537 Brooklyn Ave #4CBrooklynNY11225
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Income-ProducingFor first-time U.S. investors or those diversifying conservatively, 537 Brooklyn Ave #4C, Brooklyn, NY, 11225 in Brooklyn offers a clean, manageable entry. Rental yield 6.54%. DSCR 1.21 qualifies for Ziffy Mortgage's no-W2 mortgage for non-U.S. residents. Long-term: 5% annual appreciation projects $250,035 in additional property value over five years, with $8,335/yr in principal equity building ownership stake. Total projected cumulative return: $273,754.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 6.5% | 4.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(1,457) | $2,850 |
City averages based on Brooklyn market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $4,934 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $5,683 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.87x |
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 2026
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 11225, Brooklyn, NY area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 26,109 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,500 (13.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 21,136 (81.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,473 ( 5.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,350,614 |
| Average Home Value | $1,339,060 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
23,560
Single Family
3,575
Multi-Family
19,985
Businesses
1,117
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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 2026
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 11225, Brooklyn, NY area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 26,109 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,500 (13.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 21,136 (81.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,473 ( 5.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,350,614 |
| Average Home Value | $1,339,060 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
23,560
Single Family
3,575
Multi-Family
19,985
Businesses
1,117
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices