A Zillow listing showing a yellow house with green shutters listed for $4,000
The 128-year-old home costs about the same as the median New York City rent.
  • A four-bedroom, two-bathroom home in Syracuse, New York, is on the market for a lowly $4,000. 
  • But the house comes with water damage and will require "major renovation," according to the listing.
  • A potential buyer will need to show proof of $140,000 in funds to support renovations. 

A two-story home with a wrap-around front porch in Syracuse, New York, is for sale for a little bit less than the median monthly rent in New York City