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    1608 Union Street, Schenectady, NY 12309

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    $19 SF/Yr $5,744/Mo (calc)

    Retail space in Schenectady's well-established shopping plaza for rent.

    Type:Commercial
    Property size:
    3,628 SF
    Lot size:
    0.11 Acres
    Added:
    Jan 30, 2026
    Days on Market:
    126
    Last Refresh:
    Apr 5 at 11:37 pm

    Property Features for 1608 Union Street

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    3,628 SF
    Lot size
    0.11 Acres
    Property subtype
    Commercial

    Building Details

    Year Built
    1987

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    Listing Contact
    KRISTIAN KHACHADOURIAN

    Listing agent KRISTIAN KHACHADOURIAN License #10401303476

    Listing office KW PLATFORM

    Listing date Jan 30, 2026

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    HighLights

    • Prime retail space on Upper Union St with main road frontage and signage.
    • Recently renovated and fitted for retail use, including a humidity room and security system.
    • Zoned C‑2 Mixed Use Commercial, allowing for many permitted uses.
    • Includes 3 reserved parking spots.
    • Located in a well‑established shopping plaza.
    • Finished 1,100 sf basement available for additional rent.

    Overview

    This retail space is available for rent within an established shopping plaza located on Upper Union Street. The property benefits from main road frontage, providing signage opportunities and front display space. The space has been recently renovated and fitted for retail use, including the addition of a humidity room and a security system. The property is zoned C-2 Mixed Use Commercial, allowing for a variety of permitted uses. Additionally, the property includes 3 reserved parking spots. A finished basement with 1,100 square feet is available for additional rent. The property size is 3,628 square feet.
    Property Profile Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    House of Glass @ Schenectady (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store

    Suggested Use

    Real Estate Agency Law Firm Restaurant Spa & Massage Center Dental Office Hair Salon Nail Salon Building Supply Gym & Fitness Center Daycare Center

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

    Location Insight

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    City
    Schenectady
    County
    Schenectady
    State
    New York
    Longitude
    -73.9055
    Latitude
    42.8048

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Retail space - Retail space in Schenectady's well-established shopping plaza for rent.
    Where is this retail space located?
    The property is located at 1608 Union Street Schenectady, NY.
    What is the lease rate?
    The lease rate is $19 SF/Yr.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Prime retail space on Upper Union St with main road frontage and signage.; Recently renovated and fitted for retail use, including a humidity room and security system.; Zoned C‑2 Mixed Use Commercial, allowing for many permitted uses.
    (518) 724-5800
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    KRISTIAN KHACHADOURIAN
    Real Estate License ID: 10401303476
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    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.

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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.

    • 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

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

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    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.

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    • 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
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    • 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
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