AIRScore™ · Methodology

One score for vertical opportunity.

AIRScore is a proprietary 0–100 index that quantifies the vertical potential of any parcel across sixteen weighted factors — from unused FAR and zoning flexibility to rooftop yield, transit and municipal incentives.

AIRScore 92AIRScore 78AIRScore 61AIRScore 44
92
AIRScore
Elite
Sample
1400 Broadway · New York
The 16 factors

Weighted, evidenced, continuously computed.

Unused FAR
w 12 · 12%
92
Zoning Flexibility
w 9 · 9%
78
Building Height Headroom
w 8 · 8%
84
Rooftop Potential
w 7 · 7%
88
Solar Suitability
w 6 · 6%
71
Telecom Suitability
w 6 · 6%
66
Transit Proximity
w 7 · 7%
95
Population Density
w 5 · 5%
82
Development Demand
w 8 · 8%
89
Existing Improvements
w 4 · 4%
60
Comparable Sales
w 6 · 6%
74
Infrastructure Access
w 5 · 5%
80
Municipal Incentives
w 6 · 6%
68
Estimated Market Value
w 5 · 5%
77
Development Complexity (inverse)
w 4 · 4%
63
Height Restriction Impact (inverse)
w 2 · 2%
55
Score tiers
85–100
Elite
Top-decile vertical opportunity. Institutional-grade signal.
70–84
Strong
Actionable capacity, favourable entitlement path.
55–69
Moderate
Selective opportunity. Diligence required.
0–54
Emerging
Watchlist. Requires catalysts or upzoning.
Top-ranked live opportunities
OpportunityCategoryCityPriceAIRScore
Vertiport-ready rooftop JVJoint VentureLos Angeles, CATBDAIRScore 90
Downtown Core — 165,000 sf transferAir RightsSeattle, WA$28.5MAIRScore 88
Assemblage w/ TDR overlayDevelopment RightsBoston, MA$41.2MAIRScore 87
Historic Preservation DistrictTDRsSan Francisco, CA$14.8MAIRScore 84
Warehouse easement — 126,000 sfSolarPhoenix, AZ$92K/yrAIRScore 81
Midtown Manhattan leaseRooftopNew York, NY$1.2M/yrAIRScore 79
Opportunity Zone assemblageMunicipalAtlanta, GA$22.4MAIRScore 76
Rooftop array — coastal clusterTelecommunicationsMiami, FL$185K/yrAIRScore 74
Fiber conduit rooftop routeInfrastructureChicago, IL$4.6MAIRScore 72
Signage & billboard rightsLeaseLas Vegas, NV$680K/yrAIRScore 69
How institutions use AIRScore

A single, defensible signal across every workflow.

  • Screen national portfolios in seconds
  • Rank marketplace listings by investment quality
  • Underwrite vertical collateral with confidence
  • Compare parcels across jurisdictions on one axis
  • Trigger workflow automation on threshold events
See ranked opportunities
Informational only.

AIRScore is a screening tool. Confirm zoning, title, engineering, valuation and legal matters with licensed professionals before transacting.