Urban Rooftop Specialists

Cell Tower Lease Help
for Building Owners

5G buildouts have pushed urban rooftop lease rates to record highs โ€” but most building owners are still earning 2010-era rates. We negotiate rooftop and antenna leases for commercial property owners in every US market.

Major metro rooftop leases average $2,500โ€“$8,000+/month in 2026
Co-location can multiply your rooftop income significantly
We've negotiated leases for office, retail, industrial, and mixed-use buildings

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The Challenges You Face

What Building Owners Are Up Against

Building owners have a unique advantage in the cell tower lease market: urban rooftop access is extremely valuable for 5G deployment, and carriers will pay significantly for premium locations. The challenge is that most building owners don't know what their specific rooftop is worth โ€” and property managers typically accept whatever the carrier offers.

The 5G opportunity is real, but time-sensitive. Carriers are actively negotiating urban rooftop access right now for 5G deployment. Building owners who engage a specialist consultant are capturing rates 2โ€“4ร— higher than those who negotiate directly or through general property managers.

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Below-Market Rates from Years-Old Leases

Leases signed before 2018 are almost certainly below today's 5G-era market rates. The difference between then and now can be $2,000โ€“$4,000/month on a single rooftop in a major metro.

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Co-Location Income Being Left on the Table

If your building has more than one carrier's equipment and you're not receiving a co-tenancy fee for each, you're hosting multiple businesses for the price of one. This is extremely common and fixable.

3

Property Managers Accepting Whatever Carriers Offer

Building managers are generalists. Without access to current market data for rooftop leases in your specific neighborhood, they can't negotiate effectively โ€” and most don't try.

4

Complex Lease Terms with Future Implications

Rooftop leases often contain provisions about equipment expansion, structural modifications, and access rights that can become costly issues if not properly drafted upfront.

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Real Results

Outcomes for Building Owners

A sample of recent results from clients in your situation.

$5,200/mo
UP FROM $1,800 โ€” MANHATTAN

"Crown Castle's renewal offer was $2,100. After negotiation we're at $5,200 with 3% annual escalators."

โ€” James K. ยท Building Owner ยท Manhattan, NY
$6,800/mo
UP FROM $2,200 โ€” SAN FRANCISCO

"Our lease hadn't been touched since the building sold. Two co-location opportunities found, rate tripled."

โ€” Andrew K. ยท Building Owner ยท San Francisco, CA
$4,100/mo
UP FROM $1,600 โ€” CHICAGO

"Our building's rooftop lease was renegotiated from $1,600 to $4,100. Took about 8 weeks."

โ€” Commercial Property Manager ยท Chicago, IL
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FAQ

Questions from Building Owners

In 2026, major metro rooftop leases range from $2,000โ€“$8,000+/month depending on city density, building height, location, and carrier demand. NYC, LA, SF, Chicago, and Boston typically see $3,000โ€“$8,000+. Second-tier metros like Atlanta, Denver, and Seattle range from $2,000โ€“$5,000. Suburban markets are typically $1,000โ€“$3,000. Our free consultation gives you a neighborhood-specific benchmark.
Yes โ€” your property manager is likely leaving significant money on the table. Property managers are generalists who rarely have access to current cell tower lease rate data and don't specialize in carrier negotiations. The lease income goes to you as the building owner, so getting a specialist review is in your direct financial interest.
You should be. If your master lease with the primary carrier allows them to bring in additional tenants (co-location) without paying you additional rent, you're hosting multiple carriers for the price of one. This is a very common gap in older leases. Co-location provisions should require additional rent for each new tenant โ€” we fix this at renewal.
Small cells are compact 5G antenna installations โ€” typically a box or antenna on an exterior wall, roof edge, or building parapet. They differ from traditional rooftop leases in terms of physical footprint, monthly rent ($200โ€“$800/unit vs. $1,500โ€“$8,000+ for full rooftop leases), and installation complexity. We handle both. See our small cell consulting page for specifics.
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