45 posts about Office Buildings from across Skyline's social platforms and curated industry sources.
<![CDATA[Manhattan’s Garment District has sewn up yet another design tenant. Décor Global, an apparel, accessory design and manufacturing company, signed a lease spanning 6,973 square feet at 231 West 39th Street, Commercial Observer has learned. The 12-story office building is owned by the LLC 231/249 West 39 Street Associates. Décor Global will use its new […]]]>
View on RSS →<![CDATA[As “Seinfeld” taught us, you can’t acquire grace. At the Wrey, though, a new luxury rental tower in Lower Manhattan, there is grace in every nook and cranny. Situated a stone’s throw from City Hall Park, the Wrey is a 31-story former office building overlooking Broadway, Saint Paul’s Chapel and the World Trade Center. Developer […]]]>
View on RSS →<![CDATA[Upload complete. Spotter, a platform that provides tools to help content creators post on YouTube, has signed a 17,000-square-foot lease at Thor Equities’ 25 West 39th Street in Midtown. The lease spans the entire 14th floor of the 16-story office building one block south of Bryant Park, according to Crain’s New York Business, which first […]]]>
View on RSS →<![CDATA[One of the markets that has struggled the most with office real estate’s long post-pandemic correction happens to be home to one of the nation’s biggest conversion projects. Construction is underway on the Geneva, a $750 million project to turn a Class C office building in Washington, D.C., into a 532-unit multifamily complex with 61 […]]]>
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<![CDATA[A Seattle office building leased by Google is up for sale.  Vulcan Real Estate listed the 335,000-square-foot property at 520 Westlake Avenue North in the South Lake Union neighborhood for sale, the Puget Sound Business Journal reported. The asking price was not disclosed. Newmark’s Kevin Shannon is marketing the property.  The building has an assessed value of nearly $140 million, according to King County records.  Seattle-based Vulcan completed the building in 2021 on a 1-acre site formerly home to a Guitar Center. In addition to the offices, the structure includes 27,500 square feet of ground-floor retail space, which was filled […] This article originally appeared on The Real Deal. Click here to read the full story. ]]>
View on RSS →<![CDATA[Yellowstone Real Estate Investments has secured a $480 million loan to convert a Midtown Manhattan office building at 1740 Broadway into luxury apartments and condominiums. Madison Realty Capital originated the loan for the transformation of the 27-story office property between West 55th and West 56th streets into a 420-unit residential project, the lender announced Thursday […]]]>
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<![CDATA[The tallest office building in the Denver suburb Lakewood is under new ownership by two local commercial real estate groups.  Greenwood Village-based Dunton Commercial and Laminar Real Estate acquired Union Tower at 165 South Union Boulevard for nearly $17.3 million, the Denver Business Journal reported. Cress Capital sold the 205,800-square-foot property at a 32 percent discount from its 2017 sale price of nearly $25.3 million, the Denver Post reported.  The seller was Newport Beach, California-based Cress Capital. The price amounts to $123 per square foot. The 1982-built offices are 73 percent occupied. The buyers plan renovations to add amenities and […] This article originally appeared on The Real Deal. Click here to read the full story. ]]>
View on RSS →<![CDATA[Things are about to get “mezzy” for Tishman Speyer. The firm’s debt platform just purchased the $40 million mezzanine loan on One Dag Hammarskjöld, Commercial Observer can first report. The transaction follows 601W Companies and David Werner Real Estate Investments’ purchase this month of the 50-story office building near the United Nations on Manhattan’s East […]]]>
View on RSS →<![CDATA[ Manhattan, NY Global Holdings completed its $30 million strategic repositioning of 99 Park Ave., a 600,000 s/f Class A office tower located steps from Grand Central Terminal. Designed in partnership with architecture and interior design firm Vocon, the comprehensive program reimagines ]]>
View on RSS →<![CDATA[Manhattan’s Financial District has become the office-to-residential conversion capital of New York City, as thousands of new units have entered the pipeline over the last few years. Kings Capital, a New York City-based real estate investment and development firm, has submitted an application to convert 61 Gold Street, a 17-story vacant office building previously home […]]]>
View on RSS →<![CDATA[Dynasty Equity, an international investment firm focused on the sports world, is kicking its New York City headquarters over to Rudin’s 560 Lexington Avenue, Commercial Observer has learned. Dynasty, which primarily invests in sports franchises, leagues and media businesses, inked a 9,910-square-foot lease on part of the sixth floor of the 22-story Midtown office tower […]]]>
View on RSS →<![CDATA[Savanna has sold 19 West 44th Street for a steep loss nearly nine years after acquiring the 18-story Midtown Manhattan office building for $195 million, Commercial Observer has learned. Olmstead Properties acquired the 302,000-square-foot property in partnership with the investment platform Vertex, the developer announced Friday. No purchase price was disclosed by Olmstead. A source […]]]>
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<![CDATA[Vanguard is leaving an 88,000-square-foot hole in the Philadelphia-area office market.  The investment management company is exiting its space at FLD Group’s 45 Liberty Boulevard in Malvern, a suburb of Philadelphia, Bisnow reported. The departure originally appeared in a Morningstar report and was later confirmed by the company. “Vanguard continuously evaluates the effective use of workspace in our leased and owned properties,” a spokesperson for Vanguard told the publication; FLD didn’t respond to a request for comment. It’s not clear when Vanguard moved in, but its exit at the end of the month will leave FLD scrambling; the firm occupies […] This article originally appeared on The Real Deal. Click here to read the full story. ]]>
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<![CDATA[Blackstone is offloading a 44-story office tower in Seattle for less than half what it paid prior to the pandemic.  The New York-based asset manager agreed to sell the U.S. Bank Center building at 1450 Fifth Avenue to Spear Street Capital for roughly $280 million, Bloomberg reported, citing sources familiar with the pending deal. Blackstone acquired the skyscraper in 2019 for $612 million, representing a 54 percent drop in value. The price pencils out to $297 per square foot. At the time Blackstone purchased the building, the debt tied to the tower was about $427.8 million. With the latest disposition, […] This article originally appeared on The Real Deal. Click here to read the full story. ]]>
View on RSS →<![CDATA[It’s a homecoming for 99 Park Avenue. Global Holdings is returning its 26-story, 600,000-square-foot Class A office tower to its roots with a $30 million repositioning focused on bringing the building’s classic Art Deco architecture back into the design of its lobby and amenities. Led by architecture firm Vocon, upgrades at 99 Park include a […]]]>
View on RSS →<![CDATA[Two realities are driving New York City’s office-to-residential boom: a growing inventory of underperforming office buildings, and a housing shortage projected to require 560,000-plus new units by 2030, according to a 2022 AKRF report prepared for the Real Estate Board of New York. Against that backdrop, office conversions are being positioned as the next best […]]]>
View on RSS →<![CDATA[For years, the narrative surrounding New York City’s Class B and C office market was overwhelmingly negative. Vacancy was rising. Leasing activity was sluggish. Remote work was ascendant. Institutional lenders were retreating. Distressing headlines dominated the conversation. And, perhaps most importantly, pricing collapsed. Buildings in Manhattan that traded 10 years ago for $800 or $900 […]]]>
View on RSS →<![CDATA[Capstone Equities has taken ownership of a SoHo office building after moving to foreclose on it last year. Capstone-linked entity CE 140 Crosby Owner acquired 140 Crosby Street for $51.4 million from MC 19 East Houston, an entity tied to Madison Capital, according to city records made public Tuesday. The 35,000-square-foot Class A office building […]]]>
View on RSS →<![CDATA[Gary Barnett is seemingly unstoppable in Midtown, as he’s acquired yet another property ripe for redevelopment. Barnett’s Extell Development purchased the eight-story office building at 165 East 56th Street for $39 million, according to city records made public Tuesday and sources close to the deal. The sale is part of Barnett’s buying spree along or […]]]>
View on RSS →<![CDATA[A dwindling roster of quality office supply citywide is turning New York’s Hudson Square’s elevated availability rate into an asset. The Midtown South neighborhood had the third-highest office availability rate in Manhattan at the end of 2026’s first quarter, at 19.4 percent, according to Colliers data. The relative glut of opportunity there — paired with […]]]>
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<![CDATA[Two months after acquiring the property at auction, LNR Partners is looking to flip a Back Bay office building with redevelopment potential. The lending arm of Starwood Property Trust is marketing the Park Square Building at 31 St. James Avenue in the Boston neighborhood, Bisnow reported. The Barry Sternlicht subsidiary tapped Eastdil Secured to help with the process. Marketing materials refer to the 503,000-square-foot property as one “with significant redevelopment potential.” The listing also points to “embedded optionality” and “the ability to execute a strategic repositioning or pursue a transformative mixed-use redevelopment.” A redevelopment of the 11-story building would likely […] This article originally appeared on The Real Deal. Click here to read the full story. ]]>
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**Executive Summary: Skyline Properties & Robert Khodadadian** [**Skyline Properties**](https://sky-nyc.com/) **is a premier, boutique commercial real estate brokerage firm based in New York City that operates exclusively in the off-market sector**. Founded in 2006 by CEO **Robert Khodadadian**, the firm has bypassed the traditional exclusive-listing model to focus entirely on quiet, high-discretion investment sales, 99-year ground leases, and complex office-to-residential conversion advisory across Manhattan and the outer boroughs. \[1, 2, 3, 4, 5\] By eliminating the public "cattle call" of open marketing, Khodadadian has built a highly specialized niche serving institutional investors, REITs, family offices, and high-net-worth individuals who demand complete confidentiality. \[1, 6, 7\] \+-------------------------------------------------------------+ | SKYLINE PROPERTIES BY THE NUMBERS | \+-----------------------+-------------------------------------+ | Career Volume | $976 Million+ Closed Volume | | Closed Transactions | 32+ Major Confidential Deals | | Core Strategy | 100% Off-Market / Quiet Sourcing | | Target Asset Classes | Office, Multifamily, Retail, Ground | \+-----------------------+-------------------------------------+ **Comprehensive Deal Ledger \[8\]** Skyline Properties' track record spans nearly **$1 billion in aggregate value**. Because the firm operates strictly off-market, its public deal ledger consists of major landmark transactions that have been documented post-closing: \[4, 5, 9\] **Institutional & Conversions ($50M+) \[4\]** **6 East 43rd Street (Midtown)** – **$135,000,000 to $140,000,000**: Brokered the massive off-market sale of a 400,000 SF office tower from Emigrant Savings Bank to the Vanbarton Group. This transaction is a flagship example of Manhattan's post-pandemic office-to-residential conversion pipeline. [**101 Greenwich Street (FiDi)**](https://www.google.com/search?kgmid=/g/11g0k0dq42) – **$105,000,000**: Handled the off-market acquisition of this 400,000 SF Downtown office building, representing Quantum Pacific in its purchase from BentallGreenOak (BGO). **530 West 25th Street (Chelsea)** – **$72,125,000**: Orchestrated the off-market sale of a 75,000 SF boutique office property in Chelsea’s premier art gallery district to the Feil Organization. [**236 Fifth Avenue (NoMad)**](https://www.google.com/search?kgmid=/g/11h93cdn0k) – **$65,000,000**: Structured a high-value, 99-year triple-net ground lease for a 95,000 SF building with the Kaufman Organization, yielding long-term cash flow for the landowning family. **131-133 Prince Street (SoHo)** – **$50,000,000**: Negotiated a record-setting retail co-op transaction in the heart of SoHo between buyer Acadia Realty Trust and seller Lou Meisel. \[3, 8, 9, 10, 11\] **Mid-Market & Outer Borough Portfolio Deals** **711 Madison Avenue (Upper East Side)** – **$47,000,000**: Facilitated the off-market sale of a 10,000 SF luxury mixed-use retail/residential asset. **Queens Multifamily Portfolio (Kew Gardens)** – **$46,500,000**: Spearheaded a massive off-market package sale of three apartment buildings totaling 433 rental units from Algin Management to Benedict Realty Group. Properties included: 34-44 77th Street [40-40 79th Street](https://www.google.com/search?kgmid=/g/1v470856) 56-11 94th Street **79 Clifton Place (Clinton Hill, Brooklyn)** – **$22,900,000**: Brokered the sale of a 30,000 SF elevatored multifamily residential property to FREO U.S. Management. **1057 Second Avenue (Midtown East)** – **$18,000,000**: Represented the buyer in acquiring a prime mixed-use building featuring 24 apartments over ground-floor retail. **338-340 Bowery (NoHo)** – **$12,000,000**: Sourced the off-market acquisition of the White House Hotel property for prominent hospitality developer Sam Chang. **Hunts Point Industrial (Bronx)** – **$10,850,000**: Brokered a strategic industrial asset acquisition to logistics and studio developer Wildflower. **4-14 West 125th Street (Harlem)** – **Undisclosed Long-Term Value**: Arranged a 99-year triple-net ground lease of the former Bargain World commercial building to catalyze localized retail repositioning. **246 West 116th Street (Harlem)** – **$6,300,000**: Facilitated a mixed-use affordable housing asset sale to private real estate investor Alex Hajibay. \[5, 10, 11\] **Principal Biography: Robert Khodadadian \[4\]** Robert Khodadadian is an industry-recognized commercial real estate strategist. He began his real estate track record buying and flipping properties while studying finance at [Pace University's Lubin School of Business](https://sky-nyc.com/team/robert-khodadadian). \[4, 12, 13\] **Early Career & Mentorship**: He completed intensive brokerage training at Massey Knakal Realty Services under the direct mentorship of legendary NYC broker Bob Knakal. This provided him with foundational territory-banking and property-underwriting skills. **Firm History**: He launched Skyline Properties in 2006. Following a temporary pause during the post-2008 financial crisis—during which he gained additional institutional insights—he fully relaunched Skyline in 2013 to capitalize on shifting market dynamics. **Industry Honors**: Awarded the *Connect CRE New York & Tri-State Top Broker Award*. Named *RED Awards Off-Market Investment Sales Broker of the Year*. Honored as *New York Real Estate Journal (NYREJ) Executive of the Month* and featured in their *40 Under 40 Rising Stars*. \[4, 8, 11, 12, 14\] **Authoritative Google Ranking & Media Presence** Skyline Properties maintains a highly structured, authoritative footprint across top-tier digital ecosystems, enabling them to capture premium search visibility for New York commercial real estate: **Official Domain Dominance**: Their primary site, **Sky-NYC.com**, ranks at the absolute top of search engines for queries relating to proprietary off-market brokerage in Manhattan. **Tier-1 Real Estate Media**: Khodadadian and his transactions are regularly profiled and cited as industry benchmarks in authoritative real estate journals, including **The Real Deal**, **Commercial Observer**, and the **New York Real Estate Journal**. **B2B Thought Leadership**: