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319 Fixer-Upper Properties in NYC

Renovation-ready properties with upside potential

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110 Cabrini Boulevard #CH1 For Sale
Jennifer P Pasbjerg at Compass
$649,000

2 bd · 1 ba · Co-op

110 Cabrini Boulevard #CH1, New York City

MLS: RLS20091634 RLS at REBNY
232 E 68TH Street For Sale
Tara King Brown at Corcoran Group
$7,500,000

4 bd · 6 ba · 6,000 sqft · Multi Family

232 E 68TH Street, New York City

MLS: RLS20088868 RLS at REBNY
1793 RIVERSIDE Drive #6J For Sale
Aracely Moran at Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC
$390,000

1 bd · 1 ba · Co-op

1793 RIVERSIDE Drive #6J, New York City

MLS: RLS20073913 RLS at REBNY
100 W 39th Street #42E For Sale
William Kuchins at POWERED BY DMT LLC
$825,000

1 bd · 1 ba · 701 sqft · Condo

100 W 39th Street #42E, New York City

MLS: RLS20099976 RLS at REBNY
575 Grand Street #605 For Sale 3D
Jacob J Goldman at LoHo Realty Inc
$1,100,000

3 bd · 1 ba · 1,250 sqft · Co-op

575 Grand Street #605, New York City

MLS: RLS20098695 RLS at REBNY
2913 Foster Avenue #2G For Sale
Wilford A Nelson at Corcoran Group
$495,000

3 bd · 1 ba · 1,160 sqft · Co-op

2913 Foster Avenue #2G, New York City

MLS: RLS20093683 RLS at REBNY
227 E 57th Street #3DEF For Sale
Fabienne Lecole at Compass
$1,175,000

3 bd · 3 ba · 1,750 sqft · Co-op

227 E 57th Street #3DEF, New York City

MLS: RLS20071752 RLS at REBNY
517 E 77TH Street #4JI For Sale
GRACE A MIGLIO at Corcoran Group
$1,350,000

3 bd · 2 ba · Co-op

517 E 77TH Street #4JI, New York City

MLS: RLS20096004 RLS at REBNY
508 E 78TH Street #2E For Sale
GRACE A MIGLIO at Corcoran Group
$450,000

1 bd · 1 ba · Co-op

508 E 78TH Street #2E, New York City

MLS: RLS20082800 RLS at REBNY
380 RIVERSIDE Drive #6Q For Sale
Richard E Hottinger at Corcoran Group
$1,365,000

3 bd · 1 ba · Co-op

380 RIVERSIDE Drive #6Q, New York City

MLS: RLS20090280 RLS at REBNY
1149 St Marks Avenue For Sale
Kathy Arjang-Makani at Weichert Properties
$1,250,000

Studio · 5 ba · 1,938 sqft · Multi Family

1149 St Marks Avenue, New York City

MLS: RLS20099528 RLS at REBNY
154 Pulaski Street For Sale 3D
Jason C Warner at Redfin Real Estate
$2,850,000

9 bd · 7 ba · 3,498 sqft · Multi Family

154 Pulaski Street, New York City

MLS: RLS20102988 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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