Manhattan Development Site Brokerage
We sell Manhattan development sites for property Owners
Position your site for a developer’s price
We substantiate the highest and best use, mitigate entitlement risk through smart terms, and market discreetly to a short list of proven Manhattan builders and capital partners.
Why Manhattan Owners Trust Us
We move beyond in-place income to quantify true
development value - FAR, transferable air rights, bonus
programs, and viable zoning-lot mergers - then conduct a
targeted, confidential outreach to vetted Manhattan sponsors
and capital. The goal: a higher price, fewer distractions, and a
clean closing. Ie: maximize price, protect confidentiality, and close cleanly.
What We Do for Manhattan Owners
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Development value, not just income
We price the site as-of-right and then factor the real odds of discretionary moves - bonuses, zoning-lot mergers, off-site rights, abatements, and other entitlements.
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Quiet, NDA-Only Marketing: Targeted calls to vetted Manhattan developers and LPs. No blasts. No listings.
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LOI/PSA built for Manhattan timelines: Milestones, approval windows, extension fees, and hard-money dates that match how deals actually get done here.
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Assemblage and air rights that lift the pro forma: Neighbor negotiations, TDR pricing, and staged takedowns to create value instead of paying for it.
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Capital That Closes: Balance-sheet sponsors, lenders, and equity with a history of
performing.
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Hands-On Deal Management: Title, environmental, DOB, lender workstreams - pushed across the finish line with clear owners and deadlines.
Where We're Most Effective
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Midtown (Plaza District; Midtown East/West): Office repositioning, ground-lease/JV structures, air-rights trades; selective office-to-residential where plates and zoning work.
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Midtown South (Flatiron, NoMad, Chelsea): Covered-land plays; selective office-to-residential where floor plates and zoning allow.
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SoHo / NoHo & surrounds: Boutique mixed-use and targeted upper-floor conversions.
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Hudson Yards / West Chelsea: High-density mixed-use near transit and parks; sponsors who can execute at scale.
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Upper West / Upper East: Corridor infill and community-facility–anchored programs.
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East Harlem / Inwood / Washington Heights: Larger sites, assemblages, and value-add multifamily.
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Financial District / Lower Manhattan: Conversions and adaptive reuse where the basis pencils.
Owner Use Cases
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Underbuilt FAR
Quantify residual density and outline viable paths to capture it. -
Covered-Land
Maintain short-term income while positioning the site for redevelopment. -
Air Rights
Price, package, and trade/merge TDRs to unlock premium value. -
Change of Use
Test hotel/office/retail footprints for residential or mixed-use feasibility under current regs. -
Ground Lease & Recap
Evaluate extend/reset options; compare fee sale vs. JV to balance proceeds and control. -
1031 / Timed Exit
Tight diligence, credible counterparties, and firm closing mechanics to hit deadlines.
Our Process
Confidential Consult
(Week 1):
Short call and document check: rent roll, survey, offering plan,
and key reports.
Development-Value Brief
(1–2 weeks):
Pricing range, entitlement path, and a targeted
buyer/sponsor list.
Go-to-Market Plan:
CA/NDA, coded teaser, timeline, and LOI framework.
Bids & Terms:
Apples-to-apples matrix covering price, deposits, milestones,
and contingencies.
Diligence to Close:
Quarterbacking title, environmental, DOB, and lender
workstreams to remove friction and keep momentum.
Deliverables to You
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Development-Value Brief (5–10 pages)
FAR/merger map, relevant comps, entitlement &
feasibility notes, and targeted buyer profiles. -
Terms Matrix
Side-by-side view of price, proof of funds, deposits,
milestone schedule, and extension economics. -
Weekly Reporting & Secure Data Room
Clear progress updates and a secure, access-controlled
data room for qualified parties. -
Weekly Update & Secure Data Room
Transparent progress reporting and controlled access for
qualified parties.
