Devon Shapiro

Overview

Devon Shapiro is a Principal in Ryan’s Real Property Tax practice, based in the Firm’s New York City office. He specializes in real property tax appeals at both the administrative and judicial levels, advising commercial, residential, and hospitality property owners on complex assessment matters throughout New York City. Devon also provides strategic guidance on real estate tax projections, including pre-acquisition and pre-development analyses, helping clients evaluate risk and align tax planning with broader investment objectives.

With extensive experience representing some of New York City’s most prominent landlords, Devon regularly appears before various New York City agencies on assessment and appeal matters. He is known for his disciplined, results-oriented approach and his ability to navigate highly complex property tax environments with clarity and precision. Devon combines technical expertise with practical execution to develop defensible strategies that support long-term value and measurable tax outcomes for clients across diverse real estate portfolios.

Education and Qualifications

Bachelor of Science, Accounting and Operations Management, Kelley School of Business, Indiana University

Certified Public Accountant (CPA), state of New York (Ryan is not a CPA firm.)

Experience and Achievements

Principal, Real Property Tax, Ryan, New York City office

• Advises clients on administrative and judicial real property tax appeals

• Provides tax projections and strategic analysis for acquisitions and development projects

• Represents commercial, residential, and hotel property owners before New York City agencies

Partner, Hucke and Associates

• Represented and supported property owners in administrative and judicial proceedings involving New York City real property assessments

• Specialized in tax appeals, valuation analysis, and assessment strategy for commercial real estate portfolios

• Advised clients on pre-acquisition and pre-development property tax projections

• Developed expertise in real estate tax appeals, valuation analysis, and assessment strategy