Five-Unit Historic Apartment
For Sale
$700,000
552 Madison Avenue, Albany, NY 12208
Two-story property with varied one- and two-bedroom layouts and historic architectural details.
Property Size4,608 SF
Price / SF$151.91
Days on Market41
Property Features for 552 Madison Avenue
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
4,608 SF
Property subtype
Multi-Family
Occupancy
20%
Property Condition
Severity
Repairs Needed
Evidence
primed for cosmetic renovations
Units
Unit Mix
3 x 1BD/1BA, 2 x 2BD/1BA
Multifamily Units
5
Additional Details
Road Access
Yes
Taxes and HOA fees
Annual Taxes
$8,780
Building Details
Year Built
1875
Buildings
1
Stories
2
Tenancy
Single
Listing Agency:
New Scotland Realty
Listed By:
Samantha M Curry · License #10491209794
(603) 209-1976
Source:
Capmarkrealty
Added: Jul 24
Changed: Aug 29
Last Checked: Sep 1 at 2:46PM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This 4,608-square-foot apartment building dates to 1875 and includes five residential units across two stories. The unit mix consists of three one-bedroom, one-bath apartments and two two-bedroom, one-bath apartments. One unit is currently occupied, while four are positioned for cosmetic renovation. Interior and exterior character includes hardwood flooring, original moldings, custom doors, and a brick facade.
The property occupies the corner of New Scotland and Madison Avenue, directly across from Washington Park and Albany Medical Center. The offering may also be combined with 558 Madison Avenue, creating a potential package acquisition for the two properties.
The property occupies the corner of New Scotland and Madison Avenue, directly across from Washington Park and Albany Medical Center. The offering may also be combined with 558 Madison Avenue, creating a potential package acquisition for the two properties.
Key Highlights
- Five‑unit apartment building with three 1BD/1BA and two 2BD/1BA units
- 4,608 square feet across two stories
- Built in 1875 with brick facade, hardwood floors, original moldings, and custom doors
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
$47,070
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
6.72%
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%
$941,400
$941.4K
Cap Rate 7%
$672,429
$672.4K
Cap Rate 9%
$523,000
$523.0K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 4,608 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
$91.2K $19.80/SF
− Vacancy
−$5.7K −$1.23/SF
EGI
$85.6K $18.57/SF
− OpEx
−$38.5K −$8.36/SF
NOI
$47.1K $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%
$941,400
Cap Rate 7%
$672,429
Cap Rate 9%
$523,000
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Apartment 5plus
$672.4K
$588.4K – $784.5K
NOI $47,070 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.72%
Second Best
—
—
no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.22M
$1.06M – $1.42M
NOI $85,101 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 12.16%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Current Use
Lease Details
5
Residential units
20%
Occupancy
Single-tenant
Tenancy
Yes
Paved road access
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
51
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Demographics for 12208, NY
22,118
Population
11,522
Households
1.9
Avg Household Size
34
Median Age
56%
College-Educated
93%
High-School Grad
4.4 sq mi
ZIP Area
5,027
Density / Sq Mi
$69,505
Median Household Income
$39,268
Median Earnings
$1,291
Median Rent
$255,300
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in Northeast region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Apartment building - Two-story property with varied one- and two-bedroom layouts and historic architectural details.
Where is this apartment building located?
The property is located at 552 Madison Avenue Albany, NY.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $700,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Five‑unit apartment building with three 1BD/1BA and two 2BD/1BA units; 4,608 square feet across two stories; Built in 1875 with brick facade, hardwood floors, original moldings, and custom doors
