COPA, The New Rules of Selling a Building
City Hall’s new Community Opportunity to Purchase Act, explained: what’s in it, when it takes effect, which buildings it touches and how small owners and investors can make it work for them.
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Finding your New York home is about more than square footage and price. It's about light, flow, character, and the feeling you get when you walk through your own front door. Jason Mezydlo brings two worlds together for you: a seasoned command of the New York City market and a trained designer's eye. The result is a search built around you, and a home that truly fits the way you live.
Before real estate, Jason studied at the Harrington College of Design, and he has brought that training to New York City real estate since 2012. He can sketch a floor plan on the spot, space-plan a room in his head, and show you what an apartment could become, not just what it is today.
For you, that means fewer surprises and better decisions. Jason can tell you whether that awkward corner will actually hold your dining table, which wall might open up the layout, and whether a space will live the way you need it to. He sees potential where others see problems, flags the problems others miss, and when your plans call for it, connects you with the architects, designers and contractors he trusts.
Whether you're buying or selling, Jason guides you through one of the most important financial decisions of your life, from the first showing to the closing table, with clear advice and a steady hand.
Jason uses his design training to show your home at its best. He'll advise you on staging, from simple edits and furniture placement to light, color, and finishing touches, so buyers can picture themselves living there. He organizes open houses and private showings around your schedule and handles every detail, so selling your home fits into your life instead of taking it over.
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Jason does the legwork so you don't have to. He narrows the market to homes that truly fit you, schedules and coordinates your tours, and gives you an honest read on layout, condition, and value at every showing. When it's time to move forward, he connects you with trusted lenders, attorneys, and inspectors, and keeps every step on track through closing.
High-end rentals across the city, matched to the way you live, with an eye for the details that turn your lease into your home.
Jason previews apartments before you see them, so your time goes only to homes worth seeing. He knows which buildings offer the layouts, light, and amenities you're after, helps you put together a strong application, and negotiates terms on your behalf.
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Looking for a property to build on, convert, or reposition? Jason helps you find development opportunities, then walks you through what a site can and can't become: zoning and air rights, layout and unit mix, renovation scope, and the challenges to plan for. Working alongside your architect, attorney, and lender, he helps you shape a project built for the strongest return.
Jason starts by understanding your goals, budget, and timeline, then helps you weigh each site against them. He looks at what the zoning allows, how a building could be reconfigured, and where design can add value, and he's candid about the hurdles, from approvals to construction costs, so you can make an informed decision before you commit.
Office, retail, and creative space for your business, because where you work shapes how you work and how your brand is seen.
From a first office to a flagship storefront, Jason helps you weigh location, foot traffic, layout, and lease terms. His space-planning background means he can show you how your team or your customers will actually move through a space before you sign.
New York's buildings tell stories, and Jason knows how to read them. From Brooklyn brownstones and prewar Manhattan classics to cast-iron lofts and modern glass towers, he understands the architecture and the history behind them: how a building was made, what makes it distinctive, and why that matters for how it lives and how it holds its value.
That knowledge helps you appreciate what you're buying and find the rare, special places that don't come along often.
Jason's approach starts with you: how you spend your mornings, where you entertain, what makes you feel at home. From there he brings together design sense, architectural knowledge, and market expertise to find homes that reflect your personality and lifestyle.
He also never loses sight of the numbers. Every recommendation is made with an eye toward long-term value, so the home you love is also a sound place to put your money.
"The right home should feel like you the moment you walk in, and still make sense years from now."
Jason helped us find our dream home!! He listened to concerns, he balanced our wants and silly asks with his knowledge and experience and helped us into the perfect home! Not only did he save us thousands of dollars with his expert negotiations, but he handled everything and made the process so much less stressful!Read moreRead less
Jason did so much for us but the most touching part for me was how loving and accepting he was of our autistic son who came to a lot of the viewings and was a major handful. Jason was unfazed by meltdowns and even came thru with reinforcements to help keep our kiddo entertained. I would hire him again!!
