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    1885 University Ave, Bronx, NY 10453

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    Development opportunity in the Bronx with substantial growth potential.

    Type:Land
    Added:
    Mar 9, 2026
    Days on Market:
    74
    Last Refresh:
    Mar 19 at 10:08 pm

    Property Features for 1885 University Ave

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Property subtype
    Land

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    Steve Bodden

    Listing agent Steve Bodden License #NY

    Listing office Sanchez Bodden Lerner LLC

    Listing date Mar 9, 2026

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    HighLights

    • Development opportunity in the Morris Heights area of the Bronx.
    • Potential for a Zoning Lot Development Agreement (ZLDA).
    • Buildable square footage available.
    • Opportunities for church‑related construction.
    • Potential use of adjacent development areas.
    • Approximately 25 parking spaces sought by the church.

    Overview

    Located at 1885 University Avenue in the Morris Heights area of the Bronx, this property presents a development opportunity. The site offers buildable square footage and potential for a Zoning Lot Development Agreement (ZLDA), allowing for creative development possibilities with the use of adjacent development areas. The property includes existing structures and open space suitable for development. There are opportunities for church-related construction within the church and across the street at the parsonage. The church seeks approximately 25 parking spaces as part of the consideration. This property is suitable for an investor seeking a project with substantial growth potential.
    Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Calvary United Methodist ... Church

    Suggested Use

    Law Firm Restaurant Real Estate Agency Spa & Massage Center Dental Office Hair Salon Nail Salon Food Market Gym & Fitness Center Skin Care Clinic

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

    Location Insight

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    City
    Bronx
    County
    Bronx
    State
    New York
    Longitude
    -73.907256
    Latitude
    40.860276

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    What type of property is this?
    Commercial land - Development opportunity in the Bronx with substantial growth potential.
    Where is this commercial land located?
    The property is located at 1885 University Ave Bronx, NY.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Development opportunity in the Morris Heights area of the Bronx.; Potential for a Zoning Lot Development Agreement (ZLDA).; Buildable square footage available.
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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
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    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.

    Disclaimer

    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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    This method estimates value based on actual market adjusted recent (~5 years) sales of comparable properties around by location and property type.

    • 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
    AI Estimate

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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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