EPISODE 008 | Building Community Through Real Estate & Creativity | Rohan Mehra on Inclusive Development, NYC, and Finding Your Path
Release Date: 08/07/2025
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info_outlineWhat if real estate could change communities for the better—without losing their soul? In this lively episode of the Peakality Podcast, Courtney sits down with Rohan Mehra, co-founder of The Prusik Group and one of New York’s most successful self-made real estate developers, to share the untold stories behind major NYC projects like Essex Crossing. From transitioning out of environmental engineering to shaping entire neighborhoods, Rohan opens up about the power of creativity, partnership, and community-driven impact in development. This is a must-listen for anyone passionate about growth—personally or in their city.
Discover in this episode:
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The real story behind Essex Crossing: how a decades-stalled project became a new heart for Manhattan’s Lower East Side
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Why “nice guys” can (and should) win in real estate, and how Rohan is redefining what it means to develop with integrity
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How creativity, numbers, and grit come together in every project—plus why questioning your instincts is a superpower
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The critical role of supportive partnerships and why nobody truly succeeds alone
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What it takes to pivot creatively when the world shifts—like opening NYC’s Market Line just before COVID hit
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How Rohan’s team works with communities facing gentrification, bringing in opportunity while honoring culture and history
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Practical advice for aspiring real estate investors, community activists, and anyone looking to start where they are
About Our Guest
Rohan Mehra’s journey is as inspiring as his projects. The son of immigrants and a self-proclaimed hippie at heart, Rohan’s path from environmental engineer to NYC’s top developers is proof that blending business savvy with empathy—and a little courage—can change neighborhoods and lives. His work centers on giving back to the communities he builds in, from affordable housing for youth aging out of foster care to collaborating with organizations like NAACP and Urban League.
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 – Rohan’s love for numbers, creativity, and building confidence
02:28 – From environmental engineer to top NYC developer: Rohan’s career leap
05:10 – The Essex Crossing story: Unsticking a 50-year-old project
09:59 – The power of mindset, support, and partnership in success
15:41 – Surviving tough times: Launching a business through the 2008 crash & COVID
19:13 – Inclusive development: Bringing opportunity and honoring culture in Harlem
24:46 – How to get started in commercial real estate—practical advice
27:04 – The future of New York’s office and housing markets
34:42 – Migration, “secondary cities,” and the future of urban living
35:43 – Closing thoughts & inspiration
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