Mixed-Use Building with Kitchen
For Sale
$274,900
Pending
54 James Street, Albany, NY 12207
COMMERCIAL - Albany, NY
Property Size1,008 SF
Lot Size0.01 Acres
Days on Market165
Property Features for 54 James Street
General Information
Property type
Commercial Sale
Property subtype
Other
Zoning
Mixed
Bathrooms
2
Full bathrooms
2
Rooms
Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2
Parking features
On Street
Basement
Interior Entry, Unfinished
Lot features
Road Frontage
High school
Albany
Elementary school district
Albany
Middle school district
Albany
High school district
Albany
Directions
Broadway to Columbia St, left on James St. Property on the Right.
Standard status
Pending
APN
010100 76.34-3-7
Size
1,008 SF
Lot size
0.01 Acres
Taxes and HOA fees
Tax Annual Amount
7047
Utilities
Sewer type
Public Sewer
Heating system
Natural Gas, Baseboard, Electric (Heating)
Cooling system
Window Unit(s)
Water source
Public
Amenities
commercial kitchen hood
grease trap
private restroom
Building Details
Year built
1910
Floors in Building
2
Flooring type
Tile, Vinyl, Hardwood
Building materials
Brick
Roof type
Flat, Rubber
Listing Agency:
Kellie Kieley Realty LLC
(518) 225-0454
Listed By:
Brian A Amaral · License #10301220733
(518) 250-9499
Added: Mar 23
Changed: Aug 18
Last Checked: Sep 3 at 5:06AM
MLS# 202613937
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This mixed-use property offers street-level commercial space and a second-floor one-bedroom apartment, with both units scheduled to be delivered vacant beginning August 15. The commercial space includes existing restaurant infrastructure, including a built-in commercial kitchen hood, grease trap, and a private restroom. While currently configured for restaurant use, the space is described as adaptable for a range of permitted commercial uses, including restaurant, cafe, bakery, retail, office, professional services, and salon.
The building is located directly across from Tricentennial Park in downtown Albany’s walkable corridor, with convenient access to downtown businesses, restaurants, government offices, public transportation, and major highways.
Additional property details include a roof replacement completed in August 2020. The property is being sold AS-IS, and showings are available by appointment only.
The building is located directly across from Tricentennial Park in downtown Albany’s walkable corridor, with convenient access to downtown businesses, restaurants, government offices, public transportation, and major highways.
Additional property details include a roof replacement completed in August 2020. The property is being sold AS-IS, and showings are available by appointment only.
Key Highlights
- Mixed‑use building built in 1910 with street‑level commercial space and a second‑floor 1‑bedroom apartment
- Street‑level commercial and second‑floor apartment will be delivered vacant beginning August 15
- Commercial space includes existing restaurant infrastructure with a built‑in commercial kitchen hood, grease trap, and private restroom
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
$13,966
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
5.08%
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%
$279,320
$279.3K
Cap Rate 7%
$199,514
$199.5K
Cap Rate 9%
$155,178
$155.2K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 1,008 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
$20.0K $19.80/SF
− Vacancy
−$1.3K −$1.33/SF
EGI
$18.6K $18.47/SF
− OpEx
−$4.7K −$4.62/SF
NOI
$14.0K $13.86/SF
Area
Albany, NY
Vacancy
6.70%
Lease Rate
$19.80 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
25.00%
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%
$279,320
Cap Rate 7%
$199,514
Cap Rate 9%
$155,178
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Specialty Retail
$199.5K
$174.6K – $232.8K
NOI $13,966 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.08%
Second Best
Office B
$197.1K
$172.5K – $229.9K
NOI $13,796 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.02%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$265.9K
$232.7K – $310.3K
NOI $18,616 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.77%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Lease Details
Yes
Highway access
Yes
Commercial hood
Yes
Grease trap
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
3,355
Businesses Nearby
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Business Placement
Demographics for 12207, NY
2,399
Population
1,553
Households
1.5
Avg Household Size
37
Median Age
36%
College-Educated
90%
High-School Grad
1.0 sq mi
ZIP Area
2,399
Density / Sq Mi
$32,418
Median Household Income
$49,531
Median Earnings
$689
Median Rent
$242,500
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Office in Northeast region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Live-work space - Vacant street-level commercial space with built-in kitchen hood and grease trap plus a second-floor one-bedroom apartment.
Where is this live-work space located?
The property is located at 54 James Street Albany, NY.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $274,900.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Mixed‑use building built in 1910 with street‑level commercial space and a second‑floor 1‑bedroom apartment; Street‑level commercial and second‑floor apartment will be delivered vacant beginning August 15; Commercial space includes existing restaurant infrastructure with a built‑in commercial kitchen hood, grease trap, and private restroom
