831 Knickerbocker Ave #2ABrooklynNY11237
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayYield and appreciation often trade off, and at 831 Knickerbocker Ave #2A, Brooklyn, NY, 11237 in Brooklyn the bet is firmly on appreciation. Rental yield 5.04%. The 5.04% gross yield on a $999,000 price is below income-first thresholds, but 5%/yr value growth projects $276,005 in equity by year five. Ziffy Mortgage's non-U.S. DSCR mortgage (0.93) finances the acquisition on rental income alone. A larger down payment (30–35%) reduces monthly debt service and tightens the spread. Total projected cumulative return: $221,498.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 5% | 4.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(2,919) | $2,850 |
City averages based on Brooklyn market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $4,193 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $6,274 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.67x |
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 2025
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 11237, Brooklyn, NY area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 18,694 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,484 ( 7.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 16,088 (86.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,122 ( 6.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,120,000 |
| Average Home Value | $1,169,593 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
16,389
Single Family
2,877
Multi-Family
13,512
Businesses
1,708
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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 2025
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 11237, Brooklyn, NY area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 18,694 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,484 ( 7.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 16,088 (86.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,122 ( 6.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,120,000 |
| Average Home Value | $1,169,593 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
16,389
Single Family
2,877
Multi-Family
13,512
Businesses
1,708
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices