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Brick Apartment Building with Laundry
For Sale
$699,000
Pending

838 1/2 Union Street, Schenectady, NY 12308

Fully occupied multifamily property with a varied apartment mix, central hot-water heat, and shared coin-operated laundry.

Property Size3,441 SF
Days on Market88

Property Features for 838 1/2 Union Street

General Information

Standard status Pending
Size 3,441 SF
Total Parking Spaces 7
Property subtype Multi-Family
Zoning Multi Residence
Occupancy 100%

Units

Unit Mix 6 x 1BR, 1 x studio
Multifamily Units 7

Taxes and HOA fees

Annual Taxes $11,452

Amenities

coin-operated laundry

Building Details

Year Built 1984
Buildings 1
Stories 3
Construction brick
Listing Agency: BA Realty Group LLC
Listed By: Vernon Bostick
Source: Capmarkrealty
Added: Jul 24 Changed: Oct 16 Last Checked: Oct 19 at 3:59AM

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Investment Insights

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This three-story brick apartment property contains seven residences: six one-bedroom apartments and one studio. The building totals approximately 3,441 square feet and was constructed in 1984, with a slate roof and central hot-water heating. Residents have access to a shared coin-operated laundry, while ownership provides heat, hot water, and trash service; tenants pay their own electric and gas. The property is fully occupied and classified Multi Residence for zoning purposes.

Access is provided through a shared driveway serving the building and an adjacent dental office parking lot, with a recorded easement in place. The property is located on Union Street in Schenectady, New York.

Key Highlights

  • Seven‑unit apartment building with six 1‑bedroom units and one studio
  • Approximately 3,441 square feet across three stories
  • Built in 1984 with brick construction and a slate roof

Financial Insights

Estimated NOI and Cap Rate

NOI / Yr
$35,149
Cap Rate
5.03%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$702,980 $703.0K
Cap Rate 7%
$502,129 $502.1K
Cap Rate 9%
$390,544 $390.5K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 3,441 SF
Gross rent
$68.1K $19.80/SF
− Vacancy
−$4.2K −$1.23/SF
EGI
$63.9K $18.57/SF
− OpEx
−$28.8K −$8.36/SF
NOI
$35.1K $10.21/SF
Area
Schenectady County, 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 Rate 5%
$702,980
Cap Rate 7%
$502,129
Cap Rate 9%
$390,544

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Apartment 5plus
$502.1K
$439.4K – $585.8K (±1% cap)
NOI $35,149 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.03%
Second Best
—
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no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.03M
$901.2K – $1.20M (±1% cap)
NOI $72,096 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 10.31%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities. How Realmo checks its estimates

Property Analytics

Current Use

Apartment buildings

Suggested Use

Top Pick HVAC Service Acupuncture Catering Service (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Butcher Nursing Home

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

7
Residential units
100%
Occupancy

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

1,373
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 12308, NY

15,285
Population
6,442
Households
2.4
Avg Household Size
31
Median Age
29%
College-Educated
89%
High-School Grad
2.3 sq mi
ZIP Area
6,646
Density / Sq Mi
$59,789
Median Household Income
$35,966
Median Earnings
$1,159
Median Rent
$180,100
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in Northeast region

4% 2022
4.6% 2023
5.3% 2024
5.6% 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Apartment building - Fully occupied multifamily property with a varied apartment mix, central hot-water heat, and shared coin-operated laundry.
Where is this apartment building located?
The property is located at 838 1/2 Union Street Schenectady, NY.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $699,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Seven‑unit apartment building with six 1‑bedroom units and one studio; Approximately 3,441 square feet across three stories; Built in 1984 with brick construction and a slate roof
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