Charlie Bendit

Taconic Investment Partners

Megumi Brod

Rockefeller Group

Jeff Dvorett

Midwood

Marc Ehrlich

Rose Associates

Francis Greenburger

Time Equities

Joseph Hamway

Industrie Capital Partners

Christopher Hartmann

Kirkland & Ellis

Isaac Henderson

L+M Development Partners

David Hochfelder

Naftali Group

Paul Hughson

Island Capital

Jay Jameson

Silverback Development

Rony Kravel

Shel Capital

Shari Laskowitz

Ingram Yuzek Gainen Carroll & Bertolotti

Arik Lifshitz

DSA Property Group

Lesley Lisser

Invesco

Matt Lobron

Megalith Capital Management

Daniela Lucchetto

Fetner Properties

Raphael Mandelbaum

LanTree Developments

Ronnie Mandler

Best Energy Power

Dean Marchi

Grand Street Development

Andrew Miller

Novel Property Ventures

David Parisier

Paredim Partners

Brian Peters

Rose Associates

Erik Sabotka

Bozzuto

Alex Saltzman

Alchemy Properties

Eric Schoenfeld

Tannenbaum Helpern Syracuse & Hirschtritt

Daniel Simchi

M1 CAPITAL

Jeff Simpson

Arch Companies

Scott Solish

Greenland USA

Mike Vinocur

Building Equity Management

Susi Yu

L&L MAG

Breakfast & Networking

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DHCR-mageddon: What You Don’t Know about the Recent Rent Regulation Changes Can Hurt You

New York’s entire Rent Regulatory framework has changed, upending vacancy deregulation, preferential rents, MCI’s, IAI’s, vacancy bonuses and more. Belkin Burden Wenig & Goldman, LLP will be conducting a special informational seminar kicking off at 8:00 am. Experienced BBWG partners will present an overview of the new laws and the many ramifications for the ownership and management of rent regulated properties. The workshop includes ample opportunity for Q&A to address specific concerns related to your properties / situation.

Presented by:

• Matthew Brett, Partner, Belkin Burden Wenig & Goldman
• Kara Rakowski, Partner, Belkin Burden Wenig & Goldman

Opening Remarks

Market Presentation / Keynote

Keynote:

• Meredith Marshall, Managing Partner & Co-Founder, BRP Companies

Interviewed by:

• Georgia Kromrei, Reporter, The Real Deal

Why All Apartments Will Be Smart, and How It Will Happen

As consumer demand for smart home technology continues to explode, tenants young and old increasingly expect modern residential properties to be smart. At the same time, the cost barriers are melting, and efficiencies are emerging. This represents a massive growth opportunity for savvy developers and property managers. This brief talk will focus on the opportunity that multifamily developers have to shape the future of the smart apartment living, and explore the drivers and enablers of the trend.

Presented by:

• Aaron Emigh, CEO & Co-founder, Brilliant

On the Horizon: State of the Market & Emerging Trends

This session will bring together some of the region’s most prominent multifamily leaders to discuss the industry’s biggest issues and trends including the new rent regulations, affordable housing, opportunity zones, AI, innovations in senior housing, micro-units and co-living developments.

• Will New York’s new rent laws scare off investors?
• Which NYC neighborhoods show the most promise in terms of Opportunity Zones and land prices?
• What are the best strategies for working with the city on affordable housing?

Moderator:

• Ron Lagnado, Partner, Mazars

Panelists:

• Eric Brody, Chief Operating Officer, Wonder Works Construction
• Pamela Michaels, Senior Vice President, Asset Preservation
• Daniel Parker, Managing Director, Hodges Ward Elliott
• Jon Vogel, SVP – Development, AvalonBay Communities

Morning Break

Track A – Time for Reinvention: New Value-add & Redevelopment Strategies

The new rent regulation laws have changed the landscape of value-add investments in the NY tri-state and investors are wondering what lies ahead. Some leading local multifamily organizations are currently continuing to buy but the return threshold has come down.

• When will it be the right time to make value-add investments?
• What are your short-term and long-term strategies for seeing an ROI?
• What is the new business model for value-add in NYC?

Moderator:

• Jaime Pereira, Senior Business Development Manager, Ecosystem

Panelists:

• Chris Balestra, Chief Investment Officer, Taconic Investment Partners
• Daniel Palmier, CEO, UC FUNDS
• Beatrice Sibblies, Managing Partner, BOS Development
• Garrett Thelander, Managing Director, CIT Bank
• Phil Watkins, Principal, Megalith Capital Management

Track B – Great Expectations: Trends for Improving the Tenant Experience

Today’s renters have high expectations for their living experience and that includes the latest, innovative technologies. In order to maintain positive relationships, good communication with your tenants is key, and is often achieved using various AI and CRM platforms for leasing, rent payment, maintenance management and package delivery.

• When will it be the right time to make value-add investments?
• What are your short-term and long-term strategies for seeing an ROI?
• What is the new business model for value-add in NYC?

