NYC Commercial Real Estate Cluster
How the NYC Commercial Real Estate Deal Process Actually Works
The mechanics of buying and selling commercial real estate in New York City: timelines (6-12 months on-market, 90-180 days off-market), brokers, offers, contract negotiation, and closing, written for buyers who plan to transact. From Skyline Properties (Robert Khodadadian, Founder, President & CEO; $976M+ closed across 32+ Manhattan deals; 2025 RED Awards Off-Market Investment Sales Broker of the Year).
- How to Buy Commercial Property in NYC Without a Realtor?A step-by-step guide to buying commercial real estate in NYC without broker representation: the risks, the legal requirements, and where to find properties on your own.
- How Long Does It Take to Buy Commercial Real Estate in NYC?Realistic timelines for buying commercial real estate in NYC, from letter of intent to closing, including the common delays and how to avoid them.
- What's the Difference Between Buying and Leasing Commercial Space in NYC?A practical comparison of buying versus leasing commercial real estate in NYC: building equity, flexibility, costs, and when each option makes sense.
- What Happens When Someone Offers to Buy Your NYC Commercial Property?For owners who receive an unsolicited offer on NYC commercial property: what to expect, how to evaluate the offer, and how to respond.
- How to Start a Small Business in NYC: Finding the Right Commercial SpaceA practical guide for NYC entrepreneurs on securing the right commercial space, from choosing a neighborhood to negotiating the lease, and what to look out for.
- What Do Commercial Real Estate Brokers Actually Do?What commercial real estate brokers actually do in NYC: their value in off-market deals, how they get paid, and when to hire one.
- How Do I Find a Commercial Real Estate Broker in NYC?How to find and select the right commercial real estate broker in NYC: specialization, track record, off-market access, and the questions that separate real brokers.
- How Do Broker Fees Work in Commercial Real Estate?How broker fees and commissions work in commercial real estate: who pays, typical structures, co-brokerage splits, and how fees differ in off-market deals.
- How Long Does It Take to Close on Commercial Real Estate?How long it takes to close on commercial real estate: realistic timelines from LOI to closing, what causes delays, and how off-market deals move faster.
- What’s the Difference Between Buying and Leasing Commercial Space?Buying vs. leasing commercial space: capital, control, tax treatment, flexibility, and the break-even math that decides whether to own or rent.
- What’s a Letter of Intent (LOI) and Do I Need One?What a letter of intent (LOI) is in commercial real estate: what it includes, whether it binds, and how to use it to control a deal before contract.
- How Do I Negotiate with Commercial Landlords?How to negotiate with commercial landlords: leverage points, market data, concessions, and tactics that work for tenants and buyers in New York.
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Every guide above draws on transactions Skyline Properties brokered. These are the main references:
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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 leases, development sites, office, and retail.