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3017 Riverdale Ave Unit 1F
B- Composite 68.38
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 +27.1/30.0
  • DSCR +9.4/10.0
  • 1% rule +8.2/10.0
  • ARV discount +7.5/15.0
  • Rent growth +5.0/5.0
  • Schools +5.0/10.0
  • Livability +3.8/5.0
  • Condition / age +2.5/5.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$199,999

3017 Riverdale Ave Unit 1F · New York, NY 10463
1 bd · 1.0 ba · 900 sqft · Condo · 72 Days on market
Built 1941 $139/mo HOA · 5% of rent ↓ 16% since listing

🖨 Deal sheet 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence

Listing remarks

Welcome to this spacious one-bedroom co-op at 3017 Riverdale Avenue, Unit 1F, in the heart of Riverdale. Featuring tranquil garden views and desirable eastern exposure, this well-maintained residence blends classic character with modern comfort. The apartment showcases high ceilings, beautifully preserved basket-weave hardwood floors, and abundant closet space, creating an airy and inviting atmosphere. The upgraded bathroom offers a Jacuzzi tub, perfect for unwinding after a long day, while the well-kept kitchen enjoys peaceful garden views. Maintenance includes heat and hot water, adding everyday convenience and value. The building is professionally managed and offers recent upgrades, a li

Key facts

  • Upgraded bathroom
  • Eastern exposure
  • Garden views

Tags

GARDEN VIEWSEASTERN EXPOSUREBASKET-WEAVE HARDWOOD FLOORSABUNDANT CLOSET SPACEUPGRADED BATHROOMJACUZZI TUB

Property features AI

Finance

  • HOA & community: Has association; Association fee $690 monthly; Association fee includes common area maintenance, exterior maintenance, gas, grounds care, heat, hot water, sewer, snow removal, trash, water and other services

Exterior

  • Parking: On-street parking
  • Utilities: Con Edison electric; Public sewer; Cable connected; Electricity connected; Natural gas available and connected; Sewer available and connected; Trash collection (public); Water available and connected
  • Home design: Stock cooperative; One story; Entry level: 1
  • Construction: Brick exterior
  • Exterior features: Brick construction; Not waterfront

Interior

  • Kitchen: Gas oven; Gas range; Refrigerator; Pantry; Open kitchen with walk-through layout
  • Bedrooms: Bedroom on the first floor
  • Flooring: Hardwood floors
  • Bathrooms: 1 full bathroom
  • Heating & cooling: Wall/window air conditioning units; Heating: see remarks
  • Interior features: First floor bedroom; First floor full bathroom; Cathedral ceilings; Ceiling fans; Entrance foyer; Formal dining area; High ceilings; High-speed internet; Open floorplan; Open kitchen; Pantry; Storage; Walk-through kitchen; Walk-in closets; Double-pane windows; Basement (common; see remarks)
  • Laundry & utility: Laundry in basement

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 $200k.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $497 ($6k/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($3k rent vs $200k).
  • Recommended offer: $188k (6.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 9.7% 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 (+11.6%/yr); 342 active listings in the ZIP; 1 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; 6,929 units permitted in Bronx County in 2024 (6,829 in 5+ unit buildings).
  • This rent runs 42% of the median local income ($75k/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 $1k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $6k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
  • Bronx County population projected at +21% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.
  • At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 8.0% rent growth), your $56k cash investment doubles in ~7 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 72 days — a 6% lower offer ($188k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • 9 sale attempts since 16y 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 $66/mo; built in 1941 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
  • Climate carrying-cost: severe flood risk; 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 $187,999 (6.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. It's been on market 72 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 6% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
  2. Built in 1941 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
  3. What's the actual annual flood-insurance premium (NFIP or private), and is the property in a SFHA with mandatory coverage?
  4. What does the HOA fee cover, when was the last increase, and are there any pending special assessments or reserve-fund shortfalls?
  5. 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?
  6. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
  7. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
  8. 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?
  9. 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?
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. 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
1.32%
Cap rate
9.67%
Cash-on-cash
12.08%
DSCR
1.54
GRM
6.3

CMA / ARV

No comps found within radius.

Projected returns pro-forma

-3.0% appreciation · 8.0% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
5.8%
Equity multiple
1.24×
Total profit
$13,370
Equity at exit
$29,821
10-year hold
IRR
19.6%
Equity multiple
3.08×
Total profit
$116,568
Equity at exit
$17,292

Cash invested: $56,000 (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 10463

Rents YoY
11.6%
Active inventory
342
Price-to-rent
6.3×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$2,639 medium interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$1,049
Tax est. 1.5%
$250 /mo · $3,000/yr
Insurance
$83
Flood insurance flood zone
−$66 /mo · $798/yr
HOA
$139
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$554
Net cashflow
$497

Break-even live

Break-even rent $2,010
Max offer price $199,999
Occupancy floor 76%

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
$50,000
Closing costs
$6,000
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 1 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
2600 Netherland Ave Bronx, NY 1.0–3.0 1.0–2.5 1132 $2,775 $2.45 22d 3 0.30mi

HOA detail condo

Monthly dues
$139 · $1,668/yr
Likely covers
water
Assessments
None detected in remarks — confirm with the listing agent.

