March 2025
What Cuomo’s run for mayor means for NYC’s real estate and affordability crisis
By Michelle Sinclair Colman | From Future New York We sought insights from Brad Gerstman—a real estate transactions lawyer, lobbyist, and government relations expert—on how Andrew Cuomo and Eric Adams might approach the role of mayor differently, specifically in terms of real estate. Both have extensive track records to draw on… and a lot of baggage. Comparing their experience and accomplishments, Gerstman weighs in on their pros and cons and ultimately reveals who he thinks will get the job done best. MC: How do Cuomo and Adams’ policies and track record compare? BG: Cuomo and Adams are essentially running