to bag mature bucks.

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How Does Your Board Use Technology? 12:08

3M ago12:08

12:08

Technology has made managing co-op and condo buildings more efficient and has certainly changed the property management business. But how has it impacted co-op and condo board directors, where has it created vulnerabilities and how does it come into play when a property changes management companies? Alvin Wasserman, Senior Director of Asset Managem…

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How Form And Function Guides A Lobby Re-Design 12:45

3M ago12:45

12:45

Apartment lobbies come in all sizes and shapes, but one thing most have in common are mailboxes. Jonathan Baron of Jonathan Baron Interiors shares how he modernized this vital area for one co-op, including the addition of a package storage cabinet. New postal code requirements for mailbox size and package storage lockers framed the redesign. Habita…

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#120: THRIVING FOOD PLOTS with Robie Pruitt 36:07

3M ago36:07

36:07

Robie Pruitt has been planting food plots for the last 38 years, using trial and error to figure out the best way to get flourishing food plots. Hear his insights on today's podcast.

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How One Board Turned A Setback Into A Success 11:27

3M ago11:27

11:27

A bundle of projects at a downtown condominium was humming along smoothly - until they weren’t. A problem was discovered with the building’s vault which drove up expenses and suddenly costs exceeded what the board had raised for all the projects. Add in a hallway and lobby re-do, and suddenly trouble was brewing. Ira Meister, President of Matthew A…

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How To Overcome Building Staff Hiring Challenges 19:20

3M ago19:20

19:20

Hiring building staff can be a daunting exercise, particularly if it’s a key position such as a super or resident manager. One large Manhattan co-op faced this task head on when it fired its resident manager and turned to Spark Super, a third-party staffing company, for a temporary placement. James Park, Managing Director of Spark Super, shares the…

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#119: HOW TO SAVE FAWNS with Mark Kayser 47:33

4M ago47:33

47:33

Our friend and contributor Mark Kayser is on the podcast today reminiscing on his scariest treestand stories, giving tips on hunting and trapping coyotes, and providing his thoughts on how states manage their deer populations.

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Why Your Building's Best Friend Should Be Wireless Technology 18:01

4M ago18:01

18:01

Using wireless technology to monitor conditions in your building is the gold standard of catching leaks and other dangers. In this episode Jerry Kestenbaum, founder of Aware Buildings, explains how it can be successfully done at a price point that makes sense. The side benefit to these systems is its significant impact on your building’s insurance …

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#118: REBUILDING A BRAND with Gregg Ritz 36:49

4M ago36:49

36:49

Gregg Ritz has rebought and is rebuilding Thompson/Center Arms after it sat dormant under previous ownership during COVID. Listen to his plans for the company in this latest podcast.

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How a 1910 Co-op Conquered Elevator Retrofit Challenges 19:15

4M ago19:15

19:15

Retrofitting a building’s elevator is one challenge, but equally important are its aesthetics. Louis Lipson, a principal at Ethelind Coblin Architects, unpacks the story of a 1910 co-op that was upgrading its elevators to meet current building codes, but had historical elevator doors that were integral to their ambience. In this interview, conducte…

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#117: HOW WEATHER AFFECTS FOOD PLOTS 39:24

4M ago39:24

39:24

With record rain and heat this summer, Brad Rucks and Dan Schmidt talk about how this affects planting food plots. They also have some killer bowhunting tips for the fall.

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Why Your Board's Governing Documents Deserve a Fresh Look 17:03

4M ago17:03

17:03

Sitting on the back burner of all the issues your board must think about are its governing documents. Often written in legalize, sometimes difficult to change and probably outdated, they may be out of sync with the needs and best practices of today. But it’s unwise to leave them to age quietly, says Neil Davidowitz, President of Orsid New York, and…

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How An Action Plan Helped A Condo Overcome Insurance Challenges 17:11

4M ago17:11

17:11

A relatively new 41-unit condo on the lower east side of Manhattan was plagued by leaking PTAC units in owner apartments, and it filed $500,000 dollars in insurance claims over four years. That helped pay for the fix, but over the years their annual insurance premiums doubled from $35,000 to $70,000, with the prospect of a renewal costing over $100…

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#116: THE PERFECT HUNTING SPOT with Mark Drury 42:57

4M ago42:57

42:57

Mark Drury is on the podcast today sharing how the idea for Drury Outdoors was born, tips for calling in hung-up gobblers, entry and exit strategies for your bowhunting spots, and why this antler-growing season might be the best he’s had in years on his farms.

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Terracotta Troubles: How a Fifth Avenue Co-op Faced the Challenges of Facade Repair 14:40

4M ago14:40

14:40

Many apartment buildings with terracotta details are beautiful to look at, but with beauty comes expense if the material needs repair. Dane Barnes P.E, partner at Joseph K. Blum, was hired to do a façade inspection at a prominent Fifth Avenue co-op and found multiple cracks on the terracotta cornice. Small cracks often signify dangerous conditions …

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