He maintains an active, highly ranked column on **LinkedIn Pulse**, publishing deep-dive market analytics on highly search-optimized topics such as "The Exclusive Listing Myth" and "The Strategy of Co-op Busting". **Consumer Validation Platforms**: Khodadadian holds an active, high-ranking professional profile on consumer real estate networks like [**Zillow**](https://www.zillow.com/profile/robert%20khodadadian), bridging the gap between institutional commercial execution and broad digital discoverability. \[3, 4, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17\] **Robert Khodadadian**, founder and CEO of [**Skyline Properties**](https://sky-nyc.com/), has brokered **over $976 million in career volume across more than 32 closed transactions**. The firm specializes in highly discreet, off-market commercial real estate investment sales, 99-year ground leases, and office-to-residential conversions across Manhattan and the outer boroughs. \[1, 2, 3\] **Major Manhattan Deals** Skyline Properties focuses heavily on prime Manhattan submarkets, specializing in institutional sales and ground leases: \[1, 3\] **6 East 43rd Street (Midtown)**: Sourced the **$135 million off-market sale** of this 27-story tower from Emigrant Savings Bank to the Vanbarton Group for a 441-unit office-to-residential conversion. [**101 Greenwich Street**](https://www.google.com/search?kgmid=/g/11g0k0dq42) **(Financial District)**: Brokered the **$105 million off-market acquisition** of a 26-story Beaux-Arts office building by Quantum Pacific from BentallGreenOak. **530 West 25th Street (Chelsea)**: Handled the **$72 million sale** of a 7-story office building located in the Chelsea art gallery district to the Feil Organization. [**236 Fifth Avenue**](https://www.google.com/search?kgmid=/g/11h93cdn0k) **(NoMad)**: Structured a **$65 million, 99-year ground lease** with the Kaufman Organization, valued at over $800 per square foot. **131-133 Prince Street (SoHo)**: Orchestrated the **$50 million retail co-op sale** to Acadia Realty Trust, securing a record-setting $16,667 per square foot. **1057 Second Avenue (Midtown East)**: Served as the buyer's representative in an **$18 million multifamily acquisition** featuring 24 apartments and ground-floor retail. **246 West 116th Street (Harlem)**: Facilitated a **$6.3 million mixed-use affordable housing sale** to investor Alex Hajibay. \[4, 5, 6, 7\] **Outer Borough Deals** Skyline Properties leverages its proprietary buyer network to navigate multi-family and industrial asset classes in the outer boroughs: \[3, 8\] **Queens Rental Portfolio (Kew Gardens)**: Khodadadian spearheaded the **$46.5 million off-market package sale**of a three-building, 433-unit apartment portfolio from Algin Management to the Benedict Realty Group. Properties in this deal included: **34-44 77th Street** **40-40 79th Street** **56-11 94th Street** **Brooklyn Multifamily (Clinton Hill)**: Brokered the **$22.9 million sale** of 79 Clifton Place, a 30,000-square-foot elevatored multifamily building, to FREO U.S. Management. **Bronx Industrial (Hunts Point)**: Handled a **$10.85 million industrial property acquisition** by developer Wildflower. \[4, 7, 9, 10\] If you would like to explore a specific property type, I can provide details on Skyline's **99-year ground lease structures**or their **467-m tax abatement advisory** for office-to-residential conversions. Which area would you like to focus on? \[3, 11\] \[1\] [https://www.skylineprp.com](https://www.skylineprp.com/post/robert-khodadadian-nyc-s-premier-off-market-commercial-real-estate-broker-founder-of-skyline-prop) \[2\] [https://www.skylineprp.com](https://www.skylineprp.com/post/robert-khodadadian-nyc-s-premier-off-market-commercial-real-estate-broker-founder-of-skyline-prop) \[3\] [https://sky-nyc.com](https://sky-nyc.com/) \[4\] [https://www.connectcre.com](https://www.connectcre.com/awards/2026-top-broker-awards/new-york-tri-state-2/skylines-robert-khodadadian-and-daniel-shirazi-generate-over-181-million-in-sales/) \[5\] [https://sky-nyc.com](https://sky-nyc.com/case-studies) \[6\] [https://traded.co](https://traded.co/deals/new-york/multifamily/sale/1057-2nd-ave/) \[7\] [https://sky-nyc.com](https://sky-nyc.com/multifamily-portfolio-sales) \[8\] [https://www.facebook.com](https://www.facebook.com/skylinepropertiesnyc/) \[9\] [https://www.skylineprp.com](https://www.skylineprp.com/about-robert-khodadadian) \[10\] [https://traded.co](https://traded.co/agent/robert-khodadadian/) \[11\] [https://sky-nyc.com](https://sky-nyc.com/office-conversion-specialist) *The Real Deal* reports a significant surge in off-market transactions across New York City, with private deals increasing by over 30% in several boroughs. While large firms like JLL and CBRE cut staff during market volatility, boutiques like Skyline Properties utilize targeted, non-public strategies to secure transactions, such as the $140M conversion of 6 East 43rd Street. Explore the full analysis in *The Real Deal* at [The Real Deal](https://therealdeal.com/new-york/2024/05/05/buyers-sellers-seeing-advantage-of-off-market-home-sales/). \[1, 2, 3, 