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1715 Nelson Ave Unit 4B
B+ Composite 79.75
Why this score? — see what drove the B+ 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 +30.0/30.0
  • 1% rule +10.0/10.0
  • DSCR +10.0/10.0
  • Appreciation +10.0/10.0
  • ARV discount +7.5/15.0
  • Schools +5.0/10.0
  • Livability +3.8/5.0
  • Rent growth +2.5/5.0
  • Condition / age +1.0/5.0

$115,000

1715 Nelson Ave Unit 4B · New York, NY 10453
2 bd · 1.0 ba · 988 sqft · Condo · 17 Days on market
Built 1927 Poor condition

🖨 Deal sheet (PDF) 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence

Listing remarks

Spacious pre-war two-bedroom co-op bursting with classic charm & light! Oversized rooms, an eat-in kitchen, abundant closets, and beautiful original details throughout offer a timeless foundation ready for your vision. Set in an elevator HFDC building in the heart of Morris Heights, close to Manhattan with easy access to the 4 train, shopping, dining, and major highways. A true opportunity to restore and personalize—bring your creativity!

Key facts

  • Original details
  • Eat-in kitchen
  • Easy access to train

Tags

EAT-IN KITCHENABUNDANT CLOSETSORIGINAL DETAILSELEVATOR BUILDINGEASY ACCESS TO TRAIN

Property features AI

Exterior

  • Parking: No carport
  • Utilities: Public sewer; Cable available; Electricity connected; Sewer connected; Private trash collection; Water connected
  • Home design: Stock cooperative; Entry level 4
  • Construction: Brick construction
  • Exterior features: Brick exterior; Not waterfront; No additional parcels

Interior

  • Kitchen: Electric range
  • Bedrooms: Total of 5 rooms (includes bedrooms and living spaces); entry level 4
  • Flooring: Hardwood floors
  • Bathrooms: 1 full bathroom
  • Heating & cooling: Oil heating; Wall/window air conditioning units
  • Interior features: Elevator; Other interior features

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-bed/1.0-bath condo listed at $115k. Condition is rated poor.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $2k ($30k/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($4k rent vs $115k).
  • Recommended offer: $113k (1.5% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 32.0% 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); Jhs 383 Philippa Schuyler (math 32% / reading 67%, grade C, #280 of 729 statewide, top 40%, 822 students, 85% FRL); Midwood High School (math 94% / reading 96%, grade A+, #83 of 1,100 statewide, top 8%, 4,062 students, 73% FRL).
  • Market conditions: 34 active listings in the ZIP; 2 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; lower-income renter base — watch delinquency; 6,929 units permitted in Bronx County in 2024 (6,829 in 5+ unit buildings).
  • At $4,129/mo this rent would consume 149% of the median local household income ($33k/yr) (locally 10286% 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 $12k of equity ($795 loan paydown + $12k appreciation (10.0% local appreciation)).
  • Bronx County population projected at +21% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.
  • At projected returns (10.0% appreciation + 3.0% rent growth), your $32k cash investment doubles in ~1 year — after that, you're playing with house money.
  • By year 3, paydown + projected appreciation supports a ~$31k cash-out refi (75% LTV) — recoverable capital for the next deal without selling this one.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 17 days — a 2% lower offer ($113k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Watch-outs: built in 1927 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
  • Climate carrying-cost: major wind risk, 27% chance of damaging wind over 30y; extreme-heat days projected 7→14/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.
Recommended offer $113,275 (1.5% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. Have any recent inspections been done? Can we get a copy of the seller's disclosures and any deferred-maintenance estimates?
  2. Built in 1927 — 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. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
  5. 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?
  6. 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?
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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
3.59%
Cap rate
32.04%
Cash-on-cash
91.95%
DSCR
5.09
GRM
2.3

CMA / ARV

No comps found within radius.

Projected returns pro-forma

10.0% appreciation · 3.0% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
Equity multiple
7.83×
Total profit
$219,844
Equity at exit
$103,601
10-year hold
IRR
96.2%
Equity multiple
17.27×
Total profit
$523,947
Equity at exit
$223,420

Cash invested: $32,200 (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 10453

Home prices YoY
4.2%
Active inventory
34
Price-to-rent
2.3×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$4,129 medium interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$603
Tax est. 1.5%
$144 /mo · $1,725/yr
Insurance
$48
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$867
Net cashflow
$2,467

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,006
Max offer price $115,000
Occupancy floor 35%

Sensitivity live

Price -10% $2,547 -5% $2,507 +0% $2,467 +5% $2,428 +10% $2,388
Rent -10% $2,141 -5% $2,304 +0% $2,467 +5% $2,630 +10% $2,794
Rate -1.0pp $2,525 -0.5pp $2,497 base $2,467 +0.5pp $2,438 +1.0pp $2,407

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
$28,750
Closing costs
$3,450
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 2 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
405 W 206th St Unit 1202E New York, NY 3.0 2.0 900 $6,250 $6.94 26d 1 0.98mi
40 Pinehurst Ave Ph 7B New York, NY 2.0 2.0 1043 $5,200 $4.99 12d 1 1.21mi

HOA detail condo

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

Listing history 10 events

  1. 2026-06-21
    days on market $115,000 Active 17 DOM
  2. 2026-06-18
    days on market $115,000 Active 14 DOM
  3. 2026-06-17
    days on market $115,000 Active 13 DOM
  4. 2026-06-16
    days on market $115,000 Active 12 DOM
  5. 2026-06-15
    days on market $115,000 Active 11 DOM
  6. 2026-06-13
    days on market $115,000 Active 9 DOM
  7. 2026-06-09
    days on market $115,000 Active 5 DOM
  8. 2026-06-08
    days on market $115,000 Active 4 DOM
  9. 2026-06-07
    remarks 444-char remark
  10. 2026-06-07
    listed $115,000 Active 3 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 · 14 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

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$49,551
− Mortgage interest
−$6,442
− Property taxes
−$1,725
− Insurance
−$575
− Repairs & maintenance
−$3,964
− Management
−$3,964
− Depreciation
−$3,345
Taxable income
$29,536
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$7,089
After-tax cash flow
$22,520/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 · 14 photos

Poor 20/100 Extensive rehab

This pre-war two-bedroom co-op requires extensive renovations to bring it up to modern standards, but presents a great opportunity for an investor to create a move-in-ready property with significant value appreciation potential.

Repairs flagged

  • Major Kitchen countertops — Worn and in need of replacement
  • Major Kitchen cabinets — Worn and in need of replacement
  • Major Bathroom fixtures — Peeling paint and worn fixtures
  • Major Flooring — Worn wooden floors in need of refinishing or replacement
  • Major Paint — Peeling paint on walls and windows
  • Major Windows — Old, single-pane windows with peeling paint

Value-add opportunities

  • Resale Kitchen renovation — A modern kitchen will attract more buyers and increase the property's value
  • Resale Bathroom renovation — A modern bathroom will attract more buyers and increase the property's value
  • Both Floor refinishing — Refinishing worn wooden floors will improve the property's appearance and increase its value
  • Both Painting — Painting peeling walls and windows will improve the property's appearance and increase its value
  • Rental HVAC inspection and maintenance — A functioning HVAC system will attract more renters and increase the property's rental value

Renovation cost estimate screening

Repair itemSeverityEst. cost
Kitchen countertops · Worn and in need of replacement Major $15,000–50,000
Kitchen cabinets · Worn and in need of replacement Major $15,000–50,000
Bathroom fixtures · Peeling paint and worn fixtures Major $15,000–50,000
Flooring · Worn wooden floors in need of refinishing or replacement Major $15,000–50,000
Paint · Peeling paint on walls and windows Major $15,000–50,000
Windows · Old, single-pane windows with peeling paint Major $15,000–50,000
Total estimated repair cost · 6 items $90,000–300,000

Value-add ROI direction

  • Resale Kitchen renovation — A modern kitchen will attract more buyers and increase the property's value
  • Resale Bathroom renovation — A modern bathroom will attract more buyers and increase the property's value
  • Both Floor refinishing — Refinishing worn wooden floors will improve the property's appearance and increase its value
  • Both Painting — Painting peeling walls and windows will improve the property's appearance and increase its value
  • Rental HVAC inspection and maintenance — A functioning HVAC system will attract more renters and increase the property's rental 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
Bronx County · 1,197,324 people
City population
7,731,280
Metro
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
Population (ZIP)
76,282
Household income
$33,186
Rent vs Own
95.2% rent · 4.8% own
Severe rent burden
10286.0

Population outlook (Bronx County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
1,607,353 people
By 2030
1,681,852 · +4.6%
By 2040
1,824,421 · +13.5%
By 2050
1,945,470 · +21.0%
By 2075
2,187,887 · +36.1%
By 2100
2,244,136 · +39.6%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Predominantly Hispanic (67%)
Race & ethnicity
Hispanic / Latino 67% Black 26% Two or more races 17% White 2% Native American 2% Asian 1%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Mexican 4% Puerto Rican 13% Dominican 41%
Foreign-born
44% · Canada, United Kingdom, Jamaica
Languages at home
32% English-only · Spanish 58% French/Haitian/Cajun 2% Other Indo-European 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Bronx

2024 margin
Solid D (+45.4) · D 72.7% · R 27.3%
2008→2024 swing
-32.3pp toward R · 2008: 77.8pp · 2024: 45.4pp
All cycles
2024: D+45.4 2020: D+67.6 2016: D+79.1 2012: D+82.9 2008: D+77.8

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Civics

Market trends

HPI YoY
▲ 14.52%
Current HPI
361.6961
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

1 event — show timeline
  • 2026-06-01 Listed $115,000 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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