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70 6th Ave Duplex
B Composite 70.85
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 +7.8/15.0
  • Livability +4.0/5.0
  • Rent growth +3.7/5.0
  • Schools +2.8/10.0
  • Condition / age +2.5/5.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$179,900

70 6th Ave · Troy, NY 12180
6 bd · 2.0 ba · 2,104 sqft · MultiFamily public records · 1 Days on market
Built 1890 3,049 sqft lot Est $181k · at est.

🖨 Deal sheet (PDF) 📄 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 MLS

Solid 2 family with most of the majors upgraded. Newer rubber roof (6yrs), upgraded electric both flats. Brand new furnace for 1st floor, owner occupied 2nd floor unit for 55 yrs. Laundry hookups on 2nd floor and basement. Good Condition

Key facts

  • Turnkey investment
  • In unit laundry
  • Two family home

Tags

IN UNIT LAUNDRYTWO FAMILY HOMETURNKEY INVESTMENTSEPARATE LIVING SPACESCONVENIENTLY LOCATED

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 × 3-bed/1.2-bath units multifamily listed at $180k.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $1k ($14k/yr) — positive. Per door: $587/mo.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($3k rent vs $180k).
  • Cap rate 14.5% vs local median 5.5% in Troy — 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 81/100 on livability (#88 in NY, #1,350 nationally) — a professional / high-income tenant draw. Strengths: amenities A+, commute A+, housing A+; Watch: schools C-, employment C-, crime F.
  • Lansingburgh Central School District (urban): math 31% / reading 35% proficiency, ranked #566 of 590 in NY (top 96%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases.
  • Market conditions: Rents rising fast (+4.9%/yr); 220 active listings in the ZIP; solid renter incomes; 405 units permitted in Rensselaer County in 2024 (224 in 5+ unit buildings).
  • At $3,196/mo this rent would consume 51% of the median local household income ($76k/yr) (locally 2698% 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 $1k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $5k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
  • Rensselaer County population projected to shrink 6% by 2050 — rents likely to lag national; underwrite the cash flow, not the appreciation.
  • At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 4.9% rent growth), your $50k cash investment doubles in ~5 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

  • Only 1 days on market — expect competitive offers; lowballing is unlikely to land.
  • 2 sale attempts since 13y ago with the ask held roughly flat each time — persistent listings suggest the price (not the market) is what's stuck; bring a comps-based counter.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Watch-outs: flood insurance adds $56/mo; built in 1890 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
  • Climate carrying-cost: major flood risk — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.
Recommended offer $179,900

Questions for the listing agent

  1. Can we see the unit-by-unit rent roll, current vacancy, and any below-market leases? What's the average tenancy length?
  2. What capital expenditures (roof, boiler, parking lot, exteriors) have been made in the last 5 years, and what's planned in the next 2?
  3. Built in 1890 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
  4. What's the actual annual flood-insurance premium (NFIP or private), and is the property in a SFHA with mandatory coverage?
  5. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
  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
1.78%
Cap rate
14.49%
Cash-on-cash
29.27%
DSCR
2.30
GRM
4.7

CMA / ARV

ARV (on-the-fly)
$180,944
Comps found
12
Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi
Address Dist Beds/Ba Sqft Sold Price $/sf Match
70 6th Ave 0.00mi 6/2.5 2,104 (0%) 0mo $179,900 $86 98
79 6th Ave 0.04mi 6/2.0 2,048 (-3%) 2mo $80,000 $39 92
145 6th Ave 0.19mi 6/2.0 2,154 (+2%) 2mo $210,000 $97 85
48 5th Ave 0.07mi 6/2.0 2,238 (+6%) 2mo $236,500 $106 84
3161 6th Ave 0.35mi 6/2.0 2,100 (-0%) 6mo $130,000 $62 78
23 Glen Ave 0.20mi 5/2.0 (-1) 2,200 (+5%) 1mo $95,000 $43 77
137 2nd Ave 0.26mi 6/2.0 2,396 (+14%) 3mo $220,000 $92 62
57 5th Ave 0.09mi 7/2.0 (+1) 2,418 (+15%) 4mo $240,000 $99 62
288 5th Ave 0.58mi 6/2.0 2,216 (+5%) 4mo $140,000 $63 61
6 W Sunnyside Way 0.50mi 5/3.0 (-1) 1,980 (-6%) 4mo $242,000 $122 55
393 9th St 0.63mi 6/2.0 1,936 (-8%) 4mo $100,000 $52 54
785 River St 0.41mi 6/3.0 1,812 (-14%) 8mo $36,000 $20 47

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 · 4.88% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
24.3%
Equity multiple
2.03×
Total profit
$51,844
Equity at exit
$26,824
10-year hold
IRR
33.4%
Equity multiple
4.34×
Total profit
$168,090
Equity at exit
$15,554

Cash invested: $50,372 (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.

ZIP-level market 12180

Home prices YoY
-33.3%
Rents YoY
4.9%
Active inventory
220
Price-to-rent
9.4×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$3,196 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$943
Tax from tax record
$278 /mo · $3,333/yr
Insurance
$75
Flood insurance flood zone
−$56 /mo · $666/yr
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$671
Net cashflow
$1,173

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,711
Max offer price $179,900
Occupancy floor 58%

Sensitivity live

Price -10% $1,275 -5% $1,224 +0% $1,173 +5% $1,122 +10% $1,071
Rent -10% $921 -5% $1,047 +0% $1,173 +5% $1,299 +10% $1,426
Rate -1.0pp $1,264 -0.5pp $1,219 base $1,173 +0.5pp $1,127 +1.0pp $1,079

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

UnitsBedsBathsEst. rent
Total (2 units) $3,196

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
$44,975
Closing costs
$5,397
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.

Listing history 6 events

  1. 2026-03-27
    status Pending
  2. 2026-03-25
    listed $179,900 Active
  3. 2013-10-22
    soldstatus $450,000
  4. 2013-10-15
    soldstatus $50,000 240-char remark
    Show marketing remark (240 chars)

    Solid 2 family with most of the majors upgraded. Newer rubber roof (6yrs), upgraded electric both flats. Brand new furnace for 1st floor, owner occupied 2nd floor unit for 55 yrs. Laundry hookups on 2nd floor and basement. Good Condition

  5. 2013-08-20
    historical 240-char remark
    Show marketing remark (240 chars)

    Solid 2 family with most of the majors upgraded. Newer rubber roof (6yrs), upgraded electric both flats. Brand new furnace for 1st floor, owner occupied 2nd floor unit for 55 yrs. Laundry hookups on 2nd floor and basement. Good Condition

  6. 2013-02-26
    listed $59,900 240-char remark
    Show marketing remark (240 chars)

    Solid 2 family with most of the majors upgraded. Newer rubber roof (6yrs), upgraded electric both flats. Brand new furnace for 1st floor, owner occupied 2nd floor unit for 55 yrs. Laundry hookups on 2nd floor and basement. Good Condition

ⓘ 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
$3,333 · $278/mo
Projected year-2 tax
$3,333 · $278/mo
Expected delta
$0/yr ($0/mo · 0.0%)

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

Climate risk First Street

  • 🌊 Flood 7/10 Severe FEMA zone X · 77% chance over 30 yrs
  • 🔥 Wildfire 3/10 Moderate
  • 🌡 Heat 4/10 Moderate 7 d/yr ≥95°F today · 17 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 3/10 Moderate 6% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
  • 🫁 Air quality 2/10 Low 0 unhealthy d/yr today · 1 by 30 yrs out

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$38,352
− Mortgage interest
−$10,077
− Property taxes
−$3,333
− Insurance
−$1,566
− Repairs & maintenance
−$3,068
− Management
−$3,068
− Depreciation
−$5,233
Taxable income
$12,006
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$2,882
After-tax cash flow
$11,197/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)

District
Lansingburgh Central School District
NCES district ID
3616740
Math proficiency
31% ▼ -7.00%
Reading proficiency
35% ▼ -6.00%
Median HH income
$44,807
Composite
28.19/100
National rank
#6810
State rank
#566 of 590 in NY

Livability — Troy

Score
81/100
State rank
#88
US rank
#1350

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

Census place
Troy, NY
County
Rensselaer County · 75,590 people
City population
53,479
Metro
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY
Population (ZIP)
53,479
Household income
$75,851
Rent vs Own
52.1% rent · 47.9% own
Severe rent burden
2698.0

Population outlook (Rensselaer County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
162,400 people
By 2030
161,746 · -0.4%
By 2040
158,095 · -2.7%
By 2050
152,966 · -5.8%
By 2075
140,767 · -13.3%
By 2100
124,727 · -23.2%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Predominantly White (70%)
Race & ethnicity
White 70% Black 12% Hispanic / Latino 8% Two or more races 8% Asian 5%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Mexican 1% Puerto Rican 4%
Common ancestry
Romanian 5% Lithuanian 5% Slovak 1%
Foreign-born
10% · Canada, China
Languages at home
88% English-only · Spanish 4% Other Indo-European 2% Arabic 2%

Political lean MEDSL · Rensselaer

2024 margin
Toss-up / Even · D 50.7% · R 49.3%
2008→2024 swing
-8.0pp toward R · 2008: 9.3pp · 2024: 1.4pp
All cycles
2024: D+1.4 2020: D+5.6 2016: R+2.9 2012: D+11.8 2008: D+9.3

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Civics

Market trends

HPI YoY
▼ -142.53%
Current HPI
285.0762
Rent YoY
▲ 4.88%
Metro
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY
State GDP YoY
▲ 2.60%
F500 in state
92

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in NY)

Industry F500 HQs Revenue

Price history

+200.3% since first listed
6 events — show timeline
  • 2026-03-27 Pending Global MLS
  • 2026-03-25 Listed $179,900 Global MLS
  • 2013-10-22 Sold (Public Records) $450,000 Public Records
  • 2013-10-15 Sold (MLS) $50,000 Global MLS
  • 2013-08-20 Listing Removed Global MLS
  • 2013-02-26 Listed $59,900 Global MLS

Property tax history

+13.2%/yr

Latest (2025): $3,333 · +1.3% YoY. Source: county tax records.

Cash-flow waterfall

monthly

Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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