138 W 179th StBronxNY10453



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation Play138 W 179th St, Bronx, NY, 10453 in Bronx is priced for appreciation, not yield. Rental yield 4.04%. At $1,400,000 with a 4.04% gross yield, the monthly income is modest, but 5% annual price growth is projected to add $386,794 in value over five years, making equity the primary return driver. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (0.75) 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: $235,347.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 4% | 5.1% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(4,639) | $1,850 |
City averages based on Bronx market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Rental Loan Qualification
Qualifies using the property's rental income, not your personal income.
- ✓No W-2, pay stubs, or tax returns needed
- ✓Rental income qualifies you
- ✓Built for real estate investors
| Monthly Rental Income | $4,710 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $8,792 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.54x |
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 N/A
2,500 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 10453, Bronx, NY area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 28,935 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,179 ( 4.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 26,559 (91.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,197 ( 4.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $735,475 |
| Average Home Value | $817,362 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
27,765
Single Family
1,811
Multi-Family
25,954
Businesses
960



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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 N/A
2,500 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 10453, Bronx, NY area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 28,935 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,179 ( 4.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 26,559 (91.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,197 ( 4.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $735,475 |
| Average Home Value | $817,362 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
27,765
Single Family
1,811
Multi-Family
25,954
Businesses
960
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