495 E 178th Street #2GBronxNY10457



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeThe cash-flow margin at 495 E 178th Street #2G, Bronx, NY, 10457 in Bronx is narrow, $127/mo net on $961/mo rent after the $562/mo debt service, but the property operates at break-even-plus, not a loss. At $124,900 with a 9.23% yield, the long-run equity case via 5% appreciation ($34,508 over five years) and $1,150/yr in principal paydown is where the returns accumulate. Ziffy Mortgage's 1.71 DSCR loan requires no W-2s or U.S. credit. Total projected cumulative return: $55,810.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 9.2% | 5.1% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $127 | $1,850 |
City averages based on Bronx market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $961 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $784 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.23x |
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.
Condo
Built in 1941
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 10457, Bronx, NY area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 28,134 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,737 ( 6.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 24,854 (88.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,543 ( 5.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $473,632 |
| Average Home Value | $470,488 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
26,932
Single Family
2,355
Multi-Family
24,577
Businesses
1,151



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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 1941
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 10457, Bronx, NY area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 28,134 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,737 ( 6.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 24,854 (88.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,543 ( 5.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $473,632 |
| Average Home Value | $470,488 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
26,932
Single Family
2,355
Multi-Family
24,577
Businesses
1,151
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