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Mixed-Use Building with Retail
For Sale
$649,000

204 Lancaster Street, Albany, NY 12210

Commercial Sale, Albany, NY

Property Size4,123 SF
Lot Size0.04 Acres
Price / SF$157.41
Days on Market241

Property Features for 204 Lancaster Street

General Information

Property type Commercial Sale
Property subtype Other
Zoning Mixed
Bathrooms 3
Full bathrooms 3
Rooms Bathroom 1, Bathroom 3, Bathroom 2
Parking features On Street
Security features Security
Basement Partial
High school Albany
Elementary school district Albany
Middle school district Albany
High school district Albany
Directions Head down Lark Street, and the property will be on the left-hand side.
Standard status Active
APN 010100 76.23-3-11
Size 4,123 SF
Lot size 0.04 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Annual Amount 10411

Utilities

Sewer type Public Sewer
Heating system Natural Gas
Cooling system Central Air
Water source Public

Building Details

Year built 1930
Floors in Building 3
Building materials Brick
Roof type Rubber
Listing Agency: Hanna Commercial
Listed By: Philip Sabatino · License #10401299525
Added: Feb 2 Changed: Sep 12 Last Checked: Oct 1 at 7:06PM
MLS# 202611373

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

Located at 204 Lancaster Street in Albany, this 1930 brick mixed-use building combines a ground-floor retail space with two residential apartments above. The commercial area is currently operated as a tailor shop, and tailor inventory is available separately from the real estate. The property contains 4123 square feet on a 0.04-acre lot, providing a compact configuration with both commercial and residential components.

Building systems include natural gas heating, central air, a rubber roof, public water, and public sewer. Parking is available on the street. The property is in Albany, NY 12210, and its mixed zoning supports the existing combination of storefront and apartment uses.

Key Highlights

  • 4123 square feet on a 0.04‑acre lot
  • Ground‑floor retail space with two residential apartments above
  • Current tailor shop operation; inventory may be purchased separately

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
$49,816
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
7.68%
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%
$996,320 $996.3K
Cap Rate 7%
$711,657 $711.7K
Cap Rate 9%
$553,511 $553.5K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 4,123 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
$76.7K $18.60/SF
− Vacancy
−$5.5K −$1.34/SF
EGI
$71.2K $17.26/SF
− OpEx
−$21.3K −$5.18/SF
NOI
$49.8K $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%
$996,320
Cap Rate 7%
$711,657
Cap Rate 9%
$553,511

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Retail
$711.7K
$622.7K – $830.3K (±1% cap)
NOI $49,816 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.68%
Second Best
Mixed Use
$694.2K
$607.4K – $809.9K (±1% cap)
NOI $48,595 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.49%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.09M
$951.8K – $1.27M (±1% cap)
NOI $76,144 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 11.73%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

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Current Use

UG TATTOOS Tattoo & Piercing Shop Waldorf Tuxedo (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store

Suggested Use

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

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

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

4,369
Businesses Nearby

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 Multifamily in Northeast region

4% 2022
4.6% 2023
5.3% 2024
5.6% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Mixed-use property - Two apartments occupy the upper floors above an operating tailor shop with central air and public utilities.
Where is this mixed-use property located?
The property is located at 204 Lancaster Street Albany, NY.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $649,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 4123 square feet on a 0.04‑acre lot; Ground‑floor retail space with two residential apartments above; Current tailor shop operation; inventory may be purchased separately
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