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Two-Story Mixed-Use Building
For Sale
$575,000

165 Madison Avenue, Albany, NY 12202

COMMERCIAL - Albany, NY

Property Size3,272 SF
Lot Size0.10 Acres
Price / SF$175.73
Days on Market143

Property Features for 165 Madison Avenue

General Information

Property type Commercial Sale
Property subtype Other
Zoning Mixed
Bathrooms 3
Full bathrooms 3
Rooms Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Bathroom 1
Parking 6
Parking features Off Street
Basement Full
Lot features Private, Level, Cleared
Elementary school Giffen Memorial
High school Albany
Elementary school district Albany
Middle school district Albany
High school district Albany
Directions 787 to Madison Ave Exit. On Madison Between Grand and Phillip St. on the right
Standard status Active
APN 010100 76.49-2-53
Size 3,272 SF
Lot size 0.10 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Annual Amount 5563

Utilities

Sewer type Public Sewer
Heating system Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling system Window Unit(s), Central Air
Water source Public

Building Details

Year built 1890
Floors in Building 2
Flooring type Concrete, Tile
Building materials Brick, Wood Siding
Roof type Flat
Listing Agency: Howard Hanna Capital Inc
Listed By: Joseph P Cardinale · License #10401290174
Added: Mar 11 Changed: Jul 24 Last Checked: Jul 31 at 2:06AM
MLS# 202613128

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This renovated, two-story mixed-use property totals 3,272 square feet and includes a turn-key restaurant/retail-dining space on the first floor and a residential apartment on the second floor. The first floor offers approximately 2,022 square feet of retail/dining area and is equipped with a full commercial kitchen, including a 6-burner stove and a commercial exhaust hood. The layout includes dedicated employee and customer restrooms, a dining area with an entertainment stage, and both front and rear entrances. The second floor is a turn-key 2-bedroom apartment.

The property is located at 165 Madison Avenue in Downtown Albany, near the New York State Capitol, with access to major downtown destinations including MVP Arena.

Showings are by appointment only with 24-hour notice. Financial information is available with a signed NDA, and qualified buyers with proof of funds are required.

Key Highlights

  • 2‑story mixed‑use building at 165 Madison Ave, Albany, NY, built in 1890 with brick and wood siding.
  • Total 3,272 SF building fully renovated in 2022.
  • First floor offers ~2,022 SF retail/dining/restaurant space with a full commercial kitchen, 6‑burner stove, and commercial exhaust hood.

Financial Insights For Specialty Retail

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 $64.8k $19.80
− Vacancy −$4.3k −$1.33
EGI $60.4k $18.47
− OpEx −$15.1k −$4.62
NOI $45.3k $13.86
3,272 SF · lease $19.80/SF/yr · vacancy 6.70% · expense 25.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Specialty Retail
$647.6K
$566.7K – $755.6K (±1% cap)
NOI $45,334 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.88%
Second Best
Mixed Use
$550.9K
$482.1K – $642.8K (±1% cap)
NOI $38,565 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.71%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$863.2K
$755.3K – $1.01M (±1% cap)
NOI $60,427 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 10.51%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Conventional restaurants

Suggested Use

Top Pick Building Supply Big Box & Wholesale Store Dental Office Storage Facility Auto Parts Store Bakery

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Lease Details

1
Residential units
Turnkey business
Opportunity
Yes
Commercial hood

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

3,909
Businesses Nearby
9k
Monthly Visits Nearby
Under-served
Demand for This Use

Foot Traffic Nearby

Hotels & Casinos 77% Electronics 23%
Renaissance Albany Hotel Hotels & Casinos
6,703 visits/mo 0.3 miles
Boost Mobile Electronics
2,019 visits/mo 0.2 miles

Demographics for 12202, NY

10,257
Population
5,434
Households
1.9
Avg Household Size
34
Median Age
33%
College-Educated
80%
High-School Grad
2.0 sq mi
ZIP Area
5,129
Density / Sq Mi
$49,684
Median Household Income
$34,656
Median Earnings
$1,012
Median Rent
$139,800
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Retail in Albany, NY

5.4% 2020
4.8% 2021
5.5% 2022
4.7% 2023
5.5% 2024
5.8% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Conventional restaurant - Renovated two-story mixed-use building with turn-key restaurant space and a second-floor 2-bedroom apartment.
Where is this conventional restaurant located?
The property is located at 165 Madison Avenue Albany, NY.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $575,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 2‑story mixed‑use building at 165 Madison Ave, Albany, NY, built in 1890 with brick and wood siding.; Total 3,272 SF building fully renovated in 2022.; First floor offers ~2,022 SF retail/dining/restaurant space with a full commercial kitchen, 6‑burner stove, and commercial exhaust hood.
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