525 W 235th St Unit 4A · New York, NY 10463

$270,000

1 bd · 1.0 ba · 900 sqft · Condo · 224 Days on market

Built 1954

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• Cash flow +17.7/30.0
• ARV discount +7.5/15.0
• DSCR +5.5/10.0
• Rent growth +5.0/5.0
• Schools +5.0/10.0
• 1% rule +4.8/10.0
• Livability +3.8/5.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks MLS

A Large, light, airy, gut-renovated 1 Bedroom 1 Bath apartment at The Stuart House, located in the heart of Riverdale & rsquo; s town center. The brand-new galley kitchen is fully equipped with high-end fixtures, finishes, stainless steel appliances, recessed lighting and a window. Under mount stainless steel sink, soft close cabinetry, quartz countertops, subway tile backsplash and lots of storage. The bathroom is classic with ceramic tile, elegant storage vanity, ceramic floor tile and a window. Apartment details include beautiful hardwood floors, new recessed lighting and large closets. This apartment is located near shopping, restaurants, public transportation, parks and pets are allowed.

Key facts

• Quartz countertops
• Galley kitchen
• Soft close cabinetry

Tags

• GALLEY KITCHEN
• HIGH-END FIXTURES
• STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES
• SOFT CLOSE CABINETRY
• QUARTZ COUNTERTOPS
• SUBWAY TILE BACKSPLASH

Property features AI

Exterior

• Parking: On-street parking
• Utilities: Con Edison electric service; Public sewer; Cable available; Electricity connected; Natural gas connected; Sewer connected; Water connected
• Home design: Stock cooperative (co-op)
• Construction: Brick construction
• Exterior features: Brick exterior; Not waterfront

Interior

• Kitchen: Dishwasher; Gas range; Microwave; Refrigerator; Stainless steel appliances
• Bedrooms: 3 total rooms (includes bedrooms and living areas)
• Bathrooms: 1 full bathroom
• Heating & cooling: Steam heating; Wall/window air conditioning unit(s)
• Interior features: Eat-in kitchen; Entrance foyer; Galley-style kitchen; Recessed lighting
• Laundry & utility: Pets allowed

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 1-bed/1.0-bath condo listed at $270k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $219 ($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 $264k (2.3% below list).
• Recommended offer: $238k (12.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
• Cap rate 7.3% 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 $2k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $8k 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 $76k cash investment doubles in ~10 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 224 days — a 12% lower offer ($238k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
• 4 sale attempts since 14y ago; this cycle's ask has dropped $28k (9%) from the opening price — seller is motivated, your offer sets the floor, not the list.

Risks & watch-outs

• Watch-outs: built in 1954 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
• Climate carrying-cost: 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 $237,600 (12.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. It's been on market 224 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 12% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
2. Built in 1954 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
3. 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?
4. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
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. 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.
9. 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.
10. 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: 0.98% ✗
• Cap rate: 7.27%
• Cash-on-cash: 3.47%
• DSCR: 1.15
• GRM: 8.5

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: -5.3%
• Equity multiple: 0.79×
• Total profit: $-15,824
• Equity at exit: $40,258

10-year hold

• IRR: 9.5%
• Equity multiple: 1.90×
• Total profit: $67,809
• Equity at exit: $23,345

Cash invested: $75,600 (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 10463

• Rents YoY: 11.6%
• Active inventory: 342
• Price-to-rent: 8.5×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $2,639 medium
• Mortgage (P&I): −$1,416
• Tax est. 1.5%: −$338 /mo · $4,050/yr
• Insurance: −$112
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$554
• Net cashflow: $219

Break-even live

Break-even rent $2,362

Max offer price $270,000

Occupancy floor 87%

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: $67,500
• Closing costs: $8,100
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 1 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
2600 Netherland Ave Bronx, NY	1.0–3.0	1.0–2.5	1132	$2,775	$2.45	22d	3	0.62mi

HOA detail condo

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

Listing history 19 events

1. 2026-06-18
   days on market $270,000 Active 224 DOM
2. 2026-06-17
   days on market $270,000 Active 223 DOM
3. 2026-06-15
   days on market $270,000 Active 221 DOM
4. 2026-06-13
   days on market $270,000 Active 219 DOM
5. 2026-06-10
   days on market $270,000 Active 215 DOM
6. 2026-06-08
   days on market $270,000 Active 214 DOM
7. 2026-06-04
   days on market $270,000 Active 210 DOM
8. 2026-06-03
   days on market $270,000 Active 209 DOM
9. 2026-06-01
   days on market $270,000 Active 207 DOM
10. 2026-05-31
    days on market $270,000 Active 206 DOM
11. 2026-04-06
    price $270,000 705-char remark

    Show marketing remark (705 chars)

    A Large, light, airy, gut-renovated 1 Bedroom 1 Bath apartment at The Stuart House, located in the heart of Riverdale & rsquo; s town center. The brand-new galley kitchen is fully equipped with high-end fixtures, finishes, stainless steel appliances, recessed lighting and a window. Under mount stainless steel sink, soft close cabinetry, quartz countertops, subway tile backsplash and lots of storage. The bathroom is classic with ceramic tile, elegant storage vanity, ceramic floor tile and a window. Apartment details include beautiful hardwood floors, new recessed lighting and large closets. This apartment is located near shopping, restaurants, public transportation, parks and pets are allowed.

12. 2026-04-06
    price $270,000

    Show marketing remark (705 chars)

    A Large, light, airy, gut-renovated 1 Bedroom 1 Bath apartment at The Stuart House, located in the heart of Riverdale & rsquo; s town center. The brand-new galley kitchen is fully equipped with high-end fixtures, finishes, stainless steel appliances, recessed lighting and a window. Under mount stainless steel sink, soft close cabinetry, quartz countertops, subway tile backsplash and lots of storage. The bathroom is classic with ceramic tile, elegant storage vanity, ceramic floor tile and a window. Apartment details include beautiful hardwood floors, new recessed lighting and large closets. This apartment is located near shopping, restaurants, public transportation, parks and pets are allowed.

13. 2025-11-06
    listed $298,000 Active 705-char remark

    Show marketing remark (705 chars)

    A Large, light, airy, gut-renovated 1 Bedroom 1 Bath apartment at The Stuart House, located in the heart of Riverdale & rsquo; s town center. The brand-new galley kitchen is fully equipped with high-end fixtures, finishes, stainless steel appliances, recessed lighting and a window. Under mount stainless steel sink, soft close cabinetry, quartz countertops, subway tile backsplash and lots of storage. The bathroom is classic with ceramic tile, elegant storage vanity, ceramic floor tile and a window. Apartment details include beautiful hardwood floors, new recessed lighting and large closets. This apartment is located near shopping, restaurants, public transportation, parks and pets are allowed.

14. 2025-11-04
    listed $298,000 Active
15. 2013-09-03
    historical
16. 2013-09-02
    historical
17. 2013-07-24
    price
18. 2012-12-12
    listed Active
19. 2012-12-12
    listed $139,500

ⓘ 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 27% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
• 🫁 Air quality 3/10 Moderate 3 unhealthy d/yr today · 4 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $31,668
• − Mortgage interest: −$15,124
• − Property taxes: −$4,050
• − Insurance: −$1,350
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$2,533
• − Management: −$2,533
• − Depreciation: −$7,855
• Taxable loss: −$1,778
• Est. tax savings @ 24.0%: +$427
• After-tax cash flow: $3,053/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

Not yet ingested

• 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
▸Financial Services	10	$950B
▸Consumer Goods	9	$162B
▸Insurance	4	$225B
▸Telecommunications	2	$144B
▸Pharmaceuticals	2	$112B
▸Media / Entertainment	2	$69B

Price history

+93.5% since first listed

9 events — show timeline

• 2026-04-06 Price Changed $270,000 RLS at REBNY
• 2026-04-06 Price Changed $270,000 OneKey® MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
• 2025-11-06 Listed $298,000 RLS at REBNY
• 2025-11-04 Listed $298,000 OneKey® MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
• 2013-09-03 Delisted — HGMLS
• 2013-09-02 Listing Removed — OneKey® MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
• 2013-07-24 Price Changed — HGMLS
• 2012-12-12 Listed $139,500 OneKey® MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
• 2012-12-12 Listed — HGMLS