178A Delaware Ave · Albany, NY 12209

$399,900

8 bd · 3.0 ba · 4,870 sqft · MultiFamily · 50 Days on market

Built 1965 Fair condition 2,613 sqft lot $82/sqft · 37% below area Est $636k · 37% under ↓ 4% since listing

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Why this score? — see what drove the C grade

The composite is a weighted blend of 9 inputs, each scored 0–100. Each bar is that input's sub-score; the figure is the points it added to the 100-point composite (weight × sub-score).

• Cash flow +19.9/30.0
• ARV discount +15.0/15.0
• DSCR +6.3/10.0
• 1% rule +5.3/10.0
• Schools +4.5/10.0
• Livability +4.0/5.0
• Rent growth +2.5/5.0
• Condition / age +2.2/5.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Multi-family units

County records classify this as Multi-Family (2-4 Unit). Listing-text estimate: 2 units. confirmed

Listing remarks

Welcome to this massive duplex in the heart of Albany featuring over 4,800 SF of living space and including an easement with 6 off street parking spaces!! Each spacious unit offers 4 bedrooms--one with 1.5 baths and the other with 1 full bath. Both units are currently rented with long-term tenants in place, providing strong and stable income. Updates include a roof less than 10 years old, newer flooring, newer water heaters, and some newer windows. The 2nd-floor unit offers central air, and both units feature forced-air natural gas heat. Full basement perfect for storage. Three-phase electric. Conveniently located near major bus lines, schools, and shopping along Delaware Ave.

Key facts

• Easement
• Off street parking
• Full basement

Tags

• DUPLEX
• EASEMENT
• OFF STREET PARKING
• FULL BASEMENT
• THREE-PHASE ELECTRIC
• CENTRAL AIR

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 2 × 4.0-bed/1.5-bath units multifamily listed at $400k. Condition is rated fair.
• This rent per unit runs 30% of the median local income ($82k/yr) — at the standard rent-burdened threshold; future hikes will face affordability resistance.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $485 ($6k/yr) — positive. Per door: $242/mo.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($4k rent vs $400k).
• Recommended offer: $388k (3.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
• Cap rate 7.7% vs local median 5.7% in Albany — top-decile yield for the area; either an underpriced asset or a hidden risk that comps aren't pricing in. Stress-test before assuming the spread holds.

Location & tenants

• Location reads 79/100 on livability (#129 in NY, #2,083 nationally) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: amenities A+, commute A+, housing A+; Watch: employment C-, crime F.
• Albany City School District (urban): math 37% / reading 40% proficiency, ranked #543 of 590 in NY (top 92%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases; 66% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
• Market conditions: 121 active listings in the ZIP; solid renter incomes; 675 units permitted in Albany County in 2024 (451 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

• Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $3k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $12k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
• Albany County population projected at +9% by 2050 — modest demand growth; plan on rents tracking national, not racing it.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 50 days — a 3% lower offer ($388k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
• 2 sale attempts with the ask held roughly flat each time — persistent listings suggest the price (not the market) is what's stuck; bring a comps-based counter.

Recommended offer $387,903 (3.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. It's been on market 50 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 3% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
2. Can we see the unit-by-unit rent roll, current vacancy, and any below-market leases? What's the average tenancy length?
3. What capital expenditures (roof, boiler, parking lot, exteriors) have been made in the last 5 years, and what's planned in the next 2?
4. Have any recent inspections been done? Can we get a copy of the seller's disclosures and any deferred-maintenance estimates?
5. Built in 1965 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
6. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
7. Crime grade is F in this area — have there been break-ins, vandalism, or insurance claims at this property in the last 3 years? What carrier currently insures it and at what premium?
8. What's the average days-on-market for RENTAL listings here right now (not sales)? A rising rental-DOM trend means longer vacancies and softer asking-rent achievability than the comps imply.
9. What's the recent tenant-quality profile in this submarket — average credit score on applications, eviction rate, late-payment / NSF rate, and stable-employment percentage? A property-management company in the area should have these aggregated.
10. How much new apartment / multifamily construction is in the pipeline within 1–3 miles? Heavy new supply (>2% of stock underway) typically softens rents 12–24 months out; light construction supports rent growth.

