238 S 3rd St APT 1BrooklynNY11211
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayMarkets with strong demand fundamentals often produce low-yield, high-appreciation assets. 238 S 3rd St APT 1, Brooklyn, NY, 11211 in Brooklyn fits: $1,500,000, 3.6% gross yield, and a projected 5% annual appreciation rate adding $414,422 in value within five years. Rental yield 3.6%. The narrow rent-to-debt spread is the trade-off for market growth. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR loan (0.74) finances non-U.S. buyers without personal income documentation; optimise coverage with a 30–35% down payment. $13,815/yr in principal paydown and $414,422 in appreciation project a total return of $200,373.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(6,356) | $2,850 |
City averages based on Brooklyn market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $5,025 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $10,259 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.49x |
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 1910
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
$839 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 11211, Brooklyn, NY area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 31,586 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,831 (12.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 25,292 (80.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,463 ( 7.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,271,849 |
| Average Home Value | $1,337,404 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
29,196
Single Family
4,386
Multi-Family
24,810
Businesses
2,558
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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 1910
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
$839 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 11211, Brooklyn, NY area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 31,586 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,831 (12.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 25,292 (80.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,463 ( 7.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,271,849 |
| Average Home Value | $1,337,404 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
29,196
Single Family
4,386
Multi-Family
24,810
Businesses
2,558
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices