Victorian Townhouse in Center Square

209 Lancaster Street Albany, NY 12210

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Pending
$649,000

MULTI_FAMILY - Albany, NY

Property size:
3,750 SF
Lot size:
0.05 Acres
Added:
Apr 11, 2026
Days on Market:
94
Last Refresh:
Jul 13 at 3:06 am

Property Features for 209 Lancaster Street

General Information

Property type
Residential Multi Family
Property subtype
Other
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
4
Rooms
Bedroom 2, Bedroom 4, Bathroom 4, Bathroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bathroom 3, Bedroom 1, Bathroom 1
Patio and Porch features
Patio
Interior features
Solid Surface Counters, Paddle Fan, High Speed Internet, Built-in Features, Ceramic Tile Bath, Chair Rail, Crown Molding
Exterior features
Garden
Fencing
Privacy
Fireplace
1
Basement
Apartment, Finished, Full
Standard status
Pending
APN
010100 76.24-2-66
Size
3,750 SF
Lot size
0.05 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Annual Amount
8323

Utilities

Utilities
Cable Available
Sewer type
Public Sewer
Heating system
Hot Water(Heating), Radiant, Natural Gas
Cooling system
Window Unit(s)
Water source
Public

Building Details

Year built
1862
Number of units
2
Flooring type
Hardwood, Tile - Ceramic, Wood, Parquet Wood
Building materials
Brick
Roof type
Rubber

Listing agent Michael Keefrider License #30KE0495748

Listing office Coldwell Banker Prime Properties 1345 New Scotland Road, Green Island, NY

Listing date Apr 11, 2026

MLS# 202614881 Listing URL

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.

This 1862 Victorian townhouse, located in the Center Square neighborhood, received a 2025 Preservation Initiative award. Currently used as a single-family home, the garden level offers the potential to be converted into a 1-bedroom apartment. The property features a spacious floor plan with four bay windows, original architectural details, and a European-style kitchen. Interior features include five original marble mantles, as well as original 12-inch crown and base molding. The property includes outdoor green space with a patio, perennial garden, and privacy fencing. The 3,750 square-foot home is situated on a 0.05-acre lot. The attic provides storage space. The property could be used as a single-family residence or the garden level could be used for guests or rental income.

Key Highlights

  • Victorian townhouse built in 1862 with brick construction and a rubber roof
  • Multi‑floor layout with 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, plus an attic that provides storage
  • Fireplace plus 5 original marble mantles and original 12 in crown and base molding

Local Financial Insights For Apartment 5plus

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 $74.3k $19.80
− Vacancy −$4.6k −$1.23
EGI $69.6k $18.57
− OpEx −$31.3k −$8.36
NOI $38.3k $10.21
3,750 SF · lease $19.80/SF/yr · vacancy 6.20% · expense 45.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Apartment 5plus
$547.2K
$478.8K – $638.4K (±1% cap)
NOI $38,306 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.90%
Second Best
—
—
no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Office A
$989.4K
$865.7K – $1.15M (±1% cap)
NOI $69,255 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 10.67%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Property Profile Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Fathering with the Father Consultant

Suggested Use

Furniture & Home Goods Carpet & Flooring Store Electrical Service (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Pet Grooming Service (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Home Appliance Store (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Clothing & Fashion Store Skin Care Clinic

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

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Single family property - Award-winning Victorian townhouse with potential for rental income.
Where is this single family property located?
The property is located at 209 Lancaster Street Albany, NY.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $649,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Victorian townhouse built in 1862 with brick construction and a rubber roof; Multi‑floor layout with 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, plus an attic that provides storage; Fireplace plus 5 original marble mantles and original 12 in crown and base molding
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