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538 Bay Street: Vacant Three-Story Corner Mixed-Use Building for Sale in Staten Island

Posted on: October 16, 2026

Last updated November 3, 2026

At a glance

538 Bay Street (538-540 Bay Street) in Staten Island, NY 10304 is a fully vacant, three-story corner mixed-use building of about 7,267 square feet, built in 1931 and offered for sale at $1,750,000 as of November 3, 2026. Seven potential units: four gutted two-bedroom apartments, two storefronts and a rear garage with a drive-in door.

Front of 538 Bay Street, a three-story corner building with a ground-floor storefront and upper-floor windows

Listed by PreReal Prendamano Real Estate, MLS# c2620346, 538 Bay Street is a vacant three-story corner building offered at $1,750,000 as of November 3, 2026.

The building is a value-add property. Here is what it includes.

A vacant corner building

It is “a fully vacant, three-story corner mixed-use building of about 7,267 SF” at 538-540 Bay Street. It was built in 1931 and is offered as-is.

Zoning is C4-2 (R6 equivalent), and there may be roughly 4,000 square feet of unused FAR, which buyers should confirm with their own architect.

Open ground-floor retail space with a diamond-plate floor, exposed ceiling, brick walls and a glass storefront

Seven potential units

seven potential units: four gutted two-bedroom apartments ready for renovation, two storefronts including a corner retail space with 40+ feet of frontage, and a rear garage with a drive-in door.

Photos show an open ground-floor retail space with brick walls and a glass storefront, and upper-floor rooms stripped to the studs.

Gutted upper-floor apartment with exposed wall studs and wiring, a checkered floor and windows

Location on Bay Street

The building sits steps from the waterfront, the Staten Island Railway and the St. George Ferry, along the North Shore.

Corner retail with 40+ feet of frontage gives the ground floor street visibility.

Gutted room with exposed studs, a checkered floor and two windows

Terms

The seller is motivated and will consider seller financing, subject to financial review. Annual taxes are shown as $21,511.

Gutted room with patched walls, a slatted ceiling and two windows

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Property details

Detail538 Bay Street
Price$1,750,000 (as of November 3, 2026)
Property typeCommercial for sale, retail / mixed use
Interior7,267 sq ft (about)
Potential units7 (four 2-bedroom apartments, two storefronts, rear garage)
Stories3
Year built1931
ConditionFully vacant, offered as-is
Annual taxes$21,511
LocationStaten Island, NY 10304
MLS#c2620346

Full photos and details are on the 538 Bay Street listing details page.

Office-style room with a drop ceiling, carpet, a blue accent wall and a white door

Frequently asked questions

How much is 538 Bay Street listed for?

538 Bay Street is offered for sale at $1,750,000 as of November 3, 2026 (MLS# c2620346).

Is the building occupied?

No. The building as fully vacant and offered as-is.

How many units could the building have?

Seven potential units: four gutted two-bedroom apartments, two storefronts and a rear garage with a drive-in door.

What is the zoning?

C4-2 (R6 equivalent), with possibly about 4,000 square feet of unused FAR to confirm with your own architect.

Will the seller consider financing?

The seller will consider seller financing, subject to financial review.

How do I arrange a showing?

Call PreReal Prendamano Real Estate at 718-200-7799, email info@prereal.com or request information through the listing page.

Request information

For financials, access or a showing at 538 Bay Street, Call PreReal at 718-200-7799, email info@prereal.com, visit the 538 Bay Street listing details page, or request information / contact PreReal.

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Listed by PreRealâ„¢ Prendamano Real Estate, MLS# c2620346, as of November 3, 2026. Listing agent: Robert Nixon, NYS Licensed Real Estate Salesperson. PreRealâ„¢ Prendamano Real Estate, 7448 Amboy Road, Staten Island, NY 10307, 718-200-7799. Listing Office: Prereal Prendamano Real Estate. This document is for general information purposes only. Any and all features, matters and other information depicted hereon or contained herein are for illustrative marketing purposes only, are subject to modification without notice, are not intended to be relied upon by any party and are not intended to constitute representations or warranties as to any matter, including ownership of the real property depicted hereon, the size and nature of improvements (or that any improvements will be constructed or will continue to exist as depicted), or the identity or nature of any occupants thereof. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed; price and availability subject to change. Equal Housing Opportunity. New York State Housing and Anti-Discrimination Notice

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