249 Eldridge St #16 · New York, NY 10002

$550,000

1 bd · 1.0 ba · 600 sqft · Condo · 40 Days on market

Built 1900

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• Cash flow +9.3/30.0
• ARV discount +7.5/15.0
• Appreciation +6.8/10.0
• Schools +5.0/10.0
• Rent growth +4.4/5.0
• Livability +3.8/5.0
• 1% rule +2.8/10.0
• DSCR +2.6/10.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0

Listing remarks MLS

Perfectly positioned in the unofficial heart of the Lower East Side, this one-bedroom, one-bathroom pre-war co-op seamlessly blends classic New York character with timeless charm, all just moments from vibrant Michelin-starred dining experiences and some of the city’s most celebrated nightlife. Accessed through a semi-private hallway, Unit 16 sits high above Houston. The large windows of the bright, open living and dining area offer amazing morning light while framing picturesque, tree-lined views that include the iconic Empire State and Chrysler Buildings, which shimmer at night. The cozy bedroom offers a peaceful retreat, quietly tucked away from the street for restful evenings. The windowed bathroom combines vintage appeal with modern convenience, featuring a classic clawfoot soaking tub and the rare luxury of in-unit laundry. High-ceilinged throughout, the kitchen is equipped with ceiling-height, glass-fronted cabinetry and essential appliances, including a dishwasher and gas range. Built-in cabinetry and bookcases offer smart storage throughout the unit, and additional lower-level storage lockers are available for $45/month. Pets are allowed upon approval. The building has no elevator, is Pied-à-Terre friendly, and subletting is permitted without restrictions after 2 years of new-owner occupancy. A true Lower East Side gem, this residence offers both charm and convenience in one of Manhattan’s most dynamic neighborhoods.

Key facts

• Large windows
• Clawfoot soaking tub
• In-unit laundry

Tags

• SEMI-PRIVATE HALLWAY
• LARGE WINDOWS
• TREE-LINED VIEWS
• CLAWFOOT SOAKING TUB
• IN-UNIT LAUNDRY
• CEILING-HEIGHT CABINETRY

Property features AI

Exterior

• Parking: On-street parking
• Utilities: Public sewer; Natural gas connected; Water connected
• Home design: Stock cooperative
• Construction: Brick construction
• Exterior features: Brick construction; Not waterfront

Interior

• Kitchen: Dishwasher
• Bedrooms: 3 rooms total (see floorplan for bedroom breakdown); Entry level: 5
• Flooring: Hardwood
• Bathrooms: 1 full bathroom
• Heating & cooling: Steam heat; No central cooling
• Interior features: Smart thermostat; Soaking tub; In-unit laundry
• Laundry & utility: Washer; Dryer; In-unit laundry

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 1-bed/1.0-bath condo listed at $550k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $-400 ($-5k/yr) — negative.
• To cash-flow at today's rent, offer at most $492k (10.5% below list).
• To meet the 1% rule (rent ≥ 1% of price), the offer needs to be $430k (21.7% below list).
• Recommended offer: $430k (21.7% below list) — sets the bar for 1% rule.
• Cap rate 5.4% 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.
• Zoned schools: Elm Tree Elementary School (math 27% / reading 52%, grade F, #1,444 of 2,108 statewide, top 71%, 806 students, 94% FRL); Mark Twain Is 239 For The Gifted And Talented (math 90% / reading 96%, grade A+, #6 of 729 statewide, top 1%, 1,207 students, 44% FRL); Midwood High School (math 94% / reading 96%, grade A+, #83 of 1,100 statewide, top 8%, 4,062 students, 73% FRL).
• Market conditions: Rents rising fast (+7.5%/yr); 210 active listings in the ZIP; 40 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals leasing fast (median 10d on market — plan ~1-2 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); 4,467 units permitted in New York County in 2024 (4,463 in 5+ unit buildings).
• At $4,305/mo this rent would consume 107% of the median local household income ($48k/yr) (locally 7758% of renters already pay >50% of income on rent) — very limited rent-growth headroom before tenants either downsize or default.

Forward outlook

• In year one you build about $24k of equity ($4k loan paydown + $20k appreciation (3.6% local appreciation)).
• New York County population projected at +21% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.
• By year 2, paydown + projected appreciation supports a ~$38k cash-out refi (75% LTV) — recoverable capital for the next deal without selling this one.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 40 days — a 3% lower offer ($534k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
• 3 sale attempts 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.

