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Apartment Building with Rooftop Deck
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$624,900

531 Western Avenue, Albany, NY 12203

MultiFamily, Albany, NY

Property Size3,414 SF
Lot Size0.18 Acres
Price / SF$183.04
Days on Market2

Property Features for 531 Western Avenue

General Information

Property type Residential Multi Family
Property subtype Other
Bedrooms 10
Bathrooms 10
Full bathrooms 10
Rooms Bathroom 4, Bathroom 3, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 7, Bedroom 5, Bathroom 5, Bathroom 1, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 9, Bathroom 9, Bathroom 8, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 6, Bedroom 10, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 8, Bathroom 10, Bathroom 6, Bedroom 7
Parking 7
Patio and Porch features Porch, Deck
Interior features Paddle Fan, High Speed Internet, Built-in Features
Fencing Privacy
Fireplace 1
Basement Interior Entry, Walk-Out Access, Full
Lot features Level
High school Albany
Elementary school district Albany
Middle school district Albany
High school district Albany
Directions North Allen St to right on Western Ave house is on the right
Standard status Active
APN 010100 64.51-2-40
Size 3,414 SF
Lot size 0.18 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Annual Amount 13575

Utilities

Utilities Cable Available
Sewer type Public Sewer
Heating system Natural Gas, Hot Water(Heating)
Water source Public

Amenities

gas fireplaces
covered front porch
side porch
rooftop deck
updated eat in kitchen
laundry
interconnected fire system

Building Details

Year built 1900
Number of units 10
Flooring type Tile, Wood
Building materials Stone, Vinyl Siding
Roof type Asphalt, Shingle
Architectural style Other
Listing Agency: Gabler Realty LLC
Listed By: Rebecca L Cavalieri · License #10401240433
Added: Aug 31 Changed: Sep 1 Last Checked: Sep 1 at 10:06AM
MLS# 202625152

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This 3,414-square-foot apartment building, constructed in 1900, contains 10 bedrooms and 10 full bathrooms across three levels. The first floor includes an updated eat-in kitchen, living room, two en suite bedrooms, a shared bathroom, and laundry. Five additional en suite bedrooms occupy the second floor, while the third floor provides three more bedrooms and another shared bathroom. Gas fireplaces serve every bedroom and the living room. A nine-year-old boiler, newer roof, interconnected fire system, wood and tile flooring, stone and vinyl siding, and public water and sewer are also included.

Outdoor features include a covered front porch, side porch, rooftop deck, privacy fencing, and off-street parking. The property is located at 531 Western Avenue in Albany, between the uptown and downtown SUNY campuses. Nearby named destinations include Cafe Madison, Juniors, Madison Pourhouse, Curry House, and grocery shopping.

Key Highlights

  • 10 bedrooms and 10 full bathrooms in a 3,414‑square‑foot building
  • Three‑story layout with en suite bedrooms, shared bathrooms, kitchen, living room, and laundry
  • Rooftop deck plus covered front porch and side porch

Financial Insights

Estimated NOI and Cap Rate

NOI = area × lease_rate × (100 − vacancy) / 100 × (1 − expense_ratio). Net Operating Income — what the owner takes home each year before mortgage payments and income tax. Effective rent (asking rent minus vacancy losses) minus operating costs (taxes, insurance, maintenance, management).
NOI / Yr
$34,873
Cap rate = NOI / list price × 100. Capitalization rate — annual return on a fully cash purchase, before financing. NOI divided by price. Higher means more income per dollar invested, but usually also more risk or older condition. 5–8% is typical for stabilized commercial property; double digits often signal distressed deals.
Cap Rate
5.58%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality. Typical U.S. stable-market ranges: Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+) Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand) Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically) Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher) Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk) Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5% Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5% Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term Rules of thumb: Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%). Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C. Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI. Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$697,460 $697.5K
Cap Rate 7%
$498,186 $498.2K
Cap Rate 9%
$387,478 $387.5K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 3,414 SF 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.
Gross rent
$67.6K $19.80/SF
− Vacancy
−$4.2K −$1.23/SF
EGI
$63.4K $18.57/SF
− OpEx
−$28.5K −$8.36/SF
NOI
$34.9K $10.21/SF
Area
Albany, NY
Vacancy
6.20%
Lease Rate
$19.80 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
45.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality. Typical U.S. stable-market ranges: Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+) Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand) Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically) Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher) Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk) Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5% Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5% Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term Rules of thumb: Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%). Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C. Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI. Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$697,460
Cap Rate 7%
$498,186
Cap Rate 9%
$387,478

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Apartment 5plus
$498.2K
$435.9K – $581.2K (±1% cap)
NOI $34,873 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.58%
Second Best
no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Office A
$900.7K
$788.1K – $1.05M (±1% cap)
NOI $63,050 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 10.09%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Apartment buildings

Suggested Use

Top Pick Real Estate Agency (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store HVAC Service Kitchen & Bath Showroom Garden Center Acupuncture

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

812
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 12203, NY

28,210
Population
14,755
Households
1.9
Avg Household Size
38
Median Age
54%
College-Educated
95%
High-School Grad
10.4 sq mi
ZIP Area
2,713
Density / Sq Mi
$80,055
Median Household Income
$44,412
Median Earnings
$1,342
Median Rent
$258,800
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in Northeast region

4% 2022
4.6% 2023
5.3% 2024
5.6% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Apartment building - Three-story layout includes en suite bedrooms, shared baths, and an updated eat-in kitchen.
Where is this apartment building located?
The property is located at 531 Western Avenue Albany, NY.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $624,900.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 10 bedrooms and 10 full bathrooms in a 3,414‑square‑foot building; Three‑story layout with en suite bedrooms, shared bathrooms, kitchen, living room, and laundry; Rooftop deck plus covered front porch and side porch
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