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    81 E 3Rd St New York, NY 10003

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    Manhattan residential building with immediate cash flow and long-term potential.

    Property size:
    36,047 SF
    Lot size:
    4,809.00 Acres

    Property Features for 81 E 3Rd St

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Zoning
    R8B
    Size
    36,047 SF
    Lot size
    4,809.00 Acres

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    Listing Contact
    Ana Barrie
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    Listing Agency: BKREA Listing Agent: Ana Barrie

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    Overview

    East Village Multifamily Investment Opportunity

    Located in the East Village of Manhattan, the property at 81 East 3rd Street is a 13-story elevator building totaling 36,047 square feet. The building contains 41 residential units, including 28 student housing units and 13 free-market apartments, with approximately 187 beds. Positioned between First and Second Avenues, the site benefits from a location in a supply-constrained neighborhood with access to retail, dining, entertainment, and transportation. The lot size is 4,809 square feet. The zoning is R8B, with an as-of-right FAR of 4.0 (or 4.8 with Universal Affordability Preference), allowing 19,236 square feet as-of-right or 23,083 square feet with an affordability bonus. The built FAR is 7.5, exceeding current zoning, making it grandfathered and irreplaceable. This high-density, overbuilt asset cannot be replicated under today’s zoning regulations. The East Village is a high-demand residential neighborhood popular with students, young professionals, and long-term residents. The fully built-out property offers immediate cash flow and long-term appreciation potential, with embedded zoning rights and market scarcity.
    Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Glass Shower doors& ... Kitchen & Bath Showroom

    Suggested Use

    Law Firm Restaurant Real Estate Agency Spa & Massage Center Dental Office Hair Salon Nail Salon Food Market Grocery & Convenience Store Daycare Center

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

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    City
    New York
    County
    New York
    State
    New York
    Longitude
    -73.9881792
    Latitude
    40.7249872

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    Apartment building - Manhattan residential building with immediate cash flow and long-term potential.
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    The property is located at 81 E 3Rd St New York, NY.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: - Grandfathered, high-density residential building with built FAR nearly double current zoning, making it irreplaceable.; - Immediate cash flow from 41 units (28 student housing, 13 free-market apartments) and long-term appreciation potential.; - Located in the heart of the East Village, a high-demand residential neighborhood with limited development opportunities.
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    Realmo AI Method estimates property value using machine learning models trained on millions of comparable listings, transactions, and market signals. It analyzes property features, location intelligence data, and current market dynamics to predict the most probable market value in real time.

    Realmo CapRate Calculation

    Realmo calculates the Capitalization Rate (Cap Rate) to help estimate a property's potential return on investment. The Cap Rate is a fundamental metric in commercial real estate that measures the relationship between a property's net operating income and its market value.

    How We Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate Formula:
    Cap Rate (%) = (Net Operating Income / Property Value) × 100

    Net Operating Income (NOI) Formula:
    NOI = Area × Lease Rate × (1 - Vacancy Rate) × (1 - Operating Expense Ratio)

    Components

    Net Operating Income (NOI) represents the annual income a property generates after operating expenses:

    • Area: Building square footage from property records
    • Lease Rate: Annual $/sqft based on market data for the property type and geographic location
    • Vacancy Rate: Percentage of unoccupied space based on market data for the property type and location
    • Operating Expense Ratio: Operating costs as a percentage of income, varies by property type

    Property Value is derived from:

    • Recent sale price (if available)
    • Statistical models using comparable sales
    • AI-powered valuation estimates

    Example Calculation

    For a 100,000 sqft Office Building:

    • Lease Rate: $25.00/sqft/year (market data for Office in this area)
    • Vacancy Rate: 8% (market data for Office in this area)
    • Operating Expense Ratio: 35% (typical for Office properties)
    • Property Value: $15,000,000

    Step 1: Calculate NOI

    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × (1 - 0.08) × (1 - 0.35)
    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × 0.92 × 0.65
    NOI = $1,495,000/year

    Step 2: Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate = ($1,495,000 / $15,000,000) × 100
    Cap Rate = 9.97%

    Property Type Considerations

    Net Operating Income calculations vary by property type due to different operating expense ratios:

    • Office: Higher expenses (30-40%) for HVAC, utilities, maintenance
    • Retail: Moderate expenses (25-35%) for common area maintenance
    • Industrial/Warehouse: Lower expenses (15-25%) for minimal tenant services
    • Multifamily: Moderate expenses (35-45%) including property management
    • Self-Storage: Lower expenses (25-35%) due to minimal maintenance

    Market lease rates and vacancy rates are specific to each property type and geographic location, reflecting local market conditions.

    Disclaimer

    These calculations are estimates for informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional financial analysis or appraisal.

    • Cap Rate calculations depend on market data that may change over time
    • Actual operating expenses, lease rates, and vacancy rates may differ from market averages
    • Individual property conditions, lease terms, and tenant quality significantly impact actual NOI
    • Property value estimates are approximations and not official appraisals
    • Cap rates vary widely by market, property condition, and investment risk profile

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    Cap approach

    Capitalization Method calculates value based on estimated net operating income (NOI) and applying a market-based capitalization rate (cap rate), we estimate what a typical investor might be willing to pay for it.

    Comparable approach

    Comparable estimate is based on recent sales of similar nearby properties, adjusted for factors like size, condition, and location.

    Relative

    Relative property class coefficient uses factors that account for typical price differences between various asset types (e.g., retail vs. industrial) to provide a more accurate market-aligned estimate.

    Geo

    Comparable Sales Method, enhanced by Geo coefficients — location-based adjustment factors that reflect differences in price levels across neighborhoods, cities, or regions ensuring a more accurate, market-sensitive valuation.

    Stat Estimate

    This method estimates value based on actual market adjusted recent (~5 years) sales of comparable properties around by location and property type.

    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
    AI Estimate

    This method estimates value based on AI market estimation of comparable properties around by location and property type.

    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
    Alternative use

    Estimate considers the property’s potential value if used for a different purpose-based on zoning, demand, and market feasibility.

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