421 Herkimer StBuffaloNY14213



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayAt a 2.54% gross rental yield, 421 Herkimer St, Buffalo, NY, 14213 in Buffalo is priced for capital growth, not immediate cash flow. The $450,000 purchase reflects market confidence in future value: at 5%/yr, the property is forecast to gain $124,327 by year five, with $4,145/yr in additional equity from loan paydown. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (0.52) qualifies for non-U.S. residents without personal income documents. Total five-year projected cumulative return: $46,464.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 2.5% | 6.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(2,279) | $450 |
City averages based on Buffalo market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,060 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,826 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.38x |
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 1900
2,748 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 14213, Buffalo, NY area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 12,668 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,332 (26.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 7,353 (58.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,983 (15.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $226,991 |
| Average Home Value | $268,906 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
8,651
Single Family
7,960
Multi-Family
691
Businesses
534



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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 1900
2,748 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 14213, Buffalo, NY area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 12,668 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,332 (26.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 7,353 (58.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,983 (15.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $226,991 |
| Average Home Value | $268,906 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
8,651
Single Family
7,960
Multi-Family
691
Businesses
534
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