The latest episode of my podcast has been released – The Crypt of Hamilton Heights and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com or your favorite podcast app. In this episode we discuss Church of the Intercession, the Old Trinity Church Cemetery located on the same grounds with many notable persons permanently interred there (including a member of the Astor family who died on the Titanic) and the church's crypt which has been used as a concert and entertainment venue. ...

Re-release by popular demand! 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 or on your favorite podcast platform. 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 ...

The latest episode of my podcast has been released – Tax Abatements – How I Only Pay $4/month in Property Taxes and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com or your favorite podcast app. In this episode I discuss the 421-A and less common J-51 Tax abatements. These are disappearing- but if you can find a property with one of these abatements it can be an excellent opportunity to save a significant amount on property taxes. In case you missed any of previous episodes you ca...

The latest episode of my podcast has been released – Superhero's & their Creators that Have Called NYC Home and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com or your favorite podcast app. In this episode we discuss why so many of the superhero's and their stories are based in NYC, a peak into the early history of comic books, and who are the creators and/or their characters that are connected to NYC. In case you missed any of previous episodes you can also listen at the sam...

The latest episode of my podcast has been released - Secrets of Barnard College and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com or your favorite podcast app. In this episode we discuss the connection between Columbia University and Barnard College, The campus and it's buildings, and the unique and quirky traditions associated with the school. 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 Har...

The latest episode of my podcast has been released – The House that the Circus Built- The James Bailey Mansion and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com or your favorite podcast app. In this episode we discuss the James A. Bailey mansion - who is the less famous partner of the Barnum and Bailey Circus. Yes, he was P.T. Barnum's partner. The Bailey mansion today is one of the rare free standing single family homes in all of Manhattan today. We discuss the original construction and det...

The latest episode of my podcast has been released – Hudson Heights- Jaw Dropping Views without the Extreme Costs and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com or your favorite podcast app. In this episode we discuss some of the history of the area, the various parks in Hudson Heights- including the highest point in Manhattan, as well as some of the condo and co-op options in the neighborhood. In case you missed any of previous episodes you can also listen at the same link a...

The latest episode of my podcast has been released - 15+ Ways to Afford More Space for Less Money and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com or your favorite podcast app. In this episode I identify many different ways to extract value in the home search process as buyers seek more space within their budget. In case you missed any of the 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 listenin...

The latest episode of my podcast has been released – Getting to Know East Harlem and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com or your favorite podcast app. In this episode we discuss the location, history, ethic movement, architecture and housing, and other notable points of interest of East Harlem. 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 l...

The latest episode of my podcast has been released – The Lost Amusement Park of Washington Heights and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com or your favorite podcast app. In this episode we discuss the lost amusement park that was once located in the Fort George section of Washington Heights. More than 100 years ago, this amusement park. The two neighboring amusement parks effectively merged as one to directly compete against Coney Island. The amusement parks were the catalyst i...

The latest episode of my podcast has been released – The Old 32nd Precinct Building and Stables in Carmansville and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com or your favorite podcast app. In this episode we discuss the neighborhood of Carmansville, it's former police precinct and stables, along some of the stories of corruption tied to this old precinct and the ole' Boss Tweed era of city government. In case you missed any of previous episodes you can also liste...

The latest episode of my podcast has been released – Another 5 Things to do Exploring Upper Manhattan for an Afternoon and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com or your favorite podcast app. In this episode we discuss and recommend you check out Sakura Park/Grants Tomb; Viaduct Valley/Columbia's new Manhattanville campus/West Harlem Piers Park; Riverbank State Park; The City College Campus and finally Alexander Hamilton's home- The Grange. In case you missed...

The latest episode of my podcast has been released – The Bunny Theater - What are Columbia's Intentions and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com or your favorite podcast app. In this episode we discuss the quirky history of the Bunny Theater in Hamilton Heights- and ponder now that Columbia University owns the building- what do they plan to do with it? In case you missed any of previous episodes you can also listen at the same link above or subscribe via Apple Podcasts ...

Welcome Back as we start Season 4 of the Harlem Stories Podcast. The latest episode of my podcast has been released – Understanding Special Assessments in a Condo or Co-op and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com or your favorite podcast app. In this episode we discuss why a building might hold a special assessment, what can trigger it, and various considerations when paying for it In case you missed any of previous episodes you can also listen at the same link a...

The latest episode of my podcast has been re-released due to popular demand – 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. This is the last episode for the season - but we will be back in mid-January for a Season 4 of Harlem-Stories. We have some great episodes coming up i...

The latest episode of my podcast has been released – 5 Things to Do Exploring Central Harlem for an Afternoon and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com or your favorite podcast app. In this episode we discuss some of Harlem's famous restaurants, Astor Row and Striver's Row, The Malcolm Shabazz Harlem Market and the World Famous Apollo Theater. In case you missed any of previous episodes you can also listen at the same link above or subscribe via Apple Podcasts and ...

The latest episode of my podcast has been released – Thanksgiving: The Intersection of Norman Rockwell and Drug Kingpin Bumpy Johnson and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com or your favorite podcast app. In this episode we give thanks by going back into Harlem's history to discuss a famous as well as an infamous resident. Norman Rockwell lived in the section of Harlem known as Sugar Hill today during part of his childhood. On the opposite side of the spectrum we discuss infamous dr...

The latest episode of my podcast has been released – 5 Ways to Compete Against All Cash Offers and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com or your favorite podcast app. In this episode I discuss the current dominance of the “All-Cash” offer in the Manhattan market and how there are ways to compete without adding to your costs if you are financing. In case you missed any of previous episodes you can also listen at the same link above or subscribe via Apple Podcasts and Spot...

Re-release- by Popular Demand! 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 or on your favorite podcast platform. 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 ha...

The latest episode of my podcast has been released – What to Expect from Your Buyer's Agent and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com or your favorite podcast app. For years I have worked with buyers and worked hard to provide significant value in the transaction. For some buyer's they wanted some examples of how I might provide value and it wasn't hard for me to give them examples - but it wasn't until the recent rule changes did I put pen to paper and worked to define what precisely...