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Historic Duplex with Detached Garage
For Sale
$449,000

396 Hamilton St, Albany, NY 12210

Two-residence configuration includes a three-bedroom main home and a garden-level one-bedroom apartment.

Property Size2,700 SF
Price / SF$166.30
Days on Market19

Property Features for 396 Hamilton St

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 2,700 SF
Total Parking Spaces 1
Property subtype Residential Income

Building Details

Year Built 1871
Buildings 2
Construction brownstone
Tenancy Multi
Listing Agency: Empire Real Estate Firm LLC
Listed By: Beau Piorkowski
Source: Exprealty
Added: Jul 15 Changed: Jul 31 Last Checked: Jul 31 at 1:05PM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This 2,700-square-foot duplex at 396 Hamilton St in Albany’s Center Square neighborhood is a 1871 brownstone with two distinct residential spaces. The main residence offers three bedrooms and one and a half baths, while the garden-level apartment includes one bedroom and one full bath. The layout supports rental income, guest accommodations, or multigenerational living.

Historic interior details include marble fireplaces, curved walls, stained glass accents, and hardwood floors. A detached one-car garage provides secure, year-round off-street parking, adding a practical improvement uncommon among nearby brownstones.

Key Highlights

  • 1871 brownstone in Albany’s Center Square neighborhood
  • 2,700‑square‑foot duplex with two residential spaces
  • Main residence includes 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths

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 $47.0k $17.40
− Vacancy −$3.1k −$1.13
EGI $43.9k $16.27
− OpEx −$13.2k −$4.88
NOI $30.7k $11.39
2,700 SF · lease $17.40/SF/yr · vacancy 6.50% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$439.3K
$384.4K – $512.5K (±1% cap)
NOI $30,748 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.85%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$394.0K
$344.8K – $459.7K (±1% cap)
NOI $27,580 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.14%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$712.3K
$623.3K – $831.1K (±1% cap)
NOI $49,864 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 11.11%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Duplexes

Suggested Use

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

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

Multi-tenant
Tenancy

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

4,281
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

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?
Duplex - Two-residence configuration includes a three-bedroom main home and a garden-level one-bedroom apartment.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 396 Hamilton St Albany, NY.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $449,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 1871 brownstone in Albany’s Center Square neighborhood; 2,700‑square‑foot duplex with two residential spaces; Main residence includes 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths
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