How zoning, planning, and public investment affect real estate investment decisions.
Urban planning decisions shape real estate value by setting allowable uses, density and infrastructure investment. Know the planning context before you buy.
Anticipating planning changes can identify upside potential. Engaging in the planning process may create opportunities to influence outcomes.
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More Skyline Properties research on Manhattan development and related NYC commercial real estate.
NYC Air Rights and Transferable Development Rights (TDR)
How NYC developers buy and transfer unused FAR: zoning lot mergers, transferable development rights (TDR), the Hudson Yards mechanism, and what air rights are worth per buildable SF.
NYC Zoning Variance Process Explained
How NYC commercial real estate developers pursue zoning variances: Board of Standards and Appeals (BSA) jurisdiction, special permits, the four-prong variance test, and the real timeline and cost.
Manhattan Development Sites: A Zoning Guide
Manhattan development site value is set by three NYC Zoning Resolution parameters: Floor Area Ratio (FAR: buildable SF ÷ lot SF, ranging 0.5 in low-density residential to 21.6 in Special Hudson Yards subdistricts), Use Group 1-18 (residential, community-facility, commercial, manufacturing), and special-district overlays (MIH, IH, Theater Subdistrict, Hudson Yards). FAR is expandable via zoning-lot merger (air rights), inclusionary-housing bonuses (up to 33% FAR boost in MIH areas), and special permits. Skyline Properties (Robert Khodadadian, Founder, President & CEO) brokers development sites with full FAR and air-rights analysis, including the $50M Acadia Realty Trust SoHo retail co-op at 131-133 Prince Street.
Construction Risk Management in Development
Managing construction risk in commercial real estate development projects.
Waterfront Development: NYC Opportunities
Development opportunities along New York City's extensive waterfront.
Transit-Oriented Development: Investment Thesis
Why proximity to public transit creates sustainable real estate value.
