855SF Restaurant–Hood+Gas Done–Finish&Open–$115K
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200K+ Invested | Infrastructure Complete | $20K to Finish | Prime LIRR
CONSTRUCTION ARBITRAGE OPPORTUNITY: BUILDER'S SPECIAL – MERRICK
Premium 2165 Merrick Avenue location with over $200,000 already invested in a 60%-complete restaurant/café buildout
. This is NOT a turnkey operation—it's a sophisticated acquisition for experienced operators who understand construction economics and infrastructure value.
LEASE TERMS: EXCEPTIONAL FLEXIBILITY & VALUE
NEW FLEXIBLE OPTIONS:
5+5 Year Structure OR 10+5 Year Structure
Monthly Rent: $2,800 (below market for Nassau County)
Annual Cost: $33,600 ($39.30/SF vs. $45-50/SF market rate)
10-Year NPV Advantage: $50,000-$90,000 versus comparable properties
WHAT'S ALREADY DONE ($200K-$300K INFRASTRUCTURE VALUE):
Kitchen & Mechanical Systems:
? Commercial hood system installed (pending final suppression tag)
? Grease trap installed and operational
? Gas line infrastructure in place (needs final connection)
? Complete electrical panels, new wiring, rough-in plumbing
Premium Interior Finishes:
? Marble-look luxury vinyl tile flooring throughout
? Quartz countertops and custom millwork
? LED lighting system installed
? Updated HVAC ductwork
Equipment Included:
? Walk-in cooler with commercial shelving
? Commercial prep tables and sinks
? All equipment warranties transferable
TRANSPARENT REMAINING WORK ($15K-$25K ESTIMATED):
Task Estimated Cost
Sewer line inspection/repair ~$5,000
Hood suppression system tag/certification ~$1,000-$3,000
DOH & Town of Hempstead final sign-offs ~$280
Minor finishing carpentry/touch-ups ~$5,000
Permit expediting & final inspections ~$2,000
TOTAL COMPLETION COST $15,000-$25,000
THE VALUE PROPOSITION:
Total Investment Analysis:
Purchase Price: $115,000
Completion Costs: ~$20,000
Total Investment: ~$135,000
Versus Ground-Up Construction:
New buildout cost: $193,000-$344,000
Your Savings: $58,000-$209,000
Time Savings: 6-9 months
You're acquiring infrastructure worth $200K-$300K for $115K—an immediate 42-62% discount
.
LOCATION INTELLIGENCE: MERRICK AVENUE CORRIDOR
High-Traffic Commercial Node:
3-minute walk to Merrick LIRR station (2,000+ daily commuters)
15,000-20,000 vehicles daily on Merrick Avenue
Surrounded by successful concepts: Crumbl Cookies, independent cafés, bagel shops
Demographics:
Nassau County median household income: $120,000+
Family-oriented community supporting premium quick-casual dining
Limited competition for specialty coffee, health concepts, ethnic cuisine
IDEAL BUYER PROFILE:
? Experienced restaurateurs seeking second-location expansion
? Owner-operators with construction/permitting knowledge
? Investors understanding distressed asset arbitrage
? Concepts ready to launch: coffee/juice bars, fast-casual, ethnic specialties
Space: 855 sq ft commercial
FF&E Included: Hood, grease trap, walk-in cooler, prep tables, quartz counters, luxury flooring, HVAC, electrical systems
Premium 2165 Merrick Avenue location with over $200,000 already invested in a 60%-complete restaurant/café buildout
. This is NOT a turnkey operation—it's a sophisticated acquisition for experienced operators who understand construction economics and infrastructure value.
LEASE TERMS: EXCEPTIONAL FLEXIBILITY & VALUE
NEW FLEXIBLE OPTIONS:
5+5 Year Structure OR 10+5 Year Structure
Monthly Rent: $2,800 (below market for Nassau County)
Annual Cost: $33,600 ($39.30/SF vs. $45-50/SF market rate)
10-Year NPV Advantage: $50,000-$90,000 versus comparable properties
WHAT'S ALREADY DONE ($200K-$300K INFRASTRUCTURE VALUE):
Kitchen & Mechanical Systems:
? Commercial hood system installed (pending final suppression tag)
? Grease trap installed and operational
? Gas line infrastructure in place (needs final connection)
? Complete electrical panels, new wiring, rough-in plumbing
Premium Interior Finishes:
? Marble-look luxury vinyl tile flooring throughout
? Quartz countertops and custom millwork
? LED lighting system installed
? Updated HVAC ductwork
Equipment Included:
? Walk-in cooler with commercial shelving
? Commercial prep tables and sinks
? All equipment warranties transferable
TRANSPARENT REMAINING WORK ($15K-$25K ESTIMATED):
Task Estimated Cost
Sewer line inspection/repair ~$5,000
Hood suppression system tag/certification ~$1,000-$3,000
DOH & Town of Hempstead final sign-offs ~$280
Minor finishing carpentry/touch-ups ~$5,000
Permit expediting & final inspections ~$2,000
TOTAL COMPLETION COST $15,000-$25,000
THE VALUE PROPOSITION:
Total Investment Analysis:
Purchase Price: $115,000
Completion Costs: ~$20,000
Total Investment: ~$135,000
Versus Ground-Up Construction:
New buildout cost: $193,000-$344,000
Your Savings: $58,000-$209,000
Time Savings: 6-9 months
You're acquiring infrastructure worth $200K-$300K for $115K—an immediate 42-62% discount
.
LOCATION INTELLIGENCE: MERRICK AVENUE CORRIDOR
High-Traffic Commercial Node:
3-minute walk to Merrick LIRR station (2,000+ daily commuters)
15,000-20,000 vehicles daily on Merrick Avenue
Surrounded by successful concepts: Crumbl Cookies, independent cafés, bagel shops
Demographics:
Nassau County median household income: $120,000+
Family-oriented community supporting premium quick-casual dining
Limited competition for specialty coffee, health concepts, ethnic cuisine
IDEAL BUYER PROFILE:
? Experienced restaurateurs seeking second-location expansion
? Owner-operators with construction/permitting knowledge
? Investors understanding distressed asset arbitrage
? Concepts ready to launch: coffee/juice bars, fast-casual, ethnic specialties
Space: 855 sq ft commercial
FF&E Included: Hood, grease trap, walk-in cooler, prep tables, quartz counters, luxury flooring, HVAC, electrical systems
Detailed Information
- Years in Operation
- 0
- Facilities & Assets
- CONSTRUCTION ARBITRAGE OPPORTUNITY: BUILDER'S SPECIAL – MERRICK
Premium location with over $200,000 already invested in a 60%-complete restaurant/café buildout
This is NOT a turnkey operation— experienced operators who understand construction economics and infrastructure value.
LEASE TERMS: EXCEPTIONAL FLEXIBILITY & VALUE
5+5 Year Structure OR 10+5 Year Structure
Monthly Rent: $2,800 (below market for Nassau County)
Annual Cost: $33,600 ($39.30/SF vs. $45-50/SF market rate)
10-Year NPV Advantage: $50,000-$90,000 versus comparable properties
About the Sale
- Transition Support
- COMPREHENSIVE TRANSITION PACKAGE:
? Contractor rolodex with pre-negotiated rates for remaining work
? Permit assistance: Full architectural plans, expediting contacts, inspection scheduling
? Documentation: Equipment manuals, warranties, vendor contracts
? Support through completion until buyer is operationally comfortable - Seller Motivation
- Owner relocating out of state for family reasons. Unable to oversee final 40% of
- Financing
- Cash strongly preferred. Seller financing available for qualified buyers:
Listing Info
- ID
- 2442520
- Listing Views
- 414
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