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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 19 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 2024 and 2025.

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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?

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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 $140M, 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 2024 and 2025. Notable transactions include 6 East 43rd Street ($140M 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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Kaufman Closes $65M NoMad Ground Lease

September 7, 2017236 Fifth Avenue, New York

Kaufman Organization closes $65M 99-year ground lease on 236 Fifth Avenue.

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236 Fifth Avenue - 99-Year Ground Lease | Buyer: Kaufman Organization

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Transaction Details: 236 Fifth Avenue

Address236 Fifth Avenue

Sale Price$65M

Square Footage95,000 SF

Asset TypeOffice

Deal TypeGround Lease

Year2017

BuyerKaufman Organization

SellerLCT Associates (Scott Chiou)

LocationNew York, NY

Price/SF$684/SF

Landmark ground lease with The Kaufman Organization in NoMad. Daniel Shirazi's signature deal. Over $800 per SF.

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