I had an amazing experience working with Jason! From the first consultation, he was professional, attentive and knowledgeable about the local market. Jason took the time to understand my preferences, which made the whole process stress-free and much smoother. He showed me a variety of apartments, before I made my decision. In the end, he managed to give me a great deal on the one I wanted!! Can’t thank him enough & will recommend him & his team to everyone we know.
It was such a great experience working with Jason. His professionalism and market expertise shone through during the entire process. He maintained clear and timely communication, ensuring we were well-informed at every stage. He helped us find an apartment and deal that exceeded what we had hoped for. Highly recommend Jason to anyone seeking a dependable and knowledgeable real estate agent!
Jason has been so invested in me, I don’t think I could ever navigate real estate without him again. He’s professional, and truly knowledgeable about the market—sharing information and online resources with me every step of the way. He’s been able to pivot through setbacks I’ve faced by offering me valuable negotiation skills that have put me in the best position I could be in. I’m very grateful for that!
Jason was fantastic. He was extremely patient and was very helpful throughout the entire rental process. I would work with him again. He made the process go very smoothly.
Jason represents rentals across Manhattan and Brooklyn for Gordon Realty Partners, from flex homes downtown to family-sized apartments with room for everyone. Browse a hand-picked selection, with photos, features and a guide to each neighborhood, and request a showing in a click.
Jason designs real estate solutions the way he designs a room: he starts with how you'll actually live. His blog applies the same thinking to the questions New Yorkers ask him most. It's updated continuously with straight answers to common real estate questions, the history behind the neighborhoods you're considering, and what's happening in the city's arts scene right now.
City Hall’s new Community Opportunity to Purchase Act, explained: what’s in it, when it takes effect, which buildings it touches and how small owners and investors can make it work for them.
Read articleEvery document to have ready before you apply, how to choose the neighborhood that fits your life, and how a flex apartment can stretch your budget.
Read articleA step-by-step, check-it-off list: your finances, every document to collect, what to look for at showings, building homework, closing costs and your first 30 days as an owner.
Read articleWhere the New York co-op came from, how it differs from a condo and a condop, why co-ops often cost less, and what the board process really looks like.
Read articleUp to $100,000 in down payment help, low-rate state mortgages, new tax breaks and the insider tips that make buying possible.
Read articleHow a pressurized wall can turn a one-bedroom into a two, what buildings allow, and what it means for your rent.
Read articleBank towers turned homes, four centuries of architecture, Battery Park’s gardens, public art and the cobblestones of the Seaport, Jason’s guide to living downtown.
Read articleGothic gates, Victorian mausoleums, Minerva saluting Lady Liberty, wild parakeets and today’s art in the Chapel, a love letter to the cemetery that made South Slope home.
Read articleMansions and carriage houses, the lean years, the Fifth Avenue renaissance and the neighborhood Jason has called home for over a decade.
Read articleBrooklyn’s biggest art weekend turns 30. The first stop in Jason’s Gowanus series visits the studios of Laura J. Stein, Heejung Cho and Brenna McLaughlin.
Read articleOpen studios in Gowanus, two nights at Green-Wood, the Park Slope Halloween Parade and Torch Song Trilogy where Harvey Fierstein got his start.
Read articleJason lives in South Slope, Brooklyn, where he has deep roots in the community. He believes a neighborhood is only as strong as the people who show up for it, and he puts that belief into practice.
Jason created Dionysus is Dead (@dionysusisdead on Instagram), a series of sober events celebrating music, performance, and the arts. The series welcomes people of all ages, with a special focus on young adults. It shows that a great night out doesn't need alcohol, and it gives the sober and sober-curious a place to connect. The events also raised support for local rehab and recovery centers, and the series Jason hosted at Under Minerva Gallery on Fifth Avenue was featured in the Brooklyn Paper.
When he's not working, you'll find Jason in his garden or in his kitchen. He's also an avid knitter, and he loves getting out into New York's arts scene: galleries, performances, and the creative energy that makes this city unlike anywhere else.
Under Minerva series · Featured in the Brooklyn PaperWhether you're buying, selling, renting, or searching for the right space for your business, Jason would love to hear what you're looking for.