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Renovated Mixed-Use Building
For Sale
$2,800,000

273 Lenox Avenue, New York, NY 10027

Commercial Sale, New York, NY

Property Size4,860 SF
Price / SF$576.13
Days on Market219

Property Features for 273 Lenox Avenue

General Information

Property type Commercial Sale
Property subtype Other
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Full bathrooms 2
Rooms Bathroom 2, Bedroom 2, Bathroom 1, Bedroom 1
Fireplace 1
Subdivision Mt. Morris Park
High school district 000000
Standard status Active
Size 4,860 SF

Amenities

full-height dry cellar with sidewalk hatch access

Building Details

Architectural style Other
Listing Agency: Compass
Listed By: John Mcguinness
Added: Jan 30 Changed: Sep 5 Last Checked: Sep 6 at 2:06AM
MLS# 11667023

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This 4,860-square-foot mixed-use building combines a two-bedroom, two-bathroom duplex residence with two distinct commercial units. The upper residence occupies two floors and includes abundant natural light, high ceilings, large windows, and a fireplace. At street level, the storefront has direct retail access along Lenox Avenue, while a separate second-floor office suite adds another commercial component.

The property underwent a gut renovation in the 2010s, with independent HVAC systems serving each unit. A full-height dry cellar with sidewalk hatch access provides additional storage. The configuration supports combined owner occupancy and leasing, separate commercial use, or leasing across all three units. The property is located at 273 Lenox Avenue in New York, NY 10027.

Key Highlights

  • 4,860‑square‑foot mixed‑use building with three independently usable spaces
  • Two‑bedroom, two‑bathroom duplex residence spanning the upper two floors
  • Street‑level storefront with direct retail access along Lenox Avenue

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
$154,913
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
5.53%
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%
$3,098,260 $3.1M
Cap Rate 7%
$2,213,043 $2.2M
Cap Rate 9%
$1,721,256 $1.7M
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 4,860 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
$291.6K $60.00/SF
− Vacancy
−$43.7K −$9.00/SF
EGI
$247.9K $51.00/SF
− OpEx
−$92.9K −$19.13/SF
NOI
$154.9K $31.88/SF
Area
New York, NY
Vacancy
15.00%
Lease Rate
$60.00 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
37.50%
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%
$3,098,260
Cap Rate 7%
$2,213,043
Cap Rate 9%
$1,721,256

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Retail
$9.77M
$8.55M – $11.40M (±1% cap)
NOI $683,921 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 24.43%
Second Best
Mixed Use
$2.21M
$1.94M – $2.58M (±1% cap)
NOI $154,913 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.53%
Theoretical Best
Specialty Retail
$12.10M
$10.59M – $14.11M (±1% cap)
NOI $846,806 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 30.24%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Storefront properties

Suggested Use

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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

2
Office units
Multi-tenant
Tenancy
Yes
Paved road access

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

9,401
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 10027, NY

64,037
Population
28,038
Households
2.3
Avg Household Size
32
Median Age
52%
College-Educated
87%
High-School Grad
0.9 sq mi
ZIP Area
71,152
Density / Sq Mi
$64,220
Median Household Income
$44,231
Median Earnings
$1,609
Median Rent
$915,000
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Office in Northeast region

13.1% 2019
15.4% 2020
17.6% 2021
19.1% 2022
20.2% 2023
20.9% 2024
19.9% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Mixed-use property - Three independently usable spaces combine a renovated residential duplex with street-level retail and a separate office suite.
Where is this mixed-use property located?
The property is located at 273 Lenox Avenue New York, NY.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $2,800,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 4,860‑square‑foot mixed‑use building with three independently usable spaces; Two‑bedroom, two‑bathroom duplex residence spanning the upper two floors; Street‑level storefront with direct retail access along Lenox Avenue
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