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48-42 44th St Unit 6G
D Composite 44.86
Why this score? — see what drove the D grade

The composite is a weighted blend of 9 inputs, each scored 0–100. Each bar is that input's sub-score; the figure is the points it added to the 100-point composite (weight × sub-score).

  • Cash flow +11.5/30.0
  • ARV discount +7.5/15.0
  • 1% rule +7.2/10.0
  • Schools +5.0/10.0
  • Rent growth +4.0/5.0
  • Livability +3.8/5.0
  • DSCR +3.4/10.0
  • Condition / age +2.5/5.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$310,000

48-42 44th St Unit 6G · New York, NY 11377
1 bd · 1.0 ba · 500 sqft · Condo · 17 Days on market
Built 1936

🖨 Deal sheet 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence

Listing remarks MLS

Sunny One Bedroom With Cross Ventilation. Eastern And Western Exposures. Renovated Bathroom And Parquet Floors. Close To 7 Train, Q32 And Q60 Buses.

Key facts

  • Natural light
  • Well kept courtyard
  • Celtic park complex

Tags

SUNNYSIDE WOODSIDE LOCATIONCELTIC PARK COMPLEXNATURAL LIGHTHARDWOOD FLOORSWELL KEPT COURTYARDGREEN POWER ENERGY

Property features AI

Finance

  • Other: Located in Queens County
  • HOA & community: Additional energy assessment of $49.80 (see remarks for frequency)

Exterior

  • Parking: Parking lot (waitlist)
  • Utilities: Public sewer; Cable available; Electricity connected; Natural gas connected; Sewer connected; Water connected
  • Home design: Stock cooperative; 7 total stories; Entry on level 6
  • Construction: Brick construction
  • Exterior features: Brick construction; Not waterfront

Interior

  • Kitchen: Gas range; Refrigerator
  • Bedrooms: 1 bedroom on the first floor
  • Bathrooms: 1 full bathroom
  • Heating & cooling: Steam heating; Wall/window air conditioning units
  • Interior features: First-floor bedroom; First-floor full bathroom; Ceiling fans; Entrance foyer; Galley kitchen
  • Laundry & utility: No basement

Neighborhood map

Property Rental comp Retail Transit Schools Stadiums Fortune 500 · Circle radius: 3.0 mi
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What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

  • This is a 1-bed/1.0-bath condo listed at $310k.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $-101 ($-1k/yr) — negative.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($4k rent vs $310k).
  • Recommended offer: $305k (1.5% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 5.9% vs local median 2.6% in New York — top-decile yield for the area; either an underpriced asset or a hidden risk that comps aren't pricing in. Stress-test before assuming the spread holds.

Location & tenants

  • Location reads 75/100 on livability (#268 in NY, #4,188 nationally) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: amenities A+, commute A+, health & safety A; Watch: crime F, cost of living F.
  • Market conditions: Rents rising fast (+6.1%/yr); 349 active listings in the ZIP; 4 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals leasing fast (median 11d on market — plan ~1-2 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); 5,302 units permitted in Queens County in 2024 (4,918 in 5+ unit buildings).
  • At $3,777/mo this rent would consume 62% of the median local household income ($73k/yr) (locally 5474% of renters already pay >50% of income on rent) — very limited rent-growth headroom before tenants either downsize or default.

Forward outlook

  • Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $2k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $9k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
  • Queens County population projected at +16% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 17 days — a 2% lower offer ($305k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • 4 sale attempts since 14y ago with the ask held roughly flat each time — persistent listings suggest the price (not the market) is what's stuck; bring a comps-based counter.
  • Current owner paid $150k; list at $310k implies a 107% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Watch-outs: HOA is 25% of rent; built in 1936 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
  • Climate carrying-cost: major wind risk, 27% chance of damaging wind over 30y; extreme-heat days projected 7→15/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.
Recommended offer $305,350 (1.5% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. What do current leases actually rent for vs. the listed asking? Can we see a recent rent roll and the last 12 months of T-12 income?
  2. Built in 1936 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
  3. What does the HOA fee cover, when was the last increase, and are there any pending special assessments or reserve-fund shortfalls?
  4. Any open or pending special assessments — roof, HVAC, plumbing, elevator, façade? What's the per-unit balance and payoff schedule, and is the seller paying it off at close or rolling it to the buyer?
  5. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
  6. Schools are B-rated — typically a magnet for longer-tenancy family renters. What's the average tenant stay here, and is there a school-zone premium baked into asking?
  7. Crime grade is F in this area — have there been break-ins, vandalism, or insurance claims at this property in the last 3 years? What carrier currently insures it and at what premium?
  8. The area grade is low — what's the realistic commute time and amenity access for the typical tenant pool here? Any planned neighborhood developments (good or bad) we should know about?
  9. What's the average days-on-market for RENTAL listings here right now (not sales)? A rising rental-DOM trend means longer vacancies and softer asking-rent achievability than the comps imply.
  10. What's the recent tenant-quality profile in this submarket — average credit score on applications, eviction rate, late-payment / NSF rate, and stable-employment percentage? A property-management company in the area should have these aggregated.
  11. How much new apartment / multifamily construction is in the pipeline within 1–3 miles? Heavy new supply (>2% of stock underway) typically softens rents 12–24 months out; light construction supports rent growth.

Investment metrics

1% rule
1.22%
Cap rate
5.90%
Cash-on-cash
-1.39%
DSCR
0.94
GRM
6.8

CMA / ARV

No comps found within radius.

Projected returns pro-forma

-3.0% appreciation · 6.09% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
-13.5%
Equity multiple
0.49×
Total profit
$-43,904
Equity at exit
$46,222
10-year hold
IRR
1.2%
Equity multiple
1.10×
Total profit
$9,026
Equity at exit
$26,803

Cash invested: $86,800 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

Overall (CITY)
0 Strongly Tenant-Friendly
State New York
15 Strongly Tenant-Friendly · D+10
County
— inherits STATE
City New York
0 Strongly Tenant-Friendly · D+34
Rent Stabilization Code; HSTPA; 6+ months in housing court.

ZIP-level market 11377

Home prices YoY
-28.8%
Rents YoY
6.1%
Active inventory
349
Price-to-rent
6.8×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$3,777 medium interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$1,626
Tax est. 1.5%
$388 /mo · $4,650/yr
Insurance
$129
HOA est. from 1 same-building comp
$942
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$793
Net cashflow
$-101

Break-even live

Break-even rent $3,904
Max offer price $295,432
Occupancy floor 98%

UW: 25.0% down · 7.5% · 30yr · 1.5% tax · 5.0% vac · 8.0% maint · 8.0% mgmt

Financing live

Cash to close

Down payment
$77,500
Closing costs
$9,300
Reserves months
Total cash needed

Loan-product check · same deal, 3 products live

Conventional

25% down · 7.5% · 30yr

Down + closing
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Personal DTI + credit; lowest rate.

DSCR

20% down · 8.5% · 30yr

Down + closing
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

No personal income docs; deal must DSCR.

Hard money

10% down · 12.0% · 12mo

Down + closing
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Short-term bridge; refi at stabilization.

Rent comps 4 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
34-35 44th St Astoria, NY 1.0–2.0 1.0–2.0 613 $3,576 $5.83 2d 26 1.16mi
2719 44th Dr Long Island City, NY 1.0 1.0 628 $4,945 $7.87 7d 2 1.20mi
3705 30th St Long Island City, NY 2.0 1.0–2.0 700 $4,840 $6.91 10d 3 1.28mi
285 Kingsland Ave #2078 Brooklyn, NY 1.0–2.0 1.0–2.0 725 $4,240 $5.85 24d 2 1.32mi

HOA detail condo

Monthly dues
$0 · $0/yr
Assessments
None detected in remarks — confirm with the listing agent.

Listing history 12 events

  1. 2026-06-18
    days on market $310,000 Active 17 DOM
  2. 2026-06-17
    days on market $310,000 Active 16 DOM
  3. 2026-06-16
    days on market $310,000 Active 15 DOM
  4. 2026-06-15
    days on market $310,000 Active 14 DOM
  5. 2026-06-13
    days on market $310,000 Active 12 DOM
  6. 2026-06-09
    days on market $310,000 Active 8 DOM
  7. 2026-06-08
    days on market $310,000 Active 7 DOM
  8. 2026-06-08
    days on market $310,000 Active 6 DOM
  9. 2026-06-04
    days on market $310,000 Active 3 DOM
  10. 2026-06-03
    days on market $310,000 Active 2 DOM
  11. 2026-06-02
    remarks 695-char remark
  12. 2026-06-02
    listed $310,000 Active 1 DOM

ⓘ Source: listings_history table (triggers on properties + properties_extension) + one-shot backfill from property_details.listing_events for pre-trigger history.

Climate risk First Street

  • 🌊 Flood 4/10 Moderate FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 22% chance over 30 yrs
  • 🔥 Wildfire 1/10 Low
  • 🌡 Heat 7/10 Severe 7 d/yr ≥99°F today · 15 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 6/10 Major 27% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
  • 🫁 Air quality 5/10 Major 6 unhealthy d/yr today · 8 by 30 yrs out

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$45,321
− Mortgage interest
−$17,365
− Property taxes
−$4,650
− Insurance
−$1,550
− Repairs & maintenance
−$3,626
− Management
−$3,626
− HOA
−$11,304
− Depreciation
−$9,018
Taxable loss
−$5,817
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax savings @ 24.0%
+$1,396
After-tax cash flow
$188/yr

For passive investors: Depreciation is non-cash, so a rental often shows a tax loss while cash-flowing — sheltering income. Rental losses are passive: they offset passive income freely, and up to $25,000/yr can offset ordinary (W-2) income if you actively participate and your MAGI is under $100k (phasing out to $0 by $150k); unused losses carry forward. On sale, claimed depreciation is recaptured at up to 25%, and gains may owe capital-gains tax (a 1031 exchange can defer both). Figures are a year-1 estimate at your 24.0% rate — not tax advice; consult a CPA.

Schools (NCES district)

No district data.

Livability — New York

Score
75/100
State rank
#268
US rank
#4188

Category grades

Amenities A+ Commute A+ Cost of living F Crime F Employment A- Housing C+ Health & safety A User ratings A

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

Census place
New York, NY
County
Queens County · 1,914,869 people
City population
7,731,280
Metro
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
Population (ZIP)
81,690
Household income
$73,073
Rent vs Own
70.5% rent · 29.5% own
Severe rent burden
5474.0

Population outlook (Queens County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
2,546,320 people
By 2030
2,643,059 · +3.8%
By 2040
2,815,563 · +10.6%
By 2050
2,944,423 · +15.6%
By 2075
3,123,338 · +22.7%
By 2100
3,098,688 · +21.7%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.67)
Race & ethnicity
Hispanic / Latino 40% Asian 36% Two or more races 20% White 20% Black 2%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Mexican 12% Puerto Rican 4% Dominican 5%
Common ancestry
Romanian 2%
Foreign-born
56% · Canada, China, Jamaica
Languages at home
27% English-only · Spanish 34% Other Indo-European 16% Chinese 6%

Political lean MEDSL · Queens

2024 margin
Strong D (+24.6) · D 62.3% · R 37.7%
2008→2024 swing
-26.2pp toward R · 2008: 50.8pp · 2024: 24.6pp
All cycles
2024: D+24.6 2020: D+45.2 2016: D+53.4 2012: D+58.5 2008: D+50.8

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Civics

Market trends

HPI YoY
▼ -110.83%
Current HPI
273.9408
Rent YoY
▲ 6.09%
Metro
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
State GDP YoY
▲ 2.60%
F500 in state
92

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in NY)

Industry F500 HQs Revenue

Price history

+100.0% since first listed
10 events — show timeline
  • 2026-06-01 Listed $310,000 OneKey® MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
  • 2013-07-25 Sold (MLS) $150,000 OneKey® MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
  • 2013-07-25 Sold (MLS) $150,000 MLSLI
  • 2013-04-30 Pending MLSLI
  • 2013-02-22 Price Changed $155,000 MLSLI
  • 2013-01-31 Relisted MLSLI
  • 2013-01-31 Pending MLSLI
  • 2013-01-02 Price Changed $160,000 MLSLI
  • 2012-10-05 Listed $168,000 MLSLI
  • 2012-10-05 Listed $155,000 OneKey® MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid

Cash-flow waterfall

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Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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