Real Estate Investing in New York, New York (11231)

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Kings County • Population: 39,704 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 11231 (New York, NY)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
WEAK FIT
Grade F (32/100)

Multiple negative signals. Better options likely exist nearby.

📈 For Investors
WEAK
2.0 / 5 (33/100)

Structural challenges here. The numbers may look cheap but operational risk is high. Only for experienced, hands-on investors.

⚠️ Risks to Know
3 flags
  • Elevated vacancy: 8.1% vacancy may signal weakening demand.
  • Tenant-protective state: Landlord rating 1.0/5 — slower evictions, more regulations.
  • High price-to-rent: Price-to-rent ratio 30.4 — hard to cash-flow at these prices.

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2.0/ 5

Investability

Overall investment appeal

1.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

3.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $1,788,288
Avg Monthly Rent $4,900
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $130,396
% Renters 69.3%

Market Analysis: 11231 New York

This part of Kings County is not an easy win. The 11231 ZIP stands at softness in key indicators, and the playbook that works in cleaner markets often stalls here.

The 11231 ZIP can work — but only with a tight operating hand. Remote landlords and passive investors tend to struggle here more than the underwriting suggests.

Within NY, ZIP 11231 trails on several market indicators that neighboring Kings County submarkets outperform. The gap is real and impressive enough to shape underwriting.

The demographic picture in 11231 includes headwinds that any investor should price in. Income distribution skews lower than New York averages, and tenant stability requires active management.

Strategy in 11231 is an operator game, not a passive one. Stepping back, entry prices of $1.8M are inviting, the management lift is real and non-optional.

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🏦 Current 30-yr Fixed Mortgage Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS

Here's what matters if you're considering buying a home in New York:

C Below Average
Buy Confidence Score: 50/100
Affordability
0/25
Appreciation
14/25
Stability
13/20
Timing
8/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Expensive
Homes cost 13.7× the median income
Value Trend
Rising (+5.1%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $4,900/mo if you need to move
Market Conditions
BALANCED
Even conditions for buyers and sellers
Bottom Line: This market may be challenging for buyers. Consider your timing and budget carefully.
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Property Strategy for 11231

Which property type performs best in this market?

Best for Cash Flow
1BR
2.8% cap rate
Best for Appreciation
1BR
+3.4% 5yr CAGR
Best Overall Value
2BR
$706,771/bedroom
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Type Median Value Est. Rent Cap Rate 5yr CAGR $/Bedroom
1BR $1,020,268 $3,990 2.8% +3.4% $1,020,268
2BR $1,413,543 $4,370 2.2% +3.4% $706,771
3BR $2,283,135 $5,470 1.7% +2.6% $761,045

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$1.9M$1.7M$1.5M$1.3M$1.1M$888KJul 2006Jul 2016Jul 2026

Rent History (with trend line)

$5,092$4,534$3,976$3,417$2,859$2,301Jul 2016Jul 2021Jul 2026

📊 How Does 11231 Compare?

Metric 11231 New York New York
Home Value $1,788,288 $572,493 $505,608
5-Year CAGR 1.8% 1.2% 6.6%
Avg Rent $4,900 $3,425 -
Cap Rate 2.1% 3.2% -
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Investability
Fair
Cap Rate
2.1%
Low
5yr Growth
+1.8%
Slow

📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $1,788,288
Monthly Rent $4,900
Price-to-Rent 30.4:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 3.3%
Cap Rate 2.1%
5-Year IRR 3.9%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +5.1% ▲
3-Year CAGR +1.0% ▲
5-Year CAGR +1.8% ▲
10-Year CAGR +0.6% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year +9.2% ▲
3-Year CAGR +6.3% ▲
5-Year CAGR +10.4% ▲
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 2.1%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (2.1%). Financing reduces your cash-on-cash return below the cap rate. Markets like this may still make sense as IRR plays — factoring in appreciation, depreciation, and a future refinance when rates drop.

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⚠️ Risk Signals

Composite view of factors that can impact a ZIP's stability and your downside risk.

Vacancy
8.1%
Moderate risk
Landlord Climate
1.0/5
Protective
Value Trend (5yr)
+1.8%
Flat
Eviction process: Slow Rent control: Unfavorable

Demographics in 11231

Population: 39,704

💰 Median Household Income
$130,396
This area
$130,396
State
$86,376
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
69.3%
This area
69.3%
State
26.4%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
5.6%
This area
5.6%
State
-24.2%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
69.0%
This area
69.0%
State
4.2%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
37.7 years
This area
37.7 years
State
7.4 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
8.1%
This area
8.1%
State
19.4%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 64.5%
Other/Mixed 17.2%
Black/African American 12.8%
Hispanic/Latino 10.1%
Asian 5.5%
👶 Under 18
23.1%
This area
23.1%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
10.1%
This area
10.1%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
12.5%
This area
12.5%
USA
11.5%

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🎓 Schools in 11231

B+ Avg School Grade
9 Schools
10.4:1 Avg Class Size
$24,029 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

A+ Excellent

SUMMIT ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL

📚 06 – 12 High School Charter
👥
256 Students
👨‍🏫
7.8:1 Class Size
💰
$26,570 Per Student
A+ Excellent

PAVE ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL

📚 K – 08 School Charter
👥
439 Students
👨‍🏫
12.6:1 Class Size
💰
$21,487 Per Student
B+ Above Average

BROOKLYN COLLABORATIVE STUDIES

📚 06 – 12 High School
👥
645 Students
👨‍🏫
11.4:1 Class Size
B+ Above Average

PS 15 PATRICK F DALY

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
413 Students
👨‍🏫
8.3:1 Class Size
B+ Above Average

PS 32 SAMUEL MILLS SPROLE

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
448 Students
👨‍🏫
8.3:1 Class Size
B+ Above Average

BROOKLYN NEW SCHOOL-PS 146 (THE)

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
643 Students
👨‍🏫
14.2:1 Class Size
B Good

RED HOOK NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOL

📚 02 – 07 School
👥
115 Students
👨‍🏫
6.8:1 Class Size
B Good

SOUTH BROOKLYN COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL

📚 09 – 12 High School
👥
123 Students
👨‍🏫
7.9:1 Class Size
B Good

PS 58 CARROLL (THE)

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
735 Students
👨‍🏫
16.0:1 Class Size

Nearby Schools (5 more)

Schools in adjacent ZIP codes that may serve this area

A+ Excellent

BROOKLYN PROSPECT CHARTER SCHOOL-CSD 13

📚 K – 08 School Charter
📍 80 WILLOUGHBY ST, BROOKLYN
👥
730 Students
👨‍🏫
11.8:1 Class Size
💰
$27,926 Per Student
A+ Excellent

BROOKLYN RISE CHARTER SCHOOL

📚 K – 05 Elementary Charter
📍 9 HANOVER PL, BROOKLYN
👥
300 Students
👨‍🏫
11.5:1 Class Size
💰
$25,728 Per Student
A+ Excellent

BROOKLYN URBAN GARDEN CHARTER SCHOOL

📚 06 – 08 Middle Charter
📍 500 19TH ST, BROOKLYN
👥
325 Students
👨‍🏫
8.3:1 Class Size
💰
$23,161 Per Student
A+ Excellent

COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP CHARTER SCHOOL

📚 Pre-K – 08 School Charter
📍 241 EMERSON PL, BROOKLYN
👥
413 Students
👨‍🏫
9.7:1 Class Size
💰
$22,170 Per Student
A+ Excellent

COMPASS CHARTER SCHOOL

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary Charter
📍 300 ADELPHI-4TH FL, BROOKLYN
👥
317 Students
👨‍🏫
11.3:1 Class Size
💰
$27,760 Per Student
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🎓 Nearby Colleges & Universities

8 Nearby 234 Off-Campus Students
C+
Yeshiva of Kasho
174 students · 0.5 mi
C
Brooklyn Law School
1,174 students · 1.4 mi
C
St. Francis College
3,552 students · 1.4 mi
C
Allen School-Brooklyn
156 students · 1.5 mi
C+
CUNY New York City College of Technology
13,767 students · 1.7 mi
C
AMG School of Nursing
570 students · 2.1 mi
D
Relay Graduate School of Education
1,911 students · 2.1 mi
D
Mildred Elley-New York Campus
1,004 students · 2.1 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

Is housing expensive in New York, NY?

Homes in New York, NY typically sell near $1.8M. Prices have moved at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, which reliable long-term demand.

How strong are rents in New York, NY?

Rents in New York, NY run near $4,900/mo. Compared with median home prices of $1.8M that produces solid gross yields for typical rentals.

Is the tenant base reliable in New York, NY?

New York, NY draws a reliable base of working renters. Demand at the $4,900/mo rent level is reasonable for standard single-family and small multi rentals.

Can owner-occupants cash flow in New York, NY?

The a tougher house-hack environment in New York, NY reflects the rent-to-price spread. Expect meaningful PITI offset at market rents.

Is New York, NY good for landlords?

The landlord environment in New York, NY is tenant-protective. Statewide rules shape most day-to-day operations for rental owners.

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