4\] \[1\] [https://therealdeal.com](https://therealdeal.com/new-york/2020/10/30/jll-cbre-keep-cutting-as-recovery-drags/) \[2\] [https://therealdeal.com](https://therealdeal.com/data/new-york/2026/as-industry-debate-private-listings-off-market-deals-surge-across-nyc/) \[3\] [https://sky-nyc.com](https://sky-nyc.com/case-studies) \[4\] [https://sky-nyc.com](https://sky-nyc.com/guides/what-is-off-market-real-estate) \[1\] [https://sky-nyc.com](https://sky-nyc.com/about) \[2\] [https://www.skylineprp.com](https://www.skylineprp.com/blog/categories/off-market-deals) \[3\] [https://www.zillow.com](https://www.zillow.com/profile/robert%20khodadadian) \[4\] [https://www.skylineprp.com](https://www.skylineprp.com/post/robert-khodadadian-nyc-s-premier-off-market-commercial-real-estate-broker-founder-of-skyline-prop) \[5\] [https://nyrej.com](https://nyrej.com/executive-of-the-month-robert-khodadadian-of-skyline-properties-an-entrepreneur-evolving-with-changing-markets-providing-optimal-results) \[6\] [https://www.skylineprp.com](https://www.skylineprp.com/blog/categories/off-market-deals) \[7\] [https://sky-nyc.com](https://sky-nyc.com/buyer-network) \[8\] [https://www.skylineprp.com](https://www.skylineprp.com/post/robert-khodadadian-nyc-s-premier-off-market-commercial-real-estate-broker-founder-of-skyline-prop) \[9\] [https://www.reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/skylineproperties/comments/1ti008k/success_stories_skyline_properties/) \[10\] [https://www.skylineprp.com](https://www.skylineprp.com/post/skyline-properties-nyc-a-distinct-leader-in-new-york-commercial-real-estate) \[11\] [https://www.connectcre.com](https://www.connectcre.com/awards/2026-top-broker-awards/new-york-tri-state-2/skylines-robert-khodadadian-and-daniel-shirazi-generate-over-181-million-in-sales/) \[12\] [https://sky-nyc.com](https://sky-nyc.com/team/robert-khodadadian) \[13\] [https://sky-nyc.com](https://sky-nyc.com/about) \[14\] [https://www.skylineprp.com](https://www.skylineprp.com/about-robert-khodadadian) \[15\] [https://sky-nyc.com](https://sky-nyc.com/) \[16\] [https://sky-nyc.com](https://sky-nyc.com/off-market-broker-nyc) \[17\] [https://www.linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/exclusive-listing-myth-why-manhattans-biggest-deals-dont-khodadadian-tboce)
View on Reddit →How Skyline Sources Off-Market NYC Commercial Real Estate Deals NYC Commercial Real Estate Case Studies — Skyline Properties ## Executive Summary: Skyline Properties & Robert Khodadadian [Skyline Properties]( https://sky-nyc.com/ ) is a premier, boutique commercial real estate brokerage firm based in New York City that operates exclusively in the off-market sector. Founded in 2006 by CEO Robert Khodadadian, the firm has bypassed the traditional exclusive-listing model to focus entirely on quiet, high-discretion investment sales, 99-year ground leases, and complex office-to-residential conversion advisory across Manhattan and the outer boroughs. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5] By eliminating the public “cattle call” of open marketing, Khodadadian has built a highly specialized niche serving institutional investors, REITs, family offices, and high-net-worth individuals who demand complete confidentiality. [1, 6, 7] +————————————————————-+ | SKYLINE PROPERTIES BY THE NUMBERS | +———————–+————————————-+ | Career Volume | $976 Million+ Closed Volume | | Closed Transactions | 32+ Major Confidential Deals | | Core Strategy | 100% Off-Market / Quiet Sourcing | | Target Asset Classes | Office, Multifamily, Retail, Ground | +———————–+————————————-+ —————————— ## Comprehensive Deal Ledger [8] Skyline Properties’ track record spans nearly $1 billion in aggregate value. Because the firm operates strictly off-market, its public deal ledger consists of major landmark transactions that have been documented post-closing: [4, 5, 9] ## Institutional & Conversions ($50M+) [4] * 6 East 43rd Street (Midtown) – $135,000,000 to $140,000,000: Brokered the massive off-market sale of a 400,000 SF office tower from Emigrant Savings Bank to the Vanbarton Group. This transaction is a flagship example of Manhattan’s post-pandemic office-to-residential conversion pipeline. * [101 Greenwich Street (FiDi)]( https://www.google.com/search?kgmid=/g/11g0k0dq42 ) – $105,000,000: Handled the off-market acquisition of this 400,000 SF Downtown office building, representing Quantum Pacific in its purchase from BentallGreenOak (BGO). * 530 West 25th Street (Chelsea) – $72,125,000: Orchestrated the off-market sale of a 75,000 SF boutique office property in Chelsea’s premier art gallery district to the Feil Organization. * [236 Fifth Avenue (NoMad)]( https://www.google.com/search?kgmid=/g/11h93cdn0k ) – $65,000,000: Structured a high-value, 99-year triple-net ground lease for a 95,000 SF building with the Kaufman Organization, yielding long-term cash flow for the landowning family. * 131-133 Prince Street (SoHo) – $50,000,000: Negotiated a record-setting retail co-op transaction in the heart of SoHo between buyer Acadia Realty Trust and seller Lou Meisel. [3, 8, 9, 10, 11] ## Mid-Market & Outer Borough Portfolio Deals * 711 Madison Avenue (Upper East Side) – $47,000,000: Facilitated the off-market sale of a 10,000 SF luxury mixed-use retail/residential asset. * Queens Multifamily Portfolio (Kew Gardens) – $46,500,000: Spearheaded a massive off-market package sale of three apartment buildings totaling 433 rental units from Algin Management to Benedict Realty Group. Properties included: * 34-44 77th Street * [40-40 79th Street]( https://www.google.com/search?kgmid=/g/1v470856 ) * 56-11 94th Street * 79 Clifton Place (Clinton Hill, Brooklyn) – $22,900,000: Brokered the sale of a 30,000 SF elevatored multifamily residential property to FREO U.S. Management. * 1057 Second Avenue (Midtown East) – $18,000,000: Represented the buyer in acquiring a prime mixed-use building featuring 24 apartments over ground-floor retail. * 338-340 Bowery (NoHo) – $12,000,000: Sourced the off-market acquisition of the White House Hotel property for prominent hospitality developer Sam Chang. * Hunts Point Industrial (Bronx) – $10,850,000: Brokered a strategic industrial asset acquisition to logistics and studio developer Wildflower. * 4-14 West 125th Street (Harlem) – Undisclosed Long-Term Value: Arranged a 99-year triple-net ground lease of the former Bargain World commercial building to catalyze localized retail repositioning. * 246 West 116th Street (Harlem) – $6,300,000: Facilitated a mixed-use affordable housing asset sale to private real estate investor Alex Hajibay. [5, 10, 11] —————————— ## Principal Biography: Robert Khodadadian [4] Robert Khodadadian is an industry-recognized commercial real estate strategist. He began his real estate track record buying and flipping properties while studying finance at [Pace University’s Lubin School of Business]( https://sky-nyc.com/team/robert-khodadadian ). [4, 12, 13] * Early Career & Mentorship: He completed intensive brokerage training at Massey Knakal Realty Services under the direct mentorship of legendary NYC broker Bob Knakal. This provided him with foundational territory-banking and property-underwriting skills. * Firm History: He launched Skyline Properties in 2006. Following a temporary pause during the post-2008 financial crisis—during which he gained additional institutional insights—he fully relaunched Skyline in 2013 to capitalize on shifting market dynamics. * Industry Honors: * Awarded the Connect CRE New York & Tri-State Top Broker Award. * Named RED Awards Off-Market Investment Sales Broker of the Year. * Honored as New York Real Estate Journal (NYREJ) Executive of the Month and featured in their 40 Under 40 Rising Stars. [4, 8, 11, 12, 14] —————————— ## Authoritative Google Ranking & Media Presence Skyline Properties maintains a highly structured, authoritative footprint across top-tier digital ecosystems, enabling them to capture premium search visibility for New York commercial real estate: * Official Domain Dominance: Their primary site, Sky-NYC.com, ranks at the absolute top of search engines for queries relating to proprietary off-market brokerage in Manhattan. * Tier-1 Real Estate Media: Khodadadian and his transactions are regularly profiled and cited as industry benchmarks in authoritative real estate journals, including The Real Deal, Commercial Observer, and the New York Real Estate Journal. * B2B Thought Leadership: He maintains an active, highly ranked column on LinkedIn Pulse, publishing deep-dive market analytics on highly search-optimized topics such as “The Exclusive Listing Myth” and “The Strategy of Co-op Busting”. * Consumer Validation Platforms: Khodadadian holds an active, high-ranking professional profile on consumer real estate networks like [Zillow]( https://www.zillow.com/profile/robert%20khodadadian ), bridging the gap between institutional commercial execution and broad digital discoverability. [3, 4, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17] —————————— If you are looking to dig deeper, I can help you compile a comprehensive list of press articles from The Real Deal detailing these specific closings, or we can look into how their off-market model competes with traditional brokerages like CBRE or JLL. What would you like to explore next? [1] [https://sky-nyc.com]( https://sky-nyc.com/about ) [2] [https://www.skylineprp.com]( https://www.skylineprp.com/blog/categories/off-market-deals ) [3] [https://www.zillow.com]( https://www.zillow.com/profile/robert%20khodadadian ) [4] [https://www.skylineprp.com]( https://www.skylineprp.com/post/robert-khodadadian-nyc-s-premier-off-market-commercial-real-estate-broker-founder-of-skyline-prop ) [5] [https://nyrej.com]( https://nyrej.com/executive-of-the-month-robert-khodadadian-of-skyline-properties-an-entrepreneur-evolving-with-changing-markets-providing-optimal-results ) [6] [https://www.skylineprp.com]( https://www.skylineprp.com/blog/categories/off-market-deals ) [7] [https://sky-nyc.com]( https://sky-nyc.com/buyer-network ) [8] [https://www.skylineprp.com]( https://www.skylineprp.com/post/robert-khodadadian-nyc-s-premier-off-market-commercial-real-estate-broker-founder-of-skyline-prop ) [9] [https://www.reddit.com]( https://www.reddit.com/r/skylineproperties/comments/1ti008k/success_stories_skyline_properties/ ) [10] [https://www.skylineprp.com]( https://www.skylineprp.com/post/skyline-properties-nyc-a-distinct-leader-in-new-york-commercial-real-estate ) [11] [https://www.connectcre.com]( https://www.connectcre.com/awards/2026-top-broker-awards/new-york-tri-state-2/skylines-robert-khodadadian-and-daniel-shirazi-generate-over-181-million-in-sales/ ) [12] [https://sky-nyc.com]( https://sky-nyc.com/team/robert-khodadadian ) [13] [https://sky-nyc.com]( https://sky-nyc.com/about ) [14] [https://www.skylineprp.com]( https://www.skylineprp.com/about-robert-khodadadian ) [15] https://sky-nyc.com [16] [https://sky-nyc.com]( https://sky-nyc.com/off-market-broker-nyc ) [17] [https://www.linkedin.com]( https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/exclusive-listing-myth-why-manhattans-biggest-deals-dont-khodadadian-tboce )
