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Your Options for Selling, Deferring Taxes, and Moving On by [**Paulo Aguilar, CFA, CAIA**](https://blog.wealthstonegroup.com/insights/author/paulo-aguilar) on Nov 11, 2026 For decades, owning multifamily real estate in New York City has been a cornerstone of wealth creation for many families. Apartment buildings have provided rental income, long-term appreciation, and assets that could be passed from one generation to the next. For owners who purchased their properties decades ago, those investments may now represent a substantial portion of their accumulated wealth. Yet for some longtime landlords, the experience of owning NYC multifamily property has changed considerably. Rising operating expenses, rent regulations, maintenance requirements, and uncertainty surrounding housing policies have made ownership increasingly challenging. What was once a relatively straightforward investment may now require more time, capital, and attention than an owner is willing to commit. For those considering retirement or simply looking to move on from active property management, selling may seem like the logical next step. However, substantial capital gains taxes and depreciation recapture can make exiting an appreciated property financially complicated. Fortunately, selling does not necessarily mean immediately recognizing all the accumulated gains. Through comprehensive real estate exit planning, owners can evaluate strategies such as 1031 exchanges, Delaware Statutory Trusts (DSTs), and 721 UPREIT transactions to potentially defer taxes while transitioning toward more passive real estate ownership. ## Why NYC Multifamily Owners Are Reassessing Their Investments The challenges facing NYC multifamily owners extend beyond any single regulation or operating expense. Property taxes, insurance premiums, maintenance costs, and labor expenses have placed increasing pressure on property-level cash flow. For owners of rent-stabilized buildings, restrictions on rental increases can make it particularly difficult to offset rising expenses. The Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act of 2019 significantly altered the economics of rent-stabilized ownership by limiting certain rent increases and eliminating several mechanisms that previously allowed owners to increase regulated rents. More recent debates surrounding rent freezes and housing policy have added another layer of uncertainty for investors evaluating the long-term viability of their properties. These pressures are not uniform across the market. Owners of market-rate properties may face different challenges than those holding buildings with a substantial concentration of rent-stabilized apartments. Nevertheless, the combination of higher operating costs, regulatory complexity, and uncertainty about future income has prompted some owners to reconsider their investment strategies. For landlords who have owned their properties for 20, 30, or even 40 years, the decision is often personal as well as financial. Managing tenants, overseeing repairs, navigating compliance requirements, and funding capital improvements may no longer align with their retirement plans or desired lifestyle. The next generation may also have little interest in continuing the family real estate business. Children who have established careers outside real estate or moved away from New York may prefer a more passive approach to managing inherited wealth. At that point, the question becomes whether continuing to own the property remains the most appropriate use of the family's capital. ## The Financial Challenge of Selling an Appreciated Property One of the biggest obstacles to exiting a longtime real estate investment is the potential tax liability. Owners who purchased buildings decades ago may have substantial unrealized appreciation, particularly when years of depreciation deductions have reduced their adjusted tax basis. Consider an investor who purchased a Brooklyn multifamily building for $1 million and is now considering selling it for $6 million. Depending on the property's depreciation history, improvements, and other adjustments, the taxable gain could be substantial. An outright sale may trigger federal capital gains taxes, taxes attributable to depreciation, and applicable New York State and New York City income taxes. The combined liability can significantly reduce the capital available for reinvestment. This creates a difficult financial tradeoff. An owner may want to eliminate the responsibilities of managing an apartment building but may be reluctant to surrender a meaningful portion of the property's accumulated equity through an immediate taxable sale. The decision becomes even more complicated when an investor owns multiple properties or holds real estate through partnerships or family-owned LLCs. Different owners may have competing objectives, and the tax consequences of a sale can vary depending on how the property is owned. Rather than treating the sale as an isolated transaction, owners should evaluate how the proceeds will support their income needs, retirement plans, liquidity requirements, and long-term estate planning objectives. ## Using a 1031 Exchange to Transition Away From Active Management A [1031 exchange](https://www.wealthstonegroup.com/real-estate/1031-exchanges) allows qualifying real estate investors to defer capital gains taxes by reinvesting the proceeds from a property sale into other like-kind investment real estate. For NYC multifamily owners, an important distinction is that the replacement property does not need to be another apartment building in New York. An investor selling a multifamily property in Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, or the Bronx may be able to exchange into qualifying properties in other markets or asset classes. Industrial buildings, net-leased commercial properties, and multifamily communities outside New York are among the potential replacement options. This flexibility can allow investors to reduce their exposure to a particular market, property type, or regulatory environment while preserving capital that would otherwise be used to pay taxes at the time of sale. However, acquiring another directly owned property may not solve the underlying problem. An owner who wants to eliminate management responsibilities could find themselves exchanging one set of operating challenges for another. For those seeking a more passive ownership experience, professionally managed real estate investments may offer an alternative. > For many longtime property owners, the question is no longer whether real estate helped build their wealth. It's whether continuing to own and manage the same properties is the best way to preserve it. ## DSTs and 721 UPREITs: Potential Paths Toward Passive Real Estate Ownership A [Delaware Statutory Trust (DST)](https://www.wealthstonegroup.com/real-estate/delaware-statutory-trusts) allows investors to acquire beneficial interests in professionally managed real estate. When properly structured, qualifying DST interests may serve as replacement property in a 1031 exchange. For an NYC landlord who no longer wants responsibility for tenants, repairs, or property operations, a DST may provide a way to remain invested in real estate without continuing to manage it directly. Investors can also potentially allocate exchange proceeds across multiple DST offerings, providing exposure to different properties, markets, and real estate sectors. For example, an owner selling a $6 million apartment building might consider diversifying exchange proceeds across several professionally managed properties rather than acquiring another single building. The specific allocation would depend on the investor's equity, debt replacement requirements, income objectives, and risk tolerance. DSTs do, however, introduce different risks. Investors generally have limited control over property decisions, distributions are not guaranteed, and beneficial interests are typically illiquid during the investment's holding period. Some DST offerings also contemplate a future transaction under Section 721 of the Internal Revenue Code, commonly referred to as a [721 UPREIT](https://www.wealthstonegroup.com/real-estate/721-exchanges) transaction. In these arrangements, the underlying real estate may eventually be contributed to a real estate investment trust's operating partnership in exchange for operating partnership units, or OP units. For investors who ultimately receive OP units, the transaction may provide exposure to a broader real estate portfolio and potential future redemption options, depending on the governing documents. However, the timing and completion of a 721 transaction are not guaranteed, and investors should carefully evaluate valuation provisions, fees, liquidity restrictions, and potential tax consequences. Importantly, OP units generally cannot be exchanged again under Section 1031. A future redemption for cash or REIT shares may also trigger taxable gain. For some owners, a DST with a potential 721 transition may fit a longer-term plan to move from direct property ownership toward a more diversified real estate investment structure. Whether that path is appropriate depends on the investor's financial objectives and willingness to accept the associated risks. ## Should You Defer All the Taxes or Consider a Partial Exit? Although deferring capital gains taxes can preserve more capital for reinvestment, completing a full 1031 exchange is not always the most appropriate decision. Some investors may want to remain substantially invested in real estate while eliminating the responsibilities of property management. Others may prefer to retain a portion of their sale proceeds for retirement spending, family needs, or investments outside real estate. A partial 1031 exchange may provide a middle ground. An investor can potentially reinvest a portion of the proceeds into qualifying replacement real estate while recognizing taxable gain on amounts not reinvested, subject to the applicable exchange rules. For example, an owner selling a $6 million apartment building may want to allocate most of the available equity toward replacement real estate while retaining a portion for liquidity. The amount of taxable gain would depend on the property's adjusted basis, outstanding debt, exchange structure, and other transaction details. Other investors may determine that paying the taxes and reinvesting the remaining proceeds into a diversified portfolio of stocks, bonds, and other investments better aligns with their financial objectives. The important consideration is the after-tax financial outcome, not simply the amount of taxes deferred. A strategy that preserves capital but leaves an investor with unsuitable investments or insufficient liquidity may not serve their long-term interests. ## Building a Comprehensive Real Estate Exit Plan For owners considering a sale, real estate exit planning should begin well before a property is placed under contract. Early planning provides time to evaluate the available strategies, understand the potential tax consequences, and determine how the proceeds can support the owner's next stage of life. A comprehensive analysis begins with the property's estimated market value, adjusted tax basis, outstanding debt, and projected net proceeds. From there, the owner can compare the financial implications of a taxable sale, full or partial 1031 exchange, and potential DST or 721 UPREIT strategies. Our[Real Estate Exit Planning Guidebook](https://www.wealthstonegroup.com/library) explores these considerations in greater detail. For investors holding multiple properties, the planning process may also involve determining which assets to sell first, whether to stagger transactions, and how to gradually reduce concentrated exposure to NYC real estate. Estate planning deserves particular attention. Families with multiple heirs may benefit from evaluating ownership