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155 Beach 27th St Unit A Duplex
C Composite 59.29
Why this score? — see what drove the C 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 +20.7/30.0
  • ARV discount +13.8/15.0
  • DSCR +6.6/10.0
  • Schools +5.0/10.0
  • 1% rule +4.5/10.0
  • Livability +3.8/5.0
  • Rent growth +2.5/5.0
  • Condition / age +2.5/5.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$779,000

155 Beach 27th St Unit A · New York, NY 11691
4 bd · 5.0 ba · 2,376 sqft · MultiFamily public records · 105 Days on market
Built 2007 Est $905k · 14% under

🖨 Deal sheet 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence

Multi-family units

County records classify this as Multi-Family (2-4 Unit). Listing-text estimate: 2 units. confirmed

Listing remarks

Brick 2 Family, built in 2007 features 2BR unit on 1st floor with 2nd floor duplex features 5 Bedrooms , 2.5 Bathrooms. Each floor has separate heating unit, minutes to Beach, close to shopping, Transportation etc. must see

Key facts

  • Minutes to beach
  • Close to shopping
  • Built 2007

Tags

SEPARATE HEATING UNITMINUTES TO BEACHCLOSE TO SHOPPING

Property features AI

Exterior

  • Parking: No carport; No designated parking listed
  • Utilities: Public sewer; Electricity connected; Natural gas connected
  • Home design: Duplex
  • Construction: Brick construction
  • Exterior features: Brick construction; Not waterfront

Interior

  • Bedrooms: One 2-bedroom unit; One 4-bedroom unit
  • Flooring: Wood floors
  • Bathrooms: 4 full bathrooms
  • Heating & cooling: Baseboard heating; No central air
  • Interior features: First-floor bedroom

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 2 × 2.0-bed/2.5-bath units multifamily listed at $779k.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $623 ($7k/yr) — positive. Per door: $312/mo.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • To meet the 1% rule (rent ≥ 1% of price), the offer needs to be $743k (4.6% below list).
  • Recommended offer: $709k (9.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 7.9% 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: 137 active listings in the ZIP; 6 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 24d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); 5,302 units permitted in Queens County in 2024 (4,918 in 5+ unit buildings).
  • At $7,428/mo this rent would consume 159% of the median local household income ($56k/yr) (locally 4702% 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 $5k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $23k 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 105 days — a 9% lower offer ($709k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • Current owner paid $200k; list at $779k implies a 290% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Watch-outs: flood insurance adds $427/mo.
  • Climate carrying-cost: in FEMA flood zone AE (mandatory federal flood insurance); severe wind risk, 80% chance of damaging wind over 30y; extreme-heat days projected 7→16/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.
Recommended offer $708,890 (9.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. It's been on market 105 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 9% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
  2. Can we see the unit-by-unit rent roll, current vacancy, and any below-market leases? What's the average tenancy length?
  3. What capital expenditures (roof, boiler, parking lot, exteriors) have been made in the last 5 years, and what's planned in the next 2?
  4. What's the actual annual flood-insurance premium (NFIP or private), and is the property in a SFHA with mandatory coverage?
  5. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
  6. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
  7. 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?
  8. 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?
  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
0.95%
Cap rate
7.91%
Cash-on-cash
5.77%
DSCR
1.26
GRM
8.7

CMA / ARV

ARV (on-the-fly)
$905,256
Comps found
2
Show comp detail 2 sales within ~0.75 mi
Address Dist Beds/Ba Sqft Sold Price $/sf Match
326 Beach 37 St 0.51mi 4/3.0 2,068 (-13%) 10mo $788,684 $381 39
598 Beach 19th St 0.64mi 5/2.0 (+1) 2,106 (-11%) 4mo $800,000 $380 31

Match score weights: distance 35% · size 25% · config 20% · recency 20%. Top-matched comps best support the ARV.

Projected returns pro-forma

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

5-year hold
IRR
-10.9%
Equity multiple
0.60×
Total profit
$-86,521
Equity at exit
$116,151
10-year hold
IRR
-1.6%
Equity multiple
0.89×
Total profit
$-24,132
Equity at exit
$67,354

Cash invested: $218,120 (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 11691

Active inventory
137
Price-to-rent
17.5×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$7,428 medium interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$4,085
Tax from tax record
$409 /mo · $4,905/yr
Insurance
$325
Flood insurance flood zone
−$427 /mo · $5,118/yr
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$1,560
Net cashflow
$623

Break-even live

Break-even rent $6,639
Max offer price $779,000
Occupancy floor 87%

2-unit breakdown (identical units grouped — click to expand)

UnitsBedsBathsEst. rent
Total (2 units) $7,428

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
$194,750
Closing costs
$23,370
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 6 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
1-57 Beach 25th St Far Rockaway, NY 3.0 2.0 3000 $3,700 $1.23 24d 1 0.08mi
8-27 Hartman Ln Unit 1ST Far Rockaway, NY 3.0 1.5 2937 $3,250 $1.11 20d 1 0.56mi
325 Beach 46th St Far Rockaway, NY 3.0 1.5 2250 $3,100 $1.38 24d 1 0.92mi
2175 Bay Blvd Atlantic Beach, NY 3.0 2.5 2178 $6,499 $2.98 24d 1 0.96mi
2105 Bay Blvd Atlantic Beach, NY 4.0 4.0 2100 $6,500 $3.10 43d 1 1.09mi
29 Cayuga Ave Atlantic Beach, NY 3.0 3.0 2424 $30,000 $12.38 43d 1 1.40mi

Listing history 13 events

  1. 2026-06-18
    days on market $779,000 Active 105 DOM
  2. 2026-06-17
    days on market $779,000 Active 104 DOM
  3. 2026-06-15
    days on market $779,000 Active 102 DOM
  4. 2026-06-13
    days on market $779,000 Active 100 DOM
  5. 2026-06-10
    days on market $779,000 Active 96 DOM
  6. 2026-06-08
    days on market $779,000 Active 95 DOM
  7. 2026-06-08
    days on market $779,000 Active 94 DOM
  8. 2026-06-04
    days on market $779,000 Active 91 DOM
  9. 2026-06-03
    days on market $779,000 Active 90 DOM
  10. 2026-06-01
    days on market $779,000 Active 88 DOM
  11. 2026-05-31
    days on market $779,000 Active 87 DOM
  12. 2026-03-04
    listed $779,000 Active
  13. 2006-02-09
    soldstatus $200,000

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

Tax reassessment forecast NY · Partial reset (capped growth)

Current annual tax
$4,905 · $409/mo
Projected year-2 tax
$9,035 · $753/mo
Expected delta
+$4,130/yr (+$344/mo · 84.2%)

ⓘ Screening estimate from a state-policy table — verify with the county assessor before closing.

Climate risk First Street

  • 🌊 Flood 7/10 Severe FEMA zone AE · 96% chance over 30 yrs
  • 🔥 Wildfire 1/10 Low
  • 🌡 Heat 7/10 Severe 7 d/yr ≥95°F today · 16 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 8/10 Severe 80% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
  • 🫁 Air quality 3/10 Moderate 4 unhealthy d/yr today · 4 by 30 yrs out

Nearby sold comps map

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$89,136
− Mortgage interest
−$43,636
− Property taxes
−$4,905
− Insurance
−$9,014
− Repairs & maintenance
−$7,131
− Management
−$7,131
− Depreciation
−$22,662
Taxable loss
−$5,342
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax savings @ 24.0%
+$1,282
After-tax cash flow
$8,759/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)
69,359
Household income
$56,135
Rent vs Own
72.3% rent · 27.7% own
Severe rent burden
4702.0

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
Highly diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.71)
Race & ethnicity
Black 40% Hispanic / Latino 26% White 24% Two or more races 12% Asian 4%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Puerto Rican 4% Dominican 5%
Common ancestry
Hispanic 3% Italian 2% Romanian 2%
Foreign-born
35% · Canada, China, Jamaica
Languages at home
66% English-only · Spanish 21% French/Haitian/Cajun 2% Russian/Polish/Slavic 2%

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
▼ -397.66%
Current HPI
281.4044
Rent YoY
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

+289.5% since first listed
2 events — show timeline
  • 2026-03-04 Listed $779,000 OneKey® MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
  • 2006-02-09 Sold (Public Records) $200,000 Public Records

Property tax history

+10.5%/yr

Latest (2024): $4,905 · +4.8% YoY. Source: county tax records.

Cash-flow waterfall

monthly

Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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