JF 3925: Ground-Up Condos, Zoning Tricks, and Design-Driven Value ft. Aaron Yassin

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4.8 • 983 Ratings

🗓️ 3 June 2025

⏱️ 59 minutes

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On this episode of Best Ever CRE, Joe Cornwell interviews Aaron Yassin, founder of Hive Developers, to explore the intricacies of ground-up condo development in Brooklyn. Aaron shares a detailed breakdown of his latest 10-unit project in Bushwick, including how he sourced and assembled the property, navigated estate complexities, and leveraged zoning laws to maximize buildable square footage. He also highlights design-driven strategies that helped him presell 8 of the 10 units, emphasizing how thoughtful architectural and financial planning drove value and efficiency. The conversation dives deep into New York City zoning, due diligence pitfalls, and the creative ways developers can add value—like duplexing into below-grade space and avoiding costly elevator installs. Aaron Yassin Current role: Founder & Principal, Hive Developers Based in: Brooklyn, New York Say hi to them at: DesignDrivesValue.com (free eBook) TheJosephine.nyc (project showcase) LinkedIn – Aaron Yassin Get a 4-week trial, free postage, and a digital scale at ⁠https://www.stamps.com/cre⁠. Thanks to Stamps.com for sponsoring the show! Post your job for free at https://www.linkedin.com/BRE. Terms and conditions apply. Join the Best Ever Community The Best Ever Community is live and growing - and we want serious commercial real estate investors like you inside. It’s free to join, but you must apply and meet the criteria. Connect with top operators, LPs, GPs, and more, get real insights, and be part of a curated network built to help you grow. Apply now at ⁠www.bestevercommunity.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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2:04.4	Best Ever listeners, welcome to the best ever CRE podcast.
2:06.2	I'm your host, Joe Cornwell.
2:08.8	And today I'm joined by Aaron Yassin.
2:10.2	Aaron has been on the show before.
2:11.5	It's been a little over the year.
2:14.5	His company is Hive developers.
2:16.0	They're based in Brooklyn, New York. and we are going to talk about the things
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