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189 Lark St, Albany, NY 12210

Existing food-service infrastructure and equipment support continued restaurant use with limited remaining improvements.

Property Size3,480 SF
Price / SF$1.21
Days on Market56

Property Features for 189 Lark St

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 3,480 SF
Property subtype Commercial

Property Condition

Severity Repairs Needed
Evidence The primary remaining improvement is flooring in the front restaurant area.

Restaurant

Commercial Hood Yes
Equipment Included Yes

Building Details

Year Built 1880
Listing Agency: Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Blake
Listed By: Brian Walters · License #30WA0832219
Source: Albanyprimeproperties
Added: Aug 26 Changed: Oct 19 Last Checked: Oct 19 at 6:35AM

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 Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Blake

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This approximately 1,160-square-foot restaurant space includes a recently updated food-service buildout with a new hood, walk-in freezer, sinks, restroom, storage area, and restaurant equipment. The front dining area still requires flooring work, while the core infrastructure is already in place for an operator seeking an established setup.

The property is located on Lark Street with access to Washington Park, Downtown Albany, the NYS Capitol and state offices, Albany Medical Center, St. Peter's Hospital, and the surrounding Lark Street neighborhood. The building dates to 1880.

Key Highlights

  • Approximately 1,160 SF restaurant space
  • New hood and walk‑in freezer
  • Sinks, bathroom, and storage area included

Financial Insights

Estimated NOI and Cap Rate

NOI / Yr
$36,780
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$735,600 $735.6K
Cap Rate 7%
$525,429 $525.4K
Cap Rate 9%
$408,667 $408.7K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 3,480 SF
Gross rent
$56.4K $16.20/SF
− Vacancy
−$3.8K −$1.10/SF
EGI
$52.5K $15.10/SF
− OpEx
−$15.8K −$4.53/SF
NOI
$36.8K $10.57/SF
Area
Albany, NY
Vacancy
6.80%
Lease Rate
$16.20 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
30.00%
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Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$735,600
Cap Rate 7%
$525,429
Cap Rate 9%
$408,667

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Specialty Retail
$688.8K
$602.7K – $803.6K (±1% cap)
NOI $48,216 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 1,148.00%
Second Best
Industrial
$525.4K
$459.8K – $613.0K (±1% cap)
NOI $36,780 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 875.71%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$918.1K
$803.4K – $1.07M (±1% cap)
NOI $64,269 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 1,530.21%
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Current Use

Keobi Restaurant Indian Astrologer & Psychic ... Life Coach Albony County Parking Lot & Garage

Suggested Use

Top Pick Carpet & Flooring Store (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Skin Care Clinic Furniture & Home Goods Electrical Service Pet Grooming Service

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

Yes
Commercial hood

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

4,402
Businesses Nearby
28k
Monthly Visits Nearby
Under-served
Demand for This Use

Foot Traffic Nearby

Shops & Services 55% Dining 45%
Dunkin' Donuts Dining
10,314 visits/mo 0.3 miles
Sunoco Shops & Services
10,115 visits/mo 0.4 miles
SEFCU Shops & Services
4,000 visits/mo 0.4 miles
Shogun Dining
1,548 visits/mo 0.3 miles
Mavis Discount Tire Shops & Services
1,434 visits/mo 0.4 miles

Demographics for 12210, NY

10,559
Population
6,580
Households
1.6
Avg Household Size
33
Median Age
44%
College-Educated
91%
High-School Grad
1.1 sq mi
ZIP Area
9,599
Density / Sq Mi
$55,873
Median Household Income
$35,439
Median Earnings
$1,110
Median Rent
$217,500
Median Home Value
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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

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Conventional restaurant - Existing food-service infrastructure and equipment support continued restaurant use with limited remaining improvements.
Where is this conventional restaurant located?
The property is located at 189 Lark St Albany, NY.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Approximately 1,160 SF restaurant space; New hood and walk‑in freezer; Sinks, bathroom, and storage area included
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