680 E 42nd StBrooklynNY11203
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation Play680 E 42nd St, Brooklyn, NY, 11203 in Brooklyn is priced for appreciation, not yield. Rental yield 5.32%. At $899,000 with a 5.32% gross yield, the monthly income is modest, but 5% annual price growth is projected to add $248,377 in value over five years, making equity the primary return driver. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (0.99) can still finance this property for non-U.S. residents; a 30–35% down payment typically produces the cleanest underwriting for appreciation-focused assets. Total projected cumulative return: $212,816.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 5.3% | 4.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(2,021) | $2,850 |
City averages based on Brooklyn market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $3,983 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $5,646 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.71x |
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 N/A
1,800 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 11203, Brooklyn, NY area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 30,458 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 10,125 (33.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 18,555 (60.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,778 ( 5.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $671,755 |
| Average Home Value | $719,379 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
22,794
Single Family
10,334
Multi-Family
12,460
Businesses
1,490
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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 N/A
1,800 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 11203, Brooklyn, NY area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 30,458 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 10,125 (33.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 18,555 (60.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,778 ( 5.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $671,755 |
| Average Home Value | $719,379 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
22,794
Single Family
10,334
Multi-Family
12,460
Businesses
1,490
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices