15 Buchanan StreetAlbanyNY12206
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeAt $209,900, 15 Buchanan Street, Albany, NY, 12206 in Albany generates $1,497/mo in rent (8.56% yield) but nets only $95/mo after debt service. The spread is thin, manageable for investors comfortable with low-margin holds who are buying into the 5% annual appreciation thesis. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR loan (1.59) allows non-U.S. residents to acquire without personal income checks. A larger down payment reduces the monthly debt load and widens the margin. Five-year appreciation: $57,992. Total projected return: $86,182.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8.6% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $95 | $850 |
City averages based on Albany market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,497 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,318 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.14x |
Ziffy Mortgage: Your DSCR most likely meets our 1.0+ requirement, so you'll most probably qualify for our standard DSCR investment loan program. To pre-qualify, 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.
Single Family
Built in 1900
3,049 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 12206, Albany, NY area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 8,508 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,537 (18.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,509 (64.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,462 (17.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $173,929 |
| Average Home Value | $228,710 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
6,652
Single Family
5,533
Multi-Family
1,119
Businesses
816
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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
Single Family
Built in 1900
3,049 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 12206, Albany, NY area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 8,508 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,537 (18.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,509 (64.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,462 (17.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $173,929 |
| Average Home Value | $228,710 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
6,652
Single Family
5,533
Multi-Family
1,119
Businesses
816
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices