Historic Schwartz Building

303-307 Main Street, Poughkeepsie New York, 12601

Listing ID: CL-New York-25893 Commercial Office Building Office space
Published on: Monday, July 14, 2025 | Updated on: Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Listing Summary

CR Properties is pleased to present a premier, high-yield investment opportunity situated in the absolute epicenter of Poughkeepsie's booming historic district: Main Mall Row, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601.

Full Description

Multi-Family & Commercial Mixed-Use Property For Sale: Main Mall Row, Downtown Poughkeepsie, NY

Historic 19,840 SF Class B Investment Asset Featuring 8 Loft Apartments & 2 Storefronts

CR Properties is pleased to present a premier, high-yield investment opportunity situated in the absolute epicenter of Poughkeepsie's booming historic district: Main Mall Row, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601. Offered at $1,895,000, this prominent 19,840 SF Class B building represents the ultimate live, work, and play mixed-use asset.

Originally built during the late 19th-century architectural renaissance and meticulously preserved, the building underwent a total gut-rehabilitation in 2005, seamlessly marrying historic grandeur with modern building standards. Further upgrading its mechanical infrastructure, the property features brand-new, high-efficiency twin heating boilers installed in October 2023, ensuring minimized operational overhead and peak energy efficiency for the incoming landlord.

High-Income Residential Portfolio: 8 Luxury Loft Apartments

The upper levels of this expansive building house a stabilized, high-demand residential portfolio consisting of 8 loft-style apartments. Characterized by soaring high ceilings, exposed architectural elements, and an abundance of streaming natural light, these spaces are highly coveted by local professionals, commuters, and artisans looking for an urban aesthetic in the Hudson Valley.

  • Diverse Unit Mix: Features 5 generous one-bedroom apartments and 3 expansive two-bedroom apartments.

  • Varying Footprints: Unit sizes range widely from 750 SF up to a massive 2,350 SF, allowing a landlord to capture multiple tiers of the rental market.

  • Desirable Workplace/Living Space: The open layouts, high ceilings, and grand windows make these units an exceptional inspiring space for creative professionals, remote workers, and local makers.

Street-Level Commercial Spaces: 2 High-Visibility Storefronts

The ground floor features two prime commercial storefronts designed to capture maximum foot traffic in Poughkeepsie’s Central Business District.

  • Flexible Footprints: Individual spaces range from 2,400 SF to 3,600 SF.

  • Turnkey Capacity: The layouts include fully built-out restaurant infrastructure, a highly lucrative asset class given downtown Poughkeepsie's booming culinary reputation.

Prime Location: The Heart of the Central Business District

Located directly inside Dutchess County's Central Business District, this building places tenants steps away from a vibrant culture, essential civic offices, and world-class culinary destinations.

Walkable Civic & Corporate Infrastructure

The property’s central placement is a massive draw for professional tenants who interact daily with local municipal offices:

  • Legal & Government Hubs: Situated in close proximity to the Dutchess County Court House, Poughkeepsie City Court, and New York State Offices.

  • Corporate Anchors: Right down the block from The Poughkeepsie Journal headquarters and independent regional offices.

A Thriving Cultural & Culinary Destination

Tenants can walk to a vast array of community happenings, entertainment venues, and top-tier dining options:

  • Entertainment: Steps from The Chance Theater and the Mid-Hudson Civic Center (Majed J. Nesheiwat Convention Center).

  • Outdoor Lifestyle: Minutes from Middle Main and the world-famous Walkway Over the Hudson, which attracts over a million tourists annually.

  • Vibrant Dining Scene: Immediate neighbors include celebrated culinary hotspots such as Mill House Brewing Company, Brasserie 292, Allison's Tortilleria, and Ginza.

Rich Historical Significance: Main Mall Row

Main Mall Row comprises a deeply historic, architecturally significant group of nine commercial buildings flanking the northeast corner of the Main and Garden Street intersection. Chiefly constructed following a historic fire in 1870, these assets were designed in the striking Renaissance Revival style. The buildings are celebrated for their ornamental flourishes, including bracketed cornices, paneled friezes, arcaded facades, and molded lintels.

Reflecting its cultural importance and timeless value to the landscape of upstate New York, this commercial row was proudly added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. Today, it remains one of the most vibrant, architecturally distinct shopping and living corridors in the Hudson Valley.

Property Specifications & Asset Summary

Feature Property Details
Asset Location Main & Garden Streets, Downtown Poughkeepsie, NY
Asking Price $1,895,000
Total Building Size 19,840 SF
Building Classification Class B Mixed-Use (Commercial / Residential)
Total Gut-Rehab Year 2005
Recent Capital Improvements New High-Efficiency Twin Boilers (Oct 2023)
Residential Units 8 Total Lofts (5 One-Bed / 3 Two-Bed)
Commercial Storefronts 2 Total Spaces (Includes Restaurant Infrastructure)
Historic Status Listed on National Register of Historic Places (1982)

Core Investment Highlights

Landlord Advantage: With a complete gut-rehab, updated 2023 heating systems, and a diverse income stream flowing from both commercial restaurant tenants and luxury residential lofts, this asset represents a protected, turnkey portfolio with a high capitalization rate potential.

  • Irreplaceable Historic Value: Main Mall Row is a crown jewel of local architecture, ensuring strong tenant retention and steady long-term property appreciation.

  • Reduced CapEx Risk: The 2005 gut-rehab and recent 2023 twin boiler installation mitigate the immediate maintenance risks typically associated with historic investments.

  • Dynamic Live/Work Visual Appeal: Soaring ceilings and abundant natural light make both the residential lofts and commercial storefronts highly competitive listings in the local lease market.

  • Transit-Oriented Placement: Located minutes from the Poughkeepsie MTA/Amtrak train station, offering a seamless commute directly to Grand Central Terminal or Penn Station in New York City.

Contact CR Properties today to review current rent rolls, request an expenses breakdown, or schedule a private on-site inspection of this premier mixed-use landmark.

Quick Glance

  • Listing ID: CL-New York-25893
  • Status: Active
  • Year Build: N/A
  • Building Size: 19,840 SqFt
  • Lot Size: N/A

Complete Details

  • Building Size: 19,840 SqFt
  • Heating and Cooling: Not Specified

Pricing Details

Additional Features

Highlights
  • Established and Reputable Business: Alp's Sweet Shop is a highly successful and venerable chocolate business, boasting a 102-year history of being family-owned and operated by the Craft family for generations. This indicates a strong legacy, proven busine
  • Dual Location Advantage: The offering includes two operating locations: one owned property in Beacon, NY (269 Main Street, 4,470 SF building on 0.11 acre lot) and a leased location in Fishkill, NY (1054 Main Street, 1,840 SF building). This provides a bro
  • Commitment to Quality and Craftsmanship: The business prides itself on making delicious, handmade chocolates using only the freshest, all-natural ingredients and time-honored, small-batch recipes. This focus on quality and traditional methods likely contr
  • Diverse and Customizable Product Range: Alp's Sweet Shop offers a refined selection of handcrafted confections, including classic favorites (almond butter crunch, caramels) and distinctive offerings (chocolate-covered potato chips, graham crackers). They
  • Significant Investment Opportunity: The sale presents a comprehensive offering, including both the established business and valuable real estate. The asking price reflects this, with the business at $1,200,000 and the property at $2,000,000, totaling $3,2

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