Investment metrics

• 1% rule: 1.03% ✓
• Cap rate: 7.75%
• Cash-on-cash: 5.20%
• DSCR: 1.23
• GRM: 8.1

CMA / ARV

• ARV (median comp): $636,097
• List price: $399,900
• Delta: -37.13%
• Verdict: UNDERPRICED
• Comps: 20 within 1.0 mi

Show comp detail 5 sales within ~0.75 mi

Address	Dist	Beds/Ba	Sqft	Sold	Price	$/sf	Match
290 Morton Ave	0.05mi	7/4.5 (-1)	4,020 (-18%)	5mo	$392,000	$98	58
140 Jefferson St	0.50mi	7/4.0 (-1)	5,420 (+11%)	8mo	$625,000	$115	42
11 Elm St	0.74mi	7/4.0 (-1)	4,680 (-4%)	17mo	$425,000	$91	36
372 Madison Ave	0.53mi	8/5.0	4,347 (-11%)	20mo	$160,000	$37	33
22 S Lake Ave	1.04mi	9/7.0 (+1)	4,344 (-11%)	16mo	$745,000	$172	14

Match score weights: distance 35% · size 25% · config 20% · recency 20%. Top-matched comps best support the ARV.

Projected returns pro-forma

-3.0% appreciation · 3.0% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: -8.2%
• Equity multiple: 0.70×
• Total profit: $-33,858
• Equity at exit: $59,626

10-year hold

• IRR: 1.3%
• Equity multiple: 1.09×
• Total profit: $10,534
• Equity at exit: $34,576

Cash invested: $111,972 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

• Overall (STATE): 15 Strongly Tenant-Friendly
• State New York: 15 Strongly Tenant-Friendly · D+10
• County: — inherits STATE
• City: — inherits STATE

NYC rent stabilization (~1M units); 2019 HSTPA strengthened tenant rights; courts deeply backlogged.

Methodology + full state rankings →

Buyer's market Market conditions within 1.0 mi — comparable homes for sale

Active competition Active MLS

• For sale now: 5 active · 2 under contract
• Months of supply: 15.0 mo (7%/mo absorbed)
• Median asking: $649,900 ($152/sqft)
• Median days on market: 60 d
• This list price: lowest-priced of the active set
• ARV vs active asking: -14.0% vs current asking $/sqft

Closed sales set the value; these active listings set current market conditions and a practical price ceiling.

ZIP-level market 12209

• Home prices YoY: -7.3%
• Active inventory: 121
• Price-to-rent: 16.2×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $4,112 high
• Mortgage (P&I): −$2,097
• Tax est. 1.5%: −$500 /mo · $5,998/yr
• Insurance: −$167
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$864
• Net cashflow: $485

2-unit breakdown (identical units grouped — click to expand)

Units	Beds	Baths	Est. rent
▸ 2× units	4	1.5	$4,112
Total (2 units)			$4,112

Break-even live

Break-even rent $3,498

Max offer price $399,900

Occupancy floor 83%

Sensitivity live

Price	-10% $761	-5% $623	+0% $485	+5% $347	+10% $208
Rent	-10% $160	-5% $322	+0% $485	+5% $647	+10% $810
Rate	-1.0pp $686	-0.5pp $587	base $485	+0.5pp $381	+1.0pp $276

UW: 25.0% down · 7.5% · 30yr · 1.5% tax · 5.0% vac · 8.0% maint · 8.0% mgmt

Financing live

Cash to close

• Down payment: $99,975
• Closing costs: $11,997
• Club membership (one-time): —
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 40 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
292 Catherine St Unit 1 Albany, NY	3.0	1.0	—	$1,800	—	10d	1	0.02mi
292 Catherine St Unit 3 Albany, NY	3.0	1.0	—	$1,995	—	10d	1	0.02mi
288 Morton Ave Albany, NY	3.0	2.0	2973	$2,000	$0.67	10d	1	0.05mi
288 Morton Ave Apt 3 Albany, NY	3.0	1.0	750	$1,950	$2.60	51d	1	0.05mi
205 Delaware Ave Unit 2nd floor Albany, NY	3.0	1.0	1330	$1,700	$1.28	1d	1	0.06mi
205 Delaware Ave Unit 2nd floor Albany, NY	3.0	1.0	1330	$1,700	$1.28	107d	1	0.06mi
216 Delaware Ave Albany, NY	3.0	1.0	1244	$2,000	$1.61	10d	1	0.09mi
20 Besch Ave Unit 1 Albany, NY	3.0	1.0	—	$1,550	—	107d	1	0.09mi
34 Besch Ave Unit 1 Albany, NY	3.0	1.0	—	$1,550	—	10d	1	0.12mi
30 Magnolia Ter Albany, NY	4.0	1.0	1044	$2,050	$1.96	10d	1	0.23mi
221 S Swan St Unit 2 Albany, NY	4.0	1.0	—	$1,500	—	184d	1	0.23mi
202 Morton Ave Albany, NY	3.0	1.0	1200	$1,600	$1.33	10d	1	0.25mi
11 Barclay St #1 Albany, NY	3.0	1.0	1000	$1,695	$1.70	10d	1	0.29mi
30 Boenau St Albany, NY	3.0	1.0	1085	$1,800	$1.66	5d	1	0.35mi
30 Boenau St Albany, NY	3.0	1.0	1085	$1,800	$1.66	51d	1	0.35mi
13 Sligo St Unit 2 Albany, NY	3.0	1.0	—	$1,800	—	162d	1	0.36mi
13 Sligo St Unit 2 Albany, NY	3.0	1.0	—	$1,800	—	155d	1	0.36mi
201 Park Ave Unit 10 Albany, NY	3.0	2.0	1600	$2,100	$1.31	184d	1	0.36mi
212 Myrtle Ave #2 Albany, NY	4.0	1.0	1200	$1,775	$1.48	45d	1	0.38mi
212 Myrtle Ave #2 Albany, NY	4.0	1.0	1200	$1,775	$1.48	10d	1	0.38mi
212 Myrtle Ave #1 Albany, NY	4.0	2.0	1200	$1,795	$1.50	45d	1	0.38mi
136 Morton Ave Albany, NY	3.0	1.0	—	$2,000	—	184d	1	0.40mi
189 Second Ave Unit 2 Albany, NY	3.0	1.0	—	$1,300	—	10d	1	0.40mi
153 Myrtle Ave Apt 1 Albany, NY	3.0	1.0	—	$2,400	—	107d	1	0.42mi
35 Summit Ave Unit 2 Albany, NY	3.0	1.0	—	$1,695	—	164d	1	0.43mi
4 Irving St Unit 2nd Floor Albany, NY	3.0	1.0	1000	$1,695	$1.70	184d	1	0.44mi
22 Hurlbut St Albany, NY	3.0	1.0	1209	$2,050	$1.70	184d	1	0.45mi
31 Bertha St Albany, NY	4.0	1.0	1116	$1,900	$1.70	21d	1	0.45mi
31 Bertha St Albany, NY	4.0	1.0	1116	$2,000	$1.79	164d	1	0.45mi
30 Morris St #1 Albany, NY	3.0	1.0	—	$1,700	—	51d	1	0.47mi
17 Putnam St Albany, NY	3.0	1.0	2348	$1,700	$0.72	47d	1	0.49mi
44 Osborne St Unit 1 Albany, NY	3.0	1.0	—	$1,350	—	10d	1	0.49mi
44 Osborne St Unit 1 Albany, NY	3.0	1.0	—	$1,350	—	43d	1	0.49mi
139 Jefferson St Unit 2ND Albany, NY	3.0	1.0	—	$1,775	—	10d	1	0.52mi
139 Jefferson St Unit 2ND Albany, NY	3.0	1.0	—	$1,775	—	51d	1	0.52mi
360 Madison Ave Apt 3 Albany, NY	3.0	1.0	—	$1,500	—	184d	1	0.53mi
360 Madison Ave Unit 2 Albany, NY	3.0	1.0	—	$1,600	—	21d	1	0.53mi
360 Madison Ave Unit 2 Albany, NY	3.0	1.0	—	$1,500	—	7d	1	0.53mi
346 Madison Ave Unit 3 Albany, NY	3.0	2.0	1110	$2,725	$2.45	184d	1	0.54mi
346 Madison Ave Albany, NY	3.0	2.0	1500	$2,495	$1.66	164d	1	0.54mi

