Building Talk

What a great interview we had with Joe Vela. He started out as a Fire Fighter in Michigan and came to New York became a Resident Manager and is the Vice President of The Metropolitan Building Managers Club. Talk about a man with many hats. We were honored to have Joe be a guest on our show, we sure learned a lot from this great man. We even learned a little bit about Ice fishing! Remember you can...

Today we speak with Abe Lefkowitz from Magid Supplies. We know Abe a long time and thought that you guys could use the wisdom of a great maintenance supply guy.  Abe is one of those guys that if you need something in a pinch he will make sure to get it to you.  We are getting ready for our round table discussion  where we will have a group of resident managers discussing a given top...

Frank and Bo talk to Rudy and Raul from U-Control Energy Solution. Rudy is currently an RM and Raul is Mechanical Engineer. Together they created this great company to help all RM's and their buildings on becoming energy efficient. You really need to sit and listen to all these two great guys have to say and offer! Listen to us on YouTube and Spotify, leave us a comment and don't forget to like an...

We keep bringing you important information to help you out with Local Law 97. In this episode we talk to Robert Post from Parity, he was a wealth of information and is ready to step in and help you get your building compliant.  You don't want to miss this important episode. Tell your whole team to listen, like and subscribe. 

 What a great interview with our good friend Wojciech. Not only is he a great Resident Manager, but he also is the President of The New York Building Managers Association!  What is a Curvo?   Hmmmm..........

With the heating season already under way we brought in the expert! Come on in and listen to Mr. Eric Bendjouya teach us some very important lessons.  Check us out on YouTube,  and send us your comments @ Buildingtalk123@gmail.com    Later!

In this episode we speak with the great Marvin Diaz. For the first time Bo couldn't get a word in edge wise. We love it!    Watch the show on YouTube, and don't forget to subscribe. 

Hey, are you prepared for an emergency? Well you should be! In this episode Frank and Bo give you some tips on what to do if you have an emergency in your building. Find out why Frank doesn't want to get stuck in an elevator with Bo. You won't want to miss this. Check us out on YouTube, see what they are saying on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Twitter. Don't forget to tell your friends and subscribe. &...

Today we speak with Resident Manager Orla DiTaranto, the first female RM on Park Avenue. She gives us her unique perspective and insight from a female point of view on our industry. Finally Bo doesn't have to interrupt her that much and we can all listen to her explain the issues of being an RM!  What a great WTF moment too!  Don't forget to subscribe.     Later!

Frank and Bo are at it again. Check out our interview with Sal from Sal-Tech plumbing. It doesn't take long for the jokes to roll. Don't forget to listen to us on YouTube hit like and subscribe. You can also check us out on Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.

Another great show with a fantastic guest. Jaz from Secure Eye educates us on security and where we are lacking proper camera coverage. In today's world it is everywhere! Check out our new BTTB segment very informative. Don't forget you can find us on Spotify, and YouTube. Check us out on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Twitter. Do you have a question you want to ask us? Well you can, @ buildingtalk123@g...

In this episode we talked to Jay Stauble a young intelligent up and coming Assistant Project Manager. We learned a lot from this young man. As the old saying goes, it is never to late to teach an old dog new tricks.  What the heck is BIMS? How about RFI? Or the dreaded Change Order! Take a listen and find out. Don't forget to check us out on YouTube and subscribe. We are on Instagram, LinkedI...

Frank and Bo are at it again! This is a must listen to show people! So who has the poker face? Who was in the steam room? Who made who cry?! What is going on here? Well.... you will just have to listen. Don't forget to subscribe here and on YouTube, check us out on Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Keep those comments coming we love to hear from you.  Later! 

Frank and Bo are at it again. Bo doesn't have a trusting face but, we knew that! So how do you get that Do Not Duplicate Key duplicated? You will just have to tune in.  Later!

Ohhh boy, what did Frank get himself into?  Hope Josh's wife ain't listening.  To find out tune in. Don't forget to check us out on YouTube, Instagram, Twitter and everywhere you listen to your podcast.   Later!

This is a MUST listen show!  WOW we learned a lot from Joe. We thought gardening was just gardening boy were we mistaken.                       Listen to Building Talk on YouTube and leave us a comment!  Check us out on Instagram, and Twitter. Please subscribe and tell your frien...

We talked to Mike Lynch a new up and coming Resident Manager in the industry. What a breath of fresh air to talk to someone young, with so much knowledge, and passion for our industry. Great things are coming your way Mike. Keep up the great work! Hey don't forget to check us out on YouTube, Instagram, and Twitter.  If you have a question or want to be on the show hit us up by email @ Buildin...

What a great interview with Kole Palushaj. He is a seasoned Resident Manager who runs The Osborne which is a 134 year old Pre-war cooperative Luxury apartment building, was also a past President of the Metropolitan Building Managers of New York and the founder of the Illyrian Building Managers Association.  (Check them out and Support them)         &nbs...

Frank and Bo Interview Steve Kukaj an experienced Resident Manager, President of The Manhattan Resident Managers Club, and former Local 32BJ Representative. With so much experience he had a lot of valuable information and insight to our industry. Listen, subscribe and enjoy the show! 

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Today we talk about Hierarchy in our industry. It was so important that we had to make it a two part show.

Frank and Bo interview Pedro who is Frank's assistant on the show. Pedro has had a pretty cool life, talks about how he started working in buildings and how he wouldn't trade it for anything.

Frank and Bo had a good friend and great guest on today. More great stories about what it is to be a Resident Manager in New York City. You can't help but laugh at the crazy things they experience.

Well this was a fun episode. We interviewed Bo's assistant Raul. He gave us some great insights on what it was like to be shackled to Bo 8 hours a day. No, but seriously he was a great guest who taught us a bit and made us laugh. A must listen.

Frank and Bo wanted to create a podcast dedicated to the lives of Resident Managers in New York City. They tell you a little bit about themselves and their background. They will also conduct interviews with other Resident Managers, Supers, Property Managers, Handy persons, Porters, Real Estate Brokers, Vendors, and Residents. So get ready for great stories, and incredible experiences they and many...