NYC Commercial Real Estate Cluster
NYC Commercial Real Estate Finance, Costs, and Tax
How NYC commercial real estate is actually priced, financed, and taxed — agency vs. balance-sheet debt, transfer taxes, mortgage recording tax, 1031 exchanges, J-51 / 421-a / 467-m / ICAP abatements, and the hidden costs buyers consistently underestimate.
- How Much Can I Expect to Spend on Commercial Real Estate in Manhattan?Budget benchmarks for Manhattan commercial real estate in 2026 — price per square foot by asset class, deal size ranges, and what the market looks like at each price point.
- What Hidden Costs Come With Buying Commercial Real Estate in NYC?Beyond the purchase price: transfer taxes, title insurance, mortgage recording tax, due diligence, legal fees, and the other costs NYC commercial buyers often underestimate.
- Are There Tax Benefits to Buying Commercial Real Estate in NYC?The real tax advantages of owning commercial real estate in NYC — depreciation, 1031 exchanges, pass-through deductions, and NYC-specific considerations.
- How to Finance a Commercial Real Estate Purchase in NYC?Financing options for NYC commercial real estate buyers — conventional loans, SBA 504, bridge loans, DSCR requirements, LTV ratios, and what lenders look for.
- How to Negotiate Commercial Real Estate Deals in NYC?Proven negotiation tactics for NYC commercial real estate — when to push, when to fold, how to structure contingencies, and what terms matter most in a private deal.
- Can You Get Better Deals Buying Off-Market in NYC?The honest answer: when off-market deals offer real price advantages in NYC, when they do not, and how to tell the difference before you commit.
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Skyline Properties brokers off-market commercial real estate across Manhattan and Brooklyn. Robert Khodadadian has closed more than $976M in NYC commercial real estate transactions across multifamily, ground lease, development sites, office, and retail.