Property features AI

Finance

• Financial info: Two-unit property (duplex)Tenants pay: hot water, heat, internet, cable TV, central air, electricity, gasOwner pays: trash collection, sewer, snow removal, water, grounds care

Exterior

• Parking: CarportSeven parking spaces total
• Security: Smoke detectorsCarbon monoxide detectors
• Utilities: Three-phase electricPublic waterPublic sewerCable available
• Home design: DuplexLiving area approximately 4,870 total
• Construction: Brick and vinyl siding exteriorRubber roof
• Exterior features: Covered porchLevel, landscaped lot

Interior

• Kitchen: Each unit has a kitchen
• Bedrooms: Unit 1: Four bedrooms on the 1st floorUnit 2: Four bedrooms on the 2nd floor
• Flooring: VinylCarpetLaminateLinoleum
• Bathrooms: Three total bathrooms: two full baths and one half bathUnit 1: One full bath and one half bath on the 1st floorUnit 2: One full bath on the 2nd floor
• Heating & cooling: Forced air heating (natural gas)Central air conditioning
• Interior features: Wall panelingHigh-speed internet availableBuilt-in featuresExterior-entry full basement
• Laundry & utility: Dedicated laundry roomOther laundry area

Listing history 16 events

1. 2026-06-18
   days on market $399,900 Active 50 DOM
2. 2026-06-17
   days on market $399,900 Active 49 DOM
3. 2026-06-16
   days on market $399,900 Active 48 DOM
4. 2026-06-15
   days on market $399,900 Active 47 DOM
5. 2026-06-14
   days on market $399,900 Active 45 DOM
6. 2026-06-10
   days on market $399,900 Active 42 DOM
7. 2026-06-08
   days on market $399,900 Active 40 DOM
8. 2026-06-07
   days on market $399,900 Active 39 DOM
9. 2026-06-03
   days on market $399,900 Active 35 DOM
10. 2026-06-02
    days on market $399,900 Active 34 DOM
11. 2026-06-01
    days on market $399,900 Active 33 DOM
12. 2026-05-31
    days on market $399,900 Active 32 DOM
13. 2026-05-31
    days on market $399,900 Active 31 DOM
14. 2026-04-29
    listed $399,900 Active 881-char remark
15. 2026-04-17
    historical
16. 2025-10-16
    listed $415,000 Active

ⓘ Source: listings_history table (triggers on properties + properties_extension) + one-shot backfill from property_details.listing_events for pre-trigger history.

Climate risk First Street

• 🌊 Flood 1/10 Low FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 0% chance over 30 yrs
• 🔥 Wildfire 3/10 Moderate
• 🌡 Heat 4/10 Moderate 7 d/yr ≥99°F today · 16 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 3/10 Moderate 6% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
• 🫁 Air quality 1/10 Low 0 unhealthy d/yr today · 0 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $49,344
• − Mortgage interest: −$22,401
• − Property taxes: −$5,998
• − Insurance: −$2,000
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$3,948
• − Management: −$3,948
• − Depreciation: −$11,633
• Taxable loss: −$583
• Est. tax savings @ 24.0%: +$140
• After-tax cash flow: $5,958/yr

For passive investors: Depreciation is non-cash, so a rental often shows a tax loss while cash-flowing — sheltering income. Rental losses are passive: they offset passive income freely, and up to $25,000/yr can offset ordinary (W-2) income if you actively participate and your MAGI is under $100k (phasing out to $0 by $150k); unused losses carry forward. On sale, claimed depreciation is recaptured at up to 25%, and gains may owe capital-gains tax (a 1031 exchange can defer both). Figures are a year-1 estimate at your 24.0% rate — not tax advice; consult a CPA.

Condition & rehab AI · 12 photos

Fair 45/100 Moderate rehab Est. rehab $121,750–$219,150 screening

This multi-family property requires moderate renovations to improve its curb appeal and interior condition, with a focus on exterior siding, windows, and kitchen/bathroom updates.

Repairs flagged

• Major exterior siding — Peeling and weathered
• Major windows — Old and may need replacement
• Moderate kitchen and bathroom — Cluttered and dated

Value-add opportunities

• Both Painting and updating the exterior siding — Improves curb appeal and value ↑
• Both Replacing windows — Enhances energy efficiency and aesthetics ↑
• Both Updating the kitchen and bathroom — Modernizes spaces and increases value ↑

ⓘ Rehab cost is a screening estimate — Moderate scope × the home's square footage at US $/sqft rules of thumb (the same model as the Flip Finder). Get contractor quotes + a written scope before underwriting.

F Composite school gradezoned avg 45/100

Zoned Schools

Elementary Giffen Memorial Elementary School F NY #1,992/2,108 Nat'l #33,738/41,679 High Albany High School B+ NY #710/1,100 Nat'l #2,083/17,239

Schools (NCES district)

• District: Albany City School District
• NCES district ID: 3602460
• Math proficiency: 37% ▲ 6.00%
• Reading proficiency: 40% ▲ 7.00%
• Median HH income: $40,568
• Composite: 32.34/100
• National rank: #5744
• State rank: #543 of 590 in NY

B Composite livability gradescore 79/100

Livability — Albany

• Score: 79/100
• State rank: #129
• US rank: #2083

Category grades

Amenities A+ Commute A+ Cost of living C+ Crime F Employment C- Housing A+ Health & safety A+ User ratings D+

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: Albany, NY
• County: Albany · 320,794 people
• City population: 116,921
• Metro: Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY
• Population (ZIP): 10,754
• Household income: $81,642
• Rent vs Own: 33.9% rent · 66.1% own
• Severe rent burden: 9% of renters

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Population outlook (Albany County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 320,794 people
• By 2030: 327,401 · +2.1%
• By 2040: 338,218 · +5.4%
• By 2050: 348,467 · +8.6%
• By 2075: 381,693 · +19.0%
• By 2100: 393,809 · +22.8%

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Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.69)
• Race & ethnicity: White 46% Black 23% Hispanic / Latino 19% Asian 8% Two or more races 7%
• Hispanic origin (detail): Puerto Rican 6%
• Languages at home: 77% English-only · Spanish 13% Other Asian/Pacific 3% Tagalog/Filipino 1%

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Political lean MEDSL · Albany

• 2024 margin: Strong D (+25.8) · D 62.9% · R 37.1%
• 2008→2024 swing: -3.6pp toward R · 2008: 29.4pp · 2024: 25.8pp
• All cycles: 2024: D+25.8 2020: D+31.4 2016: D+24.3 2012: D+31.0 2008: D+29.4

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -24.91%
• Current HPI: 318.0191
• Rent YoY: —
• Metro: —
• State GDP YoY: ▲ 2.60%
• F500 in state: 92

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Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in NY)

Industry	F500 HQs	Revenue
▸Financial Services	10	$950B
▸Consumer Goods	9	$162B
▸Insurance	4	$225B
▸Telecommunications	2	$144B
▸Pharmaceuticals	2	$112B
▸Media / Entertainment	2	$69B

Property features AI

Finance

• Financial info: Two-unit property (duplex)Tenants pay: hot water, heat, internet, cable TV, central air, electricity, gasOwner pays: trash collection, sewer, snow removal, water, grounds care

Exterior

• Parking: CarportSeven parking spaces total
• Security: Smoke detectorsCarbon monoxide detectors
• Utilities: Three-phase electricPublic waterPublic sewerCable available
• Home design: DuplexLiving area approximately 4,870 total
• Construction: Brick and vinyl siding exteriorRubber roof
• Exterior features: Covered porchLevel, landscaped lot

Interior

• Kitchen: Each unit has a kitchen
• Bedrooms: Unit 1: Four bedrooms on the 1st floorUnit 2: Four bedrooms on the 2nd floor
• Flooring: VinylCarpetLaminateLinoleum
• Bathrooms: Three total bathrooms: two full baths and one half bathUnit 1: One full bath and one half bath on the 1st floorUnit 2: One full bath on the 2nd floor
• Heating & cooling: Forced air heating (natural gas)Central air conditioning
• Interior features: Wall panelingHigh-speed internet availableBuilt-in featuresExterior-entry full basement
• Laundry & utility: Dedicated laundry roomOther laundry area

Price history

-3.6% since first listed

4 events — show timeline

• 2026-06-18 Listing Removed — Global MLS
• 2026-04-29 Listed $399,900 Global MLS
• 2026-04-17 Listing Removed — Global MLS
• 2025-10-16 Listed $415,000 Global MLS