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Real estate: the ultimate game of risk and reward. It’s the biggest investment most people ever makeFortunes are won and lost every day. How do you stay ahead of the game? Who’s buying, who’s selling and why? You need an edge. Boroughs & Burbs. This podcast is your secret weapon, giving you the insider knowledge and strategies you need to succeed in the high-stakes and cutthroat world of real estate. The Boroughs are New York City.The Burbs are wherever you are: Connecticut, Austin, the Hamptons, Carolinas, Florida and beyond. From Palm Beach to Palm Springs, Manhattan to Malibu, we travel the country pressing the experts in every luxury market to expose the pain, find the deals, and occasionally predict the future. Don’t settle for mediocrity - tune in to Boroughs & Burbs Thursdays 3pm Eastern and start dominating your market.
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Tuesday Jul 01, 2025
Tuesday Jul 01, 2025
What does it take to pull off a large-scale luxury renovation? In Episode 190 of Boroughs & Burbs, the hosts welcome four industry leaders to unpack the complexities behind high-end transformations:
Vincent DiSalvo – Founder of DiSalvo Contracting (disalvo.nyc), a firm renowned for historic preservation and complete premium home rebuilds across Manhattan and Long Island.Apple Podcasts+2Boroughs and Burbs+2Boroughs & Burbs+2
Matthew Berman – Founding Principal of the NYC-based architecture and design firm Workshop/APD, known for layered, material-rich projects that balance modernity with context.Architectural DigestWorkshop/APD
Brian J. McCarthy – Award-winning interior designer and founder of Brian J. McCarthy, Inc., with a portfolio spanning globally recognized residences and membership in AD100 & Elle Decor A‑List.Brian J. McCarthy, Inc.Galerie Magazine
Lisa Ben-Isvy – Principal at LBI ConneXt (mentioned in the episode listing) providing project coordination and client-facing oversight for these renovation projects.Boroughs and Burbs
We explore project timelines, managing client expectations, contract coordination, structural complexity, and the artistry required to bring bold renovation visions to life. This episode is essential for developers, architects, designers, brokers, and anyone interested in the intersection of luxury design and construction.
🔗 Related Episodes to Explore
• Ep. 191 – Real Estate Profits & Podcasting
With Dave Dubeau on leveraging content and capital in real estate.
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• Ep. 188 – Outdoor Spaces with Amy Andrews (Interior Designer)
An episode with Amy Andrews, who discusses how outdoor design (terraces, rooftop lounges, garden settings) plays a vital role in home harmony and living flow—directly relevant to luxury renovation and overall design strategy.
▶️ hhttps://youtu.be/Y2qvtqKREvU
• Ep. 43 – The Color Show
Lisa Ben‑Isvy joins expert designers Andrea Magno, Katie Lydon, Carl D’Aquino, and others to explore trends in color—how shades influence emotion, branding, and home value.
▶️ Boroughs & Burbs 43
• Ep. 99 – Kips Bay Decorator Show House
Hosted at the annual Kips Bay Decorator Show House, this episode includes commentary and curation by design luminaries like Katie Lydon and Lisa Ben‑Isvy. A showcase in aesthetics, staging, and design-event strategy.
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• Ep. 192 – Home Inspections in New York and Connecticut
Featuring Stephen Gladstone and Jacqueline Gathers on regional inspection standards.
▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9f6H7xSeW4Boroughs and Burbs
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