Mixed-Use Building with
For Sale
$639,900
197 Lark Street, Albany, NY 12210
Street-level commercial space is combined with three residential units under mixed zoning.
Property Size4,360 SF
Price / SF$146.77
Days on Market17
Property Features for 197 Lark Street
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
4,360 SF
Total Parking Spaces
2
Zoning
Mixed
Additional Details
Gross Income
$66,600
Taxes and HOA fees
Annual Taxes
$9,021
Amenities
private rooftop access
in-unit laundry
Building Details
Year Built
1880
Buildings
1
Stories
3
Tenancy
Multi
Listing Agency:
Coldwell Banker Prime Properties
(518) 760-1050
Listed By:
Amanda Penrose · License #10401332555
(518) 760-1050
Source:
Capmarkrealty
Added: Aug 13
Changed: Aug 28
Last Checked: Aug 25 at 3:36AM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This 3,160-square-foot mixed-use building, constructed in 1880, combines a street-facing commercial area with three residential units. The commercial portion is approved for a variety of uses and includes existing equipment. Residential accommodations include a 1-bedroom apartment facing Lark St, another unit with skyline views and private rooftop access, and a top-floor residence with 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and in-unit laundry.
A rare 2-car garage is accessed from Spring St and can support parking or deliveries. The property is in Albany’s Center Square neighborhood, near shops, restaurants, and Washington Park, with the commercial space positioned at street level.
A rare 2-car garage is accessed from Spring St and can support parking or deliveries. The property is in Albany’s Center Square neighborhood, near shops, restaurants, and Washington Park, with the commercial space positioned at street level.
Key Highlights
- 3,160 SF mixed‑use building constructed in 1880
- Street‑level commercial space approved for a variety of uses
- Three residential units, including a 3‑bedroom, 2‑bath top‑floor residence
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
$52,680
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
8.23%
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%
$1,053,600
$1.1M
Cap Rate 7%
$752,571
$752.6K
Cap Rate 9%
$585,333
$585.3K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 4,360 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
$81.1K $18.60/SF
− Vacancy
−$5.8K −$1.34/SF
EGI
$75.3K $17.26/SF
− OpEx
−$22.6K −$5.18/SF
NOI
$52.7K $12.08/SF
Area
Albany, NY
Vacancy
7.20%
Lease Rate
$18.60 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
30.00%
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%
$1,053,600
Cap Rate 7%
$752,571
Cap Rate 9%
$585,333
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Retail
$752.6K
$658.5K – $878.0K
NOI $52,680 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.23%
Second Best
Mixed Use
$734.1K
$642.4K – $856.5K
NOI $51,388 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.03%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.15M
$1.01M – $1.34M
NOI $80,520 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 12.58%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Lease Details
Multi-tenant
Tenancy
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
4,402
Businesses Nearby
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Business Placement
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
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in Northeast region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Mixed-use property - Street-level commercial space is combined with three residential units under mixed zoning.
Where is this mixed-use property located?
The property is located at 197 Lark Street Albany, NY.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $639,900.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 3,160 SF mixed‑use building constructed in 1880; Street‑level commercial space approved for a variety of uses; Three residential units, including a 3‑bedroom, 2‑bath top‑floor residence
