2550 Independence Ave Unit 7L · New York, NY 10463

$295,000

2 bd · 1.0 ba · 915 sqft · Condo · 158 Days on market

Built 1959 ↓ 19% since listing

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• Cash flow +27.4/30.0
• DSCR +9.6/10.0
• ARV discount +7.5/15.0
• 1% rule +7.4/10.0
• 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

Listing remarks MLS

Welcome to The Burton at 2550 Independence Avenue This stunning 7th-floor corner apartment offers 915 sq ft of living space in the Spuyten Duyvil section of Riverdale. The unit features 2 spacious bedrooms and 1 full bathroom, with large windows allowing natural light throughout. The primary bedroom is king-sized with two large windows and two closets, while the secondary bedroom also boasts two large windows and ample closet space. Additional storage includes three closets in the entrance foyer. The apartment is equipped with two window AC units, one AC sleeve, and radiator heat. The building provides a range of amenities, including doorman and concierge services, elevator access, on-site laundry facilities, a live-in super, a parking garage (waiting list basis), a bike room, a gym, and shared outdoor space. Transportation is convenient with the Metro-North station just two blocks away, offering Jitney service, and the 1 train accessible by a 25-minute walk or bus ride. Local and express bus services are available across the street, and the Henry Hudson Parkway provides easy access to Manhattan. Residents can enjoy nearby parks such as Henry Hudson Park, Seton Park, Riverdale Park, Wave Hill, and Van Cortlandt Park, offering a variety of recreational activities. Shopping and dining options are within close by at Knolls Crescent and Johnson Ave, providing everything from food markets and pharmacies to restaurants and coffee shops. Don't miss the opportunity to make this beautiful apartment your new home!

Key facts

• Large windows
• Doorman services
• Concierge services

Tags

• CORNER APARTMENT
• LARGE WINDOWS
• DOORMAN SERVICES
• CONCIERGE SERVICES
• ELEVATOR ACCESS
• ON-SITE LAUNDRY

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 2-bed/1.0-bath condo listed at $295k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $863 ($10k/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($4k rent vs $295k).
• Recommended offer: $260k (12.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
• Cap rate 9.8% 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; 2 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; 6,929 units permitted in Bronx County in 2024 (6,829 in 5+ unit buildings).
• At $3,673/mo this rent would consume 59% of the median local household income ($75k/yr) (locally 5586% 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 $2k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $9k 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 $83k cash investment doubles in ~7 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 158 days — a 12% lower offer ($260k) 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.
• Current owner paid $250k; 18% above their basis — modest negotiation headroom, anchor on the comps not their cost.

Risks & watch-outs

• Watch-outs: built in 1959 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
• Climate carrying-cost: moderate flood risk; major wind risk, 27% chance of damaging wind over 30y; extreme-heat days projected 7→14/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.

Recommended offer $259,600 (12.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. It's been on market 158 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 1959 — 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: 1.24% ✓
• Cap rate: 9.80%
• Cash-on-cash: 12.53%
• DSCR: 1.56
• GRM: 6.7

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: 7.8%
• Equity multiple: 1.32×
• Total profit: $26,608
• Equity at exit: $43,985

10-year hold

• IRR: 21.0%
• Equity multiple: 3.21×
• Total profit: $182,486
• Equity at exit: $25,506

Cash invested: $82,600 (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: 6.7×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $3,673 medium
• Mortgage (P&I): −$1,547
• Tax est. 1.5%: −$369 /mo · $4,425/yr
• Insurance: −$123
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$771
• Net cashflow: $863

Break-even live

Break-even rent $2,581

Max offer price $295,000

Occupancy floor 72%

Sensitivity live

Price	-10% $1,067	-5% $965	+0% $863	+5% $761	+10% $659
Rent	-10% $573	-5% $718	+0% $863	+5% $1,008	+10% $1,153
Rate	-1.0pp $1,011	-0.5pp $938	base $863	+0.5pp $786	+1.0pp $708

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: $73,750
• Closing costs: $8,850
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 2 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
2600 Netherland Ave Bronx, NY	1.0–3.0	1.0–2.5	1132	$3,938	$3.48	22d	3	0.28mi
405 W 206th St Unit 1202E New York, NY	3.0	2.0	900	$6,250	$6.94	25d	1	1.17mi

HOA detail condo

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

Listing history 6 events

1. 2025-12-10
   soldstatus $250,000 Sold 1538-char remark

   Show marketing remark (1538 chars)

   Welcome to The Burton at 2550 Independence Avenue This stunning 7th-floor corner apartment offers 915 sq ft of living space in the Spuyten Duyvil section of Riverdale. The unit features 2 spacious bedrooms and 1 full bathroom, with large windows allowing natural light throughout. The primary bedroom is king-sized with two large windows and two closets, while the secondary bedroom also boasts two large windows and ample closet space. Additional storage includes three closets in the entrance foyer. The apartment is equipped with two window AC units, one AC sleeve, and radiator heat. The building provides a range of amenities, including doorman and concierge services, elevator access, on-site laundry facilities, a live-in super, a parking garage (waiting list basis), a bike room, a gym, and shared outdoor space. Transportation is convenient with the Metro-North station just two blocks away, offering Jitney service, and the 1 train accessible by a 25-minute walk or bus ride. Local and express bus services are available across the street, and the Henry Hudson Parkway provides easy access to Manhattan. Residents can enjoy nearby parks such as Henry Hudson Park, Seton Park, Riverdale Park, Wave Hill, and Van Cortlandt Park, offering a variety of recreational activities. Shopping and dining options are within close by at Knolls Crescent and Johnson Ave, providing everything from food markets and pharmacies to restaurants and coffee shops. Don't miss the opportunity to make this beautiful apartment your new home!

2. 2025-09-24
   status Pending
3. 2025-08-23
   price $250,000 1538-char remark

   Show marketing remark (1538 chars)

   Welcome to The Burton at 2550 Independence Avenue This stunning 7th-floor corner apartment offers 915 sq ft of living space in the Spuyten Duyvil section of Riverdale. The unit features 2 spacious bedrooms and 1 full bathroom, with large windows allowing natural light throughout. The primary bedroom is king-sized with two large windows and two closets, while the secondary bedroom also boasts two large windows and ample closet space. Additional storage includes three closets in the entrance foyer. The apartment is equipped with two window AC units, one AC sleeve, and radiator heat. The building provides a range of amenities, including doorman and concierge services, elevator access, on-site laundry facilities, a live-in super, a parking garage (waiting list basis), a bike room, a gym, and shared outdoor space. Transportation is convenient with the Metro-North station just two blocks away, offering Jitney service, and the 1 train accessible by a 25-minute walk or bus ride. Local and express bus services are available across the street, and the Henry Hudson Parkway provides easy access to Manhattan. Residents can enjoy nearby parks such as Henry Hudson Park, Seton Park, Riverdale Park, Wave Hill, and Van Cortlandt Park, offering a variety of recreational activities. Shopping and dining options are within close by at Knolls Crescent and Johnson Ave, providing everything from food markets and pharmacies to restaurants and coffee shops. Don't miss the opportunity to make this beautiful apartment your new home!

4. 2025-04-15
   listed $295,000 Active
5. 2025-04-14
   price $295,000 1538-char remark

   Show marketing remark (1538 chars)

   Welcome to The Burton at 2550 Independence Avenue This stunning 7th-floor corner apartment offers 915 sq ft of living space in the Spuyten Duyvil section of Riverdale. The unit features 2 spacious bedrooms and 1 full bathroom, with large windows allowing natural light throughout. The primary bedroom is king-sized with two large windows and two closets, while the secondary bedroom also boasts two large windows and ample closet space. Additional storage includes three closets in the entrance foyer. The apartment is equipped with two window AC units, one AC sleeve, and radiator heat. The building provides a range of amenities, including doorman and concierge services, elevator access, on-site laundry facilities, a live-in super, a parking garage (waiting list basis), a bike room, a gym, and shared outdoor space. Transportation is convenient with the Metro-North station just two blocks away, offering Jitney service, and the 1 train accessible by a 25-minute walk or bus ride. Local and express bus services are available across the street, and the Henry Hudson Parkway provides easy access to Manhattan. Residents can enjoy nearby parks such as Henry Hudson Park, Seton Park, Riverdale Park, Wave Hill, and Van Cortlandt Park, offering a variety of recreational activities. Shopping and dining options are within close by at Knolls Crescent and Johnson Ave, providing everything from food markets and pharmacies to restaurants and coffee shops. Don't miss the opportunity to make this beautiful apartment your new home!

6. 2025-03-10
   listed $310,000 Active 1538-char remark

   Show marketing remark (1538 chars)

   Welcome to The Burton at 2550 Independence Avenue This stunning 7th-floor corner apartment offers 915 sq ft of living space in the Spuyten Duyvil section of Riverdale. The unit features 2 spacious bedrooms and 1 full bathroom, with large windows allowing natural light throughout. The primary bedroom is king-sized with two large windows and two closets, while the secondary bedroom also boasts two large windows and ample closet space. Additional storage includes three closets in the entrance foyer. The apartment is equipped with two window AC units, one AC sleeve, and radiator heat. The building provides a range of amenities, including doorman and concierge services, elevator access, on-site laundry facilities, a live-in super, a parking garage (waiting list basis), a bike room, a gym, and shared outdoor space. Transportation is convenient with the Metro-North station just two blocks away, offering Jitney service, and the 1 train accessible by a 25-minute walk or bus ride. Local and express bus services are available across the street, and the Henry Hudson Parkway provides easy access to Manhattan. Residents can enjoy nearby parks such as Henry Hudson Park, Seton Park, Riverdale Park, Wave Hill, and Van Cortlandt Park, offering a variety of recreational activities. Shopping and dining options are within close by at Knolls Crescent and Johnson Ave, providing everything from food markets and pharmacies to restaurants and coffee shops. Don't miss the opportunity to make this beautiful apartment your new home!

ⓘ 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 5/10 Major FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 24% chance over 30 yrs
• 🔥 Wildfire 1/10 Low
• 🌡 Heat 6/10 Major 7 d/yr ≥99°F today · 14 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: $44,072
• − Mortgage interest: −$16,525
• − Property taxes: −$4,425
• − Insurance: −$1,475
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$3,526
• − Management: −$3,526
• − Depreciation: −$8,582
• Taxable income: $6,014
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$1,443
• After-tax cash flow: $8,909/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
▸Financial Services	10	$950B
▸Consumer Goods	9	$162B
▸Insurance	4	$225B
▸Telecommunications	2	$144B
▸Pharmaceuticals	2	$112B
▸Media / Entertainment	2	$69B

Price history

-19.4% since first listed

6 events — show timeline

• 2025-12-10 Sold (MLS) $250,000 RLS at REBNY
• 2025-09-24 Pending — OneKey® MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
• 2025-08-23 Price Changed $250,000 RLS at REBNY
• 2025-04-15 Listed $295,000 OneKey® MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
• 2025-04-14 Price Changed $295,000 RLS at REBNY
• 2025-03-10 Listed $310,000 RLS at REBNY