Name: Breaking down the Chetrit Group's challenges | Deconstruct Season 5 Episode 11
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On this episode of Deconstruct, hosts Lilah Burke and Hannah Kramer unpack the growing challenges for the Chetrit Group, longtime players in New York City real estate now dealing with lawsuits, alleged mismanagement, and mounting lender pressure. The episode takes listeners inside a tense courtroom auction tied to a $132 million judgment, offering a rare glimpse into how distress is playing out in real time.

Breaking down the Chetrit Group's challenges | Deconstruct Season 5 Episode 11

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