JF3251: Aaron Yassin — How to Master Ground-Up Construction in New York City, What Thoughtful Design Can Do for Property Values, and Navigating Risk Factors in a Highly Regulated Market

<p>Aaron Yassin is the director of operations and design & planning at Hive Developers, which develops ground-up condominiums in Brooklyn with a focus on sustainability, energy efficiency, and design.</p> <p>In this episode, Aaron shares how his company maintains profitability in one of the most highly regulated markets in the world when it comes to ground-up construction and multifamily. He also discusses the design elements that are driving the future of development and the major risk factors you have to consider before entering NYC as a developer.</p> <p> </p> <h2>Aaron Yassin | Real Estate Background</h2> <ul> <li>Director of Operations and Design & Planning at Hive Developers</li> <li>Portfolio: <ul> <li>Consolidated into a few LP positions, including Hive Developers’ own projects</li> </ul> </li> <li>Based in: Brooklyn, NY</li> <li>Say hi to him at:  <ul> <li><a href="http://designdrivesvalue.com" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">designdrivesvalue.com</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronyassin/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">LinkedIn</a></li> </ul> </li> <li>Best Ever Book: <a style="font-style: italic;" href= "https://www.amazon.com/You-Are-Brand-Profitable-Personally/dp/1631953478" target="_blank" rel="noopener">You Are the Brand</a> by Mike Kim</li> <li>Greatest Lesson: Know the obstacles to developing in a city like New York before you start, such as how to navigate troublesome neighbors and how the process works with the Department of Buildings.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Click here to learn more about our sponsors:</strong></p> <p><a title="Techvestor" href="https://techvestor.com/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">Techvestor</a></p> <p><a title="Innago" href="https://innago.com/bestever/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">Innago</a></p> <p><a href="https://capital.thebamcompanies.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">BAM Capital</a>s</p>