10-Bedroom Multifamily
New
For Sale
$599,900
531 Western Avenue, Albany, NY 12203
Commercial Sale, Albany, NY
Property Size3,414 SF
Lot Size0.18 Acres
Price / SF$175.72
Days on Market4
Property Features for 531 Western Avenue
General Information
Property type
Commercial Sale
Property subtype
Other
Zoning
Multi Residence
Parking
7
Patio and Porch features
Deck
Interior features
High Speed Internet, Paddle Fan, Built-in Features
Basement
Full, Interior Entry, Walk-Out Access
Lot features
Level
High school
Albany
Elementary school district
Albany
Middle school district
Albany
High school district
Albany
Directions
North Allen St to right on Western Ave house is on the right
Standard status
Active
APN
010100 64.51-2-40
Size
3,414 SF
Lot size
0.18 Acres
Taxes and HOA fees
Tax Annual Amount
11181
Utilities
Sewer type
Public Sewer
Heating system
Hot Water(Heating), Natural Gas
Water source
Public
Amenities
gas fireplaces
covered front porch
side porch
rooftop deck
on-site laundry
interconnected fire system
Building Details
Year built
1900
Flooring type
Wood, Tile
Building materials
Vinyl Siding
Roof type
Shingle, Asphalt
Listing Agency:
Coldwell Banker Prime Properties · Coldwell Banker Real Estate
(518) 439-9600
Listed By:
Rebecca L Cavalieri · License #10301224636
(518) 210-4916
Added: Sep 21
Changed: Sep 23
Last Checked: Sep 24 at 1:06AM
MLS# 202626753
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
Located at 531 Western Avenue in Albany, this 3,414-square-foot multifamily property was built in 1900 and is zoned Multi Residence. The three-story layout contains 10 bedrooms and 10 full bathrooms, with an updated eat-in kitchen, living room, laundry, shared bathrooms, and multiple en-suite bedrooms. Gas fireplaces serve every bedroom and the living room. A covered front porch, side porch, rooftop deck, and off-street parking add to the property’s functional features.
The property is positioned between the uptown and downtown SUNY campuses and near Cafe Madison, Juniors, Madison Pourhouse, Curry House, and grocery shopping. Public water and public sewer serve the property. Additional features include a nine-year-old boiler, newer roof, interconnected fire system, wood and tile flooring, vinyl siding, natural gas heating, and public high-speed internet access.
The layout is identified as suitable for student housing, group housing, or a bed and breakfast, subject to applicable requirements.
The property is positioned between the uptown and downtown SUNY campuses and near Cafe Madison, Juniors, Madison Pourhouse, Curry House, and grocery shopping. Public water and public sewer serve the property. Additional features include a nine-year-old boiler, newer roof, interconnected fire system, wood and tile flooring, vinyl siding, natural gas heating, and public high-speed internet access.
The layout is identified as suitable for student housing, group housing, or a bed and breakfast, subject to applicable requirements.
Key Highlights
- 10 bedrooms and 10 full bathrooms across a three‑story layout
- Zoned Multi Residence on a 0.18‑acre lot
- 3,414 square feet; built in 1900
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
$34,873
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
5.81%
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%
$697,460
$697.5K
Cap Rate 7%
$498,186
$498.2K
Cap Rate 9%
$387,478
$387.5K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 3,414 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
$67.6K $19.80/SF
− Vacancy
−$4.2K −$1.23/SF
EGI
$63.4K $18.57/SF
− OpEx
−$28.5K −$8.36/SF
NOI
$34.9K $10.21/SF
Area
Albany, NY
Vacancy
6.20%
Lease Rate
$19.80 /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%
$697,460
Cap Rate 7%
$498,186
Cap Rate 9%
$387,478
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Apartment 5plus
$498.2K
$435.9K – $581.2K
NOI $34,873 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.81%
Second Best
Hotel Hospitality
$260.6K
$228.0K – $304.0K
NOI $18,239 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.04%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$900.7K
$788.1K – $1.05M
NOI $63,050 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 10.51%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
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Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
812
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Demographics for 12203, NY
28,210
Population
14,755
Households
1.9
Avg Household Size
38
Median Age
54%
College-Educated
95%
High-School Grad
10.4 sq mi
ZIP Area
2,713
Density / Sq Mi
$80,055
Median Household Income
$44,412
Median Earnings
$1,342
Median Rent
$258,800
Median Home Value
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Multifamily property - Three-story layout includes en-suite bedrooms, shared baths, laundry, and an updated eat-in kitchen.
Where is this multifamily property located?
The property is located at 531 Western Avenue Albany, NY.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $599,900.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 10 bedrooms and 10 full bathrooms across a three‑story layout; Zoned Multi Residence on a 0.18‑acre lot; 3,414 square feet; built in 1900
