539 E 96th St #4 · New York, NY 11212

$1,250,000

28 bd · 16.0 ba · 3,280 sqft · MultiFamily public records · 373 Days on market

Built 1920 3,000 sqft lot

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Why this score? — see what drove the C+ 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 +25.6/30.0
• DSCR +8.5/10.0
• ARV discount +7.5/15.0
• 1% rule +6.1/10.0
• Schools +5.0/10.0
• Livability +3.8/5.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• Rent growth +2.4/5.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Multi-family units

County records classify this as Multi-Family (2-4 Unit). Listing-text estimate: 4 units. confirmed

Listing remarks

Exceptional Investment Opportunity – Beautiful Brick Quadruplex Welcome to this impressive brick Quadruplex, a rare gem offering both charm and versatility in a prime location. This well-maintained property features four spacious apartments, ideal for owner-occupants or savvy investors seeking strong rental income potential. The first floor boasts a thoughtfully designed one-bedroom unit and a two-bedroom unit, each with generous living space and natural light. The second floor offers two expansive two-bedroom apartments, perfect for families or tenants desiring extra space. A fully finished basement with a private separate entrance provides endless possibilities—additional liv

Key facts

• 3,000 sq ft lot
• Garage
• Built 1920

Tags

• FOUR SPACIOUS APARTMENTS
• FULLY FINISHED BASEMENT
• PRIVATE SEPARATE ENTRANCE
• SOLID BRICK CONSTRUCTION

Property features AI

Exterior

• Parking: One garage space; No carport
• Utilities: Con Edison electric service; Natural gas available and connected; Public sewer available and connected; Public water available and connected; Trash collection (public)
• Home design: Quadruplex
• Construction: Brick exterior
• Exterior features: Brick construction; Not waterfront

Interior

• Bedrooms: One 1-bedroom unit; Three 2-bedroom units
• Bathrooms: Four full bathrooms
• Heating & cooling: Natural gas heating; No central cooling
• Interior features: First-floor bedroom; First-floor full bathroom; Finished basement

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 4 × 7-bed/4.0-bath units multifamily listed at $1.25M.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $3k ($35k/yr) — positive. Per door: $738/mo.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($14k rent vs $1.25M).
• Recommended offer: $1.10M (12.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
• Cap rate 9.1% 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 soft (-0.6%/yr); 65 active listings in the ZIP; lower-income renter base — watch delinquency; 10,063 units permitted in Kings County in 2024 (9,789 in 5+ unit buildings).
• At $13,928/mo this rent would consume 404% of the median local household income ($41k/yr) (locally 9035% 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 $9k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $38k 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

• It's been on market 373 days — a 12% lower offer ($1.10M) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
• 2 sale attempts 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: built in 1920 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
• Climate carrying-cost: major wind risk, 65% 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 $1,100,000 (12.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. It's been on market 373 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 12% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
2. Can we see the unit-by-unit rent roll, current vacancy, and any below-market leases? What's the average tenancy length?
3. What capital expenditures (roof, boiler, parking lot, exteriors) have been made in the last 5 years, and what's planned in the next 2?
4. Built in 1920 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
5. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
6. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
7. 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?
8. 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?
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: 1.11% ✓
• Cap rate: 9.13%
• Cash-on-cash: 10.12%
• DSCR: 1.45
• GRM: 7.5

CMA / ARV

No comps found within radius.

Projected returns pro-forma

-3.0% appreciation · 0.0% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: -4.4%
• Equity multiple: 0.84×
• Total profit: $-55,454
• Equity at exit: $186,379

10-year hold

• IRR: 1.6%
• Equity multiple: 1.10×
• Total profit: $35,522
• Equity at exit: $108,077

Cash invested: $350,000 (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.

Methodology + full state rankings →

ZIP-level market 11212

• Home prices YoY: -34.3%
• Rents YoY: -0.6%
• Active inventory: 65
• Price-to-rent: 29.9×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $13,928 medium
• Mortgage (P&I): −$6,555
• Tax from tax record: −$974 /mo · $11,692/yr
• Insurance: −$521
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$2,925
• Net cashflow: $2,953

Break-even live

Break-even rent $10,190

Max offer price $1,250,000

Occupancy floor 74%

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

Units	Beds	Baths	Est. rent
▸ 4× units	7	4	$13,928
Total (4 units)			$13,928

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: $312,500
• Closing costs: $37,500
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Listing history 10 events

1. 2026-06-18
   days on market $1,250,000 Active 373 DOM
2. 2026-06-17
   days on market $1,250,000 Active 372 DOM
3. 2026-06-15
   days on market $1,250,000 Active 370 DOM
4. 2026-06-13
   days on market $1,250,000 Active 368 DOM
5. 2026-06-03
   days on market $1,250,000 Active 363 DOM
6. 2026-06-01
   days on market $1,250,000 Active 361 DOM
7. 2026-05-31
   days on market $1,250,000 Active 360 DOM
8. 2025-12-05
   status Active
9. 2025-12-05
   historical
10. 2025-06-04
    listed $1,250,000 Active

ⓘ 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: $11,692 · $974/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $16,408 · $1,367/mo
• Expected delta: +$4,717/yr (+$393/mo · 40.3%)

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

Climate risk First Street

• 🌊 Flood 1/10 Low FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 0% 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 65% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
• 🫁 Air quality 5/10 Major 6 unhealthy d/yr today · 8 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $167,136
• − Mortgage interest: −$70,019
• − Property taxes: −$11,692
• − Insurance: −$6,250
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$13,371
• − Management: −$13,371
• − Depreciation: −$36,364
• Taxable income: $16,070
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$3,857
• After-tax cash flow: $31,578/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: Kings County · 2,614,986 people
• City population: 7,731,280
• Metro: New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
• Population (ZIP): 89,020
• Household income: $41,355
• Rent vs Own: 86.8% rent · 13.2% own
• Severe rent burden: 9035.0

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 Black (68%)
• Race & ethnicity: Black 68% Hispanic / Latino 20% Two or more races 12% White 4% Asian 1%
• Hispanic origin (detail): Mexican 2% Puerto Rican 6% Dominican 6%
• Common ancestry: Hispanic 3% Ukrainian 1%
• Foreign-born: 34% · Canada, Mexico, China
• Languages at home: 77% English-only · Spanish 14% French/Haitian/Cajun 4% Arabic 1%

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: ▼ -140.90%
• Current HPI: 269.7955
• Rent YoY: ▼ -0.59%
• 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

3 events — show timeline

• 2025-12-05 Relisted — OneKey® MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
• 2025-12-05 Listing Removed — OneKey® MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
• 2025-06-04 Listed $1,250,000 OneKey® MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid

Property tax history

+3.1%/yr

Latest (2025): $11,692 · +6.9% YoY. Source: county tax records.