How to Test-Drive a Neighborhood

Brick Underground interviewed Josh Blackman for expert insight into what it really takes to maintain a NYC brownstone. Josh outlines the responsibilities owners often overlook, from facade upkeep to mechanical systems, inspections and vendor coordination. It is a great read for anyone considering a townhouse purchase or looking to better understand the realities of ownership.  Read the full article here .

Josh Blackman, CEO and founder of Brownstone Property Group, appears on The NextGen Environment Leader podcast to unpack the operational and regulatory realities of managing buildings across Brooklyn, Queens and Manhattan. In this episode, Josh discusses the rising complexity of environmental regulations, the importance of staying ahead of shifting compliance laws, and the role of strategic waste management in reducing rodent activity. He also explores the financial impacts of tax protests and the value of high quality service in a market where cost cutting can create long term risk. The conversation also looks ahead at emerging opportunities, including how AI may support the future of compliance management. View the conversation here.