Brick Triplex with Vacant
For Sale
$399,000
536-540 N Pearl St, Albany, NY 12204
Three-apartment property with distinctive tilework, a garden tub, and a coffered living room ceiling.
Property Size3,576 SF
Price / SF$111.58
Days on Market8
Property Features for 536-540 N Pearl St
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
3,576 SF
Property subtype
Multi-Family
Building Details
Year Built
1880
Listing Agency:
Howard Hanna Capital Inc
Listed By:
Michael Field · License #10491203035
(518) 669-1804
Source:
Fieldrealty
Added: Sep 7
Changed: Sep 13
Last Checked: Sep 13 at 8:46AM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
The property includes a solid brick triplex at 536 N Pearl St with three apartments totaling 3,576 square feet. Originally remodeled by an owner-occupant, the building retains distinctive interior details, including tilework throughout, a garden tub in the first unit, and a coffered living room ceiling. Constructed in 1880, the residence provides three separate apartment spaces within an established multifamily structure.
The offering also includes the adjacent vacant parcels at 538 N Pearl St and 540 N Pearl St. Both additional lots carry Two Family Residential zoning, expanding the included land component beyond the existing triplex.
The offering also includes the adjacent vacant parcels at 538 N Pearl St and 540 N Pearl St. Both additional lots carry Two Family Residential zoning, expanding the included land component beyond the existing triplex.
Key Highlights
- Three‑apartment brick building at 536 N Pearl St
- 3,576‑square‑foot multifamily property constructed in 1880
- Sale includes vacant lots at 538 N Pearl St and 540 N Pearl St
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
$36,528
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
9.15%
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%
$730,560
$730.6K
Cap Rate 7%
$521,829
$521.8K
Cap Rate 9%
$405,867
$405.9K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 3,576 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
$70.8K $19.80/SF
− Vacancy
−$4.4K −$1.23/SF
EGI
$66.4K $18.57/SF
− OpEx
−$29.9K −$8.36/SF
NOI
$36.5K $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%
$730,560
Cap Rate 7%
$521,829
Cap Rate 9%
$405,867
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$581.8K
$509.1K – $678.8K
NOI $40,725 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 10.21%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$521.8K
$456.6K – $608.8K
NOI $36,528 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 9.15%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$943.5K
$825.5K – $1.10M
NOI $66,042 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 16.55%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Current Use
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
734
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Demographics for 12204, NY
7,818
Population
4,290
Households
1.8
Avg Household Size
37
Median Age
39%
College-Educated
91%
High-School Grad
4.1 sq mi
ZIP Area
1,907
Density / Sq Mi
$75,197
Median Household Income
$48,911
Median Earnings
$1,294
Median Rent
$226,300
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in Northeast region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Triplex - Three-apartment property with distinctive tilework, a garden tub, and a coffered living room ceiling.
Where is this triplex located?
The property is located at 536-540 N Pearl St Albany, NY.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $399,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Three‑apartment brick building at 536 N Pearl St; 3,576‑square‑foot multifamily property constructed in 1880; Sale includes vacant lots at 538 N Pearl St and 540 N Pearl St
