Season 3, Episode 11: In this episode of No Cap, Jack Stone and Alex Gornik sit down with MaryAnne Gilmartin, Founder and CEO of MAG Partners, to talk about the pivotal moments, high-stakes decisions, and unconventional moves that have defined her career and shaped New York City’s skyline.

From her Brooklyn roots to steering some of Manhattan’s most high-profile projects, MaryAnne shares what it takes to lead in real estate’s most competitive market, how she approaches affordable housing, and where she still sees opportunity when others hesitate.

TOPICS

00:09 – Introduction
00:42 – Brooklyn roots and early career steps
02:51 – Koch era New York and the public sector
04:59 – Why retail matters to a project’s success
10:21 – The West Side before Hudson Yards
12:18 – Bruce Ratner and the Forest City years
21:06 – Leading through high-stakes moments
29:49 – Mentors and management lessons
43:18 – Working with communities and affordable housing
47:21 – Closing and thank you

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The Art of Placemaking in NYC w/ MaryAnne Gilmartin, MAG Partners

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