Profile
Daniel Shirazi, Esq. is a licensed attorney and real estate executive combining legal training with transactional execution. Prior to joining Skyline Properties, he served as Managing Member of Shirazi Law PLLC, a full-service transactional real estate law firm in NYC where he represented investors in over $100 million worth of real estate transactions. During his first year at Skyline Properties, he closed a $65M ground lease at 236 Fifth Avenue. He has been featured in The Real Deal and NYREJ where his articles on ground lease strategy were published.
"Ground leases provide a great solution for multigenerational owners seeking hassle-free income streams for generations."
Core Expertise
Legal Expertise
- Ground lease term and rent-reset analysis
- Document review and negotiation strategy
- Transaction structuring and risk allocation
- Due diligence coordination
Publications
- Ground Leases 101: Creativity is Required (The Real Deal)
- Ground Leases: Picking the Ground Tenant (NYREJ)
- Are Ground Lease Rent Resets Deal Killers?
Notable Deals
236 Fifth Avenue
135 West 29th Street (Haymarket Building)
Press Coverage
Press authored by Daniel Shirazi, Esq.
Industry articles and analyses Daniel Shirazi, Esq. has authored or co-authored, published in third-party real-estate media.
Are Ground Lease Rent Resets Deal Killers?
Daniel Shirazi, Esq., EVP at Skyline Properties, analyzes how rent reset provisions in ground leases impact deal feasibility and provides strategies for structuring successful 99-year leases.
Ground Leases 101: Creativity Is Required
Skyline Properties EVP Daniel Shirazi provides a comprehensive overview of ground lease structuring, emphasizing creative deal terms that benefit both landlords and tenants.
Question of the Month: How Should Landlords Pick Ground Tenants?
Daniel Shirazi shares criteria for selecting ground lease tenants, including financial strength, development track record, and alignment with property owner goals.
Ground Lease Rent Resets: Managing Reset Risk in a Deal
Daniel Shirazi analyzes how ground lease rent reset clauses affect transaction viability and negotiation strategies.
Question of the Month: Considering a Ground Lease - Vetting Prospective Tenants
Daniel Shirazi discusses how landlords should vet prospective ground lease tenants for long-term success.
How Should Landlords Pick Ground Tenants?
Daniel Shirazi on selecting the right ground tenant for multigenerational wealth preservation.
Structuring Creative Ground Lease Transactions
Daniel Shirazi explains creative approaches to structuring ground lease transactions for optimal outcomes.