Moderator:

• Jude Chiy, Founder & CEO, Flamingo

Panelists:

• Scott Marino, Executive Director – Multifamily Management, Rose Associates
• Eyal Reggev, President, Stonehenge
• Charles Schoenau, Managing Director, Insurent
• David Sorise, Senior Vice President, Pinnacle City Living

Track A – The Window of Opportunity: Multifamily Financing & Investment Possibilities

In the wake of so much recent upheaval in the NYC multifamily market, many institutional investors are now looking at other regions of the country. Lenders are holding back on financing capital improvements. Developers are freezing construction on some of their biggest properties. The industry is seeing more and more debt foreclosures.

• In light of these challenges, where can you find the best opportunities for both equity and debt, from a perspective of deploying capital as well as raising it?
• How should you revise your organization’s long-term investment strategy?
• What kind of deals can investors take advantage of during this period of change?

Moderator:

• Eddie Small, Reporter, Real Deal

Panelists:

• Rob Deckey, Managing Director, Invesco
• Matthew Drummond, Managing Director – Investments, Square Mile Capital
• Drew Fletcher, President, Greystone Capital Advisors
• Charlie Leonard, Director – Acquisitions, Rockwood Capital
• Thomas Peloquin, Principal, PGIM Real Estate Finance

Track B – Energy Efficient Building Technology & Innovation

In an attempt to make NYC carbon-neutral by 2050, local lawmakers have imposed the Climate Mobilization Act, which will prompt a rollout of the most aggressive legislation to curb greenhouse gas emissions ever. Developers will be expected to do big energy retrofits, greatly reducing the carbon intensity of the electricity they use. But it comes at a cost and some industry insiders are concerned that these regulations will make it more difficult for developments to accommodate growth.

• Which existing and emerging building technologies can best optimize your property’s operations, energy usage & carbon footprint?
• How can you get buy-in from your tenants without making them feel like they’re doing extra work?
• What incentives is the city providing to help offset costs?

Moderator:

• Dean Nelson, Principal, Marks Paneth

Panelists:

• Ryan Cassidy, Director – Sustainability & Construction, RiseBoro Community Partnership
• Michael Hejtmanek, Chief Operating Officer, Aware by BuildingLink
• Jeff Hendler, Chief Executive Officer, Logical Buildings
• Alison Novak, Principal, Hudson Companies
• Paul Rode, Director – Engineering, RXR Realty
• Lauren Zullo, Director – Sustainability, Jonathan Rose Companies

Networking Lunch

Track A – Lunch Workshop – Tax Free Forever: New Information Just Released About Opportunity Zones and Tax Policy changes

Presented by:

• Michael D’Onofrio, Managing Director, Engineered Tax Services

Track B – New York City Climate Mobilization Act: How to Save Green While Going Green

Presented by:

• Eric Goidel, Senior Partner, Borah Goldstein Altschuler Nahins & Goidel
• Brandon James, Associate, Borah Goldstein Altschuler Nahins & Goidel

Knowing Where to Look: Emerging Neighborhood Investments

Due to the current state of land prices, developers & investors are looking at less densely populated areas in New York City such as the Bronx, Yonkers, Newark & Westchester. Financial incentives, the lower cost of land and of doing business in general, have prompted the revitalization of these areas.

• Which NYC submarkets offer the most bang for your buck?
• What should you look for when evaluating the needs of these communities?
• What do new zoning laws mean for your investment?
• How do you stay ahead of the competition?

Moderator:

• Jodi Stein, Partner, Herrick Feinstein

Panelists:

• Karine Blanc, Director – Multifamily, The Blau & Berg Company
• David Brickman, Partner, Onex Real Estate Partners
• Nana Duncan, Principal, Thatcher Duncan Group
• Ben Korman, Chief Executive Officer, Lotus Equity Group
• Kenneth Morrison, Principal, Lemor Development Group

Keeping Your Feet on the Ground: Rent Regulation Update Panel

New York City’s new controversial rent laws were imposed as a solution to the current affordable housing crisis. But local property owners, developers and investors are fearful of the big picture implications of these new complex and restrictive rules. For example, owners may now be discouraged to make housing improvements, which may lower the quality of housing overall. Many industry leaders are still struggling to understand the basics of what these regulations mean. Whether you’re investing in rent regulated properties or not, the broader impact on the industry may have an impact on your business regardless.

• Will NYC see a deterioration of housing conditions.
• How will these new regulations impact housing supply?
• What does the future hold for small owners?
• How badly will they affect NYC’s affordable housing programs?
• This group of industry insiders will answer your most pressing questions.

Moderator:

• Abe Schlisselfeld, Partner, Marks Paneth

Panelists:

• Jay Martin, Executive Director, Community Housing Improvement Program (CHIP)
• Robert Morgenstern, Managing Principal, Morgenstern Capital
• Adam Parkoff, Principal, Parkoff Organization
• Michael Rothschild, Vice President, AJ Clarke Real Estate
• Cory Weiss, Partner, Ingram Yuzek

Closing Remarks

Networking Reception

Track C – Multifamily Developers’ Roundtable

Track D – Multifamily C-Suite Roundtable

Track C – Multifamily Operators Roundtable

Track D – Multifamily Acquisitions Roundtable