It happened just before 9 p.m. Friday at the home on 52nd Street and 9th Avenue in Borough Park.
The resident says the woman made off with $1,000 in cash, several credit cards a New York State ID and a purse.
No injuries were reported.
The suspect fled in an unknown direction.
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