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1490 State Street, Schenectady, NY, 12304
Turnkey Restaurant and Bar Building

1490 State Street Schenectady, NY 12304

For Sale
$950,000

COMMERCIAL - Schenectady, NY

Property Size2,368 SF
Lot Size0.12 Acres
Price / SF$401.18
Days on Market196

Property Features for 1490 State Street

General Information

Property type Commercial Sale
Property subtype Other
Zoning Commercial
Bathrooms 4
Rooms Bathroom 2, Bathroom 4, Bathroom 3, Bathroom 1
Parking 12
Standard status Active
APN 421500 49.76-4-14
Size 2,368 SF
Lot size 0.12 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Annual Amount 6227

Utilities

Sewer type Public Sewer
Heating system Natural Gas
Cooling system Central Air
Water source Public

Building Details

Year built 1986
Building materials Aluminum Siding, Brick
Listing Agency: KW Platform
Listed By: Joanne Bongalo · License #10301216639
Added: Jan 14 Changed: Jul 24 Last Checked: Jul 29 at 5:06AM
MLS# 202610544

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This well-maintained and renovated restaurant and bar building is offered turnkey with furniture, fixtures, and equipment included. The interior includes dining areas, a commercial kitchen, storage room, full basement, and a private office, along with separate men’s and women’s restrooms. The property also features an apartment or in-law suite with a private entrance, plus outdoor patio seating.

Located at 1490 State Street in the heart of Schenectady’s high-traffic corridor, the building includes off-street parking. It is currently operating as a Caribbean restaurant with live music.

The overall configuration supports both customer service space and back-of-house operations, with the added flexibility of a separately entered residential suite.

Key Highlights

  • 1986‑built commercial building with aluminum siding and brick exterior
  • Restaurant and bar with all furniture, fixtures, and equipment included
  • Commercial kitchen, dining areas, storage room, private office, and a full basement

Financial Insights For Specialty Retail

Simulate Cap Rate and NOI

NOI Build-Up
Vacancy
income lost from leasable area expected to sit empty during the year — subtracted from gross rent.
EGI (Effective Gross Income)
gross rent minus vacancy losses — the realistic income before paying operating costs.
OpEx (Operating Expenses)
recurring costs to operate the property (property tax, insurance, utilities, maintenance, management) — excludes financing and capital improvements.
NOI (Net Operating Income)
income a property generates after operating costs but before financing and taxes.

Component $ $/SF
Gross rent $46.3k $19.56
− Vacancy −$1.9k −$0.82
EGI $44.4k $18.74
− OpEx −$11.1k −$4.68
NOI $33.3k $14.05
2,368 SF · lease $19.56/SF/yr · vacancy 4.20% · expense 25.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Specialty Retail
$475.4K
$416.0K – $554.7K (±1% cap)
NOI $33,280 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.50%
Second Best
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no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Office A
$708.8K
$620.2K – $826.9K (±1% cap)
NOI $49,614 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.22%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Property Profile Location Intelligence

Current Use

Vibez Bar and Lounge, ... Restaurant

Suggested Use

Top Pick Real Estate Agency Law Firm HVAC Service Skin Care Clinic Bakery (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store

Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Conventional restaurant - Fully equipped restaurant and bar with dining areas, kitchen, storage, basement, office, restrooms, and off-street parking.
Where is this conventional restaurant located?
The property is located at 1490 State Street Schenectady, NY.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $950,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 1986‑built commercial building with aluminum siding and brick exterior; Restaurant and bar with all furniture, fixtures, and equipment included; Commercial kitchen, dining areas, storage room, private office, and a full basement
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