2-17 51st Ave #404Long Island CityNY11101
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation Play2-17 51st Ave #404, Long Island City, NY, 11101 in Long Island City is priced for appreciation, not yield. Rental yield 3.78%. At $1,688,000 with a 3.78% gross yield, the monthly income is modest, but 5% annual price growth is projected to add $466,363 in value over five years, making equity the primary return driver. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (0.70) 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: $260,439.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 3.8% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(7,220) | $180 |
National averages based on 2024–2025 U.S. residential rental market data. Content is user-generated and unverified.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $5,317 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $10,601 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.50x |
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.
Condo
Built in 2008
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 11101, Long Island City, NY area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 29,671 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,801 ( 9.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 23,413 (78.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 3,457 (11.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,141,450 |
| Average Home Value | $1,179,647 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
30,207
Single Family
1,107
Multi-Family
29,100
Businesses
3,935
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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
Condo
Built in 2008
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 11101, Long Island City, NY area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 29,671 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,801 ( 9.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 23,413 (78.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 3,457 (11.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,141,450 |
| Average Home Value | $1,179,647 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
30,207
Single Family
1,107
Multi-Family
29,100
Businesses
3,935
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Paul Shayn • R New York
Mls Name: StreetEasy
Mls ID: #S1811732