196 Fountain AvenueBrooklynNY11208
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Steady Equity BuilderSteady, low-maintenance, and fundable: 196 Fountain Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11208 in Brooklyn at $578,999. Rental yield 7.83%. The 7.83% yield and 1.45 DSCR put this right in the range Ziffy Mortgage approves for non-U.S. investors without W-2s or domestic credit. Appreciation at 5%/yr is projected to add $159,967 by year five, and $5,333/yr in principal reduction steadily grows the investor's stake. Total projected cumulative return: $215,208.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 7.8% | 4.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(86) | $2,850 |
City averages based on Brooklyn market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $3,780 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $3,636 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.04x |
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 1920
2,000 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 11208, Brooklyn, NY area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 34,468 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,826 (22.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 24,418 (70.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,224 ( 6.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $663,355 |
| Average Home Value | $691,267 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
24,478
Single Family
12,077
Multi-Family
12,401
Businesses
1,456
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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 1920
2,000 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 11208, Brooklyn, NY area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 34,468 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,826 (22.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 24,418 (70.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,224 ( 6.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $663,355 |
| Average Home Value | $691,267 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
24,478
Single Family
12,077
Multi-Family
12,401
Businesses
1,456
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices