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Historic Mixed-Use Entertainment Building
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$1,500,000

16 N Chestnut St, New Paltz, NY 12561

Historic building with expansive upstairs space and a restaurant/retail-ready downstairs area, currently used by Goodwill Church.

Property Size6,560 SF
Days on Market96

Property Features for 16 N Chestnut St

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 6,560 SF
Class C
Property subtype Office

Building Details

Building Size 6,560 SF
Year Built 1970
Listed By: Thomas M. Cervone · License #49CE0922865
Source: Crproperties
Added: Jul 27 Changed: Oct 25 Last Checked: Oct 30 at 12:32PM

Displayed information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified. All listing content including descriptions, pricing, images are the copyrighted material of Thomas M. Cervone

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The property at 16 N Chestnut St is a historic building originally dating back to the 1860s. The expansive upstairs space has historically supported community meetings, live theater, lectures, and art exhibitions, and it features high ceilings, beautiful windows, and historic woodwork. The downstairs area historically accommodated a restaurant and various retail uses, and Barnaby’s Restaurant operated on the ground floor with a cozy ambiance.

In recent years, the building was leased by Goodwill Church, which used the space for Sunday school and community rooms while preserving the original architectural features.

The building’s layout reflects a flexible mix of public-facing uses, with large upstairs gathering space and a separate ground-floor area that has previously functioned as a restaurant and retail space.

Key Highlights

  • Historic building at 16 N Chestnut Street in New Paltz, NY, with origins dating back to the 1860s
  • Upstairs space used for meetings, live theater, lectures, and art exhibitions over its history
  • Downstairs area designed for restaurant and various retail uses, including Barnaby's Restaurant in the 1960s

Financial Insights

Estimated NOI and Cap Rate

NOI / Yr
$84,840
Cap Rate
5.66%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$1,696,800 $1.7M
Cap Rate 7%
$1,212,000 $1.2M
Cap Rate 9%
$942,667 $942.7K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 6,560 SF
Gross rent
$118.1K $18.00/SF
− Vacancy
−$5.0K −$0.76/SF
EGI
$113.1K $17.24/SF
− OpEx
−$28.3K −$4.31/SF
NOI
$84.8K $12.93/SF
Area
Ulster County, NY
Vacancy
4.20%
Lease Rate
$18.00 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
25.00%
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Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$1,696,800
Cap Rate 7%
$1,212,000
Cap Rate 9%
$942,667

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Specialty Retail
$1.21M
$1.06M – $1.41M (±1% cap)
NOI $84,840 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.66%
Second Best
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no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Multifamily LT 5
$61.35M
$53.68M – $71.57M (±1% cap)
NOI $4,294,330 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 286.29%
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Current Use

Mountain Laurel Waldorf ... Waldorf School

Suggested Use

Top Pick HVAC Service Dental Office Garden Center Barber Shop Carpet & Flooring Store (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store

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

867
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 12561, NY

18,726
Population
7,081
Households
2.6
Avg Household Size
36
Median Age
56%
College-Educated
97%
High-School Grad
60.3 sq mi
ZIP Area
311
Density / Sq Mi
$89,694
Median Household Income
$25,612
Median Earnings
$1,603
Median Rent
$411,600
Median Home Value
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Market

Vacancy Rate% for Retail in Northeast region

6% 2019
7.1% 2020
6.5% 2021
6% 2022
5.7% 2023
5.6% 2024
6% 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Church & religious facility - Historic building with expansive upstairs space and a restaurant/retail-ready downstairs area, currently used by Goodwill Church.
Where is this church & religious facility located?
The property is located at 16 N Chestnut St New Paltz, NY.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,500,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Historic building at 16 N Chestnut Street in New Paltz, NY, with origins dating back to the 1860s; Upstairs space used for meetings, live theater, lectures, and art exhibitions over its history; Downstairs area designed for restaurant and various retail uses, including Barnaby's Restaurant in the 1960s
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