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278 Fixer-Upper Properties in NYC

Renovation-ready properties with upside potential

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505 Macon Street For Sale
Raymond P Reis at EXP Realty NYC
$1,800,000

5 bd · 3 ba · 2,850 sqft · Multi Family

505 Macon Street, New York City

MLS: RLS20050334 RLS at REBNY
51 JAY Street #3E For Sale
Terrence LeRay at Brown Harris Stevens Brooklyn LLC
$1,799,000

2 bd · 3 ba · 1,382 sqft · Condo

51 JAY Street #3E, New York City

MLS: RLS20089173 RLS at REBNY
125 E 65TH Street For Sale
Melissa Karen Post at Serhant
$33,000,000

6 bd · 8 ba · 14,346 sqft · Single Family Residence

125 E 65TH Street, New York City

MLS: RLS20053868 RLS at REBNY
435 E 65TH Street #3E For Sale
Wilfredo Rivera at Douglas Elliman Real Estate
$545,000

1 bd · 1 ba · Co-op

435 E 65TH Street #3E, New York City

MLS: RLS20114161 RLS at REBNY
180 STANLEY Avenue For Sale
AADEL A MOHAMED at Serhant
$799,000

5 bd · 2 ba · 1,236 sqft · Multi Family

180 STANLEY Avenue, New York City

MLS: RLS20110476 RLS at REBNY
106 W 116th Street #5A For Sale 3D
Emily Mencke at Compass
$925,000

2 bd · 2 ba · 1,064 sqft · Condo

106 W 116th Street #5A, New York City

MLS: RLS20109952 RLS at REBNY
1058 Jefferson Avenue For Sale
JOSHUA GOLAN at Compass
$1,675,000

5 bd · 5 ba · 2,723 sqft · Duplex

1058 Jefferson Avenue, New York City

MLS: RLS20113519 RLS at REBNY
127 KENT Avenue #PH1D For Sale
Deborah Lee Rieders at Corcoran Group
$1,750,000

1 bd · 1 ba · 782 sqft · Condo

127 KENT Avenue #PH1D, New York City

MLS: RLS20093085 RLS at REBNY
444 E 86TH Street #27E For Sale
Elaine Masci at Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC
$690,000

1 bd · 1 ba · 800 sqft · Co-op

444 E 86TH Street #27E, New York City

MLS: RLS20090120 RLS at REBNY
280 Park Avenue S #8D For Sale
John F Maher at The Maher Group LLC
$1,125,000

1 bd · 1 ba · 629 sqft · Condo

280 Park Avenue S #8D, New York City

MLS: RLS20110657 RLS at REBNY
508 E 78TH Street #1M For Sale
IGNAZIO C LEONE at Corcoran Group
$379,000

1 bd · 1 ba · 330 sqft · Co-op

508 E 78TH Street #1M, New York City

MLS: RLS20111112 RLS at REBNY
404 E 79TH Street #28E For Sale
Foroogh Zarinehbaf at Corcoran Group
$980,000

1 bd · 1 ba · 680 sqft · Condo

404 E 79TH Street #28E, New York City

MLS: RLS20105020 RLS at REBNY

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Fixer-Upper Properties for Sale in NYC

Fixer-upper properties attract buyers looking to purchase below current market pricing and add value through targeted renovation. This category spans everything from pre-war co-ops with dated kitchens to multi-family townhouses with deferred maintenance. After 25+ years advising buyers across NYC, the margin between a smart purchase and an expensive mistake comes down to accurate cost estimation before you close. Explore current inventory in our property search, read about common buyer mistakes, and review our NYC buyer's guide.

What renovation permits are required?

Most significant work requires DOB filing. Type 1 alteration permits cover use/egress changes. Type 2 covers general interior alterations including gut renovations. Co-op boards add another layer with alteration agreements and contractor insurance requirements.

How do I finance a fixer-upper in NYC?

Standard co-op/condo mortgages don't include renovation costs. Buyers typically finance renovations through a HELOC after closing, a renovation loan, or cash reserves. Before making an offer, establish your renovation budget, add a 15-20% contingency, and confirm you have sufficient liquidity.

What should I inspect before buying?

Beyond standard inspection, check DOB open permits and violations at nyc.gov/buildings, test for asbestos and lead paint in pre-1978 buildings, verify electrical panel age and amperage, and assess cast iron or galvanized plumbing condition. Open DOB violations can delay closing.

Buying Tip from Milton Coste

Calculate the After-Repair Value (ARV) first: what comparable renovated units have actually sold for in the last six months. Subtract your renovation cost plus a 20% buffer, then subtract your equity cushion. If the purchase price doesn't allow that math to work, walk away. I've seen buyers overpay because they anchored to the asking price instead of the ARV.

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