2106 35 Unit C3 · New York, NY 11102

$349,000

2 bd · 1.0 ba · 700 sqft · Condo · 15 Days on market

Built 1923 Good condition

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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 +21.6/30.0
• ARV discount +7.5/15.0
• DSCR +6.9/10.0
• 1% rule +5.7/10.0
• Appreciation +5.1/10.0
• Schools +5.0/10.0
• Condition / age +4.0/5.0
• Livability +3.8/5.0
• Rent growth +3.7/5.0

Listing remarks

Sun-Drenched 2-Bedroom Gem in Prime Astoria Welcome home to this majestic, impeccably maintained 2-bedroom apartment located in the highly sought-after Ditmars Avenue Complex. Combining classic charm with modern convenience, this sun-kissed residence features: Bright & Airy Living Space: A sprawling, sun-drenched living room illuminated by three expansive windows. Classic Finishes: Beautiful hardwood flooring throughout and a gorgeous, character-rich exposed brick accent wall. Chef’s Kitchen: Sleek granite countertops paired with full-sized stainless-steel appliances. Symmetrical Layout: Two equally sized bedrooms, each boasting its own closet and bright window. The Location

Key facts

• Granite countertops
• Built 1923
• Listed 15 days

Tags

• SUN-DRENCHED LIVING ROOM
• EXPOSED BRICK ACCENT WALL
• GRANITE COUNTERTOPS
• PET-FRIENDLY BUILDING
• BLOCKS FROM SUBWAY STATION

Property features AI

Exterior

• Parking: No carport; No parking features listed
• Utilities: Public sewer; Cable available; Natural gas connected; Phone available; Public trash collection; Water available
• Home design: Stock cooperative
• Construction: Block construction
• Exterior features: Block construction; Not waterfront

Interior

• Kitchen: Dishwasher; Gas oven; Gas range; Microwave; ENERGY STAR qualified appliances
• Bedrooms: Entry level: 1
• Bathrooms: 1 full bathroom
• Heating & cooling: Steam heating; Wall/window air conditioning units
• Interior features: First-floor bedroom; First-floor full bathroom; Crown molding

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 2-bed/1.0-bath condo listed at $349k. Condition is rated good.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $528 ($6k/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($4k rent vs $349k).
• Recommended offer: $344k (1.5% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
• Cap rate 8.1% 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 (+4.8%/yr); 114 active listings in the ZIP; 1 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; solid renter incomes; 5,302 units permitted in Queens County in 2024 (4,918 in 5+ unit buildings).
• At $3,722/mo this rent would consume 46% of the median local household income ($97k/yr) (locally 2407% 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 $3k of equity ($2k loan paydown + $573 appreciation (0.2% local appreciation)).
• Queens County population projected at +16% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.
• At projected returns (0.2% appreciation + 4.8% rent growth), your $98k cash investment doubles in ~7 years — after that, you're playing with house money.
• By year 9, paydown + projected appreciation supports a ~$34k cash-out refi (75% LTV) — recoverable capital for the next deal without selling this one.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 15 days — a 2% lower offer ($344k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.

Risks & watch-outs

• Watch-outs: built in 1923 — 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 $343,765 (1.5% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. Built in 1923 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
2. 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?
3. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
4. 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?
5. 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?
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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: 1.07% ✓
• Cap rate: 8.11%
• Cash-on-cash: 6.49%
• DSCR: 1.29
• GRM: 7.8

CMA / ARV

No comps found within radius.

Projected returns pro-forma

0.16% appreciation · 4.79% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: 6.9%
• Equity multiple: 1.34×
• Total profit: $33,016
• Equity at exit: $104,212

10-year hold

• IRR: 13.1%
• Equity multiple: 2.54×
• Total profit: $150,197
• Equity at exit: $127,584

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 11102

• Home prices YoY: 0.1%
• Rents YoY: 4.8%
• Active inventory: 114
• Price-to-rent: 7.8×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $3,722 medium
• Mortgage (P&I): −$1,830
• Tax est. 1.5%: −$436 /mo · $5,235/yr
• Insurance: −$145
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$782
• Net cashflow: $528

Break-even live

Break-even rent $3,053

Max offer price $349,000

Occupancy floor 81%

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 1 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
1420 27th Ave Astoria, NY	1.0–2.0	1.0–2.0	887	$4,899	$5.52	3d	9	1.17mi

HOA detail condo

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

Listing history 10 events

1. 2026-06-18
   days on market $349,000 Active 15 DOM
2. 2026-06-17
   days on market $349,000 Active 14 DOM
3. 2026-06-16
   days on market $349,000 Active 13 DOM
4. 2026-06-15
   days on market $349,000 Active 12 DOM
5. 2026-06-13
   days on market $349,000 Active 10 DOM
6. 2026-06-09
   days on market $349,000 Active 6 DOM
7. 2026-06-08
   days on market $349,000 Active 5 DOM
8. 2026-06-07
   days on market $349,000 Active 4 DOM
9. 2026-06-04
   remarks 689-char remark
10. 2026-06-04
    listed $349,000 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 1/10 Low FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 0% chance over 30 yrs
• 🔥 Wildfire 1/10 Low
• 🌡 Heat 6/10 Major 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 · 6 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $44,660
• − Mortgage interest: −$19,549
• − Property taxes: −$5,235
• − Insurance: −$1,745
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$3,573
• − Management: −$3,573
• − Depreciation: −$10,153
• Taxable income: $832
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$200
• After-tax cash flow: $6,139/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.

Condition & rehab AI · 8 photos

Good 80/100 Cosmetic rehab

This 2-bedroom condo in Astoria is in good condition with a good layout and finishes. It needs some exterior painting and window cleaning to enhance its curb appeal and resale value.

Value-add opportunities

• Both Paint the exterior — Enhances curb appeal and resale value
• Both Replace the windows — Improves energy efficiency and resale value

Renovation cost estimate screening

Value-add ROI direction

• Both Paint the exterior — Enhances curb appeal and resale value ↑
• Both Replace the windows — Improves energy efficiency and resale value ↑

ⓘ Cost ranges are severity-bucket heuristics (US national rule-of-thumb). Get contractor quotes + a written scope before underwriting a rehab budget.

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): 28,503
• Household income: $96,617
• Rent vs Own: 86.6% rent · 13.4% own
• Severe rent burden: 2407.0

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 0.69)
• Race & ethnicity: White 47% Hispanic / Latino 26% Asian 15% Two or more races 12% Black 6%
• Hispanic origin (detail): Mexican 4% Puerto Rican 5% Dominican 3%
• Common ancestry: Romanian 2% Lithuanian 1% Italian 1%
• Foreign-born: 34% · Canada, China, Jamaica
• Languages at home: 55% English-only · Spanish 21% Other Indo-European 14% Russian/Polish/Slavic 3%

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

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▲ 0.16%
• Current HPI: 144.3118
• Rent YoY: ▲ 4.79%
• 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

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• 2026-06-02 Listed $349,000 OneKey® MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid