17 Downs St · Kingston, NY 12401

$625,000

8 bd · None ba · 4,074 sqft · MultiFamily · 11 Days on market

Built 1950 Fair condition 6,499 sqft lot

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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
• ARV discount +7.5/15.0
• Rent growth +4.5/5.0
• Schools +4.4/10.0
• Livability +4.1/5.0
• Condition / age +2.8/5.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Multi-family units

County records classify this as Multi-Family (5+ Unit). Listing-text estimate: 1 unit. estimate disagrees with records

5+ unit building — per-unit beds/baths from public records are typically unavailable; the breakdown below (if shown) is an estimate from the listing text.

Listing remarks

A rare six-unit asset in one of Kingston's most opportunistic zoning transects. 17 Downs Street delivers a strong 8.19 cap rate on a 625,000 ask while sitting in a T5-Neighborhood (T5N) zone built for exactly the kind of upside that's getting harder to find in the Hudson Valley. The unit mix is purpose-built for flexibility: two 2-bedrooms, two 1-bedrooms, and two studios, a spread that lets an owner play multiple tenant profiles -- long-term residential stability in the larger units, premium furnished or transitional rents in the smaller ones. Here's where T5N earns its keep. Kingston's form-based code reserves its full short-term-rental (STR-F) permit type for T4 and T5 transects only --

Key facts

• T5 neighborhood zone
• Six unit asset
• Strong cap rate

Tags

• SIX UNIT ASSET
• STRONG CAP RATE
• T5 NEIGHBORHOOD ZONE
• PURPOSE BUILT FLEXIBILITY
• SHORT TERM RENTAL PERMIT
• DIVERSE MIX OF RESIDENTIAL

Property features AI

Finance

• Financial info: Annual tax amount approximately $16,462

Exterior

• Home design: Multi-family residential income property
• Construction: About 4,074 above-grade finished area
• Exterior features: Lot zoned T5N

Interior

• Interior features: Residential income property (multi-family)

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 8-bed/?-bath multifamily listed at $625k. Condition is rated fair.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $4k ($46k/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($10k rent vs $625k).
• Cap rate 13.6% vs local median 3.0% in Kingston — 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 82/100 on livability (#74 in NY, #1,143 nationally) — a professional / high-income tenant draw. Strengths: amenities A+, housing A+, health & safety A+; Watch: crime C-, schools D+.
• Kingston City School District (urban): math 44% / reading 59% proficiency, ranked #355 of 590 in NY (top 60%) — acceptable for families but not a draw, mixed tenant base, ~2y average lease.
• Market conditions: Rents rising fast (+7.8%/yr); 225 active listings in the ZIP; 464 units permitted in Ulster County in 2024 (170 in 5+ unit buildings).
• At $10,309/mo this rent would consume 178% of the median local household income ($69k/yr) (locally 2045% 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 $4k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $19k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
• Ulster County population projected at -14% by 2050 — secular population decline; favor cash flow + early exit over multi-decade hold.
• At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 7.8% rent growth), your $175k cash investment doubles in ~4 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

• Only 11 days on market — expect competitive offers; lowballing is unlikely to land.

Risks & watch-outs

• Watch-outs: built in 1950 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.

Recommended offer $625,000

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 1950 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
3. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
4. Schools are D-rated, which usually means shorter tenancies and higher turnover. Who's the typical renter profile here, and what's been the actual vacancy rate?
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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: 1.65% ✓
• Cap rate: 13.64%
• Cash-on-cash: 26.23%
• DSCR: 2.17
• GRM: 5.1

CMA / ARV

No comps found within radius.

Projected returns pro-forma

-3.0% appreciation · 7.81% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: 25.3%
• Equity multiple: 2.11×
• Total profit: $194,800
• Equity at exit: $93,190

10-year hold

• IRR: 35.9%
• Equity multiple: 5.12×
• Total profit: $721,086
• Equity at exit: $54,039

Cash invested: $175,000 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

• Overall (STATE): 15 Strongly Tenant-Friendly
• State New York: 15 Strongly Tenant-Friendly · D+10
• County: — inherits STATE
• City: — inherits STATE

NYC rent stabilization (~1M units); 2019 HSTPA strengthened tenant rights; courts deeply backlogged.

Methodology + full state rankings →

ZIP-level market 12401

• Rents YoY: 7.8%
• Active inventory: 225
• Price-to-rent: 28.1×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $10,309 medium
• Mortgage (P&I): −$3,278
• Tax est. 1.5%: −$781 /mo · $9,375/yr
• Insurance: −$260
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$2,165
• Net cashflow: $3,825

Break-even live

Break-even rent $5,467

Max offer price $625,000

Occupancy floor 58%

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

Units	Beds	Baths	Est. rent
▸ 2× units	2	1.5	$3,702
▸ 4× units	1	1.5	$6,604
Total (6 units)			$10,309

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: $156,250
• Closing costs: $18,750
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Listing history 9 events

1. 2026-06-19
   days on market $625,000 Active 11 DOM
2. 2026-06-18
   days on market $625,000 Active 10 DOM
3. 2026-06-17
   days on market $625,000 Active 9 DOM
4. 2026-06-16
   days on market $625,000 Active 8 DOM
5. 2026-06-15
   days on market $625,000 Active 7 DOM
6. 2026-06-14
   days on market $625,000 Active 5 DOM
7. 2026-06-12
   days on market $625,000 Active 4 DOM
8. 2026-06-09
   remarks 699-char remark
9. 2026-06-09
   listed $625,000 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 3/10 Moderate
• 🌡 Heat 4/10 Moderate 7 d/yr ≥100°F today · 16 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 3/10 Moderate 7% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
• 🫁 Air quality 2/10 Low 1 unhealthy d/yr today · 1 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $123,708
• − Mortgage interest: −$35,010
• − Property taxes: −$9,375
• − Insurance: −$3,125
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$9,897
• − Management: −$9,897
• − Depreciation: −$18,182
• Taxable income: $38,223
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$9,174
• After-tax cash flow: $36,725/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 · 7 photos

Fair 55/100 Moderate rehab

The property is in fair condition with some minor repairs needed on the roof and exterior siding. Painting the exterior siding and improving the landscaping can significantly increase its value.

Repairs flagged

• Minor roof — There may be some wear and tear that could benefit from inspection.
• Minor exterior siding — The exterior siding appears to be in fair condition with some discoloration and minor wear.

Value-add opportunities

• Both paint the exterior siding — Painting the exterior siding can improve the curb appeal and potentially increase the property's value.
• Both landscaping — Well-maintained landscaping can enhance the property's curb appeal and potentially increase its value.

Renovation cost estimate screening

Repair item	Severity	Est. cost
roof · There may be some wear and tear that could benefit from inspection.	Minor	$500–3,000
exterior siding · The exterior siding appears to be in fair condition with some discoloration and minor wear.	Minor	$500–3,000
Total estimated repair cost · 2 items		$1,000–6,000

Value-add ROI direction

• Both paint the exterior siding — Painting the exterior siding can improve the curb appeal and potentially increase the property's value. ↑
• Both landscaping — Well-maintained landscaping can enhance the property's curb appeal and potentially increase its 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)

• District: Kingston City School District
• NCES district ID: 3616290
• Math proficiency: 44% ▲ 1.00%
• Reading proficiency: 59% ▲ 20.00%
• Median HH income: $52,586
• Composite: 44.22/100
• National rank: #2849
• State rank: #355 of 590 in NY

Livability — Kingston

• Score: 82/100
• State rank: #74
• US rank: #1143

Category grades

Amenities A+ Commute B Cost of living C+ Crime C- Employment C Housing A+ Health & safety A+ User ratings A

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: Kingston, NY
• County: Ulster County · 56,183 people
• City population: 35,136
• Metro: Kingston, NY
• Population (ZIP): 35,136
• Household income: $69,305
• Rent vs Own: 42.6% rent · 57.4% own
• Severe rent burden: 2045.0

Population outlook (Ulster County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 175,887 people
• By 2030: 171,876 · -2.3%
• By 2040: 161,771 · -8.0%
• By 2050: 151,470 · -13.9%
• By 2075: 133,023 · -24.4%
• By 2100: 113,504 · -35.5%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Predominantly White (68%)
• Race & ethnicity: White 68% Hispanic / Latino 14% Black 11% Two or more races 10% Asian 2% Native American 1%
• Hispanic origin (detail): Mexican 5% Puerto Rican 4%
• Common ancestry: Romanian 5% Iranian 3% Lithuanian 2%
• Foreign-born: 11% · Canada, China
• Languages at home: 85% English-only · Spanish 9% Other Indo-European 2% French/Haitian/Cajun 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Ulster

• 2024 margin: D (+18.7) · D 59.3% · R 40.7%
• 2008→2024 swing: -4.9pp toward R · 2008: 23.6pp · 2024: 18.7pp
• All cycles: 2024: D+18.7 2020: D+20.9 2016: D+9.1 2012: D+21.9 2008: D+23.6

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -262.90%
• Current HPI: 369.1984
• Rent YoY: ▲ 7.81%
• Metro: Kingston, NY
• 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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• 2026-06-08 Listed $625,000 HVCRMLS