Humberto Lopes (HL), NYC real estate developer, joins FOX 5 to break down why landlords are leaving rent-stabilized units vacant and how outdated policies are failing both owners and renters.

HL lays out what’s really broken in NYC housing from court delays to property tax hikes, this is the real talk the city has been waiting for.

In this episode of The Miller Report, Suzanne Miller interviews Humberto Lopes, founder of H.L. Dynasty, on his rise from Brooklyn builder to major real estate owner. Lopes discusses landlord challenges, housing reform, and his community work supporting schools and the Staten Island Zoo — blending real estate, politics, and the American dream.

A milestone gathering of property owners and city leadership focused on community growth, housing innovation, and responsible ownership.

H.L. Lopes’ life and real estate journey were recently profiled by J.P. Morgan Chase, highlighting his rise from humble beginnings in Brooklyn to leading one of the city’s most respected privately held real estate portfolios. The feature explores his values of ownership, independence, and long-term community impact.

What’s with all the For Rent signs, by Brain Abate 

I’ve spent a lot of time walking around the neighborhoods near me (Cobble Hill, Carroll Gardens, and Red Hook), especially during the pandemic, and there seem to be many places for sale. So I stopped into a few local real estate offices to see what they would tell me.

Humberto Lopes scoffs at the old adage “It takes money to make money.” He started a company, H.L. General Contractors, “with nothing” — just a hand truck and a box of tools and parlayed that into a booming business with a dozen employees, four trucks and two garages. Humberto is 23 years old