Real Estate Investing in New York, New York (11237)

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Kings County • Population: 45,233 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 11237 (New York, NY)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (44/100)

Proceed carefully. Weak appreciation or affordability makes this a harder case for most buyers.

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
1 flag
  • Tenant-protective state: Landlord rating 1.0/5 — slower evictions, more regulations.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Overall investment appeal

2.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

3.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $1,119,079
Avg Monthly Rent $3,825
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $79,136
% Renters 89.1%

Market Analysis: 11237 New York

This part of Kings County is not an easy win. The 11237 ZIP stands at softness in key indicators, and the playbook that works in cleaner markets often stalls here.

The 11237 ZIP can work — but only with a tight operating hand. Remote landlords and passive investors tend to struggle here more than the underwriting suggests.

Regionally, 11237 sits on the difficult end of the NY spectrum. The an appealing option for read — for disciplined operators — is that pricing reflects the difficulty.

The 11237 ZIP's population of 45,233 has faced economic pressure over the last decade. That pressure shows up in rent delinquency patterns that comes in at the need for careful underwriting.

The right play in 11237 usually involves deep tenant screening, aggressive delinquency response, and a conservative capex buffer. Anything less, and the discount can turn into a trap.

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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: 54/100
Affordability
0/25
Appreciation
18/25
Stability
13/20
Timing
8/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Expensive
Homes cost 14.1× the median income
Value Trend
Rising (+6.5%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $3,825/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.

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$1.2M$1.0M$836K$664K$493K$321KJul 2006Jul 2016Jul 2026

Rent History (with trend line)

$3,950$3,586$3,222$2,858$2,494$2,130Jul 2016Jul 2021Jul 2026

📊 How Does 11237 Compare?

Metric 11237 New York New York
Home Value $1,119,079 $572,493 $505,608
5-Year CAGR 3.6% 1.2% 6.6%
Avg Rent $3,825 $3,425 -
Cap Rate 2.7% 3.2% -
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With a 3/5 investability rating, this ZIP shows solid fundamentals for buy-and-hold investors.

89% of households rent in this area, creating consistent tenant demand for landlords.

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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
2.7%
Low
5yr Growth
+3.6%
Moderate

📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $1,119,079
Monthly Rent $3,825
Price-to-Rent 24.4:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 4.1%
Cap Rate 2.7%
5-Year IRR 6.3%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +6.5% ▲
3-Year CAGR +3.9% ▲
5-Year CAGR +3.6% ▲
10-Year CAGR +4.4% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year +10.3% ▲
3-Year CAGR +5.6% ▲
5-Year CAGR +8.5% ▲
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 2.7%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (2.7%). 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
6.5%
Low risk
Landlord Climate
1.0/5
Protective
Value Trend (5yr)
+3.6%
Stable
Eviction process: Slow Rent control: Unfavorable

Demographics in 11237

Population: 45,233

💰 Median Household Income
$79,136
This area
$79,136
State
$86,376
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
89.1%
This area
89.1%
State
26.4%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
5.5%
This area
5.5%
State
-24.2%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
39.4%
This area
39.4%
State
4.2%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
32.6 years
This area
32.6 years
State
7.4 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
6.5%
This area
6.5%
State
19.4%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
Other/Mixed 49.0%
Hispanic/Latino 43.3%
White 32.0%
Black/African American 12.5%
Asian 6.6%
👶 Under 18
15.9%
This area
15.9%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
9.1%
This area
9.1%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
18.5%
This area
18.5%
USA
11.5%

Crime & Safety

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🎓 Schools in 11237

B+ Avg School Grade
13 Schools
11.9:1 Avg Class Size
$21,128 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

A Very Good

ACHIEVEMENT FIRST-BUSHWICK CHARTER SCHOOL

📚 K – 08 School Charter
👥
920 Students
👨‍🏫
16.4:1 Class Size
💰
$21,128 Per Student
B+ Above Average

BROOKLYN SCHOOL FOR MATH AND RESEARCH (THE)

📚 09 – 12 High School
👥
350 Students
👨‍🏫
10.3:1 Class Size
B+ Above Average

JHS 162 WILLOUGHBY (THE)

📚 06 – 08 Middle
👥
303 Students
👨‍🏫
8.2:1 Class Size
B+ Above Average

PS 123 SUYDAM

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
485 Students
👨‍🏫
11.5:1 Class Size
B+ Above Average

PS 86 IRVINGTON (THE)

📚 K – 05 Elementary
👥
358 Students
👨‍🏫
10.9:1 Class Size
B+ Above Average

ACADEMY FOR EXCELLENCE IN LEADERSHIP

📚 09 – 12 High School
👥
272 Students
👨‍🏫
10.6:1 Class Size
B+ Above Average

BROOKLYN SCHOOL FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE (THE)

📚 09 – 12 High School
👥
275 Students
👨‍🏫
10.6:1 Class Size
B+ Above Average

PS 151 LYNDON B JOHNSON

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
285 Students
👨‍🏫
9.4:1 Class Size
B+ Above Average
👥
432 Students
👨‍🏫
12.5:1 Class Size
B+ Above Average

ALL CITY LEADERSHIP SECONDARY SCHOOL

📚 06 – 12 High School
👥
431 Students
👨‍🏫
14.0:1 Class Size
B+ Above Average

JHS 383 PHILIPPA SCHUYLER

📚 05 – 08 School
👥
746 Students
👨‍🏫
12.5:1 Class Size
B+ Above Average

PS 116 ELIZABETH L FARRELL

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
334 Students
👨‍🏫
12.4:1 Class Size
B+ Above Average

PS 376

📚 K – 05 Elementary
👥
523 Students
👨‍🏫
14.9:1 Class Size
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🎓 Nearby Colleges & Universities

8 Nearby
C+
Rabbinical College of Ohr Shimon Yisroel
233 students · 1.9 mi
B
United Talmudical Seminary
2,006 students · 2.0 mi
C+
Yeshiva Yesoda Hatorah Vetz Chaim
205 students · 2.1 mi
B
Pratt Institute-Main
5,232 students · 2.4 mi
C
Central Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim Lubavitz
918 students · 2.6 mi
C
St. Joseph's University-New York
4,050 students · 2.6 mi
C
Talmudical Seminary Oholei Torah
353 students · 2.7 mi
C
New York School for Medical and Dental Assistants
281 students · 2.8 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the rental occupancy rate in New York, NY?

Vacancy risk in New York, NY is elevated. That supports predictable cash flow for typical rental holds.

How strong is tenant demand in New York, NY?

Tenant demand in New York, NY is solid. The local workforce $3,825/mo rents across most rental classes.

Which investment style suits New York, NY?

New York, NY investors pursuing careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. The underlying economics ($1.1M prices, $3,825/mo rents) make it a reasonable choice.

Is NY a landlord-friendly state?

New York, NY falls under NY landlord-tenant law, which is tenant-protective. That backdrop makes day-to-day property management reasonable.

What are home prices like in New York, NY?

Typical homes in New York, NY go for around $1.1M. The 5-year CAGR of 0.0% stable price movement.

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