BKREA has been exclusively retained to arrange the sale
of 1299 First Avenue (“The Property”), a 25.5’ wide building
containing six residential units, all of which are three
bedroom apartments. 100% of the apartments are Free
Market, providing an opportunity to grow revenues as
rents continue to appreciate. The property is situated on
the southwest corner of 70th Street and 1st Avenue,
within a short walking distance to the Q and 6 trains, as
well as a variety of shops, restaurants, and vibrant
nightlife options.
The property features apartments with exposed brick,
renovated marble bathrooms, and spacious kitchens
equipped with dishwashers. The three-bedroom
apartments offer living room spaces complete with
hardwood floors and recessed lighting. The Free Market
units are currently renting for an average of $4,898 per
month, and with light value-add improvements, the rents
can be increased to an average of $5,000.
The commercial space is leased to eScript360 Pharmacy,
which pays $24,400 per month, while T-Mobile leases the
roof space for a cellular tower, generating $3,222 in
monthly revenue. Regarding the building’s infrastructure,
it is heated by a gas-fired boiler and is individually
metered for electricity.
The property is located near popular public green spaces
such as John Jay Park and some of the top medical
facilities in the country. Additionally, public schools like
Eleanor Roosevelt and prestigious private schools such as
Dalton and Nightingale are all within a short walking
distance.
Positioned in a prime Upper East Side location, 1299 First
Avenue is poised to benefit from strong demand drivers,
making it an attractive opportunity for investors seeking a
well-located property with light value-add potential.