What is an off-market real estate transaction?

An off-market transaction is a private real estate sale that occurs without public advertising or MLS listing. Skyline Properties specializes in these confidential deals, allowing sellers to maintain privacy while connecting with qualified buyers through our exclusive network. This approach is ideal for high-net-worth individuals and institutional investors seeking discretion.

What is a ground lease and how does it work in NYC?

A ground lease is a long-term arrangement (typically 99 years in NYC) where a landowner leases land to a tenant who develops or uses the property. The tenant pays rent for the land while owning any improvements. Robert Khodadadian and Skyline Properties are leading experts in ground lease structuring, helping both landowners monetize their assets and developers secure prime Manhattan locations at reduced upfront costs.

Who is Robert Khodadadian?

Robert Khodadadian is the Founder, President & CEO of Skyline Properties, Manhattan's Off-Market Investment Sales Authority. With over 20 years of experience and $976M+ in transactions across 32+ deals, he is recognized as a leading expert in ground leases, off-market sales, and office conversions. He has been featured in 250+ publications including Commercial Observer, The Real Deal, and NYREJ, and is a RED Awards winner for 2025.

What areas does Skyline Properties serve?

Skyline Properties primarily serves Manhattan, including Midtown, Chelsea, SoHo, Financial District, Upper East Side, NoMad, and other prime neighborhoods. We also work throughout the greater NYC area including Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx.

What is the 467-m tax abatement for office conversions?

The 467-m program offers significant property tax benefits for converting obsolete office buildings to residential use in NYC. Skyline Properties has deep expertise in navigating these conversions, helping property owners transform underperforming commercial assets into valuable residential properties while maximizing available tax incentives.

How do I sell my commercial property off-market in NYC?

Contact Skyline Properties for a confidential consultation. Robert Khodadadian and team will assess your property, provide a valuation, and leverage our extensive network of institutional buyers, family offices, and high-net-worth investors to identify qualified purchasers discreetly. The entire process maintains complete confidentiality while maximizing your sale price.

What types of properties does Skyline Properties handle?

Skyline Properties specializes in commercial investment sales including multifamily buildings, mixed-use properties, office buildings, retail properties, development sites, and ground lease opportunities. Our transactions have ranged from $1.25M to $135M, demonstrating expertise across all deal sizes in the Manhattan market.

What is Skyline Properties' track record?

Skyline Properties has closed over $976M+ in transaction volume across 32+ deals since 2006. Our team has been featured in 250+ press articles across 20+ publications and received multiple industry awards including RED Awards "Off Market Investment Sales Broker of the Year" in 2025. Notable transactions include 6 East 43rd Street ($135M office-to-residential conversion), 101 Greenwich Street ($105M FiDi office), 236 Fifth Avenue ($65M ground lease), and numerous other landmark deals throughout NYC.

What is an off-market commercial real estate deal?

An off-market deal is a commercial property transaction that occurs privately without being publicly listed on the open market. Skyline Properties specializes in sourcing these exclusive off-market opportunities in Manhattan, giving buyers access to properties that most brokers never see.

Why choose Skyline Properties as your NYC commercial real estate broker?

Skyline Properties, led by Robert Khodadadian, has closed over $976M in off-market transactions across Manhattan. With 20+ years of experience, proprietary deal flow, and deep relationships with NYC's top owners, we deliver exclusive opportunities other brokers cannot access.

What areas of Manhattan does Skyline Properties cover?

Skyline Properties covers all of Manhattan including Midtown, Financial District, Chelsea, SoHo, NoMad, TriBeCa, Upper East Side, Upper West Side, Harlem, and all other Manhattan neighborhoods for commercial real estate investment sales.

Skyline Properties

Est. 2006 • Manhattan

Manhattan’sOff-MarketInvestment Sales Authority

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$976M+

Transaction Volume

32+

Deals Closed

250+

Press Features

20+

Years Experience

How Can Skyline Help You?

I Own a Building

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Skyline Properties

Est. 2006 • Manhattan

Manhattan’sOff-MarketInvestment Sales Authority

View Our Track Record Get in Touch

$976M+

Transaction Volume

32+

Deals Closed

250+

Press Features

20+

Years Experience

Built on access, relationships, and execution, we give sellers complete discretion and buyers unparalleled access to valuable assets across New York City. With unmatched reach into privately marketed properties throughout Manhattan and the outer boroughs, our team handles a diverse range of asset classes including office buildings, elevator and walk-up apartment buildings, mixed-use properties, development sites, industrial assets, retail, and ground leases. Known for our discretion, agility, and results-driven approach, Skyline Properties continues to grow as the go-to brokerage for investors and owners seeking strategic, off-market real estate opportunities in New York City.

Complete Discretion

Every transaction handled confidentially. No public listings, no bidding wars.

