Search
316 W SENECA ST, Ithaca, NY, 14850
Income-Generating Triplex Opportunity

316 W SENECA ST Ithaca, NY 14850

For Sale
$499,900

Three occupied units are generating rental income with a certificate of occupancy valid through Sept 2026.

Property Size2,747 SF
Price / SF$181.98
Days on Market316

Property Features for 316 W SENECA ST

General Information

Standard status
Active
Size
2,747 SF
Property subtype
Triplex

Building Details

Year Built
1860
Listing Agency: Howard Hanna S Tier Inc
Listed By: Kevin Duffey
Source: Xome
Added: Sep 12, 2025 Changed: Jul 23 Last Checked: Jul 23 at 8:31AM

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 Howard Hanna S Tier Inc


Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This dynamic triplex features three occupied rental units: an occupied studio downstairs, an occupied 1BR downstairs, and an occupied 3BR upstairs. The upstairs 3-bedroom apartment includes window air conditioning units provided for each bedroom and the living room. The 3-bedroom and studio units come furnished.

Located in the heart of downtown Ithaca, the property is within a short walk of restaurants, boutiques, and Cornell University, with Wegmans and additional retail shopping also nearby.

Leasing is in place through July 31, and utilities are included except for phone/cable/internet. The certificate of occupancy is valid until Sept 2026, and one tenant has been there seven years. Recent improvements include a new boiler installed 3 years ago, a new hot water heater installed last year, the main roof replaced/redone in April 2014, porch roofs replaced 2 years ago, and a furnished setup for the studio and 3-bedroom units.

Key Highlights

  • 3‑unit triplex with all three units currently occupied and rented through July 31
  • Certificate of occupancy is valid through Sept 2026
  • Income includes gross income of $55,920 and net operating income over $36,000

Financial Insights For Multifamily LT 5

Simulate Cap Rate and NOI

NOI Build-Up
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.

Component $ $/SF
Gross rent $54.4k $19.80
− Vacancy −$2.4k −$0.89
EGI $51.9k $18.91
− OpEx −$15.6k −$5.67
NOI $36.4k $13.24
2,747 SF · lease $19.80/SF/yr · vacancy 4.50% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$519.4K
$454.5K – $606.0K (±1% cap)
NOI $36,360 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.27%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$481.4K
$421.2K – $561.6K (±1% cap)
NOI $33,695 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.74%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$857.2K
$750.0K – $1.00M (±1% cap)
NOI $60,003 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 12.00%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Triplexes

Suggested Use

(Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Locksmith (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Carpet & Flooring Store Pet Store Home Appliance Store (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Nursing Home Plumbing Service

Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Triplex - Three occupied units are generating rental income with a certificate of occupancy valid through Sept 2026.
Where is this triplex located?
The property is located at 316 W SENECA ST Ithaca, NY.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $499,900.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 3‑unit triplex with all three units currently occupied and rented through July 31; Certificate of occupancy is valid through Sept 2026; Income includes gross income of $55,920 and net operating income over $36,000
More about this property
Thanks! Your message was sent.
Error! Your message wasn't sent.
Please enter your name
Please enter email
Please enter the email in the correct format
Please enter phone
Please enter the number in the correct format
Please enter message