The Co-op and Condo Insider

Ever wondered how a struggling 3,000-unit co-op transforms into a thriving community? Bob Friedrich, President of Glen Oaks Village, takes us behind the scenes of what host Geoffrey Mazel calls "the Glen Oaks miracle." When Bob purchased his apartment in 1986, he discovered a co-op in crisis – deteriorating buildings, financial mismanagement, and defaulted loans. As a young accountant at...

What happens when one-fifth of New York City residents share a common housing challenge but lack a unified voice? Geoffrey Mazel, co-op attorney with 40+ years of experience, launches the Co-op and Condo Insider podcast to bridge this critical information gap. Mazel's journey began at 28 when he became president of Glen Oaks Village, the largest converted co-op east of the Mississippi. That e...