In the episode, BBG attorneys David Shamshovich and Camila Almeida speak with Safdie about his path from rental brokerage and construction to building a vertically integrated real estate business encompassing property management, development, brokerage, and ownership.

The conversation covers rent stabilization, affordable housing, assemblages, development under 421-a and 485-x, and the realities of operating in New York City’s regulatory environment. Safdie also shares how he evaluates opportunities in today’s market and why long-term ownership remains central to his investment strategy.

Listen to Episode 4 of Ground Rules: “The Development, Management, and Ownership Playbook with Joe Safdie.”