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    31-39 E Gay St Columbus, OH 43215

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    Historic building with retail and office space for lease.

    Property Features for 31-39 E Gay St

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active

    Building Details

    Year built
    1924

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    Listing Contact
    E.v. Bishoff Company
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    Listing Agency: E.V. Bishoff Company Listing Agent: E.v. Bishoff Company

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    Overview

    Historic Commerce Building Retail Space

    The Historic Commerce Building, also known as 35 E. Gay St., formerly housed the Columbia Building & Loans starting in 1926. Tellers were located on the west wall, and the vault, which remains today, served as the safe. Around 1940, Ohio Bell occupied the entire five-story building. During this period, a 10-foot drop ceiling was installed in the bank lobby on the first floor, concealing the chandelier and arching windows for approximately 60 years. Upon the departure of the last tenant from the first-floor space in 2002, the ceiling was removed, revealing a century-old chandelier. The tile floor was removed, exposing marble flooring that is also a century old. Above the vault, original marble can be found, and the archway at the building's entrance is made of granite that is 100 years old. The property is suitable for retail, office, and restaurant use.
    Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Retail space

    Suggested Use

    Real Estate Agency Restaurant Spa & Massage Center Dental Office Hair Salon Nail Salon Building Supply Auto Repair Shop Pharmacy Gym & Fitness Center

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

    Location Insight

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    City
    Columbus
    County
    Delaware
    State
    Ohio
    Longitude
    -82.9999005
    Latitude
    39.9636114

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    Retail space - Historic building with retail and office space for lease.
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    The property is located at 31-39 E Gay St Columbus, OH.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: - Historic Significance: Housed the Columbia Building & Loans starting in 1926; - Original Vault: The original bank vault from the 1920s still exists; - Restored Historic Features: Includes a stunning 100-year-old chandelier and marble flooring uncovered in 2002
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    Cap Rate Formula:
    Cap Rate (%) = (Net Operating Income / Property Value) × 100

    Net Operating Income (NOI) Formula:
    NOI = Area × Lease Rate × (1 - Vacancy Rate) × (1 - Operating Expense Ratio)

    Components

    Net Operating Income (NOI) represents the annual income a property generates after operating expenses:

    • Area: Building square footage from property records
    • Lease Rate: Annual $/sqft based on market data for the property type and geographic location
    • Vacancy Rate: Percentage of unoccupied space based on market data for the property type and location
    • Operating Expense Ratio: Operating costs as a percentage of income, varies by property type

    Property Value is derived from:

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    • Statistical models using comparable sales
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    Example Calculation

    For a 100,000 sqft Office Building:

    • Lease Rate: $25.00/sqft/year (market data for Office in this area)
    • Vacancy Rate: 8% (market data for Office in this area)
    • Operating Expense Ratio: 35% (typical for Office properties)
    • Property Value: $15,000,000

    Step 1: Calculate NOI

    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × (1 - 0.08) × (1 - 0.35)
    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × 0.92 × 0.65
    NOI = $1,495,000/year

    Step 2: Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate = ($1,495,000 / $15,000,000) × 100
    Cap Rate = 9.97%

    Property Type Considerations

    Net Operating Income calculations vary by property type due to different operating expense ratios:

    • Office: Higher expenses (30-40%) for HVAC, utilities, maintenance
    • Retail: Moderate expenses (25-35%) for common area maintenance
    • Industrial/Warehouse: Lower expenses (15-25%) for minimal tenant services
    • Multifamily: Moderate expenses (35-45%) including property management
    • Self-Storage: Lower expenses (25-35%) due to minimal maintenance

    Market lease rates and vacancy rates are specific to each property type and geographic location, reflecting local market conditions.

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    These calculations are estimates for informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional financial analysis or appraisal.

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    • Actual operating expenses, lease rates, and vacancy rates may differ from market averages
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    • Property value estimates are approximations and not official appraisals
    • Cap rates vary widely by market, property condition, and investment risk profile

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    • Range-from: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
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    • Range-from: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
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