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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 +28.0/30.0
  • DSCR +9.9/10.0
  • Appreciation +8.0/10.0
  • 1% rule +7.7/10.0
  • ARV discount +7.5/15.0
  • Schools +5.0/10.0
  • Rent growth +3.8/5.0
  • Livability +3.8/5.0
  • Condition / age +2.5/5.0

$393,000

167 Sands St #307 · New York, NY 11201
1 bd · 1.0 ba · 550 sqft · Condo · 139 Days on market
Built 1965

🖨 Deal sheet 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence

Listing remarks

Prime location near DUMBO and NYU Tandon / Pratt Institute. This is a large, spacious, and sun filled one bedroom apartment with a living room and an additional home office/den. Heat and water are included. Laundry in building. Bike storage available. Just minutes to the F, A, C, N, Q, and R subway lines, with easy access to the Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridges. Only a 5 minute walk to DUMBO, surrounded by popular cafés, coffee shops, restaurants, and shopping.

Key facts

  • Built 1965
  • Listed 139 days

Property features AI

Finance

  • HOA & community: Association covers common area maintenance, exterior maintenance, grounds care, heat, hot water, snow removal, trash and water

Exterior

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

Interior

  • Kitchen: Appliances listed as 'Other'
  • Bedrooms: Entry level 3
  • Bathrooms: 1 full bathroom
  • Heating & cooling: Forced air heating; Wall/window air conditioning
  • Interior features: Additional interior features listed as 'Other'
  • Laundry & utility: Pets allowed: contact association

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 1-bed/1.0-bath condo listed at $393k.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $1k ($15k/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($5k rent vs $393k).
  • Recommended offer: $346k (12.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 10.0% 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.
  • Market conditions: Rents rising fast (+5.4%/yr); 393 active listings in the ZIP; 36 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals leasing fast (median 3d on market — plan ~1-2 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); high-income renter base; 10,063 units permitted in Kings County in 2024 (9,789 in 5+ unit buildings).
  • This rent runs 35% of the median local income ($173k/yr) — at the standard rent-burdened threshold; future hikes will face affordability resistance.

Forward outlook

  • In year one you build about $26k of equity ($3k loan paydown + $23k appreciation (6.0% local appreciation)).
  • Kings County population projected at +13% by 2050 — modest demand growth; plan on rents tracking national, not racing it.
  • At projected returns (6.0% appreciation + 5.4% rent growth), your $110k cash investment doubles in ~3 years — after that, you're playing with house money.
  • By year 2, paydown + projected appreciation supports a ~$42k cash-out refi (75% LTV) — recoverable capital for the next deal without selling this one.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 139 days — a 12% lower offer ($346k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.

Risks & watch-outs

  • 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 $345,840 (12.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. It's been on market 139 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 1965 — 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
1.27%
Cap rate
10.03%
Cash-on-cash
13.36%
DSCR
1.59
GRM
6.6

CMA / ARV

No comps found within radius.

Projected returns pro-forma

5.97% appreciation · 5.39% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
27.8%
Equity multiple
2.85×
Total profit
$203,072
Equity at exit
$246,202
10-year hold
IRR
27.1%
Equity multiple
6.13×
Total profit
$564,065
Equity at exit
$445,741

Cash invested: $110,040 (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 11201

Home prices YoY
1.9%
Rents YoY
5.4%
Active inventory
393
Price-to-rent
6.6×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$4,989 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$2,061
Tax est. 1.5%
$491 /mo · $5,895/yr
Insurance
$164
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$1,048
Net cashflow
$1,225

Break-even live

Break-even rent $3,438
Max offer price $393,000
Occupancy floor 70%

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
$98,250
Closing costs
$11,790
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 36 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
160 Front St Brooklyn, NY 1.0 1.0 597 $5,191 $8.70 1d 2 0.18mi
68 Gold St New York, NY 1.0–2.0 1.0 700 $3,610 $5.16 24d 2 0.32mi
343 Gold St Brooklyn, NY 3.0 1.0–2.0 903 $5,053 $5.59 4d 1 0.42mi
111 Lawrence St Brooklyn, NY 3.0 1.0–2.0 950 $4,356 $4.58 1d 24 0.50mi
100 Willoughby St Brooklyn, NY 3.0 1.0–2.0 892 $5,232 $5.87 7d 1 0.55mi
72 Willoughby St Brooklyn, NY 1.0–2.0 1.0 487 $3,900 $8.00 1d 2 0.56mi
214 Duffield St Brooklyn, NY 3.0 1.0–2.0 956 $4,347 $4.55 2d 1 0.57mi
200 Montague St #1516 Brooklyn, NY 1.0 1.0 600 $7,500 $12.50 20d 1 0.57mi
150 Lawrence St Brooklyn, NY 1.0–2.0 1.0–2.0 700 $4,920 $7.03 1d 2 0.59mi
180 Montague St Brooklyn, NY 3.0 1.0–2.0 901 $5,327 $5.91 1d 13 0.59mi
107 Columbia Hts #1757 Brooklyn, NY 1.0–2.0 1.0–2.0 708 $5,710 $8.06 1d 2 0.60mi
196 Willoughby St Brooklyn, NY 2.0 1.0–2.0 717 $6,064 $8.46 1d 8 0.61mi
141 Joralemon St #819 Brooklyn, NY 1.0–3.0 1.0–2.0 750 $5,820 $7.76 1d 3 0.70mi
540 Fulton St #1729 Brooklyn, NY 3.0 1.0–2.0 750 $5,737 $7.65 24d 4 0.78mi
10 Nevins St Unit 9D Brooklyn, NY 1.0 488 $3,500 $7.17 24d 1 0.80mi
333 Schermerhorn St Brooklyn, NY 1.0 1.0 585 $6,782 $11.58 3d 16 0.90mi
478 Kent Ave Brooklyn, NY 2.0 1.0–2.0 775 $5,920 $7.64 2d 3 0.94mi
482 Kent Ave Brooklyn, NY 2.0 1.0–2.0 750 $6,545 $8.73 2d 3 0.94mi
11 Wharf Way Brooklyn, NY 1.0 1.0 610 $4,870 $7.98 1d 2 0.97mi
151 S Elliott Pl Brooklyn, NY 1.0–2.0 1.0–2.0 655 $4,670 $7.13 1d 2 1.15mi
180 Broome St #1521 New York, NY 1.0–2.0 1.0–2.0 850 $7,970 $9.38 1d 2 1.18mi
180 Water St #537 New York, NY 1.0–2.0 1.0–2.0 728 $8,040 $11.04 2d 2 1.23mi
125 Delancey St #1523 New York, NY 1.0–2.0 1.0–2.0 850 $7,860 $9.25 1d 2 1.28mi
95 Wall St New York, NY 2.0 1.0–2.0 733 $5,862 $8.00 1d 39 1.28mi
75 Wall St Unit 251 New York, NY 1.0 1.5 653 $6,580 $10.08 24d 1 1.30mi
75 Wall St New York, NY 3.0 1.0–3.0 452 $7,598 $16.81 14d 16 1.31mi
461 Dean St Brooklyn, NY 1.0 1.0 781 $5,320 $6.81 4d 5 1.31mi
67 Wall St #13 New York, NY 1.0–2.0 1.0 636 $5,750 $9.03 2d 2 1.34mi
10 Hanover Sq New York, NY 2.0 1.0–2.0 790 $5,948 $7.53 1d 25 1.34mi
63 Wall St #1971 New York, NY 1.0 489 $5,190 $10.61 20d 1 1.35mi
3 Hanover Sq New York, NY 3.0 1.0–2.0 600 $4,534 $7.56 24d 5 1.38mi
475 Clermont Ave Brooklyn, NY 2.0 1.0–2.0 807 $5,144 $6.37 3d 7 1.42mi
25 Water St Apt 706 New York, NY 1.0 550 $3,990 $7.25 24d 1 1.42mi
25 Water St Unit 707 New York, NY 1.0 550 $3,950 $7.18 24d 1 1.42mi
120 Mulberry St Unit 1257050P New York, NY 2.0 1.0 645 $12,372 $19.18 24d 1 1.43mi
171 Suffolk St #1265 New York, NY 1.0–2.0 1.0 650 $6,950 $10.69 7d 2 1.48mi

HOA detail condo

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

Listing history 6 events

  1. 2026-06-08
    days on market $393,000 Active 139 DOM
  2. 2026-06-04
    days on market $393,000 Active 135 DOM
  3. 2026-06-03
    days on market $393,000 Active 134 DOM
  4. 2026-06-01
    days on market $393,000 Active 132 DOM
  5. 2026-05-31
    days on market $393,000 Active 131 DOM
  6. 2026-01-20
    listed $393,000 Active

ⓘ 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 3/10 Moderate FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 20% 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 · 7 by 30 yrs out

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$59,869
− Mortgage interest
−$22,014
− Property taxes
−$5,895
− Insurance
−$1,965
− Repairs & maintenance
−$4,789
− Management
−$4,789
− Depreciation
−$11,433
Taxable income
$8,983
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$2,156
After-tax cash flow
$12,549/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)
70,674
Household income
$173,136
Rent vs Own
64.1% rent · 35.9% own
Severe rent burden
4080.0

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
Diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.62)
Race & ethnicity
White 58% Asian 14% Black 12% Hispanic / Latino 11% Two or more races 10%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Mexican 1% Puerto Rican 3% Dominican 2%
Common ancestry
Romanian 4% Scotch-Irish 3% Lithuanian 3%
Foreign-born
21% · Canada, China, South Korea
Languages at home
75% English-only · Spanish 7% Chinese 6% Other Indo-European 3%

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
▲ 5.97%
Current HPI
321.3623
Rent YoY
▲ 5.39%
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

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  • 2026-01-20 Listed $393,000 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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