About Ground Rules: Behind the Scenes of Real Estate Law & Industry Leaders
Ground Rules takes you behind the scenes of the real estate industry, uncovering the stories that shaped its most influential players.
Hosted by Belkin Burden Goldman LLP.
Three Decades of Landlord Tenant Law with Martin Meltzer
In this episode of Ground Rules, Belkin Burden Goldman LLP attorneys David Shamshovich and Camila Almeida sit down with BBG partner Martin “Marty” Meltzer to discuss a career spanning more than three decades of landlord-tenant litigation in New York City. Marty shares how he found his way from his family’s construction and restaurant businesses to law school and Housing Court, where he quickly learned the practical realities of litigating in one of New York’s most active and contentious forum...
26 Oct 2026
Inclusionary Air Rights and NYC Real Estate’s New Rules with Bryan Hurley
In this episode of Ground Rules, Belkin Burden Goldman LLP attorneys David Shamshovich and Camila Almeida sit down with Bryan Hurley, Senior Director at Cushman & Wakefield, to discuss the forces shaping New York City’s real estate market. Drawing on his work in investment sales and inclusionary air rights, Bryan shares what he is seeing from developers, owners and investors as they navigate a market increasingly influenced by new housing programs, changing regulations, higher costs and u...
13 Oct 2026
Episode 6: Building New York from East Harlem with Ed Poteat
In this episode of Ground Rules, Belkin Burden Goldman LLP attorneys David Shamshovich and Camila Almeida sit down with Ed Poteat, founder and president of Carthage Advisors, to discuss his journey from growing up in East Harlem to becoming an affordable housing developer in New York City. After attending Yale and beginning his career in real estate investment banking, Ed returned to Harlem and eventually took the leap into development, acquiring some of his first buildings from the City for ...
2 Sept 2026
Navigating New York City Bureaucracy with Mark Hertz
In this episode of Ground Rules, Belkin Burden Goldman LLP attorneys David Shamshovich and Brenda Slochowsky sit down with Mark Hertz, founder of The Mark Hertz Group, to discuss a career spent navigating New York City's regulatory and bureaucratic landscape. Since launching his business in 1988, Mark has helped property owners, developers, lenders, and managers tackle violations, compliance issues, permits, certificates of occupancy, and the often-complicated agency processes that shape real...
10 Aug 2026
The Development, Management, and Ownership Playbook with Joe Safdie
In this episode of Ground Rules, Belkin Burden Goldman LLP attorneys David Shamshovich and Camila Almeida sit down with Joe Safdie, founder of JSAF Capital Management, to discuss a career path that spans nearly every corner of the real estate industry. From his start as a rental broker and construction contractor to building a vertically integrated platform that includes property management, development, brokerage, and ownership, Joe shares the lessons learned from growing a real estate busin...
16 Jul 2026
The Business of Architecture with Eli Meltzer
In this episode of Ground Rules, Belkin Burden Goldman LLP attorneys David Shamshovich and Brenda Slochowsky sit down with architect Eli Meltzer, principal of Meltzer Mandel Architects, to discuss architecture, affordable housing, zoning, and development in New York City. From his early days at Kohn Pedersen Fox and work on Hudson Yards to rebuilding his family’s architecture practice, Eli shares the experiences that shaped his approach to design and problem-solving. The conversation exp...
23 Apr 2026
Inside New York Loft Law with Michael Bobick
In this episode of Ground Rules, partner and host David Shamshovich sits down with BBG partner Michael Bobick to unpack New York’s Loft Law, a complex and often misunderstood legal regime governing the conversion of former commercial and manufacturing buildings into residential use. Michael draws on his years of experience at the New York City Loft Board and in private practice to explain how the Loft Law originated, how the Loft Board functions, and what it means for owners and tenants navig...
14 Jan 2026
Foundations of Leadership with Jeff Goldman and Dan Altman
In this inaugural episode of Ground Rules, partner and host David Shamshovich sits down with BBG’s co‑managing partners, Jeffrey L. Goldman and Daniel T. Altman, to explore the unwritten rules of real estate through the lens of their decades of experience. Jeff and Dan share how they found their paths into law and the evolution and growth of BBG under their leadership. They also break down how they’ve responded to market crises and legislative changes, discuss current topics front of mind for...
28 Oct 2025
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Ground Rules takes you behind the scenes of the real estate industry to uncover the stories that shaped its most influential players. Brought to you by Belkin Burden Goldman LLP.
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