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Renovated Two-Family Duplex
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$938,988

156-17 78 Street, Howard Beach, NY 11414

MULTI_FAMILY - Other - Howard Beach, NY

Property Size3,000 SF
Lot Size0.00 Acres
Price / SF$312
Days on Market3

Property Features for 156-17 78 Street

General Information

Property type Residential Multi Family
Property subtype Other
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 3
Full bathrooms 3
Rooms Bathroom 1, Bathroom 3, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 4, Bathroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 1
Subdivision Howard Beach
High school district NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #27
Standard status Active
Size 3,000 SF
Lot size 0.00 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Annual Amount 4805

Utilities

Heating system Hot Water(Heating), Natural Gas, Baseboard
Water source Public

Building Details

Year built 1980
Floors in Building 3
Flooring type Tile, Hardwood
Building materials Wood Siding, Brick
Roof type Asphalt, Flat
Architectural style Other
Listing Agency: CLOVERDALE REALTY & MANAGEMENT LTD
Listed By: Anthony Mihovich
Added: Aug 18 Changed: Aug 19 Last Checked: Aug 20 at 3:06AM
MLS# 11939888

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

Renovated two-family townhouse arranged across three levels and totaling 3000 square feet. Each of the two upper floors provides two bedrooms, an eat-in kitchen, full bathroom, living room, and dining room. The finished ground level includes two large rooms, a laundry area, and a legal three-piece bathroom; the certificate of occupancy identifies the rooms as playroom and storage. Generous closet space is provided throughout the home.

The property also includes an attached garage, driveway, and large backyard. Built in 1980, the townhouse has wood siding and brick construction, tile and hardwood flooring, hot-water baseboard heating fueled by natural gas, public water service, and an asphalt flat roof. The home is within walking distance of bus service and shopping at 153rd Avenue and 82nd Street, with additional express bus connections on Linden Boulevard. JFK Airport and nearby neighborhoods and destinations are accessible from the property.

Key Highlights

  • Two‑family townhouse with three levels and 3000 square feet
  • Two upper floors each offer 2 bedrooms, eat‑in kitchen, full bath, living room, and dining room
  • Finished ground level includes 2 large rooms, laundry area, and legal three‑piece bathroom

Financial Insights

Estimated NOI and Cap Rate

NOI = area × lease_rate × (100 − vacancy) / 100 × (1 − expense_ratio). Net Operating Income — what the owner takes home each year before mortgage payments and income tax. Effective rent (asking rent minus vacancy losses) minus operating costs (taxes, insurance, maintenance, management).
NOI / Yr
$73,333
Cap rate = NOI / list price × 100. Capitalization rate — annual return on a fully cash purchase, before financing. NOI divided by price. Higher means more income per dollar invested, but usually also more risk or older condition. 5–8% is typical for stabilized commercial property; double digits often signal distressed deals.
Cap Rate
7.81%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality. Typical U.S. stable-market ranges: Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+) Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand) Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically) Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher) Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk) Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5% Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5% Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term Rules of thumb: Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%). Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C. Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI. Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$1,466,660 $1.5M
Cap Rate 7%
$1,047,614 $1.0M
Cap Rate 9%
$814,811 $814.8K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 3,000 SF Vacancy — income lost from leasable area expected to sit empty during the year, subtracted from gross rent. EGI (Effective Gross Income) — gross rent minus vacancy losses, the realistic income before paying operating costs. OpEx (Operating Expenses) — recurring costs to operate the property (property tax, insurance, utilities, maintenance, management); excludes financing and capital improvements. NOI (Net Operating Income) — income a property generates after operating costs but before financing and taxes.
Gross rent
$138.6K $46.20/SF
− Vacancy
−$5.3K −$1.76/SF
EGI
$133.3K $44.44/SF
− OpEx
−$60.0K −$20.00/SF
NOI
$73.3K $24.44/SF
Area
Queens County, NY
Vacancy
3.80%
Lease Rate
$46.20 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
45.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality. Typical U.S. stable-market ranges: Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+) Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand) Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically) Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher) Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk) Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5% Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5% Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term Rules of thumb: Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%). Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C. Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI. Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$1,466,660
Cap Rate 7%
$1,047,614
Cap Rate 9%
$814,811

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Apartment 5plus
$1.05M
$916.7K – $1.22M (±1% cap)
NOI $73,333 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.81%
Second Best
Multifamily LT 5
$709.4K
$620.7K – $827.6K (±1% cap)
NOI $49,655 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.29%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$2.21M
$1.94M – $2.58M (±1% cap)
NOI $154,814 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 16.49%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Duplexes

Suggested Use

Top Pick Law Firm Real Estate Agency Parking Lot & Garage Gym & Fitness Center Cafe & Coffee Shop Acupuncture

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Lease Details

2
Residential units

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

702
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 11414, NY

27,320
Population
12,223
Households
2.2
Avg Household Size
46
Median Age
31%
College-Educated
87%
High-School Grad
2.3 sq mi
ZIP Area
11,878
Density / Sq Mi
$98,209
Median Household Income
$66,162
Median Earnings
$1,991
Median Rent
$612,800
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in Northeast region

4% 2022
4.6% 2023
5.3% 2024
5.6% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Duplex - Three-level townhouse with two-bedroom upper-floor layouts, finished lower-level rooms, garage, driveway, and backyard.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 156-17 78 Street Howard Beach, NY.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $938,988.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Two‑family townhouse with three levels and 3000 square feet; Two upper floors each offer 2 bedrooms, eat‑in kitchen, full bath, living room, and dining room; Finished ground level includes 2 large rooms, laundry area, and legal three‑piece bathroom
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