640 Ditmas Ave APT 17BrooklynNY11218



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Steady Equity BuilderFor first-time U.S. investors or those diversifying conservatively, 640 Ditmas Ave APT 17, Brooklyn, NY, 11218 in Brooklyn offers a clean, manageable entry. Rental yield 7.07%. DSCR 1.31 qualifies for Ziffy Mortgage's no-W2 mortgage for non-U.S. residents. Long-term: 5% annual appreciation projects $143,666 in additional property value over five years, with $4,789/yr in principal equity building ownership stake. Total projected cumulative return: $172,014.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 7.1% | 4.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(990) | $2,850 |
City averages based on Brooklyn market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $3,064 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $3,266 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.94x |
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 1920
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 11218, Brooklyn, NY area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 27,624 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,691 (27.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 17,935 (64.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,998 ( 7.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,054,643 |
| Average Home Value | $1,154,933 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
24,072
Single Family
6,875
Multi-Family
17,197
Businesses
1,595



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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 1920
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 11218, Brooklyn, NY area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 27,624 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,691 (27.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 17,935 (64.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,998 ( 7.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,054,643 |
| Average Home Value | $1,154,933 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
24,072
Single Family
6,875
Multi-Family
17,197
Businesses
1,595
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