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83-83 118th St Unit 6A
F Composite 31.21
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  • ARV discount +7.5/15.0
  • 1% rule +5.1/10.0
  • Schools +5.0/10.0
  • Cash flow +4.6/30.0
  • Livability +3.8/5.0
  • Rent growth +2.8/5.0
  • Condition / age +2.5/5.0
  • DSCR +0.0/10.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$249,000

83-83 118th St Unit 6A · New York, NY 11415
1 bd · 1.0 ba · 800 sqft · Condo · 15 Days on market
Built 1954

🖨 Deal sheet 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence

Listing remarks MLS

Fully Renovated Brand New Park Hardwood Floors, New Appliances, 1 Bedroom Converted To A Junior 4,Lots Of Closets, Rarely Available Top Floor Apartment In The Gated Complex With Security. Walking Distance To Public Transportation.Quick Drive To Jfk And Laguardia. Close To Forest Park. Close To Shopping Area.Storage Room.Building Allows Dogs For A Small Yearly Fee., Additional information: Interior Features:Efficiency Kitchen,Lr/Dr

Key facts

  • Fully renovated
  • Storage
  • Bonus room

Tags

FULLY RENOVATEDCUSTOM MADE WALK IN CLOSETBONUS ROOMGARAGE PARKINGLAUNDRYSTORAGE

Property features AI

Finance

  • HOA & community: Has association (Tenere)

Exterior

  • Parking: 1-car garage; On-street parking
  • Utilities: Public sewer; Electricity connected; Natural gas connected; Water connected; Sewer connected; Trash collection (public)
  • Home design: Stock cooperative; Entry level: 1
  • Construction: Brick construction
  • Exterior features: Brick construction; Not waterfront

Interior

  • Kitchen: Dishwasher; Oven; Range
  • Bedrooms: Includes a bedroom on the first floor
  • Flooring: Hardwood floors
  • Bathrooms: 1 full bathroom
  • Heating & cooling: Steam heating; Wall/window air conditioning units
  • Interior features: First-floor bedroom; First-floor full bathroom; 3 rooms total; No basement; Cats and dogs allowed
  • Laundry & utility: Utilities connected: electricity, natural gas, water, sewer; Trash collection (public)

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 $249k.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $-634 ($-8k/yr) — negative.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($3k rent vs $249k).
  • Recommended offer: $245k (1.5% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 3.2% vs local median 2.6% in New York — meaningfully above typical; check what's discounted (condition, days-on-market, listing class) to confirm the premium yield is real.

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 (+1.4%/yr); 133 active listings in the ZIP; 40 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 25d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); solid renter incomes; 5,302 units permitted in Queens County in 2024 (4,918 in 5+ unit buildings).
  • This rent runs 35% of the median local income ($86k/yr) — at the standard rent-burdened threshold; future hikes will face affordability resistance.

Forward outlook

  • Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $2k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $7k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
  • Queens County population projected at +16% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 15 days — a 2% lower offer ($245k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • 3 sale attempts since 10y 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.
  • Current owner paid $198k; 26% above their basis — modest negotiation headroom, anchor on the comps not their cost.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Watch-outs: HOA is 36% of rent; built in 1954 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
  • Climate carrying-cost: major wind risk, 52% 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 $245,265 (1.5% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. What do current leases actually rent for vs. the listed asking? Can we see a recent rent roll and the last 12 months of T-12 income?
  2. Built in 1954 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
  3. What does the HOA fee cover, when was the last increase, and are there any pending special assessments or reserve-fund shortfalls?
  4. 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?
  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. The area grade is low — what's the realistic commute time and amenity access for the typical tenant pool here? Any planned neighborhood developments (good or bad) we should know about?
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. 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
1.01%
Cap rate
3.24%
Cash-on-cash
-10.92%
DSCR
0.51
GRM
8.3

CMA / ARV

No comps found within radius.

Projected returns pro-forma

-3.0% appreciation · 1.35% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
-39.0%
Equity multiple
-0.21×
Total profit
$-84,261
Equity at exit
$37,127
10-year hold
IRR
-80.3%
Equity multiple
-1.00×
Total profit
$-139,260
Equity at exit
$21,529

Cash invested: $69,720 (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.

