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Landmark Venue on Congress

65 Congress Street Cohoes, NY 12047

65 Congress Street, Cohoes, NY, 12047
$849,900
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$849,900

Luxury event and hospitality destination in Cohoes, New York.

Property Size18,389 SF
Price / SF$46.22
AddedMay 21
Days on Market55
Last RefreshMay 27 at 7:26 am

Property Features for 65 Congress Street

General Information

Standard status
Active
Size
18,389 SF
Property subtype
Commercial

Building Details

Year Built
1868

Listing office CRYSTAL COLEMAN REALTY LLC

Listing date May 21, 2026

Source Corcoran

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

The Venue on Congress is a luxury property located in Cohoes, New York. This income-driven event and hospitality destination spans an entire city block. Originally constructed in 1875, the property is a French Gothic church that has been reimagined into a multi-functional venue. It features 50-foot ceilings, stained glass, and hand-carved oak details. The property offers over 8,000 sq ft of space, including 11 guest rooms, a tavern-style bar, and a commercial kitchen designed to support large-scale events. An outdoor courtyard includes a firepit, stage, and dedicated food truck area. A private parking lot and three-car garage are also present. The Venue on Congress is suited for weddings, live performances, private events, boutique hospitality, or a live/work concept. The property is suitable for various business opportunities.

Key Highlights

  • Fully operational, income‑driven event and hospitality destination.
  • Boasting 8,000 sq ft of versatile space including 11 guest rooms, tavern‑style bar, and commercial kitchen.
  • Features a historic French Gothic church with 50‑foot ceilings, stained glass, and hand‑carved oak details.

Local Financial Insights For Hotel Hospitality

Simulate Cap Rate and NOI

NOI Build-Up
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.

Component $ $/SF
Gross rent $331.0k $18.00
− Vacancy −$182.1k −$9.90
EGI $149.0k $8.10
− OpEx −$78.2k −$4.25
NOI $70.8k $3.85
18,389 SF · lease $18.00/SF/yr · vacancy 55.00% · expense 52.50%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Specialty Retail
$3.40M
$2.97M – $3.96M (±1% cap)
NOI $237,825 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 27.98%
Second Best
Hotel Hospitality
$1.01M
$884.4K – $1.18M (±1% cap)
NOI $70,752 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.32%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$5.74M
$5.02M – $6.69M (±1% cap)
NOI $401,672 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 47.26%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Property Profile Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Cohoes French Club Association / Organization The Venue Wedding Service

Suggested Use

Law Firm Parking Lot & Garage Real Estate Agency Cafe & Coffee Shop Auto Parts Store Grocery & Convenience Store Acupuncture Plumbing Service Tech Support Center HVAC Service

Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Wedding venue - Luxury event and hospitality destination in Cohoes, New York.
Where is this wedding venue located?
The property is located at 65 Congress Street Cohoes, NY.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $849,900.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Fully operational, income‑driven event and hospitality destination.; Boasting **8,000 sq ft of versatile space** including 11 guest rooms, tavern‑style bar, and commercial kitchen.; Features a **historic French Gothic church** with 50‑foot ceilings, stained glass, and hand‑carved oak details.
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