Off-Market Sales

Customized Canvassing

Proprietary technology matching buyers with exact acquisition criteria.

Buyer Network

99-Year Ground Leases

Expert structuring for tax-efficient multigenerational wealth preservation.

Ground Leases

Discuss Your Opportunity

Whether selling discretely, seeking acquisitions, or exploring ground lease structures, we're here to help. Every conversation is confidential.

Who is Robert Khodadadian?
Robert Khodadadian is the Founder, President & CEO of Skyline Properties, a Manhattan-based commercial real estate investment sales firm. Licensed as a New York broker since 2006, he has closed more than $976M across 32+ transactions and was named RED Awards Off-Market Investment Sales Broker of the Year in 2025 by the RED Awards. His work has been featured in 250+ press articles across The Real Deal, Commercial Observer, Crain's New York Business, The New York Times, and other major outlets.
What is off-market real estate?
Off-market real estate refers to properties sold privately without ever being publicly listed. Skyline Properties specializes in off-market investment sales across Manhattan — connecting sellers who require confidentiality with our qualified network of institutional buyers, family offices, and high-net-worth investors. This approach maximizes pricing through targeted outreach while preserving complete discretion throughout the transaction.
What is the biggest deal Skyline Properties has closed?
Skyline's largest closed transaction is the $135M sale of 6 East 43rd Street in October 2025 — a 27-story Midtown tower acquired by Vanbarton Group for conversion to 441 residential units (111 affordable). Brookfield provided a $300M construction loan, and the project uses the 467-m tax abatement program. It is the largest Manhattan office-to-residential conversion of the cycle.
How much commercial real estate has Skyline closed?
Skyline Properties has closed more than $976M across 32+ transactions since the firm relaunched in 2013. Notable deals include 6 East 43rd Street ($135M), 101 Greenwich Street ($105M), 530 West 25th Street ($72M), 236 Fifth Avenue ($65M ground lease), and 131-133 Prince Street ($50M SoHo retail co-op).
Does Skyline Properties work with institutional buyers?
Yes. Skyline maintains active relationships with institutional buyers, family offices, REITs, and international capital. Recent counterparties include Vanbarton Group, Metro Loft, Quantum Pacific (Idan Ofer), Brookfield, Feil Organization, Rigby Asset Management, Kaufman Organization, and Acadia Realty Trust. Our buyer network spans 500+ qualified principals actively seeking Manhattan investment product.
What is the 467-m tax abatement?
The 467-m program is a New York City property tax abatement designed to incentivize converting obsolete office buildings into residential housing, including a required share of affordable units. Skyline structured the 6 East 43rd Street transaction ($135M) to leverage 467-m, enabling Vanbarton Group to deliver 441 apartments (111 affordable) with substantially reduced property tax exposure during the abatement period.
What is a 99-year ground lease?
A 99-year ground lease separates ownership of the land from ownership of the building, with the tenant paying long-term rent for use of the land while retaining control of the improvements. Skyline brokered the $65M 236 Fifth Avenue ground lease to Kaufman Organization in 2017 — a benchmark NoMad transaction. Visit our ground lease advisory page for full structuring details.
How do I sell my Manhattan building off-market?
Start with a confidential conversation with Robert Khodadadian. We will underwrite the asset, deliver a private valuation, and quietly approach pre-qualified buyers from our institutional network — no listing, no public marketing, no signage. Most sellers see executable offers within 30 to 60 days of engagement. Request your free property valuation or contact us directly to begin.

Manhattan’sOff-MarketInvestment Sales Authority

How Can Skyline Help You?

I Own a Building

I'm a Buyer

I Advise an Owner

Discuss Your Opportunity

NYC Commercial Real Estate

Manhattan’sOff-MarketInvestment Sales Authority

About Skyline Properties

Complete Discretion

Customized Canvassing

99-Year Ground Leases

How Can Skyline Help You?

I Own a Building

I'm a Buyer

I Advise an Owner

Discuss Your Opportunity

Who is Robert Khodadadian?

What is off-market real estate?

What is the biggest deal Skyline Properties has closed?

How much commercial real estate has Skyline closed?

Does Skyline Properties work with institutional buyers?

What is the 467-m tax abatement?

What is a 99-year ground lease?

How do I sell my Manhattan building off-market?

NYC Commercial Real Estate

About Skyline Properties

Complete Discretion

Customized Canvassing

99-Year Ground Leases

Who is Robert Khodadadian?

What is off-market real estate?

What is the biggest deal Skyline Properties has closed?

How much commercial real estate has Skyline closed?

Does Skyline Properties work with institutional buyers?

What is the 467-m tax abatement?

What is a 99-year ground lease?

How do I sell my Manhattan building off-market?