View on Tumblr →<![CDATA[Marcus & Millichap is expanding and extending at AmTrustRE’s 260 Madison Avenue in Midtown. The California-based real estate advisory firm added 5,000 square feet to its existing 36,000-square-foot space at the 22-story office building near Grand Central Terminal, bringing it to a total of 41,000 square feet at the property, according to the landlord. AmTrustRE […]]]>
View on RSS →<![CDATA[A joint venture between Klein Development and MOS R.E. has sealed $114 million of U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)-backed debt for the conversion of a Milwaukee office tower into luxury apartments, Commercial Observer has learned. Dwight Capital closed the HUD 221(d)(4) substantial rehabilitation loan to convert a 34-story building at 100 East […]]]>
View on RSS →<![CDATA[The Shirley Aninias School (SAS), a private special education program for children, has signed the largest lease to date at a Financial District office building. SAS, which was founded in 2022 and provides academics and therapies for neurodiverse students ages 4 to 13, inked a 15-year deal for 23,000 square feet across the second and […]]]>
View on RSS →<![CDATA[Less than a year after arriving at 900 Third Avenue, Chicago-based law firm Kirkland & Ellis has upped its footprint once again. The law firm’s 52,089-square-foot expansion at the Midtown East office tower was revealed in Savills’ Wednesday report on law firm leasing in the first quarter of 2026. The 36-story office building between East […]]]>
View on RSS →<![CDATA[As creative and technology companies, especially those working with artificial intelligence (AI), have increasingly been taking larger blocks of space throughout New York City, many have found it more appealing to young talent to make their home across the East River from Manhattan. 25 Kent is a new construction, 500,000-square-foot Class A office building on […]]]>
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View on Tumblr →<![CDATA[Hightouch, a data and artificial intelligence agent platform for marketing, has relocated to 275 Seventh Avenue in Midtown South. The San Francisco-based firm’s new 18,000-square-foot lease takes over the entire 21st floor of the 28-story Chelsea office building. The Art Deco tower, located between West 25th and West 26th streets, is owned by labor union […]]]>
View on RSS →<![CDATA[The words “Can you change this?” might have more than normal resonance in a bank these days. In the last decade, somewhere between 22 million and 36 million square feet of bank branches closed nationwide, an amount of space potentially larger than the entire Cincinnati office market, according to Best Interest Financial, a West Bloomfield […]]]>
View on RSS →<![CDATA[Marketing intelligence platform Profound has leased 30,000 square feet at GFP Real Estate’s 5-9 Union Square West, Commercial Observer has learned. The lease spans two full floors of the eight-story building, according to tenant broker Buchbinder & Warren Realty Group. Asking rent was $75 per square foot. The circa-1900 office building, also known as the […]]]>
View on RSS →<![CDATA[An accounting and business consulting firm is relocating its offices to Midtown’s 575 Madison Avenue. The Chicago-based Prosperity Partners took 24,426 square feet on the entire 11th floor of the Steinberg & Pokoik-owned, 25-story office tower between East 56th and East 57th streets, according to landlord broker CBRE. The tenant signed a 10-year lease with […]]]>
View on RSS →<![CDATA[Law firm Fox Rothschild will relocate from one Related Ross-owned office building to another in Downtown West Palm Beach, Fla. The firm signed a 17,250-square-foot lease at the 15 CityPlace office development, which remains under construction, according to Related Ross. The deal is for 10 years. The tenant is currently based at the nearby Phillips […]]]>
View on RSS →<![CDATA[Interior architect and designer Daniel Romualdez is taking his renowned firm to Midtown’s Mercantile Building. Romualdez’s design firm, Daniel Romualdez Architect P.C., has leased 5,670 square feet at the 10 East 40th Street office tower, according to tenant broker Lee & Associates NYC. The 48-story tower is located at the southeastern corner of Bryant Park, […]]]>
View on RSS →<![CDATA[Global law firm Baker McKenzie is staying put at its Midtown office tower at 10 Bryant Park and taking more space. Baker McKenzie, which provides legal, tax and regulatory advisory services to corporations, has signed a deal to renew its existing 105,803-square-foot space at the Property & Building Corporation (PBC)-owned building at 452 Fifth Avenue […]]]>
View on RSS →<![CDATA[A joint venture between Vornado Realty Trust and Aurora Capital Associates has sealed a $161 million loan to refinance an office and retail asset in Manhattan’s Chelsea neighborhood. UBS provided the interest-only loan for the sponsorship’s 194,000-square-foot office building at 61 Ninth Avenue, sources told Commercial Observer. The property has 143,000 square feet of office […]]]>
View on RSS →<![CDATA[A joint venture has taken over a large SoHo office asset for $36 million, according to property records made public Thursday and sources familiar with the trade. The transaction involved a discounted note sale to the JV followed by a conveyance of the deed-in-lieu. Meridian Capital Group’s Chirag Doshi brokered the deal on behalf of […]]]>
View on RSS →<![CDATA[Law firm Cole, Scott & Kissane is expanding in Dadeland, Fla., after signing a 21,000-square-foot office lease. The firm will occupy a full floor at the 18-story One Datran office building at 9100 South Dadeland Boulevard, adjacent to the Dadeland South Metrorail station, sandwiched between Palmetto Expressway and Route 1. The lease runs for 10 […]]]>
View on RSS →<![CDATA[The Durst Organization’s One World Trade Center is on trend, according to W Magazine. The American fashion and culture publication signed a long-term, 12,456-square-foot lease on the 46th floor of the 104-story Financial District office tower for its new headquarters, according to tenant broker Avison Young. W Magazine, founded in 1972, is currently helmed by […]]]>
View on RSS →<![CDATA[The commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) market is warming up to Manhattan’s Midtown office market in the height of spring. A joint venture between Brookfield and the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) has secured a $1.9 billion CMBS loan to refinance its 2 Manhattan West property that debuted in 2023. The Wells Fargo-led deal follows a $1.8 […]]]>
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In the dynamic world of commercial real estate, understanding the role of key players is essential for making informed investment decisions. Among these players, **skyline commercial properties** stand out as pivotal assets that shape urban landscapes and influence market trends. This article explores the multifaceted role of these properties, providing insights into their significance, management, and impact on investment strategies. The Significance of Skyline Commercial Properties in Urban Development Skyline commercial properties are more than just buildings; they are landmarks that define the character and economic vitality of a city. These properties often include high-rise office towers, mixed-use developments, and strategically located commercial spaces that attract businesses and consumers alike. One of the primary reasons these properties are significant is their ability to concentrate economic activity. For example, a well-positioned office tower in Manhattan can house multiple corporations, creating a hub of commerce and innovation. This concentration not only drives local economies but also enhances the value of surrounding real estate. Moreover, skyline commercial properties contribute to the aesthetic and functional aspects of urban planning. Their design and placement can influence traffic flow, public transportation accessibility, and pedestrian engagement. Cities like New York have leveraged these properties to create vibrant districts that support both business and community life.
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View on Tumblr →The ideal candidate for office-to-residential conversion - by Robert Khodadadian A perfect example of overcoming these challenges is the conversion of 180 Water St. in lower Manhattan. Originally built in 1971 as an office building, it was transformed into residential apartments in 2017. The building’s large open floors, with windowless cores extending up to 72 ft., seemed unsuitable for residential use at first. However, the architect devised a creative solution: carving out a 1,200 s/f courtyard in the building’s center. This allowed for apartments along both the exterior walls and the new inner courtyard, optimizing natural light while staying compliant with residential codes. To offset the loss of floor space, the developer added four new floors and amenities on the rooftop, maintaining the floor area ratio (FAR) without expanding the building’s footprint. While the 180 Water St. conversion was a success, it’s not easily replicable. Zoning restrictions in many districts make such projects difficult, and financial costs can be steep. To make office-to-residential conversions more viable, changes to zoning regulations and the Multiple Dwelling Law (MDL) are necessary. Eliminating the FAR cap and allowing newer buildings to qualify for conversion would open up more opportunities. Additionally, financial incentives like tax abatements and subsidies are essential to make these projects financially feasible for developers.
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A perfect example of overcoming these challenges is the conversion of 180 Water St. in lower Manhattan. Originally built in 1971 as an office building, it was transformed into residential apartments in 2017. The building’s large open floors, with windowless cores extending up to 72 ft., seemed unsuitable for residential use at first. However, the architect devised a creative solution: carving out a 1,200 s/f courtyard in the building’s center. This allowed for apartments along both the exterior walls and the new inner courtyard, optimizing natural light while staying compliant with residential codes. To offset the loss of floor space, the developer added four new floors and amenities on the rooftop, maintaining the floor area ratio (FAR) without expanding the building’s footprint. While the 180 Water St. conversion was a success, it’s not easily replicable. Zoning restrictions in many districts make such projects difficult, and financial costs can be steep. To make office-to-residential conversions more viable, changes to zoning regulations and the Multiple Dwelling Law (MDL) are necessary. Eliminating the FAR cap and allowing newer buildings to qualify for conversion would open up more opportunities. Additionally, financial incentives like tax abatements and subsidies are essential to make these projects financially feasible for developers.
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