ZIP-level market 11415

Rents YoY
1.4%
Active inventory
133
Price-to-rent
8.3×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$2,504 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$1,306
Tax est. 1.5%
$311 /mo · $3,735/yr
Insurance
$104
HOA est. from 2 same-building comps
$892
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$526
Net cashflow
$-634

Break-even live

Break-even rent $3,307
Max offer price $157,196
Occupancy floor

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
$62,250
Closing costs
$7,470
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 40 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
8383 118th St Kew Gardens, NY 1.0–2.0 1.0–1.5 900 $2,600 $2.89 24d 2 0.03mi
83-83 118th St Unit 2E Kew Gardens, NY 2.0 1.5 1000 $3,200 $3.20 14d 1 0.03mi
8321 Lefferts Blvd Kew Gardens, NY 1.0 550 $2,100 $3.82 24d 1 0.07mi
8380 118th St Unit 2P Kew Gardens, NY 1.0 550 $1,900 $3.45 13d 1 0.08mi
83-60 118th St Unit 4F Kew Gardens, NY 2.0 1.0 800 $2,500 $3.12 24d 1 0.08mi
8375 117th St Richmond Hill, NY 1.0 1.0 650 $2,695 $4.15 24d 1 0.10mi
8375 117th St Unit 5E Richmond Hill, NY 1.0 1.0 650 $2,650 $4.08 11d 1 0.10mi
8371 116th St Jamaica, NY 1.0 1.0 688 $2,725 $3.96 5d 2 0.14mi
8371 116th St Unit 7C Richmond Hill, NY 1.0 1.0 800 $2,750 $3.44 2d 1 0.14mi
11624 Grosvenor Ln Unit 11D Richmond Hill, NY 2.0 2.0 950 $3,200 $3.37 24d 1 0.19mi
124-14 Metropolitan Ave Unit 2F Kew Gardens, NY 2.0 1.0 850 $2,900 $3.41 24d 1 0.29mi
8340 Austin St Unit 7N Kew Gardens, NY 1.0 550 $2,000 $3.64 24d 1 0.31mi
122-08 Hillside Ave Unit 2 Jamaica, NY 2.0 1.0 700 $2,500 $3.57 24d 1 0.32mi
123-16 Hillside Ave Unit 1st Fl Jamaica, NY 2.0 1.0 869 $2,700 $3.11 24d 1 0.36mi
12015 Jamaica Ave Unit 2 Jamaica, NY 2.0 1.0 700 $2,200 $3.14 24d 1 0.36mi
123-40 83rd Ave Unit 8B Queens, NY 1.0 1.0 800 $2,450 $3.06 24d 1 0.54mi
123-40 83rd Ave Unit 2107 Jamaica, NY 1.0 1.0 750 $2,573 $3.43 24d 1 0.54mi
13532 Kew Gardens Rd Richmond Hill, NY 2.0 1.0 1070 $2,500 $2.34 24d 1 0.76mi
9915 Ascan Ave Forest Hills, NY 2.0 1.0 600 $2,700 $4.50 24d 1 0.78mi
7540 Austin St Unit 4HR Forest Hills, NY 1.0 1.0 841 $2,990 $3.56 24d 1 0.79mi
13828 Queens Blvd Jamaica, NY 1.0 1.0 640 $2,700 $4.22 18d 1 0.80mi
138-28 Queens Blvd Unit 5G Briarwood, NY 1.0 1.0 650 $2,750 $4.23 24d 1 0.80mi
13828 Queens Blvd Unit 7A Briarwood, NY 2.0 1.0 810 $3,600 $4.44 24d 1 0.80mi
13828 Queens Blvd Unit 2E Briarwood, NY 1.0 1.0 700 $2,600 $3.71 7d 1 0.80mi
13915 83rd Ave #717 Jamaica, NY 1.0 1.0 800 $2,400 $3.00 4d 1 0.92mi
123-08 95th Ave Unit 2 South Richmond Hill, NY 2.0 1.5 1000 $2,400 $2.40 24d 1 0.95mi
150 Greenway Ter Forest Hills, NY 1.0–2.0 1.0 937 $3,825 $4.08 20d 2 0.96mi
11007 73rd Rd Forest Hills, NY 1.0 1.0 950 $1,800 $1.89 18d 1 0.98mi
141-35 Pershing Cres Unit 1B Jamaica, NY 1.0 1.5 1100 $2,800 $2.55 20d 1 1.01mi
14160 84th Rd Unit 2G Jamaica, NY 1.0 1.0 700 $2,200 $3.14 13d 1 1.03mi
8456 98th St Woodhaven, NY 1.0 1.0 1092 $2,500 $2.29 10d 1 1.04mi
84-03 Lander St Unit 2B Jamaica, NY 2.0 2.0 850 $3,250 $3.82 24d 1 1.07mi
135-26 78th Ave Unit 2FL Flushing, NY 2.0 1.0 900 $2,800 $3.11 1d 1 1.10mi
10919 72nd Rd Unit 6F Forest Hills, NY 1.0 1.0 696 $3,485 $5.01 11d 1 1.10mi
8455 Daniels St Unit 5H Jamaica, NY 1.0 1.0 750 $2,300 $3.07 18d 1 1.13mi
11019 72nd Rd Unit 1B Forest Hills, NY 1.0 1.0 750 $3,200 $4.27 13d 1 1.14mi
10825 72nd Ave Forest Hills, NY 1.0–2.0 1.0 700 $3,500 $5.00 4d 2 1.16mi
14112 78th Rd Unit 1G Flushing, NY 1.0 1.0 700 $2,200 $3.14 24d 1 1.18mi
148-16 87th Ave Unit 2 Jamaica, NY 2.0 1.0 700 $2,300 $3.29 16d 1 1.26mi
7837 Main St Unit 2G Queens, NY 1.0 1.0 700 $2,300 $3.29 24d 1 1.30mi