Listing history 30 events

  1. 2026-06-18
    days on market $199,999 Active 72 DOM
  2. 2026-06-17
    days on market $199,999 Active 71 DOM
  3. 2026-06-15
    days on market $199,999 Active 69 DOM
  4. 2026-06-13
    days on market $199,999 Active 67 DOM
  5. 2026-06-10
    days on market $199,999 Active 63 DOM
  6. 2026-06-08
    days on market $199,999 Active 62 DOM
  7. 2026-06-08
    days on market $199,999 Active 61 DOM
  8. 2026-06-04
    days on market $199,999 Active 58 DOM
  9. 2026-06-03
    days on market $199,999 Active 57 DOM
  10. 2026-06-01
    days on market $199,999 Active 55 DOM
  11. 2026-05-31
    days on market $199,999 Active 54 DOM
  12. 2026-04-07
    historical
  13. 2026-04-01
    listed $199,999 Active
  14. 2026-03-16
    price $248,999
  15. 2026-02-28
    price $249,999
  16. 2026-01-20
    listed $265,000 Active
  17. 2024-09-26
    historical
  18. 2024-04-22
    historical
  19. 2024-01-01
    listed $250,000 Active
  20. 2024-01-01
    historical
  21. 2024-01-01
    listed $250,000 Active
  22. 2023-10-30
    status Active
  23. 2023-10-24
    price $250,000
  24. 2023-10-17
    price $199,999
  25. 2023-09-26
    listed $250,000 Active
  26. 2023-09-06
    price $274,000
  27. 2022-06-23
    price $285,000
  28. 2022-02-02
    listed $299,000 Active
  29. 2012-11-29
    listed $239,000
  30. 2010-10-14
    listed $239,000

ⓘ 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 ≥99°F today · 15 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 6/10 Major 27% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
  • 🫁 Air quality 3/10 Moderate 3 unhealthy d/yr today · 4 by 30 yrs out

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$31,668
− Mortgage interest
−$11,203
− Property taxes
−$3,000
− Insurance
−$1,797
− Repairs & maintenance
−$2,533
− Management
−$2,533
− HOA
−$1,668
− Depreciation
−$5,818
Taxable income
$3,114
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$747
After-tax cash flow
$5,219/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
Bronx County · 1,197,324 people
City population
7,731,280
Metro
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
Population (ZIP)
69,470
Household income
$74,974
Rent vs Own
64.6% rent · 35.4% own
Severe rent burden
5586.0

Population outlook (Bronx County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
1,607,353 people
By 2030
1,681,852 · +4.6%
By 2040
1,824,421 · +13.5%
By 2050
1,945,470 · +21.0%
By 2075
2,187,887 · +36.1%
By 2100
2,244,136 · +39.6%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.65)
Race & ethnicity
Hispanic / Latino 50% White 30% Two or more races 17% Black 12% Asian 4% Native American 2%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Mexican 3% Puerto Rican 12% Cuban 1% Dominican 25%
Common ancestry
Scotch-Irish 3% Romanian 2% Lithuanian 1%
Foreign-born
30% · Canada, Jamaica, China
Languages at home
50% English-only · Spanish 40% Other Indo-European 3% Russian/Polish/Slavic 2%

Political lean MEDSL · Bronx

2024 margin
Solid D (+45.4) · D 72.7% · R 27.3%
2008→2024 swing
-32.3pp toward R · 2008: 77.8pp · 2024: 45.4pp
All cycles
2024: D+45.4 2020: D+67.6 2016: D+79.1 2012: D+82.9 2008: D+77.8

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Civics

Market trends

HPI YoY
▼ -294.75%
Current HPI
168.0211
Rent YoY
▲ 11.60%
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

-16.3% since first listed
19 events — show timeline
  • 2026-04-07 Listing Removed OneKey® MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
  • 2026-04-01 Listed $199,999 OneKey® MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
  • 2026-03-16 Price Changed $248,999 OneKey® MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
  • 2026-02-28 Price Changed $249,999 OneKey® MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
  • 2026-01-20 Listed $265,000 OneKey® MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
  • 2024-09-26 Listing Removed OneKey® MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
  • 2024-04-22 Listing Removed OneKey® MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
  • 2024-01-01 Listed $250,000 OneKey® MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
  • 2024-01-01 Listing Removed OneKey® MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
  • 2024-01-01 Listed $250,000 OneKey® MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
  • 2023-10-30 Relisted OneKey® MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
  • 2023-10-24 Price Changed $250,000 OneKey® MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
  • 2023-10-17 Price Changed $199,999 OneKey® MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
  • 2023-09-26 Listed $250,000 OneKey® MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
  • 2023-09-06 Price Changed $274,000 RLS at REBNY
  • 2022-06-23 Price Changed $285,000 RLS at REBNY
  • 2022-02-02 Listed $299,000 RLS at REBNY
  • 2012-11-29 Listed $239,000 RLS at REBNY
  • 2010-10-14 Listed $239,000 RLS at REBNY

Cash-flow waterfall

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Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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