Two-Story Office
For Sale
$1,500,000
1700 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
CommercialSale, Pittsburgh, PA
Property Size5,000 SF
Lot Size0.07 Acres
Price / SF$300
Days on Market39
Property Features for 1700 Forbes Ave
General Information
Property type
Commercial Sale
Property subtype
Office
Zoning
Comme
Zoning description
Comme
Directions
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Subdivision
Downtown Pgh
Standard status
Active
Lot size
0.07 Acres
Taxes and HOA fees
Tax Annual Amount
3787
Listing Agency:
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY · Coldwell Banker Real Estate
(412) 963-7655
Listed By:
Robert Strohm · License #RS189629
(412) 638-1881
Added: Aug 3
Changed: Sep 9
Last Checked: Sep 10 at 4:06AM
MLS# 1768008
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This commercial office property contains 5,000 square feet across a two-story structure on 0.0706 acres. A paved, fenced parking lot serves the building, providing dedicated on-site parking for occupants and visitors.
The property is located at 1700 Forbes Ave in Pittsburgh, adjacent to Duquesne University and minutes from UPMC Mercy. Its Opportunity Zone designation may support consideration of applicable capital-gains tax incentives. The setting is positioned for office users serving nearby university and medical institutions, including medical offices, university-adjacent services, legal practices, and technology consultants.
The property is located at 1700 Forbes Ave in Pittsburgh, adjacent to Duquesne University and minutes from UPMC Mercy. Its Opportunity Zone designation may support consideration of applicable capital-gains tax incentives. The setting is positioned for office users serving nearby university and medical institutions, including medical offices, university-adjacent services, legal practices, and technology consultants.
Key Highlights
- 5,000‑square‑foot two‑story commercial office building
- Paved, fenced parking lot included
- 0.0706‑acre property at 1700 Forbes Ave
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
$63,873
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
4.26%
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%
$1,277,460
$1.3M
Cap Rate 7%
$912,471
$912.5K
Cap Rate 9%
$709,700
$709.7K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 5,000 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
$112.8K $22.56/SF
− Vacancy
−$27.6K −$5.53/SF
EGI
$85.2K $17.03/SF
− OpEx
−$21.3K −$4.26/SF
NOI
$63.9K $12.77/SF
Area
Pittsburgh, PA
Vacancy
24.50%
Lease Rate
$22.56 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
25.00%
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%
$1,277,460
Cap Rate 7%
$912,471
Cap Rate 9%
$709,700
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Office B
$912.5K
$798.4K – $1.06M
NOI $63,873 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.26%
Second Best
—
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no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.59M
$1.39M – $1.86M
NOI $111,468 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.43%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
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Trade Area within ½ mile
2,960
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Demographics for 15219, PA
10,949
Population
7,139
Households
1.5
Avg Household Size
37
Median Age
35%
College-Educated
93%
High-School Grad
2.2 sq mi
ZIP Area
4,977
Density / Sq Mi
$32,403
Median Household Income
$35,540
Median Earnings
$894
Median Rent
$193,100
Median Home Value
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Office building - Commercial office property with a paved, fenced parking lot and Opportunity Zone designation.
Where is this office building located?
The property is located at 1700 Forbes Ave Pittsburgh, PA.
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: 5,000‑square‑foot two‑story commercial office building; Paved, fenced parking lot included; 0.0706‑acre property at 1700 Forbes Ave
