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Harlem Mixed-Use Investment Opportunity

303 W 116th St New York, NY 10026

303 W 116th St, New York, NY, 10026
$2,888,000
For Sale
$2,888,000

Five-story building with retail and residential units in South Harlem.

Property Size6,590 SF
Lot Size0.05 Acres
Price / SF$438.24
Days on Market134

Property Features for 303 W 116th St

General Information

Standard status
Active
Size
6,590 SF
Lot size
0.05 Acres
Property subtype
Commercial

Building Details

Year Built
1910
Listing agency RE/MAX Distinguished Homes & Properties
Listed by Ayleen Aybar · License #1040129216
Source Elliman
Added: Mar 10 Updated: Jul 10 at 3:48PM Checked: Jul 21 at 7:03AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This five-story brick building in South Harlem presents a mixed-use opportunity with both residential and commercial components. The property features four full-floor residential apartments situated above a ground-floor retail space. The building has a brick facade, hardwood floors, and high ceilings. The ground-floor commercial space benefits from high visibility and foot traffic. A full basement with direct access to the backyard offers potential for storage, expansion, or additional use. Built on a lot measuring approximately 20 feet by 100.92 feet, the building footprint is approximately 20 feet by 63 feet, totaling over 6,590 square feet. The property is located on one of Harlem’s busiest East-West corridors, with convenient access to the B/C trains and proximity to the 2/3 lines. It is also located near Columbia University, Morningside Park, and the dining options on Frederick Douglass Blvd. The zoning is R7A / R8A with a C1-4 commercial overlay.

Key Highlights

  • Turnkey, income‑producing mixed‑use property with retail and residential units in South Harlem.
  • High‑visibility ground floor retail space on a busy East‑West corridor.
  • Strong potential to add value through renovation or reconfiguration of vacant residential units.

Local Financial Insights For Mixed Use

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 $395.4k $60.00
− Vacancy −$59.3k −$9.00
EGI $336.1k $51.00
− OpEx −$126.0k −$19.13
NOI $210.1k $31.88
6,590 SF · lease $60.00/SF/yr · vacancy 15.00% · expense 37.50%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Retail
$13.25M
$11.59M – $15.46M (±1% cap)
NOI $927,375 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 32.11%
Second Best
Mixed Use
$3.00M
$2.63M – $3.50M (±1% cap)
NOI $210,056 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.27%
Theoretical Best
Specialty Retail
$16.40M
$14.35M – $19.14M (±1% cap)
NOI $1,148,242 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 39.76%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Property Profile Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Storefront properties

Suggested Use

Law Firm Real Estate Agency Acupuncture Auto Parts Store Auto Repair Shop Accounting Firm Skin Care Clinic Electrical Service Building Supply Kitchen & Bath Showroom

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

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Mixed-use property - Five-story building with retail and residential units in South Harlem.
Where is this mixed-use property located?
The property is located at 303 W 116th St New York, NY.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $2,888,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Turnkey, income‑producing mixed‑use property with retail and residential units in South Harlem.; High‑visibility ground floor retail space on a busy East‑West corridor.; Strong potential to add value through renovation or reconfiguration of vacant residential units.
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