structures that simplify administration and allow greater flexibility in how wealth is ultimately transferred. However, the estate and tax consequences of different investment structures should be reviewed carefully with qualified advisors. Liquidity and retirement income requirements are equally important. Owners who have accumulated substantial real estate equity may need to determine how much capital should remain invested in real estate and how much should be available for spending, emergencies, or other financial priorities. > The goal of real estate exit planning isn't necessarily to defer every dollar of tax. It's to determine how much capital the owner needs, what they want to remain invested in, and how the proceeds can support their next stage of life. Ultimately, the most appropriate strategy is the one that integrates the property's sale with the owner's broader financial plan. ## Conclusion For longtime NYC multifamily owners, rising operating expenses, regulatory uncertainty, and the responsibilities of managing rental property are prompting some to reconsider their investment strategies. Selling may provide an opportunity to move on from active management, but the potential tax consequences and reinvestment decisions require careful consideration. A 1031 exchange, Delaware Statutory Trust, or potential 721 UPREIT strategy may provide a path toward more passive real estate ownership while preserving certain tax-deferral benefits. For others, a partial exchange or taxable sale may better support their financial objectives. 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For owners of rent-stabilized buildings, the Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act of 2019 significantly limited rent increases and eliminated several mechanisms previously used to offset rising costs. For some owners, the demands of active management no longer align with their retirement plans or lifestyle." }, "name" : "Why are NYC multifamily owners reconsidering their investments?" }, { "@type" : "Question", "acceptedAnswer" : { "@type" : "Answer", "text" : "An outright sale may trigger federal capital gains taxes, taxes attributable to depreciation recapture, and applicable New York State and New York City income taxes. For owners who purchased buildings decades ago, years of depreciation deductions may have significantly reduced their adjusted tax basis, making the taxable gain substantial even relative to the original purchase price. The combined tax liability can meaningfully reduce the capital available for reinvestment." }, "name" : "What are the tax consequences of selling an appreciated NYC multifamily property?" }, { "@type" : "Question", "acceptedAnswer" : { "@type" : "Answer", "text" : "A 1031 exchange allows qualifying investors to defer capital gains taxes by reinvesting sale proceeds into like-kind real estate, and the replacement property does not need to be another apartment building in New York. However, exchanging into another directly owned property may not solve the underlying problem — an owner seeking to exit active management could find themselves with a different set of operating responsibilities. For those seeking a more passive ownership experience, Delaware Statutory Trusts and similar professionally managed structures may offer an alternative." }, "name" : "Can a 1031 exchange help NYC multifamily owners avoid active management?" }, { "@type" : "Question", "acceptedAnswer" : { "@type" : "Answer", "text" : "A Delaware Statutory Trust allows investors to acquire beneficial interests in professionally managed real estate. When properly structured, qualifying DST interests may serve as replacement property in a 1031 exchange. For an NYC landlord who no longer wants responsibility for tenants, repairs, or property operations, a DST may provide a way to remain invested in real estate without continuing to manage it directly. Investors can also potentially allocate exchange proceeds across multiple DST offerings, providing exposure to different properties, markets, and real estate sectors. DSTs do introduce different risks, including limited investor control, no guarantee of distributions, and illiquidity during the holding period." }, "name" : "What is a Delaware Statutory Trust (DST) and how does it work in a 1031 exchange?" }, { "@type" : "Question", "acceptedAnswer" : { "@type" : "Answer", "text" : "Completing a full 1031 exchange is not always the most appropriate decision. Some investors may prefer to retain a portion of their sale proceeds for retirement spending, family needs, or investments outside real estate. A partial 1031 exchange may provide a middle ground, allowing an investor to reinvest a portion of the proceeds into qualifying replacement real estate while recognizing taxable gain on amounts not reinvested. Others may determine that paying the taxes and diversifying into stocks, bonds, and other investments better aligns with their financial objectives. The key consideration is the after-tax financial outcome, not simply the amount of taxes deferred." }, "name" : "Should I defer all of my capital gains or consider a partial 1031 exchange?" }, { "@type" : "Question", "acceptedAnswer" : { "@type" : "Answer", "text" : "Real estate exit planning should begin well before a property is placed under contract. Early planning provides time to evaluate available strategies, understand potential tax consequences, and determine how sale proceeds can support the owner's next stage of life. A comprehensive analysis starts with the property's estimated market value, adjusted tax basis, outstanding debt, and projected net proceeds, then compares the implications of a taxable sale, full or partial 1031 exchange, and potential DST or 721 UPREIT strategies. For investors holding multiple properties, planning may also involve sequencing transactions and gradually reducing concentrated exposure to NYC real estate." }, "name" : "When should I start planning my real estate exit?" } ] } ```