5 W 120th St APT 2New YorkNY10027



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayThe investment thesis at 5 W 120th St APT 2, New York, NY, 10027 in New York is capital appreciation. Rental yield 5.9%. The 5.9% gross yield at $1,300,000 falls below cash-flow thresholds, but 5% annual value growth is forecast to deliver $359,166 in additional equity by year five, an equity gain that can outpace many higher-yield markets. Ziffy Mortgage finances appreciation-play assets via DSCR (1.18) without U.S. credit history; structure with a larger down payment to optimise coverage. Total projected return: $352,450.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 5.9% | 4.8% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(2,917) | $28,500 |
City averages based on New York market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $6,875 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $8,614 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.80x |
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 1909
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
$450 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 10027, New York, NY area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 28,400 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,911 (13.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 22,251 (78.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,238 ( 7.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $811,564 |
| Average Home Value | $1,055,089 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
25,725
Single Family
655
Multi-Family
25,070
Businesses
1,262



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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 1909
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
$450 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 10027, New York, NY area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 28,400 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,911 (13.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 22,251 (78.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,238 ( 7.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $811,564 |
| Average Home Value | $1,055,089 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
25,725
Single Family
655
Multi-Family
25,070
Businesses
1,262
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