Calculate cap rates and net operating income for commercial properties in New York. Compare your results against New York's gateway market benchmarks sourced from CBRE H2 2025.
New York City is the global benchmark for CRE pricing with the most compressed cap rates in the US. Manhattan multifamily can trade below 3.5% in prime locations. NYC office is bifurcated between trophy Class A (well-located, amenity-rich, compressed rates) and distressed Class B/C (dramatically wider rates). Rent stabilization laws significantly impact multifamily underwriting. Upstate NY (Buffalo, Rochester) trades at 6–9% reflecting tertiary market dynamics.
| Property Type | Typical Low % | Typical High % |
|---|---|---|
| Multifamily | 3.5% | 5.0% |
| Industrial | 4.5% | 6.0% |
| Retail | 4.5% | 7.0% |
| Office | 5.5% | 9.0% |
Benchmarks sourced from CBRE H2 2025 Cap Rate Survey, JP Morgan, Matthews, and Cushman & Wakefield market data. Ranges represent typical stabilized assets — actual rates vary by asset quality, location, and market conditions.
New York cap rates vary enormously by location. NYC multifamily can trade from 3.5–5.0%, industrial from 4.5–6.0%, prime retail from 4.5–7.0%, and Class A office from 5.5–7.0%. Upstate NY (Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse) cap rates are 6.5–10%+ reflecting tertiary market characteristics. NYC rates represent the most compressed in the country.
New York's rent stabilization system (covering ~1 million apartments) significantly caps NOI growth for covered buildings. The 2019 Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act substantially weakened landlord's ability to deregulate units or pass through capital improvement costs, permanently impressing NOI growth. This has led to significant price corrections in rent-stabilized multifamily and wider cap rates for that segment versus free-market buildings.
NYC office is sharply bifurcated. Trophy Class A buildings with modern amenities, strong transit access, and long-term credit tenants (500 Park Ave, Hudson Yards) remain highly sought after with compressed cap rates. Class B/C commodity office, particularly in Midtown South and lower Manhattan, faces structural vacancy challenges and cap rates of 8–10%+ reflecting repricing. Flight to quality is the dominant theme.
This tool is for informational and educational reference only and does not constitute real estate investment advice. Cap rate benchmarks are estimates based on published industry surveys and may not reflect current conditions in your specific market, submarket, or asset class. Actual cap rates vary significantly based on property condition, location, tenant quality, lease terms, and local market dynamics. Always consult a licensed commercial real estate broker, appraiser, or investment advisor before making real estate investment decisions.