Luxury Real Estate in New York is... Insane

The Accidental Landlord

In this episode, our host Peter McKenzie interviews Micky Lau-Chandani, owner and broker of Undivided Brokerage in New York City, join us as he discusses the unique aspects of the New York City real estate market, particularly in the luxury rental sector. He then explains the prevalence of rental properties in the city, the impact of rent control and rent stabilization, and the motivations of investors in the market.

Takeaways

• New York City has a unique real estate market, particularly in the luxury rental sector, with a high demand for rental properties.
• Rent control and rent stabilization policies have a significant impact on the rental market in New York City, affecting property values and investment opportunities.
• Property management in New York City requires a high level of customer service and attention to detail, catering to the needs of busy, high-net-worth individuals.

Chapters

(00:00:00) Introduction to Micky Lau-Chandani and the New York City Real Estate Market (00:01:32) Rental Properties in New York City (00:04:23) Investors in the New York City Rental Market (00:06:15) Motivations for Buying Investment Real Estate (00:07:08) Cost of Rental Properties (00:10:32) Differences in Renting Luxury Properties (00:11:35) Rent Control and Rent Stabilization (00:23:57) Current Rental Market (00:26:35) Short-Term Rentals (00:29:04) Micky's experience as an Investor