51 E 96th St #PENTHOUSEBrooklynNY11212
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayMarkets with strong demand fundamentals often produce low-yield, high-appreciation assets. 51 E 96th St #PENTHOUSE, Brooklyn, NY, 11212 in Brooklyn fits: $1,226,000, 4.35% gross yield, and a projected 5% annual appreciation rate adding $338,721 in value within five years. Rental yield 4.35%. The narrow rent-to-debt spread is the trade-off for market growth. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR loan (0.81) finances non-U.S. buyers without personal income documentation; optimise coverage with a 30–35% down payment. $11,292/yr in principal paydown and $338,721 in appreciation project a total return of $226,354.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 4.4% | 4.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(3,747) | $2,850 |
City averages based on Brooklyn market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $4,440 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $7,699 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.58x |
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 1920
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 11212, Brooklyn, NY area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 34,629 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,973 (14.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 27,923 (80.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,733 ( 5.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $559,685 |
| Average Home Value | $614,264 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
29,817
Single Family
6,072
Multi-Family
23,745
Businesses
1,423
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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 1920
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 11212, Brooklyn, NY area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 34,629 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,973 (14.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 27,923 (80.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,733 ( 5.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $559,685 |
| Average Home Value | $614,264 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
29,817
Single Family
6,072
Multi-Family
23,745
Businesses
1,423
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices