Real Estate Investing in New York, New York (10028)

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New York County • Population: 45,679 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 10028 (New York, NY)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
WEAK FIT
Grade F (15/100)

Multiple negative signals. Better options likely exist nearby.

📈 For Investors
WEAK
2.0 / 5 (33/100)

Structural challenges here. The numbers may look cheap but operational risk is high. Only for experienced, hands-on investors.

⚠️ Risks to Know
4 flags
  • High vacancy: 17.2% of homes vacant — above national norms.
  • Declining values: -1.1% 5-year CAGR — values have moved lower.
  • Tenant-protective state: Landlord rating 1.0/5 — slower evictions, more regulations.
  • High price-to-rent: Price-to-rent ratio 30.8 — hard to cash-flow at these prices.

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2.0/ 5

Investability

Overall investment appeal

1.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

3.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $1,487,953
Avg Monthly Rent $4,028
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $160,244
% Renters 64.3%

Market Analysis: 10028 New York

ZIP 10028 in New York, NY carries a robust set of headwinds. Home values near $1.5M and rents of $4,028/mo sit inside a market where underwriting has to be tight.

In practical terms, the numbers look inviting — $1.5M purchase price, 0.0% nominal cap — the work to hit that pro forma in 10028 is substantial and deserves full respect.

Regionally, 10028 sits on the difficult end of the NY spectrum. The a credible choice for read — for disciplined operators — is that pricing reflects the difficulty.

On the rental side, 45,679 residents fill the ZIP, renter turnover runs higher than neighboring postal codes and delinquency risk is a real line item rather than a theoretical one.

Experienced landlords with local relationships tend to find 10028 workable. Turnkey investors from out of state usually find the numbers do not hold up in practice.

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🏦 Current 30-yr Fixed Mortgage Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS

Here's what matters if you're considering buying a home in New York:

D Needs Caution
Buy Confidence Score: 41/100
Affordability
0/25
Appreciation
5/25
Stability
13/20
Timing
8/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Expensive
Homes cost 9.3× the median income
Value Trend
Rising (+8.8%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $4,028/mo if you need to move
Market Conditions
BALANCED
Even conditions for buyers and sellers
Bottom Line: This market may be challenging for buyers. Consider your timing and budget carefully.
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Property Strategy for 10028

Which property type performs best in this market?

Best for Cash Flow
1BR
3.9% cap rate
Best for Appreciation
5BR
+9.7% 5yr CAGR
Best Overall Value
1BR
$727,840/bedroom
📊 Compare All Property Types →
Type Median Value Est. Rent Cap Rate 5yr CAGR $/Bedroom
1BR $727,840 $3,990 3.9% +0.3% $727,840
2BR $1,536,075 $4,370 2.0% +1.2% $768,037
3BR $2,677,976 $5,470 1.5% +1.5% $892,659
4BR $4,837,993 $5,950 0.9% +3.9% $1,209,498
5BR $8,371,501 +9.7% $1,674,300

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$1.8M$1.6M$1.4M$1.2M$970K$755KJul 2006Jul 2016Jul 2026

Rent History (with trend line)

$4,196$3,778$3,360$2,941$2,523$2,105Jun 2016Jul 2021Jul 2026

📊 How Does 10028 Compare?

Metric 10028 New York New York
Home Value $1,487,953 $572,493 $505,608
5-Year CAGR N/A 1.2% 6.6%
Avg Rent $4,028 $3,425 -
Cap Rate 2.1% 3.2% -
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Investability
Fair
Cap Rate
2.1%
Low
5yr Growth
-1.1%
Declining

📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $1,487,953
Monthly Rent $4,028
Price-to-Rent 30.8:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 3.3%
Cap Rate 2.1%
5-Year IRR 1.0%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +8.8% ▲
3-Year CAGR +1.5% ▲
5-Year CAGR -1.1% ▼
10-Year CAGR +0.6% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year +6.7% ▲
3-Year CAGR +6.4% ▲
5-Year CAGR +8.6% ▲
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 2.1%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (2.1%). Financing reduces your cash-on-cash return below the cap rate. Markets like this may still make sense as IRR plays — factoring in appreciation, depreciation, and a future refinance when rates drop.

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⚠️ Risk Signals

Composite view of factors that can impact a ZIP's stability and your downside risk.

