$445,000
Albany, NY 12210
MLS# 202612772
Status: Closed
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Property Description
Located in the heart of Center Square, this historic brick brownstone multi-family building offers a fantastic opportunity to own in one of Albany's most vibrant neighborhoods. Just steps from the shops, restaurants, and nightlife of lively Lark Street and minutes to Albany Med, this location offers the best of city living with everyday convenience. Enjoy city views from the floor-to-ceiling windows, beautiful natural light, and 3 huge flats (each over 1,000 sq ft). The atrium area allows for endless opportunity and can easily be reimagined into a chic outdoor oasis. The garden apartment includes 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and laundry in unit. Unit 2 includes 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, laundry in unit, and a deck off the second bedroom. Unit 3 includes 2 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, a large open living and dining area, and beautiful city views. Owner pays electric/internet for the 1st floor unit only; separate utilities for each unit. All units have gas fireplaces for supplemental heat. Ideal for an owner-occupant looking to offset their mortgage with rental income or an investor seeking a strong addition to their portfolio, the property provides great flexibility and potential. The home also features a generously sized yard space--an uncommon find in the city--great for outdoor enjoyment. Permit parking is available behind the building for added convenience. A prime Center Square location, solid brick construction, and excellent rental capacity make this a great opportunity in the heart of Albany.
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Contract Information
Original List Price: 449900
List Price/SqFt: 86.59
Status: Closed
Property Sub Type: Triplex
Sold Price: $445,000
Current Price: $445,000
Listing Contract Date: 2026-03-04
Location
City/Town (Mail): Albany
Street Number: 285
Street Name: Lark
Street Suffix: Street
County: Albany
State/Province: NY
Postal Code: 12210
Geo Lat: 42.653325
Geo Lon: -73.767192
Property Detail
Rooms Total: 17
Bathrooms Half: 0
Garage Spaces: 0
Above Grade Finished Area: 5196
Above Grade Finished Area Source: CRS
Parking Y/N: No
Below Grade Finished Area: 0
Below Grade Finished Area Source: CRS
Living Area: 5196
Fireplaces Total: 3
Lot Size Acres: 0.08
Waterfront Y/N: No
Enhanced Accessible Y/N: No
Bedrooms Total: 6
Bathrooms Full: 5
Year Built: 1854
Status Change Info
Sold Price/SqFt: 85.64
Status Change Date: 2026-04-30
Under Contract Date: 2026-03-24
Sold Date: 2026-04-24
Sold Price: $445,000
Parcel, Tax, HOA
Parcel Number: 76.23-3-55
Tax Annual Amount: 14365
Total Taxes Description: Estimated
School District: Albany
High School: Albany
Association Y/N: No
Directions & Remarks
Directions: Take Exit 2 - Washington Ave / Downtown Albany from I-90 East. Merge onto Washington Ave and continue toward downtown Albany for about 3-4 miles. Turn left onto Lark Street, and 285 Lark St will be about two blocks down on the right side.
Public Remarks: Located in the heart of Center Square, this historic brick brownstone multi-family building offers a fantastic opportunity to own in one of Albany's most vibrant neighborhoods. Just steps from the shops, restaurants, and nightlife of lively Lark Street and minutes to Albany Med, this location offers the best of city living with everyday convenience. Enjoy city views from the floor-to-ceiling windows, beautiful natural light, and 3 huge flats (each over 1,000 sq ft). The atrium area allows for endless opportunity and can easily be reimagined into a chic outdoor oasis. The garden apartment includes 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and laundry in unit. Unit 2 includes 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, laundry in unit, and a deck off the second bedroom. Unit 3 includes 2 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, a large open living and dining area, and beautiful city views. Owner pays electric/internet for the 1st floor unit only; separate utilities for each unit. All units have gas fireplaces for supplemental heat. Ideal for an owner-occupant looking to offset their mortgage with rental income or an investor seeking a strong addition to their portfolio, the property provides great flexibility and potential. The home also features a generously sized yard space--an uncommon find in the city--great for outdoor enjoyment. Permit parking is available behind the building for added convenience. A prime Center Square location, solid brick construction, and excellent rental capacity make this a great opportunity in the heart of Albany.
Sewer
Public Sewer: 1
Architectural Style
Traditional: 1
Fencing
Back Yard: 1
Cooling
None: 1
Basement
Apartment: 1
Bath Levels
Full Bath 1: Basement
Full Bath 2: 1st
Full Bath 3: 2nd
Full Bath 4: 1st
Full Bath 5: 2nd
Lot Features
Cleared: 1
Construction Materials
Brick: 1
Other Structures
Shed(s): 1
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Photo Owner: Broker
Possession
Other: 1
Exterior Features
Other: 1
Fireplace Features
Gas: 1
Flooring
Carpet: 1
Hardwood: 1
Tile: 1
Showing Requirements
Lockbox: 1
Special Listing Conditions
Standard: 1
Roof
Rubber: 1
View
Downtown: 1
Water Source
Public: 1
Heating
Electric: 1
Interior Features
Built-in Features: 1
Paddle Fan: 1
Parking Features
Parking Total: 0
Levels
Three Or More: 1
Separate Utilities
Electric: 1
Gas: 1
Heat: 1
Number Of Separate Electric Meters: 3
Number Of Separate Gas Meters: 3
Multi-Family Unit 1 Detail
Unit Location MF Unit 1: garden
Total Rooms MF Unit 1: 4
Total Bedrooms MF Unit 1: 2
Total Full Baths MF Unit 1: 1
Unit 1 Includes
Bathroom: 1
Dining Room: 1
Fireplace: 1
Kitchen: 1
Living Room: 1
Unit 1 Detail
Rent: 1500
Total Bedrooms: 2
Bedrooms In Basement: 2
Total Full Baths: 1
Unit 1 Dining Room Type
Dining Area: 1
Unit 1 Appliances
Dryer: 1
Range: 1
Washer: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Multi-Family Unit 2 Detail
Unit Location MF Unit 2: floor 1
Total Rooms MF Unit 2: 5
Total Bedrooms MF Unit 2: 2
Total Full Baths MF Unit 2: 2
Unit 2 Detail
Rent: 2200
Total Bedrooms: 2
Bedrooms on 1st Floor: 2
Total Full Baths: 2
Unit 2 Includes
Bathroom: 1
Dining Room: 1
Fireplace: 1
Kitchen: 1
Living Room: 1
Unit 2 Dining Room Type
Dining Area: 1
Unit 2 Appliances
Dishwasher: 1
Dryer: 1
Microwave: 1
Range: 1
Washer: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Unit 2 Amenities
Built-in Features: 1
Multi-Family Unit 3 Detail
Unit Location MF Unit 3: top fl
Total Rooms MF Unit 3: 5
Total Bedrooms MF Unit 3: 2
Total Full Baths MF Unit 3: 2
Unit 3 Includes
Bathroom: 1
Dining Room: 1
Fireplace: 1
Kitchen: 1
Living Room: 1
Unit 3 Detail
Rent: 1800
Total Bedrooms: 2
Bedrooms on 3rd Floor: 2
Total Full Baths: 2
Unit 3 Dining Room Type
Dining Area: 1
Unit 3 Appliances
Dishwasher: 1
Microwave: 1
Range: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Property Features
Architectural Style: Traditional
Basement: Apartment
Construction Materials: Brick
Cooling: None
Exterior Features: Other
Fencing: Back Yard
Fireplace Features: Gas
Flooring: Carpet; Hardwood; Tile
Heating: Electric
Interior Features: Built-in Features; Paddle Fan
Levels: Three Or More
Lot Features: Cleared
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Possession: Other
Roof: Rubber
Separate Utilities: Electric; Gas; Heat
Sewer: Public Sewer
Showing Requirements: Lockbox
Special Listing Conditions: Standard
View: Downtown
Water Source: Public
Unit 1 Includes: Bathroom; Dining Room; Fireplace; Kitchen; Living Room
Unit 1 Dining Room Type: Dining Area
Unit 1 Appliances: Dryer; Range; Washer; Refrigerator
Unit 2 Includes: Bathroom; Dining Room; Fireplace; Kitchen; Living Room
Unit 2 Dining Room Type: Dining Area
Unit 2 Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Microwave; Range; Washer; Refrigerator
Unit 2 Amenities: Built-in Features
Unit 3 Includes: Bathroom; Dining Room; Fireplace; Kitchen; Living Room
Unit 3 Dining Room Type: Dining Area
Unit 3 Appliances: Dishwasher; Microwave; Range; Refrigerator
NYS Agency 
Property Tax 
Listing Courtesy of Clancy Real Estate
Listing Agent: Stephanie Kilmartin
518-588-4217 | steffiemartino96@gmail.com
518-588-4217 | steffiemartino96@gmail.com
