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711 Montauk Ct Unit 2E
B- Composite 65.76
Why this score? — see what drove the B- grade

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  • Cash flow +26.8/30.0
  • DSCR +9.2/10.0
  • ARV discount +7.5/15.0
  • 1% rule +7.2/10.0
  • Schools +5.0/10.0
  • Rent growth +3.8/5.0
  • Livability +3.8/5.0
  • Condition / age +2.5/5.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$300,000

711 Montauk Ct Unit 2E · New York, NY 11235
2 bd · 1.0 ba · 1,000 sqft · Condo · 67 Days on market
Built 1955 ↓ 5% since listing

🖨 Deal sheet 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence

Listing remarks

This fully renovated two bedroom co-op features 1,000 S. F. of living space, living and dining combination, galley kitchen, two bedrooms and a full bathroom. The kitchen has custom wood cabinetry, new appliances which adds distinctive character throughout the unit. Details like new wood floors, electrical, fixtures, kitchen and bathroom windows enhance the overall appeal. The location provides exceptional convenience with close proximity to Coney Island Ave for shopping. Brighton Beach Boardwalk is perfect for leisurely strolls and recreational activities. Manhattan Beach Park sits nearby, offering additional outdoor opportunities and green space for relaxation and recreation. Contact us to

Key facts

  • Manhattan beach park
  • New wood floors
  • New appliances

Tags

CUSTOM WOOD CABINETRYNEW APPLIANCESNEW WOOD FLOORSKITCHEN AND BATHROOM WINDOWSBRIGHTON BEACH BOARDWALKMANHATTAN BEACH PARK

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 2-bed/1.0-bath condo listed at $300k.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $756 ($9k/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($4k rent vs $300k).
  • Recommended offer: $282k (6.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 9.6% 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 (+5.0%/yr); 521 active listings in the ZIP; 16 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 25d 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 $3,665/mo this rent would consume 74% 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 $2k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $9k 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.
  • At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 5.0% rent growth), your $84k cash investment doubles in ~9 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 67 days — a 6% lower offer ($282k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Watch-outs: flood insurance adds $66/mo; built in 1955 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
  • Climate carrying-cost: major flood risk; major wind risk, 72% chance of damaging wind over 30y; extreme-heat days projected 7→16/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.
Recommended offer $282,000 (6.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. It's been on market 67 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 1955 — 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. 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?
  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
1.22%
Cap rate
9.58%
Cash-on-cash
11.75%
DSCR
1.52
GRM
6.8

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
2.2%
Equity multiple
1.09×
Total profit
$7,300
Equity at exit
$44,731
10-year hold
IRR
13.8%
Equity multiple
2.21×
Total profit
$101,576
Equity at exit
$25,939

Cash invested: $84,000 (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 11235

Rents YoY
5.0%
Active inventory
521
Price-to-rent
6.8×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$3,665 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$1,573
Tax est. 1.5%
$375 /mo · $4,500/yr
Insurance
$125
Flood insurance flood zone
−$66 /mo · $798/yr
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$770
Net cashflow
$756

Break-even live

Break-even rent $2,708
Max offer price $300,000
Occupancy floor 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
$75,000
Closing costs
$9,000
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 16 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
2538 E 2nd St Unit 2 Brooklyn, NY 3.0 1.0 1100 $2,600 $2.36 24d 1 0.39mi
3000 Ocean Pkwy Brooklyn, NY 2.0 2.0 1130 $3,775 $3.34 19d 2 0.71mi
532 Neptune Ave Brooklyn, NY 1.0–3.0 1.0–2.0 948 $4,562 $4.81 7d 8 0.84mi
2957 Shell Rd Brooklyn, NY 3.0 2.0 1292 $5,550 $4.30 24d 1 0.86mi
2971 Shell Rd Unit 711 Brooklyn, NY 2.0 2.0 907 $4,200 $4.63 24d 1 0.86mi
2971 Shell Rd Unit 602 Brooklyn, NY 3.0 2.0 1301 $5,299 $4.07 24d 1 0.86mi
2971 Shell Rd Unit 720 Brooklyn, NY 2.0 2.0 920 $4,100 $4.46 24d 1 0.86mi
2971 Shell Rd Unit 704 Brooklyn, NY 2.0 1.0 826 $3,950 $4.78 24d 1 0.86mi
2971 Shell Rd Unit 612 Brooklyn, NY 2.0 2.0 907 $4,150 $4.58 24d 1 0.86mi
2971 Shell Rd Unit 508 Brooklyn, NY 2.0 2.0 930 $4,099 $4.41 24d 1 0.86mi
2971 Shell Rd Unit 406 Brooklyn, NY 2.0 2.0 920 $3,550 $3.86 24d 1 0.86mi
3000 Emmons Ave Unit 5 Brooklyn, NY 2.0 2.0 840 $4,085 $4.86 24d 1 1.21mi
2483 W 16th St Brooklyn, NY 1.0 1.0 800 $1,800 $2.25 20d 1 1.22mi
1515 Surf Ave Brooklyn, NY 1.0–2.0 1.0 706 $5,195 $7.35 2d 15 1.34mi
3112 Emmons Ave Unit 203 Brooklyn, NY 1.0 1.0 734 $3,200 $4.36 24d 1 1.37mi
8642 26th Ave Unit 3 Brooklyn, NY 3.0 1.0 1100 $3,100 $2.82 15d 1 1.49mi

HOA detail condo

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

Listing history 3 events

  1. 2026-04-17
    status Pending
  2. 2026-03-10
    price $300,000
  3. 2026-02-09
    listed $315,000 Active

ⓘ 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 7/10 Severe FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 59% chance over 30 yrs
  • 🔥 Wildfire 1/10 Low
  • 🌡 Heat 7/10 Severe 7 d/yr ≥97°F today · 16 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 6/10 Major 72% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
  • 🫁 Air quality 4/10 Moderate 5 unhealthy d/yr today · 7 by 30 yrs out

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$43,983
− Mortgage interest
−$16,805
− Property taxes
−$4,500
− Insurance
−$2,298
− Repairs & maintenance
−$3,519
− Management
−$3,519
− Depreciation
−$8,727
Taxable income
$4,616
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$1,108
After-tax cash flow
$7,962/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)
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

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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

Price history

-4.8% since first listed
3 events — show timeline
  • 2026-04-17 Pending BNYMLS
  • 2026-03-10 Price Changed $300,000 BNYMLS
  • 2026-02-09 Listed $315,000 BNYMLS

Cash-flow waterfall

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Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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