Vacancy
17.2%
Elevated risk
Landlord Climate
1.0/5
Protective
Value Trend (5yr)
-1.1%
Flat
Eviction process: Slow Rent control: Unfavorable

Demographics in 10028

Population: 45,679

💰 Median Household Income
$160,244
This area
$160,244
State
$86,376
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
64.3%
This area
64.3%
State
26.4%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
3.5%
This area
3.5%
State
-24.2%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
81.8%
This area
81.8%
State
4.2%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
41.6 years
This area
41.6 years
State
7.4 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
17.2%
This area
17.2%
State
19.4%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 83.0%
Asian 8.5%
Other/Mixed 6.9%
Hispanic/Latino 5.0%
Black/African American 1.6%
👶 Under 18
13.8%
This area
13.8%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
21.6%
This area
21.6%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
1.2%
This area
1.2%
USA
11.5%

Crime & Safety

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🎓 Schools in 10028

B Avg School Grade
2 Schools
16.4:1 Avg Class Size

Schools in This ZIP Code

B Good

PS 290 MANHATTAN NEW SCHOOL

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
432 Students
👨‍🏫
15.4:1 Class Size
B Good

PS 6 LILLIE D BLAKE

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
598 Students
👨‍🏫
17.4:1 Class Size

Nearby Schools (5 more)

Schools in adjacent ZIP codes that may serve this area

A+ Excellent

DEMOCRACY PREP ENDURANCE CHARTER SCHOOL

📚 Pre-K – 12 K-12 Charter
📍 240 E 123RD ST, NEW YORK
👥
634 Students
👨‍🏫
11.8:1 Class Size
💰
$22,300 Per Student
A+ Excellent

EAST HARLEM SCHOLARS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL II

📚 Pre-K – 08 School Charter
📍 1573 MADISON AVE-RM 320, NEW YORK
👥
400 Students
👨‍🏫
11.4:1 Class Size
💰
$23,125 Per Student
A+ Excellent

HARLEM PREP CHARTER SCHOOL

📚 03 – 12 High School Charter
📍 240 E 123RD ST-1ST FL, NEW YORK
👥
793 Students
👨‍🏫
11.6:1 Class Size
💰
$21,016 Per Student
A+ Excellent

HARLEM VILLAGE ACADEMY EAST CHARTER SCHOOL

📚 Pre-K – 12 K-12 Charter
📍 2351 1ST AVE-4TH FL, NEW YORK
👥
388 Students
👨‍🏫
10.0:1 Class Size
💰
$23,155 Per Student
A+ Excellent

HARBOR SCIENCE AND ARTS CHARTER SCHOOL

📚 K – 09 High School Charter
📍 132-142 E 111TH ST, NEW YORK
👥
238 Students
👨‍🏫
10.8:1 Class Size
💰
$24,085 Per Student
About Repit School Scores

Traditional school ratings rely heavily on standardized test scores, which often reflect family income more than school quality. Repit takes a different approach.

We evaluate schools based on factors that research shows actually impact educational outcomes:

  • Class Size — Smaller classes mean more individual attention
  • School Funding — Resources available for programs, staff, and facilities
  • Community Factors — Neighborhood characteristics that influence student success
  • School Environment — Size, type, and structure

Scores are updated annually using federal education data.

🎓 Nearby Colleges & Universities

8 Nearby 274 Off-Campus Students
C
Marymount Manhattan College
1,648 students · 0.6 mi
C
New York School of Interior Design
593 students · 0.7 mi
B+
CUNY Hunter College
22,879 students · 0.8 mi
C
Weill Medical College of Cornell University
1,390 students · 0.8 mi
C
Memorial Hospital School of Radiation Therapy Technology
12 students · 0.9 mi
C
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
1,234 students · 1.0 mi
C
The Rockefeller University
286 students · 1.0 mi
D
Lia Schorr Institute of Cosmetic Skin Care Training
38 students · 1.5 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

How much should I expect to pay for a home in New York, NY?

Median home price in New York, NY is near $1.5M, with a 5-year CAGR of 0.0%. Prices have been measured and supportive of buy-and-hold strategies.

Is NY a landlord-friendly state?

New York, NY falls under NY landlord-tenant law, which is tenant-protective. That backdrop makes day-to-day property management reasonable.

Are tenants stable in New York, NY?

Tenant demand in New York, NY is solid. The local workforce $4,028/mo rents across most rental classes.

Is New York, NY a smart market for rental property?

Our data puts New York, NY at 2.0/5 for investability. Home prices of $1.5M and rents around $4,028/mo create a solid backdrop for investor activity.

How much do tenants pay in New York, NY?

Rental rates in New York, NY average $4,028/mo. Tenant demand and $1.5M home values make the yield look reasonable by investor standards.

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