New York Housing Market

In September, home prices in New York saw a increased of 4.8% compared to the previous year. Meanwhile, home sales increased by 12.1% , and the number of homes for sale fell by 4.4%.

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New York Housing Market Overview

In September 2024, home prices in New York increased by 4.8% compared to the previous year, with a median sale price of $535,300. The number of homes sold increased by 12.1% year-over-year, with 13,233 homes sold in 2024, compared to 11,803 in 2023. Additionally, the median time a home stayed on the market decreased by 6%, reaching 31 days.

Median Price

Historical Median Price for past 24 months

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New York Housing Supply

In September 2024, California had 48,051 homes for sale, representing a 4.4% decreased compared to the previous year. The number of newly listed homes was 13,886 and down 5.5% year over year. The average months of supply is 2.5 months, down 21.8% year over year.

# of Homes for Sale

Historical # of Homes for Sale for past 24 months

Top Markets in New York

Market

Mashmeter Score

Optimal Strategy

Median Price

Kingsley, Buffalo, NY

A+

Short-term

159,900

Plymouth - Exchange, Rochester, NY

A+

Short-term

134,900

Genesee - Jefferson, Rochester, NY

A+

Short-term

134,900

Beechwood, Rochester, NY

A+

Short-term

134,900

Medical Park, Buffalo, NY

A+

Short-term

159,900

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Top Neighborhoods in New York

Kingsley
Buffalo, NY
113%
Mashmeter
property price
$99,000
Median
cap rate
14.19%
Traditional
33.59%
Airbnb
rental income
$1,171
Traditional
$2,771
Airbnb
homes for sale
4
occupancy rate
58%
Airbnb
Plymouth - Exchange
Rochester, NY
112%
Mashmeter
property price
$91,950
Median
cap rate
16.27%
Traditional
30.35%
Airbnb
rental income
$1,247
Traditional
$2,326
Airbnb
homes for sale
4
occupancy rate
58%
Airbnb
Mount Marion
Mount Marion, NY
110%
Mashmeter
property price
$221,631
Median
cap rate
8.47%
Traditional
18.43%
Airbnb
rental income
$1,564
Traditional
$3,404
Airbnb
homes for sale
1
occupancy rate
51%
Airbnb
Genesee - Jefferson
Rochester, NY
108%
Mashmeter
property price
$102,450
Median
cap rate
15.11%
Traditional
27.32%
Airbnb
rental income
$1,290
Traditional
$2,333
Airbnb
homes for sale
18
occupancy rate
55%
Airbnb
Beechwood
Rochester, NY
108%
Mashmeter
property price
$140,000
Median
cap rate
9.37%
Traditional
22.34%
Airbnb
rental income
$1,093
Traditional
$2,606
Airbnb
homes for sale
5
occupancy rate
61%
Airbnb

New York short term regulations

New York, NY

Rating:

Negative

Legal for non-occupied:

No

Rule Summary:

Not legal to rent a place for less than 30 days unless owner-occupied. Illegal to advertise a rental. Can't rent out whole appartment. Up to 2 paying guests per unit.

Rented days limit:

More than 30 days if not owner occupied

Buffalo, NY

Rating:

Positive

Legal for non-occupied:

Yes

Rule Summary:

Friendly overall

Rented days limit:

No limit

Rochester, NY

Rating:

Restricted

Legal for non-occupied:

Yes

Rule Summary:

Caps the number of Non-Owner-Occupied units allowed to receive a permit to 2% of all residential properties, the limit is set on September 30 annually.

Rented days limit:

No limit

Yonkers, NY

Rating:

Negative

Legal for non-occupied:

Yes

Rule Summary:

STR is defined as "rooming house" and the registration is required, with requirements setting occupation and health standards.

Rented days limit:

No limit

Syracuse, NY

Rating:

Positive

Legal for non-occupied:

Yes

Rule Summary:

A rental registry application is required and is valid for 3 years once approved. Check for a deadline - it's different depending on the property's location

Rented days limit:

No limit

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New York Top Investment Properties Under Median Price

$199,900

property-listing

147 Potomac Avenue, Buffalo , NY 14213

Forest

Single Family Residential

3 beds |
2 baths |
1,746 sq.ft
CAP RATE
Airbnb:
8%
Trad:
6.36%

$454,900

property-listing

472 Sprout Brook Road, Garrison , NY 10524

Garrison

Single Family Residential

3 beds |
3 baths |
2,096 sq.ft
CAP RATE
Airbnb:
8%
Trad:
6.52%

$479,999

property-listing

17 Claremont Avenue, Bay Shore , NY 11706

Bay Shore

Single Family Residential

4 beds |
2 baths |
sq.ft
CAP RATE
Airbnb:
8%
Trad:
6.76%

$414,900

property-listing

1390 Keyes Avenue, Niskayuna , NY 12309

Niskayuna

Single Family Residential

4 beds |
2 baths |
2,158 sq.ft
CAP RATE
Airbnb:
7.99%
Trad:
3.88%

Newly Listed Properties in New York

$564,900

property-listing

74 Knollwood Drive, Kinderhook , NY 12184

Kinderhook

Single Family Residential

4 beds |
3 baths |
2,091 sq.ft
CAP RATE
Airbnb:
3.91%
Trad:
4.53%

$599,000

property-listing

10 Sunset Avenue, Kinderhook , NY 12106

Kinderhook

Single Family Residential

3 beds |
2 baths |
2,100 sq.ft
CAP RATE
Airbnb:
3.05%
Trad:
1.79%

$424,900

property-listing

14 Van Buren Drive, Kinderhook , NY 12106

Kinderhook

Single Family Residential

3 beds |
2 baths |
1,700 sq.ft
CAP RATE
Airbnb:
5.79%
Trad:
5.21%

$495,000

property-listing

56 Knollwood Drive, Kinderhook , NY 12130

Kinderhook

Single Family Residential

3 beds |
2 baths |
1,812 sq.ft
CAP RATE
Airbnb:
4.25%
Trad:
4.43%

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