Mixed-Use Building with Restaurant
For Sale
$274,900
Pending
54 James Street, Albany, NY 12207
Commercial Sale, Albany, NY
Property Size1,008 SF
Lot Size0.01 Acres
Days on Market176
Property Features for 54 James Street
General Information
Property type
Commercial Sale
Property subtype
Other
Zoning
Mixed
Bathrooms
2
Full bathrooms
2
Rooms
Bathroom 2, Bathroom 1
Parking features
On Street
Basement
Interior Entry, Unfinished
Lot features
Road Frontage
High school
Albany
Elementary school district
Albany
Middle school district
Albany
High school district
Albany
Directions
Broadway to Columbia St, left on James St. Property on the Right.
Standard status
Pending
APN
010100 76.34-3-7
Size
1,008 SF
Lot size
0.01 Acres
Taxes and HOA fees
Tax Annual Amount
7047
Utilities
Sewer type
Public Sewer
Heating system
Electric (Heating), Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling system
Window Unit(s)
Water source
Public
Building Details
Year built
1910
Floors in Building
2
Flooring type
Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl
Building materials
Brick
Roof type
Flat, Rubber
Listing Agency:
Kellie Kieley Realty LLC
(518) 225-0454
Listed By:
Brian A Amaral · License #10301220733
(518) 250-9499
Added: Mar 23
Changed: Sep 12
Last Checked: Sep 14 at 10:06AM
MLS# 202613937
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This 1,008-square-foot mixed-use property combines a street-level commercial area with a second-floor one-bedroom apartment. The commercial space includes a built-in hood, grease trap, and private restroom, supporting restaurant-oriented use while accommodating other permitted commercial applications. The building is constructed of brick and has hardwood, tile, and vinyl flooring. Both components are scheduled for vacant delivery beginning August 15, and the property is offered in its present condition.
Located at 54 James Street, the building sits across from Tricentennial Park in downtown Albany. Nearby context includes downtown businesses, restaurants, government offices, public transportation, and major highways. The property has a rubber flat roof replaced in August 2020, public water and sewer, electric baseboard heating, natural gas service, window-unit cooling, and on-street parking.
Located at 54 James Street, the building sits across from Tricentennial Park in downtown Albany. Nearby context includes downtown businesses, restaurants, government offices, public transportation, and major highways. The property has a rubber flat roof replaced in August 2020, public water and sewer, electric baseboard heating, natural gas service, window-unit cooling, and on-street parking.
Key Highlights
- 1,008‑square‑foot mixed‑use building with commercial space and a second‑floor one‑bedroom apartment
- Street‑level commercial area includes a built‑in hood, grease trap, and private restroom
- Both commercial and residential components scheduled for vacant delivery beginning August 15
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
$13,966
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
5.08%
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%
$279,320
$279.3K
Cap Rate 7%
$199,514
$199.5K
Cap Rate 9%
$155,178
$155.2K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 1,008 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
$20.0K $19.80/SF
− Vacancy
−$1.3K −$1.33/SF
EGI
$18.6K $18.47/SF
− OpEx
−$4.7K −$4.62/SF
NOI
$14.0K $13.86/SF
Area
Albany, NY
Vacancy
6.70%
Lease Rate
$19.80 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
25.00%
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%
$279,320
Cap Rate 7%
$199,514
Cap Rate 9%
$155,178
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Specialty Retail
$199.5K
$174.6K – $232.8K
NOI $13,966 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.08%
Second Best
Retail
$174.0K
$152.2K – $203.0K
NOI $12,179 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.43%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$265.9K
$232.7K – $310.3K
NOI $18,616 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.77%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
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Current Use
Lease Details
Yes
Highway access
Yes
Commercial hood
Yes
Grease trap
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
3,355
Businesses Nearby
19k
Monthly Visits Nearby
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Business Placement
Foot Traffic Nearby
Hotels & Casinos 71%
Shops & Services 29%
Renaissance Albany Hotel
Hotels & Casinos
6,703 visits/mo
0.4 miles
Sunoco
Shops & Services
5,588 visits/mo
0.4 miles
Hampton Inn & Suites Albany Downtown
Hotels & Casinos
4,856 visits/mo
0.2 miles
Hyatt Place
Hotels & Casinos
2,110 visits/mo
0.2 miles
Demographics for 12207, NY
2,399
Population
1,553
Households
1.5
Avg Household Size
37
Median Age
36%
College-Educated
90%
High-School Grad
1.0 sq mi
ZIP Area
2,399
Density / Sq Mi
$32,418
Median Household Income
$49,531
Median Earnings
$689
Median Rent
$242,500
Median Home Value
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Mixed-use property - Two-level property combines a street-facing commercial suite with a one-bedroom apartment in downtown Albany.
Where is this mixed-use property located?
The property is located at 54 James Street Albany, NY.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $274,900.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 1,008‑square‑foot mixed‑use building with commercial space and a second‑floor one‑bedroom apartment; Street‑level commercial area includes a built‑in hood, grease trap, and private restroom; Both commercial and residential components scheduled for vacant delivery beginning August 15
