3145 Brighton 4th St #211 · New York, NY 11235

$389,000

2 bd · 1.0 ba · 1,000 sqft · Condo · 4 Days on market

Good condition

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• Cash flow +18.1/30.0
• ARV discount +7.5/15.0
• DSCR +5.7/10.0
• Schools +5.0/10.0
• 1% rule +4.9/10.0
• Rent growth +3.8/5.0
• Livability +3.8/5.0
• Condition / age +3.8/5.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks

Welcome to this charming and move-in-ready 2-bedroom, 1-bath co-op ideally located just moments from the famous Brighton Beach Boardwalk and the Atlantic Ocean. Situated on the second floor of a well-maintained elevator building, this bright and sunny apartment combines classic character with modern convenience. As you enter, you'll immediately appreciate the beautiful oak hardwood floors that add warmth and timeless appeal throughout the home. The spacious living room is filled with natural sunlight from two south-facing windows, creating a bright and inviting atmosphere perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The oversized eat-in kitchen is designed for both everyday living and hosting fami

Key facts

• Solid wood cabinetry
• Washer dryer hookup
• Oak hardwood floors

Tags

• OAK HARDWOOD FLOORS
• OVERSIZED EAT-IN KITCHEN
• GRANITE COUNTERTOPS
• SOLID WOOD CABINETRY
• BRAND-NEW REFRIGERATOR
• WASHER DRYER HOOKUP

Property features AI

Finance

• Other: Building has 96 total units; Card-operated laundry; Flip tax fee applicable
• Financial info: Exchange considered; Bank mortgage financing available; Sub-lease permitted
• HOA & community: Maintenance/common fee of $1,075; Managed by United Management; Pets allowed (cats and dogs); Handicap access available; Co-op shares: 1455

Exterior

• Parking: No parking available
• Security: Secure lobby
• Utilities: Gas; Heat; Septic; Sewer; Water
• Home design: Residential property; Located on the 2nd floor
• Construction: 1000 total square feet
• Exterior features: Secure lobby; Second-floor unit; Residential property in a 96-unit building

Interior

• Kitchen: Eat-in kitchen; Stove; Refrigerator
• Bedrooms: Two bedrooms on the first floor
• Bathrooms: One full bathroom on the first floor
• Heating & cooling: Heat (building utilities); Window A/C unit
• Interior features: Window A/C unit; Refrigerator; Stove
• Laundry & utility: Card-operated laundry in the building

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 2-bed/1.0-bath condo listed at $389k. Condition is rated good.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $277 ($3k/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• To meet the 1% rule (rent ≥ 1% of price), the offer needs to be $384k (1.3% below list).
• Recommended offer: $384k (1.3% below list) — sets the bar for 1% rule.
• Cap rate 7.4% 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: Ps 225 Eileen E Zaglin (The) (math 57% / reading 52%, grade C, #908 of 2,108 statewide, top 46%, 963 students, 84% FRL); Is 98 Bay Academy (math 96% / reading 96%, grade A+, #2 of 729 statewide, top 0%, 1,488 students, 63% FRL); Midwood High School (math 94% / reading 96%, grade A+, #83 of 1,100 statewide, top 8%, 4,062 students, 73% FRL).
• Market conditions: Rents rising fast (+5.0%/yr); 524 active listings in the ZIP; 14 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 27d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); 10,063 units permitted in Kings County in 2024 (9,789 in 5+ unit buildings).
• At $3,838/mo this rent would consume 77% of the median local household income ($60k/yr) (locally 7823% 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 $3k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $12k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
• Kings County population projected at +13% by 2050 — modest demand growth; plan on rents tracking national, not racing it.

Negotiation context

• Only 4 days on market — expect competitive offers; lowballing is unlikely to land.

Risks & watch-outs

• Watch-outs: flood insurance adds $66/mo.
• Climate carrying-cost: severe flood risk; severe wind risk, 80% 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 $383,776 (1.3% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. What's the actual annual flood-insurance premium (NFIP or private), and is the property in a SFHA with mandatory coverage?
2. 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?
3. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
4. 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?
5. 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?
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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: 0.99% ✗
• Cap rate: 7.35%
• Cash-on-cash: 3.78%
• DSCR: 1.17
• GRM: 8.4

CMA / ARV

No comps found within radius.

Projected returns pro-forma

-3.0% appreciation · 5.04% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: -9.1%
• Equity multiple: 0.66×
• Total profit: $-37,251
• Equity at exit: $58,001

10-year hold

• IRR: 2.9%
• Equity multiple: 1.23×
• Total profit: $25,074
• Equity at exit: $33,634

Cash invested: $108,920 (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.

