5519 Metropolitan AveRidgewoodNY11385



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayMarkets with strong demand fundamentals often produce low-yield, high-appreciation assets. 5519 Metropolitan Ave, Ridgewood, NY, 11385 in Ridgewood fits: $1,700,000, 4.6% gross yield, and a projected 5% annual appreciation rate adding $469,679 in value within five years. Rental yield 4.6%. The narrow rent-to-debt spread is the trade-off for market growth. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR loan (0.85) finances non-U.S. buyers without personal income documentation; optimise coverage with a 30–35% down payment. $15,657/yr in principal paydown and $469,679 in appreciation project a total return of $337,352.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 4.6% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(4,832) | $180 |
National averages based on 2024–2025 U.S. residential rental market data. Content is user-generated and unverified.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $6,521 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $10,676 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.61x |
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.
Single Family
Built in 1915
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 11385, Ridgewood, NY area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 39,077 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 10,033 (25.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 26,467 (67.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,577 ( 6.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $895,061 |
| Average Home Value | $939,291 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
26,993
Single Family
12,493
Multi-Family
14,500
Businesses
2,575



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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


Single Family
Built in 1915
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 11385, Ridgewood, NY area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 39,077 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 10,033 (25.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 26,467 (67.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,577 ( 6.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $895,061 |
| Average Home Value | $939,291 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
26,993
Single Family
12,493
Multi-Family
14,500
Businesses
2,575
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