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. 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.   Aaron Yassin | Real Estate Background Director of Operations and Design & Planning at Hive Developers Portfolio: Consolidated into a few LP positions, including Hive Developers’ own projects Based in: Brooklyn, NY Say hi to him at:  designdrivesvalue.com LinkedIn Best Ever Book: You Are the Brand by Mike Kim 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.   Click here to learn more about our sponsors: Techvestor Innago BAM Capitals