Methodology + full state rankings →

ZIP-level market 11235

• Rents YoY: 5.0%
• Active inventory: 524
• Price-to-rent: 8.4×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $3,838 high
• Mortgage (P&I): −$2,040
• Tax est. 1.5%: −$486 /mo · $5,835/yr
• Insurance: −$162
• Flood insurance flood zone: −$66 /mo · $798/yr
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$806
• Net cashflow: $277

Break-even live

Break-even rent $3,487

Max offer price $389,000

Occupancy floor 88%

Sensitivity live

Price	-10% $546	-5% $411	+0% $277	+5% $143	+10% $8
Rent	-10% $-26	-5% $125	+0% $277	+5% $429	+10% $580
Rate	-1.0pp $473	-0.5pp $376	base $277	+0.5pp $176	+1.0pp $74

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: $97,250
• Closing costs: $11,670
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 14 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
3000 Ocean Pkwy Brooklyn, NY	2.0	2.0	1130	$3,775	$3.34	20d	2	0.35mi
532 Neptune Ave Brooklyn, NY	1.0–3.0	1.0–2.0	948	$4,550	$4.80	0d	8	0.67mi
2971 Shell Rd Unit 602 Brooklyn, NY	3.0	2.0	1301	$5,299	$4.07	26d	1	0.76mi
2971 Shell Rd Unit 720 Brooklyn, NY	2.0	2.0	920	$4,100	$4.46	26d	1	0.76mi
2971 Shell Rd Unit 704 Brooklyn, NY	2.0	1.0	826	$3,950	$4.78	26d	1	0.76mi
2971 Shell Rd Unit 711 Brooklyn, NY	2.0	2.0	907	$4,200	$4.63	26d	1	0.76mi
2971 Shell Rd Unit 612 Brooklyn, NY	2.0	2.0	907	$4,150	$4.58	26d	1	0.76mi
2971 Shell Rd Unit 508 Brooklyn, NY	2.0	2.0	930	$4,099	$4.41	26d	1	0.76mi
2971 Shell Rd Unit 406 Brooklyn, NY	2.0	2.0	920	$3,550	$3.86	26d	1	0.76mi
2957 Shell Rd Brooklyn, NY	3.0	2.0	1292	$5,550	$4.30	26d	1	0.76mi
2538 E 2nd St Unit 2 Brooklyn, NY	3.0	1.0	1100	$2,600	$2.36	26d	1	0.91mi
1515 Surf Ave Brooklyn, NY	1.0–2.0	1.0	706	$5,195	$7.35	0d	16	1.05mi
2483 W 16th St Brooklyn, NY	1.0	1.0	800	$1,800	$2.25	22d	1	1.39mi
3000 Emmons Ave Unit 5 Brooklyn, NY	2.0	2.0	840	$4,085	$4.86	26d	1	1.43mi

HOA detail condo

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

Listing history 3 events

1. 2026-06-21
   days on market $389,000 Active 4 DOM
2. 2026-06-18
   remarks 699-char remark
3. 2026-06-18
   listed $389,000 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 8/10 Severe FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 78% chance over 30 yrs
• 🔥 Wildfire 1/10 Low
• 🌡 Heat 7/10 Severe 7 d/yr ≥97°F today · 15 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 8/10 Severe 80% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
• 🫁 Air quality 4/10 Moderate 5 unhealthy d/yr today · 7 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $46,053
• − Mortgage interest: −$21,790
• − Property taxes: −$5,835
• − Insurance: −$2,742
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$3,684
• − Management: −$3,684
• − Depreciation: −$11,316
• Taxable loss: −$2,999
• Est. tax savings @ 24.0%: +$720
• After-tax cash flow: $4,045/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 · 13 photos

Good 75/100 Cosmetic rehab

This move-in-ready 2-bedroom, 1-bath co-op is in good condition with modern amenities and a well-maintained exterior. It offers a great opportunity for a buyer or investor looking for a bright and sunny apartment in a prime location.

Value-add opportunities

• Both landscaping — enhances curb appeal and adds value
• Both painting — refreshes interior and exterior
• Both landscaping — enhances curb appeal and adds value

Renovation cost estimate screening

Value-add ROI direction

• Both landscaping — enhances curb appeal and adds value ↑
• Both painting — refreshes interior and exterior ↑
• Both landscaping — enhances curb appeal and adds 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: Kings County · 2,614,986 people
• City population: 7,731,280
• Metro: New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
• Population (ZIP): 78,558
• Household income: $59,661
• Rent vs Own: 65.2% rent · 34.8% own
• Severe rent burden: 7823.0

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: Predominantly White (67%)
• Race & ethnicity: White 67% Asian 15% Two or more races 9% Hispanic / Latino 9% Black 3%
• Hispanic origin (detail): Mexican 3% Puerto Rican 3%
• Common ancestry: Scotch-Irish 15% Subsaharan African 12% Romanian 2%
• Foreign-born: 63% · China, Canada, Vietnam
• Languages at home: 24% English-only · Russian/Polish/Slavic 48% Chinese 7% Spanish 7%

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

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -181.73%
• Current HPI: 303.6714
• Rent YoY: ▲ 5.04%
• 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
▸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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• 2026-06-17 Listed $389,000 BNYMLS