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    138 Lancaster Street, Albany, NY 12210

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    $450,000

    Four-unit property in Albany's desirable Center Square neighborhood.

    Type:Multi Family / Quadruplex
    Property size:
    2,511 SF
    Price / SF:
    $179/SF
    Added:
    Apr 1, 2026
    Days on Market:
    62
    Last Refresh:
    Apr 1 at 8:28 pm

    Property Features for 138 Lancaster Street

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    2,511 SF
    Property subtype
    Multi Family / Quadruplex

    Building Details

    Year Built
    1861

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    Listing Contact
    Kyle Chadwick

    Listing agent Kyle Chadwick License #10491212067

    Listing office Premier Homes Elite Realty LLC

    Listing date Apr 1, 2026

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    HighLights

    • Prime location in Albany's highly desirable Center Square district
    • Multi‑family property with four units, offering immediate income potential
    • Opportunity to legalize a non‑conforming upstairs unit, potentially maximizing returns
    • Legally zoned for three units, with the upstairs unit divided into two apartments
    • Well‑maintained brick construction with classic architecture
    • Basement apartment provides additional living space or income opportunity

    Overview

    Located in the heart of Albany's vibrant Center Square district, this well-maintained four-unit multifamily property offers an exceptional opportunity. The property is situated steps from Washington Park, trendy restaurants, boutique shops, and downtown Albany. The location attracts rental demand from professionals, students, and long-term tenants. The property is currently configured as four separate living spaces, though legally zoned for three units. The upstairs unit has been divided into two distinct apartments, offering immediate owner occupancy or additional income potential. One of the upstairs spaces is non-conforming; however, the City of Albany's recent declaration of a housing crisis and its streamlined ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) approval process may provide a path for the new owner to legalize the second upstairs unit. The property size is 2511 square feet.

    Local Financial Insights For Multifamily LT 5

    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 $43.7k $17.40
    − Vacancy −$2.8k −$1.13
    EGI $40.9k $16.27
    − OpEx −$12.3k −$4.88
    NOI $28.6k $11.39
    2,511 SF · lease $17.40/SF/yr · vacancy 6.50% · expense 30.00%

    Alternative Uses

    Best Use
    Multifamily LT 5
    $408.5K
    $357.5K – $476.6K (±1% cap)
    NOI $28,596 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.35%
    Second Best
    Apartment 5plus
    $366.4K
    $320.6K – $427.5K (±1% cap)
    NOI $25,649 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.70%
    Theoretical Best
    Office A
    $662.5K
    $579.7K – $772.9K (±1% cap)
    NOI $46,373 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 10.31%
    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.
    Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Quadplexes

    Suggested Use

    Restaurant Real Estate Agency Law Firm Spa & Massage Center Dental Office Hair Salon Nail Salon Food Market Skin Care Clinic Gym & Fitness Center

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

    Location Insight

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    City
    Albany
    County
    Albany
    State
    New York
    Longitude
    -73.7624799
    Latitude
    42.6529303

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Quadplex - Four-unit property in Albany's desirable Center Square neighborhood.
    Where is this quadplex located?
    The property is located at 138 Lancaster Street Albany, NY.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $450,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Prime location in Albany's highly desirable Center Square district; Multi‑family property with four units, offering immediate income potential; Opportunity to legalize a non‑conforming upstairs unit, potentially maximizing returns
    (518) 289-1042
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    Listing Contact
    Kyle Chadwick
    Real Estate License ID: 10491212067
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    AI approach

    Realmo AI Method estimates property value using machine learning models trained on millions of comparable listings, transactions, and market signals. It analyzes property features, location intelligence data, and current market dynamics to predict the most probable market value in real time.

    Realmo CapRate Calculation

    Realmo calculates the Capitalization Rate (Cap Rate) to help estimate a property's potential return on investment. The Cap Rate is a fundamental metric in commercial real estate that measures the relationship between a property's net operating income and its market value.

    How We Calculate Cap Rate

    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:

    • Recent sale price (if available)
    • Statistical models using comparable sales
    • AI-powered valuation estimates

    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.

    Disclaimer

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

    • Cap Rate calculations depend on market data that may change over time
    • Actual operating expenses, lease rates, and vacancy rates may differ from market averages
    • Individual property conditions, lease terms, and tenant quality significantly impact actual NOI
    • Property value estimates are approximations and not official appraisals
    • Cap rates vary widely by market, property condition, and investment risk profile

    Professional Guidance Recommended: Before making any investment or financial decisions, consult with licensed appraisers, commercial real estate brokers, and financial advisors who can evaluate your specific property and circumstances.
    By using this feature, you acknowledge that Realmo is not responsible for investment decisions or actions taken based on these estimates.

    Cap approach

    Capitalization Method calculates value based on estimated net operating income (NOI) and applying a market-based capitalization rate (cap rate), we estimate what a typical investor might be willing to pay for it.

    Comparable approach

    Comparable estimate is based on recent sales of similar nearby properties, adjusted for factors like size, condition, and location.

    Relative

    Relative property class coefficient uses factors that account for typical price differences between various asset types (e.g., retail vs. industrial) to provide a more accurate market-aligned estimate.

    Geo

    Comparable Sales Method, enhanced by Geo coefficients — location-based adjustment factors that reflect differences in price levels across neighborhoods, cities, or regions ensuring a more accurate, market-sensitive valuation.

    Stat Estimate

    This method estimates value based on actual market adjusted recent (~5 years) sales of comparable properties around by location and property type.

    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
    AI Estimate

    This method estimates value based on AI market estimation of comparable properties around by location and property type.

    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
    Alternative use

    Estimate considers the property’s potential value if used for a different purpose-based on zoning, demand, and market feasibility.

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