473 Hicks St #3BrooklynNY11231
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayNot all U.S. investment properties are valued for current income. 473 Hicks St #3, Brooklyn, NY, 11231 in Brooklyn at $1,695,000, 4.76% gross yield, is a market-growth asset. Rental yield 4.76%. The $6,727/mo rent partially funds the $7,622/mo debt service; the core return is the 5%/yr price growth projected to add $468,297 over five years. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (0.88) provides financing for foreign nationals without domestic income checks. A 30–35% down payment often produces the cleanest coverage for low-yield properties. Total five-year return: $350,818.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 4.8% | 4.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(5,400) | $2,850 |
City averages based on Brooklyn market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $6,727 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $10,645 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.63x |
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 2007
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 11231, Brooklyn, NY area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 17,446 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,101 (23.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 12,031 (69.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,314 ( 7.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,765,973 |
| Average Home Value | $1,624,888 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
15,312
Single Family
3,858
Multi-Family
11,454
Businesses
1,468
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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 2007
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 11231, Brooklyn, NY area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 17,446 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,101 (23.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 12,031 (69.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,314 ( 7.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,765,973 |
| Average Home Value | $1,624,888 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
15,312
Single Family
3,858
Multi-Family
11,454
Businesses
1,468
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices