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Brewery Property with Beer Garden
For Sale
$1,100,000

1221 Empire Blvd, Rochester, NY 14609

Two-story commercial property with kitchen space, a full bar, open second-floor area, and on-site parking.

Property Size9,280 SF
Price / SF$118.53
Days on Market105

Property Features for 1221 Empire Blvd

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 9,280 SF
Total Parking Spaces 51

Additional Details

Patio Yes

Building Details

Stories 2
Listing Agency: RE/MAX Plus
Listed By: John Antetomaso · License #49AN1151017
Source: Exprealty
Added: Apr 30 Changed: Jul 31 Last Checked: Aug 12 at 12:16PM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This two-story commercial property includes approximately 9,280 square feet of space. The first floor features a kitchen space and full bar area, while the second floor offers an open layout that can accommodate storage or full use depending on the final use. The property also includes an outdoor beer garden and a 51-car parking lot.

Located in the LaSalle's Landing District opposite Irondequoit Bay, the site operated as a brewery for many years. Restaurant use or another facility use is identified for the property, and some interior contents are included in the sale.

Key Highlights

  • Approximately 9,280 square feet on 2 floors
  • First‑floor kitchen space and full bar area
  • Open second‑floor area for storage or full use

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
$94,649
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
8.60%
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%
$1,892,980 $1.9M
Cap Rate 7%
$1,352,129 $1.4M
Cap Rate 9%
$1,051,656 $1.1M
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 9,280 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
$144.8K $15.60/SF
− Vacancy
−$9.6K −$1.03/SF
EGI
$135.2K $14.57/SF
− OpEx
−$40.6K −$4.37/SF
NOI
$94.6K $10.20/SF
Area
Rochester, NY
Vacancy
6.60%
Lease Rate
$15.60 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
30.00%
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%
$1,892,980
Cap Rate 7%
$1,352,129
Cap Rate 9%
$1,051,656

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Specialty Retail
$1.93M
$1.69M – $2.25M (±1% cap)
NOI $134,851 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 12.26%
Second Best
Industrial
$1.35M
$1.18M – $1.58M (±1% cap)
NOI $94,649 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.60%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$2.54M
$2.22M – $2.97M (±1% cap)
NOI $177,953 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 16.18%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

K2 Brothers Brewing ... Production Facility

Suggested Use

Top Pick Building Supply Auto Repair Shop Restaurant Auto Parts Store Big Box & Wholesale Store Pharmacy

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

74
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 14609, NY

41,329
Population
19,404
Households
2.1
Avg Household Size
37
Median Age
33%
College-Educated
88%
High-School Grad
7.4 sq mi
ZIP Area
5,585
Density / Sq Mi
$61,933
Median Household Income
$42,046
Median Earnings
$1,122
Median Rent
$144,500
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Industrial in Rochester, NY

7.2% 2019
6.6% 2020
4.4% 2021
4.5% 2022
5.3% 2023
5.3% 2024
6.7% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Brewery - Two-story commercial property with kitchen space, a full bar, open second-floor area, and on-site parking.
Where is this brewery located?
The property is located at 1221 Empire Blvd Rochester, NY.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,100,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Approximately 9,280 square feet on 2 floors; First‑floor kitchen space and full bar area; Open second‑floor area for storage or full use
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