65 Congress Street, Cohoes, NY 12047 (MLS# 202617730)

$849,900

65 Congress Street
Cohoes, NY 12047
MLS# 202617730
7 baths | 18389 sqft

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Property Description
Introducing The Venue on Congress, a landmark luxury property in the heart of Cohoes, New York offering a rare opportunity to own a fully operational, income-driven event and hospitality destination. Spanning an entire city block, this extraordinary asset seamlessly combines historic architectural grandeur with modern-day revenue potential. Originally constructed in 1875, this stunning French Gothic church has been thoughtfully reimagined into a multi-functional venue featuring soaring 50-foot ceilings, breathtaking stained glass, and intricate hand-carved oak details--creating an unforgettable setting that commands premium events and experiences. The property offers over 8,000 sq ft of versatile space, including 11 guest rooms, a spacious tavern-style bar, and a commercial kitchen designed to support large-scale events. Outdoors, a beautifully designed courtyard with firepit, stage, and dedicated food truck area enhances the guest experience and expands revenue opportunities. A private parking lot and three-car garage provide added convenience for guests and operators alike. The Venue on Congress is ideally suited for weddings, live performances, private events, boutique hospitality, or a visionary live/work concept. With its scale, character, and multiple income streams, this is a true investment-grade property in a growing and vibrant market. A one-of-a-kind offering where luxury, history, and business opportunity converge.

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Contract Information

Original List Price: 849900

List Price/SqFt: 46.22

List Price/Acres: 708250

Status: Active

Property Sub Type: Mixed Use

List Price: $849,900

Listing Contract Date: 2026-05-20

Current Price: $849,900

Location

City/Town (Mail): Cohoes

Street Number: 65

Street Name: Congress

Street Suffix: Street

County: Albany

State/Province: NY

Postal Code: 12047

Geo Lat: 42.770777

Geo Lon: -73.702857

Property Detail

Stories: 3

Number Of Buildings: 1

Parking Y/N: Yes

Lot Size Square Feet: 52272

Zoning: Commercial

Lot Size Dimensions: 251' X 216''

Lot Size Acres: 1.2

Building Area Total: 18389

Building Available SQFT: 18389

Main Road Frontage: 251

Waterfront Y/N: No

Enhanced Accessible Y/N: Yes

Year Built: 1868

Bathrooms Total: 7

Parcel, Tax, HOA

New Construction Y/N: No

Parcel Number: 010300 10.67-1-62

Tax Annual Amount: 11000

Tax Section: 10.67

Total Taxes Description: Estimated

Tax Block: 1

Tax Lot: 62.000

School District: Cohoes

Association Y/N: No

Directions & Remarks

Directions: Located in the center of Cohoes, this spacious regional event venue spans an entire city block along Congress St between Joseph Pl and Hart St, extending west toward Lancaster St. It's just under 15 minutes from both downtown Albany and downtown Troy, about 35 minutes from Saratoga

Public Remarks: Introducing The Venue on Congress, a landmark luxury property in the heart of Cohoes, New York offering a rare opportunity to own a fully operational, income-driven event and hospitality destination. Spanning an entire city block, this extraordinary asset seamlessly combines historic architectural grandeur with modern-day revenue potential. Originally constructed in 1875, this stunning French Gothic church has been thoughtfully reimagined into a multi-functional venue featuring soaring 50-foot ceilings, breathtaking stained glass, and intricate hand-carved oak details--creating an unforgettable setting that commands premium events and experiences. The property offers over 8,000 sq ft of versatile space, including 11 guest rooms, a spacious tavern-style bar, and a commercial kitchen designed to support large-scale events. Outdoors, a beautifully designed courtyard with firepit, stage, and dedicated food truck area enhances the guest experience and expands revenue opportunities. A private parking lot and three-car garage provide added convenience for guests and operators alike. The Venue on Congress is ideally suited for weddings, live performances, private events, boutique hospitality, or a visionary live/work concept. With its scale, character, and multiple income streams, this is a true investment-grade property in a growing and vibrant market. A one-of-a-kind offering where luxury, history, and business opportunity converge.

Sewer

Public Sewer: 1

Accessibility Features

Accessible Approach with Ramp: 1

Association Amenities

None: 1

Current Use

Boarding House: 1

Business: 1

Mixed Use: 1

Architectural Style

Apartments: 1

Bar/Tavern/Lounge: 1

Commercial: 1

Mixed Use: 1

Other: 1

Financial Details

General Taxes: 4077

General Taxes Description: Actual

School Taxes: 6099

School Taxes Description: Actual

Cooling

Window Unit(s): 1

None: 1

Basement

Bath/Stubbed: 1

Finished: 1

Game Room: 1

Heated: 1

Interior Entry: 1

Unfinished: 1

Walk-Out Access: 1

Lot Features

Cleared: 1

Corner Lot: 1

Level: 1

Road Frontage: 1

Building Detail

Building Ceiling Height: 50

Construction Materials

Brick: 1

Photos - the contractual owner of the photos

Photo Owner: Photographer

Possession

At Closing: 1

Business Type

Mixed: 1

Exterior Features

Garden: 1

Lighting: 1

Outdoor Bar: 1

Flooring

Ceramic Tile: 1

Hardwood: 1

Showing Requirements

24 Hour Notice: 1

Agent to Accompany: 1

Call Listing Agent: 1

Sign on Property: 1

Special Listing Conditions

Standard: 1

Roof

Slate: 1

Water Source

Public: 1

Heating

Natural Gas: 1

Interior Features

Cathedral Ceiling(s): 1

Crown Molding: 1

Dry Bar: 1

High Speed Internet: 1

Vaulted Ceiling(s): 1

Wet Bar: 1

Parking Features

Parking Total: 50

Detached: 1

Off Street: 1

Paved: 1

Private: 1

Other: 1

Patio And Porch Features

Enclosed: 1

Patio: 1

Porch: 1

Screened: 1

Possible Use

Apartment Plus: 1

Boarding House: 1

Business: 1

Mixed: 1

Office: 1

Office/Warehouse: 1

Tavern: 1

Other: 1

House of Worship: 1

Investment: 1

Multi-Family: 1

Sale Includes

Building & Land: 1

Status Change Info

Status Change Date: 2026-05-21

Property Features

Accessibility Features: Accessible Approach with Ramp

Architectural Style: Apartments; Bar/Tavern/Lounge; Commercial; Mixed Use; Other

Association Amenities: None

Basement: Bath/Stubbed; Finished; Game Room; Heated; Interior Entry; Unfinished; Walk-Out Access

Construction Materials: Brick

Cooling: Window Unit(s); None

Current Use: Boarding House; Business; Mixed Use

Business Type: Mixed

Exterior Features: Garden; Lighting; Outdoor Bar

Flooring: Ceramic Tile; Hardwood

Heating: Natural Gas

Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s); Crown Molding; Dry Bar; High Speed Internet; Vaulted Ceiling(s); Wet Bar

Lot Features: Cleared; Corner Lot; Level; Road Frontage

Parking Features: Detached; Off Street; Paved; Private; Other

Patio And Porch Features: Enclosed; Patio; Porch; Screened

Possession: At Closing

Possible Use: Apartment Plus; Boarding House; Business; Mixed; Office; Office/Warehouse; Tavern; Other; House of Worship; Investment; Multi-Family

Roof: Slate

Sale Includes: Building & Land

Sewer: Public Sewer

Showing Requirements: 24 Hour Notice; Agent to Accompany; Call Listing Agent; Sign on Property

Special Listing Conditions: Standard

Water Source: Public

Listing Documents