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 premier off-market investment sales brokerage. 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.

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REBNY

5 posts about REBNY from across Skyline's social platforms and curated industry sources.

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RSSJun 30, 2026
<![CDATA[REBNY celebrates Commercial Sales Most Ingenious Deal of the Year awards]]>
<![CDATA[ Manhattan, NY The Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY) brought together the industry for the 82nd Annual C]]>
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RSSJun 23, 2026
REBNY Chooses Jonathan Mechanic as Next Chair
<![CDATA[The Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY) has chosen Jonathan Mechanic as its next chair, according to a Tuesday announcement. Mechanic, chairman of the real estate department at law firm Fried Frank Harris Shriver & Jacobson, will succeed Jed Walentas, chairman and CEO of Two Trees Management, in a three-year term beginning Jan. 1, […]]]>
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RSSJun 9, 2026
Housing Notes: With an 80% Manhattan market share, what happens if Compass quits REBNY?
<![CDATA[We are excited to announce that Jonathan Miller, who has long authored the most authoritative report on the residential real estate market, is partnering with The Real Deal. Below, you’ll find his Housing Notes column, which will now run on our site several times a week. In addition, Miller’s quarterly report for New York City, which he published through Douglas Elliman for more than three decades, will now be “The Real Deal report, prepared by Jonathan Miller.” Miller’s data venture, Streetmatrix, which provides hyperlocal data, will provide statistics to TRD Data subscribers. — TRD editors Pretend the FTC is a […] This article originally appeared on The Real Deal. Click here to read the full story. ]]>
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RSSJun 2, 2026
Don’t Rush the Analysis When Converting a New York Office Building
<![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 […]]]>
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RSSMay 22, 2026
NYC Developers File Plans for 21M SF of New Construction in Q1: REBNY
<![CDATA[It’s been a busy start to 2026 for New York City developers, as they filed 577 new building filings in the first quarter of 2026, representing a 74 percent increase from the same period last year, according to the latest research from the Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY). The 577 new building filings […]]]>
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REBNY

5 posts about REBNY from across Skyline's social platforms and curated industry sources.

Read the full REBNY guide →

RSSJun 30, 2026
<![CDATA[REBNY celebrates Commercial Sales Most Ingenious Deal of the Year awards]]>
<![CDATA[ Manhattan, NY The Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY) brought together the industry for the 82nd Annual C]]>
View on RSS →
RSSJun 23, 2026
REBNY Chooses Jonathan Mechanic as Next Chair
<![CDATA[The Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY) has chosen Jonathan Mechanic as its next chair, according to a Tuesday announcement. Mechanic, chairman of the real estate department at law firm Fried Frank Harris Shriver & Jacobson, will succeed Jed Walentas, chairman and CEO of Two Trees Management, in a three-year term beginning Jan. 1, […]]]>
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RSSJun 9, 2026
Housing Notes: With an 80% Manhattan market share, what happens if Compass quits REBNY?
<![CDATA[We are excited to announce that Jonathan Miller, who has long authored the most authoritative report on the residential real estate market, is partnering with The Real Deal. Below, you’ll find his Housing Notes column, which will now run on our site several times a week. In addition, Miller’s quarterly report for New York City, which he published through Douglas Elliman for more than three decades, will now be “The Real Deal report, prepared by Jonathan Miller.” Miller’s data venture, Streetmatrix, which provides hyperlocal data, will provide statistics to TRD Data subscribers. — TRD editors Pretend the FTC is a […] This article originally appeared on The Real Deal. Click here to read the full story. ]]>
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RSSJun 2, 2026
Don’t Rush the Analysis When Converting a New York Office Building
<![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 […]]]>
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RSSMay 22, 2026
NYC Developers File Plans for 21M SF of New Construction in Q1: REBNY
<![CDATA[It’s been a busy start to 2026 for New York City developers, as they filed 577 new building filings in the first quarter of 2026, representing a 74 percent increase from the same period last year, according to the latest research from the Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY). The 577 new building filings […]]]>
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