2226 3rd Street
About this property
Opportunity awaits in this ideally located East Meadow expanded Colonial, situated mid-block on a quiet street in a highly desirable neighborhood. Featuring 3 bedrooms and 1 beautifully renovated full bath, this home is priced to offer its next owner the opportunity to update and customize the interior to their own style and vision—while many of the major improvements have already been completed! The exterior has incredible curb appeal and features approximately 2012 roof, windows and siding, along with updated stonework, porch, driveway, sidewalk and garage. A newer boiler, approximately 2–3 years old, adds even more value and peace of mind. 1.5 car garage. Sewers, too! Enjoy an exceptional location just minutes from Nassau University Medical Center, Eisenhower Park, shopping, dining and transportation. With so much of the big-ticket work already done, bring your ideas and create the home you’ve been envisioning. A fantastic opportunity in a great location—one you won’t want to miss!
Listing details
- Property Type
- Residential
- Sub-Type
- Single Family Residence
- Year Built
- 1949
- Living Area
- 1,612 sqft
- Lot Size
- 7,000 sqft
- County
- Nassau County
- MLS #
- KEY1048501
- Status
- Active
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FMR for East Meadow, NY 11554
FY2025 · Nassau-Suffolk HUD Metro FMR Area
All bedroom sizes — ZIP 11554
| Unit Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Gross |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,900 | $22,800 |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,156 | $25,872 |
| 2 Bedroom | $2,640 | $31,680 |
| 3 BedroomSubject | $3,324 | $39,888 |
| 4 Bedroom | $3,683 | $44,196 |
Source: U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development — Nassau-Suffolk HUD Metro FMR Area, FY2025. FMR represents the 40th-percentile gross rent under the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program. Market rents in stable Long Island submarkets typically run 110–130% of FMR.
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Where this property sits in the foreclosure process
New York is a judicial-foreclosure state. The full process typically runs 2.5–4+ years from first missed payment to recorded deed.
- Day 0 – Day 90Pre-foreclosure (RPAPL §1304 notice)
Lender sends the 90-day pre-foreclosure notice required by NY RPAPL §1304. Homeowners may request a workout, modification, or short sale during this window.
- Month 4 – Month 6Lis pendens & summons filed
Lender files a lis pendens and complaint in Nassau or Suffolk Supreme Court. Homeowner has 20–30 days to answer (or 60 if served outside NY).
- Month 6 – Month 18+Mandatory CPLR §3408 settlement conference
NY requires a settlement conference where various resolution paths — such as a repayment plan, deed in lieu, or short sale — may be discussed.
- Month 18 – Month 36+Judgment of foreclosure & sale
If unresolved, the court issues a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale. A referee is appointed and an auction date is set (usually 60–90 days out).
- Month 24 – Month 48+Auction & post-sale eviction
Property is auctioned on the courthouse steps. After the deed transfers, the new owner must commence a separate RPAPL Article 7 holdover proceeding to recover possession.
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Questions about this listing
Is 2226 3rd Street in East Meadow still available?
Inventory changes daily. 2226 3rd Street is currently listed as Active in OneKey® MLS. Contact East End Luxury Ltd. at (516) 449-2783 for the most up-to-date status, including any pending offers, auction date, or short-sale lender response.
Can I tour a foreclosure or short sale on Long Island?
Yes. Most distressed properties on Long Island, the Hamptons, and East End are available for showings by appointment. We coordinate access with the listing brokerage, asset manager, or seller's attorney and can typically schedule a tour within 24–72 hours.
How do offers work on a short sale or REO listing?
Short sales require lender approval and typically take 60–120 days from accepted offer to closing. REO/bank-owned listings follow asset-manager addenda and usually close in 30–45 days. Cash offers and pre-approved buyers receive priority. We guide you through every step.
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Listing last updated: 09/13/2026, 04:10 PM ET
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