29-Unit Renovated Apartment
For Sale
$4,149,000
2920 5th Avenue, Troy, NY 12180
Business Opportunity, Troy, NY
Property Size26,000 SF
Lot Size0.60 Acres
Price / SF$159.58
Days on Market81
Property Features for 2920 5th Avenue
General Information
Property type
Commercial Sale
Property subtype
Other
Directions
5th Ave Troy
Standard status
Active
Size
26,000 SF
Lot size
0.60 Acres
Utilities
Water source
Public
Amenities
high ceilings
laundry in house
Listing Agency:
REALTY ONE GROUP KEY
(518) 630-0360
Listed By:
Leah Witko · License #10401256547
(518) 649-7505
Added: Jul 13
Changed: Oct 1
Last Checked: Oct 1 at 8:06PM
MLS# 11883223
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This 29-unit multifamily property occupies a renovated former school building with approximately 26,000 square feet of residential space on 0.6 acres. The conversion retains high ceilings and includes laundry facilities within the building, along with parking for residents and guests. Public water serves the property.
Located at 2920 5th Avenue in Troy, the building is near services, shopping, and highway access. Its apartment configuration, renovated residential interiors, and existing parking create a substantial multifamily asset in Northern Troy.
Located at 2920 5th Avenue in Troy, the building is near services, shopping, and highway access. Its apartment configuration, renovated residential interiors, and existing parking create a substantial multifamily asset in Northern Troy.
Key Highlights
- 29‑unit multifamily building with approximately 26,000 square feet
- Renovated residential conversion of a former school building
- High ceilings and laundry facilities within the building
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
$315,593
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
7.61%
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%
$6,311,860
$6.3M
Cap Rate 7%
$4,508,471
$4.5M
Cap Rate 9%
$3,506,589
$3.5M
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 26,000 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
$605.3K $23.28/SF
− Vacancy
−$31.5K −$1.21/SF
EGI
$573.8K $22.07/SF
− OpEx
−$258.2K −$9.93/SF
NOI
$315.6K $12.14/SF
Area
Rensselaer County, NY
Vacancy
5.20%
Lease Rate
$23.28 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
45.00%
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%
$6,311,860
Cap Rate 7%
$4,508,471
Cap Rate 9%
$3,506,589
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Apartment 5plus
$4.51M
$3.94M – $5.26M
NOI $315,593 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.61%
Second Best
—
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no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Office A
$6.50M
$5.69M – $7.58M
NOI $454,971 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 10.97%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
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Lease Details
29
Residential units
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
834
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Demographics for 12180, NY
55,907
Population
25,527
Households
2.2
Avg Household Size
33
Median Age
40%
College-Educated
90%
High-School Grad
56.2 sq mi
ZIP Area
995
Density / Sq Mi
$73,767
Median Household Income
$41,787
Median Earnings
$1,188
Median Rent
$233,000
Median Home Value
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Apartment building - Converted school building with high ceilings, in-building laundry, and parking in Northern Troy.
Where is this apartment building located?
The property is located at 2920 5th Avenue Troy, NY.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $4,149,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 29‑unit multifamily building with approximately 26,000 square feet; Renovated residential conversion of a former school building; High ceilings and laundry facilities within the building