HOA detail condo

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

Listing history 11 events

  1. 2026-06-18
    status $249,000 Pending 15 DOM
  2. 2026-06-18
    days on market $249,000 Active 15 DOM
  3. 2026-06-17
    days on market $249,000 Active 14 DOM
  4. 2026-06-16
    days on market $249,000 Active 13 DOM
  5. 2026-06-15
    days on market $249,000 Active 12 DOM
  6. 2026-06-13
    days on market $249,000 Active 10 DOM
  7. 2026-06-09
    days on market $249,000 Active 6 DOM
  8. 2026-06-08
    days on market $249,000 Active 5 DOM
  9. 2026-06-08
    days on market $249,000 Active 4 DOM
  10. 2026-06-04
    remarks 373-char remark
  11. 2026-06-04
    listed $249,000 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 52% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
  • 🫁 Air quality 4/10 Moderate 6 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
$30,051
− Mortgage interest
−$13,948
− Property taxes
−$3,735
− Insurance
−$1,245
− Repairs & maintenance
−$2,404
− Management
−$2,404
− HOA
−$10,704
− Depreciation
−$7,244
Taxable loss
−$11,633
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax savings @ 24.0%
+$2,792
After-tax cash flow
$-4,821/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
Queens County · 1,914,869 people
City population
7,731,280
Metro
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
Population (ZIP)
21,154
Household income
$86,394
Rent vs Own
55.5% rent · 44.5% own
Severe rent burden
1615.0

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
Highly diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.71)
Race & ethnicity
White 43% Hispanic / Latino 25% Asian 20% Two or more races 11% Black 6%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Mexican 3% Puerto Rican 5% Dominican 4%
Common ancestry
Scotch-Irish 6% Romanian 5% Scandinavian 1%
Foreign-born
38% · Canada, Jamaica, China
Languages at home
45% English-only · Spanish 18% Other Indo-European 12% Russian/Polish/Slavic 10%

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

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Civics

Market trends

HPI YoY
▼ -155.23%
Current HPI
184.7643
Rent YoY
▲ 1.35%
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

+21.5% since first listed
6 events — show timeline
  • 2026-06-03 Listed $249,000 OneKey® MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
  • 2016-10-24 Sold (MLS) $198,000 OneKey® MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
  • 2016-10-24 Sold (MLS) $198,000 MLSLI
  • 2016-06-30 Pending MLSLI
  • 2016-06-14 Listed $204,999 MLSLI
  • 2016-06-14 Listed $204,999 OneKey® MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid

Cash-flow waterfall

monthly

Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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