1290 Prospect AveBrooklynNY11218
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation Play1290 Prospect Ave, Brooklyn, NY, 11218 in Brooklyn is priced for appreciation, not yield. Rental yield 4.25%. At $1,500,000 with a 4.25% gross yield, the monthly income is modest, but 5% annual price growth is projected to add $414,422 in value over five years, making equity the primary return driver. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (0.79) can still finance this property for non-U.S. residents; a 30–35% down payment typically produces the cleanest underwriting for appreciation-focused assets. Total projected cumulative return: $268,929.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 4.3% | 4.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(4,709) | $2,850 |
City averages based on Brooklyn market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $5,308 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $9,420 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.56x |
Ziffy Mortgage typically prefers a DSCR of 1.0+, but in some cases you may qualify with a DSCR below 1. To explore if this deal qualifies for an investment mortgage, book time with your loan officer →
Estimates assume 6.0% rate / 30-yr fixed, 30% down, 1% tax, 0.5% insurance. Not a commitment to lend.
Multi Family
Built in 1899
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 11218, Brooklyn, NY area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 27,624 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,691 (27.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 17,935 (64.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,998 ( 7.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,054,643 |
| Average Home Value | $1,154,933 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
24,072
Single Family
6,875
Multi-Family
17,197
Businesses
1,595
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Ziffy AI Summary
A quick, investor-focused snapshot highlighting income strength, yield potential.
| Key metrics | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $399,900 |
| Est. Rent | $3,200/mo |
| ROI | 18% |
- Attractive rent-to-price ratio for income stability
- Good fit for DSCR financing with healthy coverage
Multi Family
Built in 1899
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 11218, Brooklyn, NY area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 27,624 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,691 (27.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 17,935 (64.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,998 ( 7.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,054,643 |
| Average Home Value | $1,154,933 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
24,072
Single Family
6,875
Multi-Family
17,197
Businesses
1,595
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Nearby investment properties with comparable prices