Risks & watch-outs

• Watch-outs: built in 1900 — 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 $430,474 (21.7% 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. It's been on market 40 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 22% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
3. Built in 1900 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
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: 0.78% ✗
• Cap rate: 5.42%
• Cash-on-cash: -3.12%
• DSCR: 0.86
• GRM: 10.6

CMA / ARV

No comps found within radius.

Projected returns pro-forma

3.62% appreciation · 7.55% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: 8.5%
• Equity multiple: 1.52×
• Total profit: $79,572
• Equity at exit: $266,590

10-year hold

• IRR: 12.7%
• Equity multiple: 3.17×
• Total profit: $334,792
• Equity at exit: $426,517

Cash invested: $154,000 (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 10002

• Home prices YoY: 1.2%
• Rents YoY: 7.5%
• Active inventory: 210
• Price-to-rent: 10.6×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $4,305 medium
• Mortgage (P&I): −$2,884
• Tax est. 1.5%: −$688 /mo · $8,250/yr
• Insurance: −$229
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$904
• Net cashflow: $-400

Break-even live

Break-even rent $4,811

Max offer price $492,093

Occupancy floor —

Sensitivity live

Price	-10% $-20	-5% $-210	+0% $-400	+5% $-590	+10% $-780
Rent	-10% $-740	-5% $-570	+0% $-400	+5% $-230	+10% $-60
Rate	-1.0pp $-123	-0.5pp $-260	base $-400	+0.5pp $-543	+1.0pp $-688

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: $137,500
• Closing costs: $16,500
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 40 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
229 Chrystie St New York, NY	1.0–2.0	1.0–2.0	810	$6,120	$7.56	6d	3	0.08mi
11 E 1st St New York, NY	2.0	1.0–2.0	1060	$8,052	$7.60	0d	1	0.13mi
171 Suffolk St #1265 New York, NY	1.0–2.0	1.0	650	$6,950	$10.69	9d	2	0.28mi
125 Delancey St #1523 New York, NY	1.0–2.0	1.0–2.0	850	$7,860	$9.25	3d	2	0.35mi
93 1/2 E 7th St Unit 1054297P New York, NY	2.0	1.0	495	$10,000	$20.20	23d	1	0.37mi
180 Broome St #1521 New York, NY	1.0–2.0	1.0–2.0	850	$7,970	$9.38	3d	2	0.45mi
112 E 10th St Unit 1021937P New York, NY	1.0–3.0	1.0–2.5	1296	$5,772	$4.45	5d	2	0.51mi
101 E 10th St #1153 New York, NY	1.0–2.0	1.0–2.0	575	$6,630	$11.53	1d	2	0.54mi
120 Mulberry St Unit 1257050P New York, NY	2.0	1.0	645	$12,372	$19.18	26d	1	0.55mi
209 1st Ave Unit 1370708P New York, NY	1.0	1.0	602	$12,000	$19.93	26d	1	0.62mi
815 Broadway #204 New York, NY	1.0	1.0	522	$8,250	$15.80	9d	1	0.70mi
104 MacDougal St Unit 1056263P New York, NY	2.0	1.0	441	$9,375	$21.26	23d	1	0.71mi
1 Union Sq S #1174 New York, NY	2.0	1.0–2.0	775	$10,120	$13.06	12d	3	0.77mi
10 Downing St #131 New York, NY	1.0	1.0	731	$9,050	$12.38	6d	2	0.80mi
364 6th Ave Unit 1023432P New York, NY	1.0	1.0	441	$9,135	$20.71	23d	1	0.85mi
111 Worth St New York, NY	1.0–2.0	1.0–2.0	747	$6,077	$8.14	9d	7	0.85mi
346 E 18th St Unit 1254596P New York, NY	2.0	2.0	699	$12,979	$18.57	23d	1	0.88mi
88 Leonard St New York, NY	1.0	1.0	598	$7,966	$13.32	9d	13	0.88mi
177 Waverly Pl Unit 1075286P New York, NY	1.0	1.0	452	$10,000	$22.12	26d	1	0.97mi
105 Duane St #183 New York, NY	2.0	1.0–2.0	821	$8,935	$10.88	1d	3	0.98mi
52 Barrow St #2123 New York, NY	1.0–2.0	1.0	547	$6,420	$11.73	12d	3	0.99mi
250 E 21st St Unit 8D New York, NY	1.0	1.0	688	$9,525	$13.84	4d	1	1.03mi
120 Christopher St #1886 New York, NY	1.0–2.0	1.0	574	$5,640	$9.82	1d	3	1.07mi
108 W 15th St #205 New York, NY	1.0–2.0	1.0	697	$6,050	$8.67	5d	2	1.11mi
101 W 15th St New York, NY	1.0	1.0	562	$9,550	$16.98	3d	2	1.12mi
290 3rd Ave #279 New York, NY	1.0	1.0	607	$9,740	$16.03	5d	2	1.12mi
130 W 15th St #1383 New York, NY	1.0–2.0	1.0–2.0	844	$8,990	$10.65	1d	2	1.14mi
139 Christopher St Unit 1021914P New York, NY	1.0–2.0	1.0	667	$5,340	$8.01	9d	2	1.14mi
87 Perry St New York, NY	2.0	2.0	748	$18,500	$24.73	26d	1	1.16mi
535 Hudson St #1032 New York, NY	1.0–2.0	1.0	550	$6,030	$10.96	9d	2	1.17mi
140 Charles St Unit 14A New York, NY	1.0	1.0	648	$8,000	$12.35	9d	1	1.21mi
290 W 12th St #1592 New York, NY	1.0–2.0	1.0–2.0	515	$7,110	$13.81	9d	2	1.24mi
20 Waterside Plz #978 New York, NY	1.0	1.0	682	$4,760	$6.98	8d	1	1.30mi
120 W 21st St New York, NY	2.0	1.0–2.0	676	$7,070	$10.46	6d	14	1.33mi
68 Gold St New York, NY	1.0–2.0	1.0	700	$3,610	$5.16	26d	2	1.33mi
180 W 20th St #1202 New York, NY	2.0	1.0–2.0	791	$9,465	$11.96	1d	3	1.35mi
30 Waterside Plz New York, NY	2.0	1.0–2.0	743	$5,245	$7.06	0d	35	1.36mi
400 Chambers St #587 New York, NY	2.0	1.0–1.5	675	$7,370	$10.91	9d	3	1.36mi
180 Water St #537 New York, NY	1.0–2.0	1.0–2.0	728	$8,040	$11.04	4d	2	1.37mi
187 Kent Ave #1730 Brooklyn, NY	1.0	1.0	500	$5,750	$11.50	8d	1	1.40mi

HOA detail condo

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

Listing history 17 events

1. 2026-06-21
   days on market $550,000 Active 40 DOM
2. 2026-06-18
   days on market $550,000 Active 37 DOM
3. 2026-06-17
   days on market $550,000 Active 36 DOM
4. 2026-06-16
   days on market $550,000 Active 35 DOM
5. 2026-06-15
   days on market $550,000 Active 34 DOM
6. 2026-06-13
   days on market $550,000 Active 32 DOM
7. 2026-06-10
   days on market $550,000 Active 28 DOM
8. 2026-06-08
   days on market $550,000 Active 27 DOM
9. 2026-06-08
   days on market $550,000 Active 26 DOM
10. 2026-06-04
    days on market $550,000 Active 23 DOM
11. 2026-06-03
    days on market $550,000 Active 22 DOM
12. 2026-06-02
    days on market $550,000 Active 21 DOM
13. 2026-06-01
    days on market $550,000 Active 20 DOM
14. 2026-05-31
    days on market $550,000 Active 19 DOM
15. 2026-05-12
    listed $550,000 Active 1468-char remark

    Show marketing remark (1468 chars)

    Perfectly positioned in the unofficial heart of the Lower East Side, this one-bedroom, one-bathroom pre-war co-op seamlessly blends classic New York character with timeless charm, all just moments from vibrant Michelin-starred dining experiences and some of the city’s most celebrated nightlife. Accessed through a semi-private hallway, Unit 16 sits high above Houston. The large windows of the bright, open living and dining area offer amazing morning light while framing picturesque, tree-lined views that include the iconic Empire State and Chrysler Buildings, which shimmer at night. The cozy bedroom offers a peaceful retreat, quietly tucked away from the street for restful evenings. The windowed bathroom combines vintage appeal with modern convenience, featuring a classic clawfoot soaking tub and the rare luxury of in-unit laundry. High-ceilinged throughout, the kitchen is equipped with ceiling-height, glass-fronted cabinetry and essential appliances, including a dishwasher and gas range. Built-in cabinetry and bookcases offer smart storage throughout the unit, and additional lower-level storage lockers are available for $45/month. Pets are allowed upon approval. The building has no elevator, is Pied-à-Terre friendly, and subletting is permitted without restrictions after 2 years of new-owner occupancy. A true Lower East Side gem, this residence offers both charm and convenience in one of Manhattan’s most dynamic neighborhoods.

16. 2026-05-12
    listed $550,000 Active

    Show marketing remark (1468 chars)

    Perfectly positioned in the unofficial heart of the Lower East Side, this one-bedroom, one-bathroom pre-war co-op seamlessly blends classic New York character with timeless charm, all just moments from vibrant Michelin-starred dining experiences and some of the city’s most celebrated nightlife. Accessed through a semi-private hallway, Unit 16 sits high above Houston. The large windows of the bright, open living and dining area offer amazing morning light while framing picturesque, tree-lined views that include the iconic Empire State and Chrysler Buildings, which shimmer at night. The cozy bedroom offers a peaceful retreat, quietly tucked away from the street for restful evenings. The windowed bathroom combines vintage appeal with modern convenience, featuring a classic clawfoot soaking tub and the rare luxury of in-unit laundry. High-ceilinged throughout, the kitchen is equipped with ceiling-height, glass-fronted cabinetry and essential appliances, including a dishwasher and gas range. Built-in cabinetry and bookcases offer smart storage throughout the unit, and additional lower-level storage lockers are available for $45/month. Pets are allowed upon approval. The building has no elevator, is Pied-à-Terre friendly, and subletting is permitted without restrictions after 2 years of new-owner occupancy. A true Lower East Side gem, this residence offers both charm and convenience in one of Manhattan’s most dynamic neighborhoods.

17. 2026-05-12
    listed $550,000 Active 1468-char remark

    Show marketing remark (1468 chars)

    Perfectly positioned in the unofficial heart of the Lower East Side, this one-bedroom, one-bathroom pre-war co-op seamlessly blends classic New York character with timeless charm, all just moments from vibrant Michelin-starred dining experiences and some of the city’s most celebrated nightlife. Accessed through a semi-private hallway, Unit 16 sits high above Houston. The large windows of the bright, open living and dining area offer amazing morning light while framing picturesque, tree-lined views that include the iconic Empire State and Chrysler Buildings, which shimmer at night. The cozy bedroom offers a peaceful retreat, quietly tucked away from the street for restful evenings. The windowed bathroom combines vintage appeal with modern convenience, featuring a classic clawfoot soaking tub and the rare luxury of in-unit laundry. High-ceilinged throughout, the kitchen is equipped with ceiling-height, glass-fronted cabinetry and essential appliances, including a dishwasher and gas range. Built-in cabinetry and bookcases offer smart storage throughout the unit, and additional lower-level storage lockers are available for $45/month. Pets are allowed upon approval. The building has no elevator, is Pied-à-Terre friendly, and subletting is permitted without restrictions after 2 years of new-owner occupancy. A true Lower East Side gem, this residence offers both charm and convenience in one of Manhattan’s most dynamic 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 1/10 Low FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 0% 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 4/10 Moderate 5 unhealthy d/yr today · 7 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $51,657
• − Mortgage interest: −$30,809
• − Property taxes: −$8,250
• − Insurance: −$2,750
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$4,133
• − Management: −$4,133
• − Depreciation: −$16,000
• Taxable loss: −$14,417
• Est. tax savings @ 24.0%: +$3,460
• After-tax cash flow: $-1,342/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: New York County · 1,599,927 people
• City population: 7,731,280
• Metro: New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
• Population (ZIP): 76,873
• Household income: $48,386
• Rent vs Own: 81.3% rent · 18.7% own
• Severe rent burden: 7758.0

Population outlook (New York County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 1,825,725 people
• By 2030: 1,904,611 · +4.3%
• By 2040: 2,052,719 · +12.4%
• By 2050: 2,206,601 · +20.9%
• By 2075: 2,509,427 · +37.4%
• By 2100: 2,702,933 · +48.0%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Highly diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.73)
• Race & ethnicity: Asian 37% White 26% Hispanic / Latino 25% Two or more races 10% Black 9%
• Hispanic origin (detail): Mexican 1% Puerto Rican 15% Dominican 6%
• Common ancestry: Scotch-Irish 2% Romanian 1% Italian 1%
• Foreign-born: 38% · China, Canada, Vietnam
• Languages at home: 48% English-only · Chinese 29% Spanish 16% Other Indo-European 1%

Political lean MEDSL · New York

• 2024 margin: Solid D (+64.8) · D 82.4% · R 17.6%
• 2008→2024 swing: -7.4pp toward R · 2008: 72.2pp · 2024: 64.8pp
• All cycles: 2024: D+64.8 2020: D+74.5 2016: D+77.2 2012: D+69.6 2008: D+72.2

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• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▲ 3.62%
• Current HPI: 302.3293
• Rent YoY: ▲ 7.55%
• 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

+0.0% since first listed

3 events — show timeline

• 2026-05-12 Listed $550,000 OneKey® MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
• 2026-05-12 Listed $550,000 BNYMLS
• 2026-05-12 Listed $550,000 RLS at REBNY