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Duplex with Private Basements
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$339,900

615 Starin Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14216

Residential, Buffalo, NY

Property Size1,792 SF
Lot Size0.18 Acres
Price / SF$189.68
Days on Market45

Property Features for 615 Starin Avenue

General Information

Property type Residential Multi Family
Property subtype Other
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 2
Full bathrooms 2
Rooms Bedroom 2, Bathroom 1, Bedroom 3, Basement, Bedroom 4, Bathroom 2, Bedroom 1
Parking features Open
Exterior features FullyFenced, PrivateYard
Fencing Fenced
Appliances GasWaterHeater
Lot features Rectangular, Rectangular Lot, Residential Lot
Elementary school district Buffalo
Middle school district Buffalo
High school district Buffalo
Subdivision Buffalo City-140200
Standard status Active
APN 140200-078-440-0001-024-121
Size 1,792 SF
Lot size 0.18 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Annual Amount 2993

Utilities

Heating system Forced Air, Natural Gas
Water source Public

Amenities

covered patio
fenced yard
private basements

Building Details

Year built 1950
Floors in Building 2
Number of units 2
Flooring type Hardwood, Varies
Architectural style Other
Listing Agency: WNYbyOwner.com
Listed By: Robyn Sansone · License #10491209960
Added: Aug 18 Changed: Oct 1 Last Checked: Oct 1 at 9:06PM
MLS# B1708007

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This 1,792-square-foot duplex, built in 1950, contains two townhouse-style residences. Each has two second-floor bedrooms and a full bath, with a living room and kitchen/dining area on the main floor. Hardwood flooring is among the interior finishes. The units have individual basement areas, entrances, and utility service. Both received new furnaces in December 2025, each backed by a 20-year warranty.

The property occupies 0.1825 acres and includes a 2.5-car garage, a covered patio at the rear, and a fenced yard. One residence is vacant and available for occupancy; the other is leased through August 2026. Hertel Avenue, Kenmore Avenue, and Niagara Falls Boulevard are identified nearby, along with Delaware Park, the Buffalo Zoo, and the AKG Art Museum.

Key Highlights

  • Two‑unit duplex with 1,792 square feet of building area
  • Each residence has two bedrooms, one full bath, and a separate basement
  • Individual entrances and utility service for both units

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
$17,781
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
5.23%
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%
$355,620 $355.6K
Cap Rate 7%
$254,014 $254.0K
Cap Rate 9%
$197,567 $197.6K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 1,792 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
$26.9K $15.00/SF
− Vacancy
−$1.5K −$0.83/SF
EGI
$25.4K $14.17/SF
− OpEx
−$7.6K −$4.25/SF
NOI
$17.8K $9.92/SF
Area
Buffalo, NY
Vacancy
5.50%
Lease Rate
$15.00 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
30.00%
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%
$355,620
Cap Rate 7%
$254,014
Cap Rate 9%
$197,567

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$254.0K
$222.3K – $296.4K (±1% cap)
NOI $17,781 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.23%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$234.0K
$204.7K – $273.0K (±1% cap)
NOI $16,378 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.82%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$430.9K
$377.1K – $502.8K (±1% cap)
NOI $30,166 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.87%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

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Current Use

Duplexes

Suggested Use

Top Pick Real Estate Agency Law Firm HVAC Service Accounting Firm Building Supply Kitchen & Bath Showroom

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

2
Residential units

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

397
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 14216, NY

22,979
Population
12,773
Households
1.8
Avg Household Size
37
Median Age
54%
College-Educated
94%
High-School Grad
2.8 sq mi
ZIP Area
8,207
Density / Sq Mi
$70,260
Median Household Income
$47,823
Median Earnings
$1,152
Median Rent
$260,700
Median Home Value
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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 - Separate utility service and entrances serve each residence’s basement.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 615 Starin Avenue Buffalo, NY.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $339,900.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Two‑unit duplex with 1,792 square feet of building area; Each residence has two bedrooms, one full bath, and a separate basement; Individual entrances and utility service for both units
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