3100 Brighton 3rd St Unit 2K · New York, NY 11235

$349,000

1 bd · 1.0 ba · 850 sqft · Condo · 233 Days on market

Built 1920

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• Cash flow +18.2/30.0
• ARV discount +7.5/15.0
• DSCR +5.7/10.0
• Schools +5.0/10.0
• 1% rule +4.9/10.0
• Rent growth +3.8/5.0
• Livability +3.8/5.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks MLS

Brighton Beach – Spacious, Sun-Filled 1-Bedroom Co-op by the Ocean Experience coastal living at its finest in this bright, quiet, and extra-large one-bedroom co-op located just minutes from the beach, boardwalk, shopping, and restaurants. This beautifully gut-renovated home features large, separate rooms, a windowed eat-in kitchen, high ceilings, and a windowed bathroom. The custom kitchen is equipped with stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, and stylish modern finishes. Ample closet space and a thoughtful layout make this apartment both elegant and functional. The apartment is currently rented for $2,400/month, with a lease in place until September 1, 2026. Subletting is permitted from day one, offering an excellent opportunity for both investors and end-users. Enjoy the best of Brighton Beach — from oceanfront strolls on the iconic boardwalk to vibrant cafés, international restaurants, and local markets. Convenient transportation options include the B and Q subway lines and nearby B1, B68, and B49 bus routes, ensuring easy access to Manhattan and surrounding neighborhoods.

Key facts

• Quartz countertops
• Gut-renovated home
• Ample closet space

Tags

• GUT-RENOVATED HOME
• WINDOWED EAT-IN KITCHEN
• STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES
• QUARTZ COUNTERTOPS
• AMPLE CLOSET SPACE
• THOUGHTFUL LAYOUT

Property features AI

Finance

• Other: Located in Kings (Brooklyn) county
• HOA & community: Association fee of $775 per month; Association covers common area maintenance, exterior maintenance, heat, hot water, sewer, water, trash, snow removal and other services

Exterior

• Parking: No carport; No designated parking features listed
• Utilities: Public sewer; Natural gas connected; Sewer available and connected; Trash collection (public); Water connected
• Home design: Stock cooperative
• Construction: Brick construction
• Exterior features: Brick construction; Not waterfront; No additional parcels

Interior

• Kitchen: Dishwasher; Electric range; Gas range; Range; Refrigerator; Stainless steel appliances
• Bedrooms: 3 rooms total
• Bathrooms: 1 full bathroom
• Heating & cooling: Natural gas heating; Electric cooling
• Interior features: Elevator; Cats and dogs allowed

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 1-bed/1.0-bath condo listed at $349k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $311 ($4k/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• To meet the 1% rule (rent ≥ 1% of price), the offer needs to be $345k (1.2% below list).
• Recommended offer: $307k (12.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
• Cap rate 7.4% 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 (+5.0%/yr); 521 active listings in the ZIP; 11 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 25d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); 10,063 units permitted in Kings County in 2024 (9,789 in 5+ unit buildings).
• At $3,447/mo this rent would consume 69% of the median local household income ($60k/yr) (locally 7823% 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 $10k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
• Kings County population projected at +13% by 2050 — modest demand growth; plan on rents tracking national, not racing it.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 233 days — a 12% lower offer ($307k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
• 2 sale attempts; this cycle's ask is 6% above the opening price — seller raised mid-cycle; expect resistance to lowballs.

Risks & watch-outs

• Watch-outs: built in 1920 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
• Climate carrying-cost: major flood risk; severe wind risk, 80% chance of damaging wind over 30y; extreme-heat days projected 6→14/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.

Recommended offer $307,120 (12.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. It's been on market 233 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 12% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
2. Built in 1920 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
3. 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?
4. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
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. 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.
9. 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.
10. 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: 0.99% ✗
• Cap rate: 7.36%
• Cash-on-cash: 3.82%
• DSCR: 1.17
• GRM: 8.4

CMA / ARV

No comps found within radius.

Projected returns pro-forma

-3.0% appreciation · 5.04% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: -8.0%
• Equity multiple: 0.70×
• Total profit: $-29,468
• Equity at exit: $52,037

10-year hold

• IRR: 4.0%
• Equity multiple: 1.32×
• Total profit: $30,949
• Equity at exit: $30,175

Cash invested: $97,720 (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.

Methodology + full state rankings →

ZIP-level market 11235

• Rents YoY: 5.0%
• Active inventory: 521
• Price-to-rent: 8.4×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $3,447 high
• Mortgage (P&I): −$1,830
• Tax est. 1.5%: −$436 /mo · $5,235/yr
• Insurance: −$145
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$724
• Net cashflow: $311

Break-even live

Break-even rent $3,053

Max offer price $349,000

Occupancy floor 86%

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: $87,250
• Closing costs: $10,470
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 11 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
532 Neptune Ave Brooklyn, NY	1.0–3.0	1.0–2.0	948	$3,400	$3.58	7d	8	0.59mi
2971 Shell Rd Unit 704 Brooklyn, NY	2.0	1.0	826	$3,950	$4.78	24d	1	0.68mi
2971 Shell Rd Unit 711 Brooklyn, NY	2.0	2.0	907	$4,200	$4.63	24d	1	0.68mi
2971 Shell Rd Unit 612 Brooklyn, NY	2.0	2.0	907	$4,150	$4.58	24d	1	0.68mi
2971 Shell Rd Unit 720 Brooklyn, NY	2.0	2.0	920	$4,100	$4.46	24d	1	0.68mi
2971 Shell Rd Unit 406 Brooklyn, NY	2.0	2.0	920	$3,550	$3.86	24d	1	0.68mi
2971 Shell Rd Unit 508 Brooklyn, NY	2.0	2.0	930	$4,099	$4.41	24d	1	0.68mi
1515 Surf Ave Brooklyn, NY	1.0–2.0	1.0	706	$3,120	$4.42	2d	15	0.99mi
2483 W 16th St Brooklyn, NY	1.0	1.0	800	$1,800	$2.25	20d	1	1.31mi
3000 Emmons Ave Unit 1 Brooklyn, NY	—	1.0	536	$3,273	$6.11	24d	1	1.45mi
3000 Emmons Ave Unit 5 Brooklyn, NY	2.0	2.0	840	$4,085	$4.86	24d	1	1.45mi

HOA detail condo

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

Listing history 13 events

1. 2026-06-18
   days on market $349,000 Active 233 DOM
2. 2026-06-17
   days on market $349,000 Active 232 DOM
3. 2026-06-15
   days on market $349,000 Active 230 DOM
4. 2026-06-13
   days on market $349,000 Active 228 DOM
5. 2026-06-10
   days on market $349,000 Active 224 DOM
6. 2026-06-08
   days on market $349,000 Active 223 DOM
7. 2026-06-04
   days on market $349,000 Active 219 DOM
8. 2026-06-03
   pricedays on marketlisting id $349,000 Active 218 DOM
9. 2026-06-01
   days on market $329,000 Active 216 DOM
10. 2026-05-31
    days on market $329,000 Active 215 DOM
11. 2025-12-04
    price $349,000 1131-char remark

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    Brighton Beach – Spacious, Sun-Filled 1-Bedroom Co-op by the Ocean Experience coastal living at its finest in this bright, quiet, and extra-large one-bedroom co-op located just minutes from the beach, boardwalk, shopping, and restaurants. This beautifully gut-renovated home features large, separate rooms, a windowed eat-in kitchen, high ceilings, and a windowed bathroom. The custom kitchen is equipped with stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, and stylish modern finishes. Ample closet space and a thoughtful layout make this apartment both elegant and functional. The apartment is currently rented for $2,400/month, with a lease in place until September 1, 2026. Subletting is permitted from day one, offering an excellent opportunity for both investors and end-users. Enjoy the best of Brighton Beach — from oceanfront strolls on the iconic boardwalk to vibrant cafés, international restaurants, and local markets. Convenient transportation options include the B and Q subway lines and nearby B1, B68, and B49 bus routes, ensuring easy access to Manhattan and surrounding neighborhoods.

12. 2025-10-27
    listed $329,000 Active 1131-char remark

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    Brighton Beach – Spacious, Sun-Filled 1-Bedroom Co-op by the Ocean Experience coastal living at its finest in this bright, quiet, and extra-large one-bedroom co-op located just minutes from the beach, boardwalk, shopping, and restaurants. This beautifully gut-renovated home features large, separate rooms, a windowed eat-in kitchen, high ceilings, and a windowed bathroom. The custom kitchen is equipped with stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, and stylish modern finishes. Ample closet space and a thoughtful layout make this apartment both elegant and functional. The apartment is currently rented for $2,400/month, with a lease in place until September 1, 2026. Subletting is permitted from day one, offering an excellent opportunity for both investors and end-users. Enjoy the best of Brighton Beach — from oceanfront strolls on the iconic boardwalk to vibrant cafés, international restaurants, and local markets. Convenient transportation options include the B and Q subway lines and nearby B1, B68, and B49 bus routes, ensuring easy access to Manhattan and surrounding neighborhoods.

13. 2025-10-27
    listed $329,000 Active

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    Brighton Beach – Spacious, Sun-Filled 1-Bedroom Co-op by the Ocean Experience coastal living at its finest in this bright, quiet, and extra-large one-bedroom co-op located just minutes from the beach, boardwalk, shopping, and restaurants. This beautifully gut-renovated home features large, separate rooms, a windowed eat-in kitchen, high ceilings, and a windowed bathroom. The custom kitchen is equipped with stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, and stylish modern finishes. Ample closet space and a thoughtful layout make this apartment both elegant and functional. The apartment is currently rented for $2,400/month, with a lease in place until September 1, 2026. Subletting is permitted from day one, offering an excellent opportunity for both investors and end-users. Enjoy the best of Brighton Beach — from oceanfront strolls on the iconic boardwalk to vibrant cafés, international restaurants, and local markets. Convenient transportation options include the B and Q subway lines and nearby B1, B68, and B49 bus routes, ensuring easy access to Manhattan and surrounding neighborhoods.

ⓘ 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 6/10 Major FEMA zone X (shaded) · 58% chance over 30 yrs
• 🔥 Wildfire 1/10 Low
• 🌡 Heat 6/10 Major 6 d/yr ≥97°F today · 14 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 8/10 Severe 80% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
• 🫁 Air quality 4/10 Moderate 5 unhealthy d/yr today · 7 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $41,361
• − Mortgage interest: −$19,549
• − Property taxes: −$5,235
• − Insurance: −$1,745
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$3,309
• − Management: −$3,309
• − Depreciation: −$10,153
• Taxable loss: −$1,939
• Est. tax savings @ 24.0%: +$465
• After-tax cash flow: $4,198/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: Kings County · 2,614,986 people
• City population: 7,731,280
• Metro: New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
• Population (ZIP): 78,558
• Household income: $59,661
• Rent vs Own: 65.2% rent · 34.8% own
• Severe rent burden: 7823.0

Population outlook (Kings County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 2,847,441 people
• By 2030: 2,937,006 · +3.1%
• By 2040: 3,095,491 · +8.7%
• By 2050: 3,228,968 · +13.4%
• By 2075: 3,321,723 · +16.7%
• By 2100: 3,111,387 · +9.3%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Predominantly White (67%)
• Race & ethnicity: White 67% Asian 15% Two or more races 9% Hispanic / Latino 9% Black 3%
• Hispanic origin (detail): Mexican 3% Puerto Rican 3%
• Common ancestry: Scotch-Irish 15% Subsaharan African 12% Romanian 2%
• Foreign-born: 63% · China, Canada, Vietnam
• Languages at home: 24% English-only · Russian/Polish/Slavic 48% Chinese 7% Spanish 7%

Political lean MEDSL · Kings

• 2024 margin: Solid D (+44.0) · D 72.0% · R 28.0%
• 2008→2024 swing: -15.5pp toward R · 2008: 59.4pp · 2024: 44.0pp
• All cycles: 2024: D+44.0 2020: D+54.8 2016: D+61.8 2012: D+63.9 2008: D+59.4

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• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -181.73%
• Current HPI: 303.6714
• Rent YoY: ▲ 5.04%
• 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
▸Financial Services	10	$950B
▸Consumer Goods	9	$162B
▸Insurance	4	$225B
▸Telecommunications	2	$144B
▸Pharmaceuticals	2	$112B
▸Media / Entertainment	2	$69B

Price history

+6.1% since first listed

3 events — show timeline

• 2025-12-04 Price Changed $349,000 BNYMLS
• 2025-10-27 Listed $329,000 OneKey® MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
• 2025-10-27 Listed $329,000 BNYMLS