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Downtown Albany Mixed-Use Investment

165 Madison Avenue Albany, NY 12202

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For Sale
$575,000

COMMERCIAL - Albany, NY

Property size:
3,272 SF
Lot size:
0.10 Acres
Price / SF:
$175/SF
Added:
Mar 11, 2026
Days on Market:
124
Last Refresh:
Jul 12 at 10:06 pm

Property Features for 165 Madison Avenue

General Information

Property type
Commercial Sale
Property subtype
Other
Zoning
Mixed
Bathrooms
3
Rooms
Bathroom 2, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 3
Parking
6
Parking features
Off Street
Basement
Full
Standard status
Active
APN
010100 76.49-2-53
Size
3,272 SF
Lot size
0.10 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Annual Amount
5563

Utilities

Sewer type
Public Sewer
Heating system
Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling system
Window Unit(s), Central Air
Water source
Public

Building Details

Year built
1890
Floors in Building
2
Flooring type
Concrete, Tile
Building materials
Brick, Wood Siding
Roof type
Flat

Listing agent Joseph P Cardinale License #10401290174

Listing office Howard Hanna Capital Inc 1547 Route 9, Clifton Park, NY

Listing date Mar 11, 2026

MLS# 202613128

Copyright © 2026 Global MLS, Inc. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.


Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

Located in Downtown Albany, this mixed-use property offers a prime investment opportunity. The 3,272 sq ft brick building, renovated in 2022, is situated near the New York State Capitol and MVP Arena. The first floor features a turn-key restaurant space with approximately 2,022 sq ft of retail and dining area. It includes a full commercial kitchen, a 6-burner stove, a commercial exhaust hood, dedicated employee and customer restrooms, a dining area with an entertainment stage, and front and rear entrances. The property is suitable for a restaurant, tavern, cafe, or retail concept. The second floor contains a 2-bedroom apartment with rental potential. Located in a high-demand downtown corridor near the Capitol district, the property is positioned for future appreciation. It is suitable for owner-users, restaurateurs, or mixed-use investors seeking a location with income and growth prospects. The lot size is 0.1 acres.

Key Highlights

  • 165 Madison Ave, Albany mixed‑use building (2‑story) with approx. 3,272 sq ft brick construction; year built 1890
  • Renovated in 2022; features include forced‑air natural gas heating and both window unit(s) and central air cooling
  • First floor offers approx. 2,022 sq ft retail/dining space with full commercial kitchen, 6‑burner stove, and commercial exhaust hood

Local 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 $64.8k $19.80
− Vacancy −$4.3k −$1.33
EGI $60.4k $18.47
− OpEx −$15.1k −$4.62
NOI $45.3k $13.86
3,272 SF · lease $19.80/SF/yr · vacancy 6.70% · expense 25.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Specialty Retail
$647.6K
$566.7K – $755.6K (±1% cap)
NOI $45,334 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.88%
Second Best
Mixed Use
$550.9K
$482.1K – $642.8K (±1% cap)
NOI $38,565 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.71%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$863.2K
$755.3K – $1.01M (±1% cap)
NOI $60,427 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 10.51%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Property Profile Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Conventional restaurants

Suggested Use

Building Supply Big Box & Wholesale Store Dental Office Storage Facility Auto Parts Store Bakery Cafe & Coffee Shop Carpet & Flooring Store Computer & Electronic Repair Catering Service

Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Mixed-use property - Renovated mixed-use property with restaurant and apartment in Albany.
Where is this mixed-use property located?
The property is located at 165 Madison Avenue Albany, NY.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $575,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 165 Madison Ave, Albany mixed‑use building (2‑story) with approx. 3,272 sq ft brick construction; year built 1890; Renovated in 2022; features include forced‑air natural gas heating and both window unit(s) and central air cooling; First floor offers approx. 2,022 sq ft retail/dining space with full commercial kitchen, 6‑burner stove, and commercial exhaust hood
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