Duplex with Separate-Entry
For Sale
$315,000
16 Benson Street, Albany, NY 12206
Two upper apartments are occupied on month-to-month terms, with additional basement space for future adaptation.
Property Size2,112 SF
Price / SF$149.15
Days on Market8
Property Features for 16 Benson Street
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
2,112 SF
Property subtype
Multi-family
Building Details
Year Built
1927
Listing Agency:
Coldwell Banker Prime Properties
Listed By:
Elizabeth Paone
(518) 639-4663
Source:
Signatureonerealtygroup
Added: Aug 25
Changed: Aug 31
Last Checked: Aug 31 at 7:24PM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This 1927 duplex contains 2,112 square feet and includes two upper-level apartments that are currently rented month to month. The property also has a spacious basement with its own entrance. Formerly used as a dance studio, the lower level offers additional space for an income-producing unit or other expansion, subject to applicable requirements.
Located in Albany near schools, colleges, shopping, and local churches, the property combines an existing two-unit configuration with a separately accessed lower level. The current rental arrangement and basement layout provide a defined starting point for an owner evaluating continued residential use or future reconfiguration.
Located in Albany near schools, colleges, shopping, and local churches, the property combines an existing two-unit configuration with a separately accessed lower level. The current rental arrangement and basement layout provide a defined starting point for an owner evaluating continued residential use or future reconfiguration.
Key Highlights
- 2,112 SF duplex built in 1927
- Two upper units rented month to month
- Spacious basement with its own entrance
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
$24,052
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
7.64%
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%
$481,040
$481.0K
Cap Rate 7%
$343,600
$343.6K
Cap Rate 9%
$267,244
$267.2K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 2,112 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
$36.7K $17.40/SF
− Vacancy
−$2.4K −$1.13/SF
EGI
$34.4K $16.27/SF
− OpEx
−$10.3K −$4.88/SF
NOI
$24.1K $11.39/SF
Area
Albany, NY
Vacancy
6.50%
Lease Rate
$17.40 /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%
$481,040
Cap Rate 7%
$343,600
Cap Rate 9%
$267,244
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$343.6K
$300.7K – $400.9K
NOI $24,052 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.64%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$308.2K
$269.7K – $359.6K
NOI $21,574 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.85%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$557.2K
$487.6K – $650.1K
NOI $39,004 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 12.38%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
1,743
Businesses Nearby
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Business Placement
Demographics for 12206, NY
17,219
Population
8,641
Households
2
Avg Household Size
32
Median Age
26%
College-Educated
84%
High-School Grad
2.1 sq mi
ZIP Area
8,200
Density / Sq Mi
$38,931
Median Household Income
$28,087
Median Earnings
$1,189
Median Rent
$162,300
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in Northeast region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Duplex - Two upper apartments are occupied on month-to-month terms, with additional basement space for future adaptation.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 16 Benson Street Albany, NY.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $315,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 2,112 SF duplex built in 1927; Two upper units rented month to month; Spacious basement with its own entrance
