Real Estate Investing in New York, New York (11235)

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Kings County • Population: 81,958 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 11235 (New York, NY)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
WEAK FIT
Grade F (30/100)

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
2 flags
  • Declining values: -2.0% 5-year CAGR — values have moved lower.
  • Tenant-protective state: Landlord rating 1.0/5 — slower evictions, more regulations.

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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 $609,546
Avg Monthly Rent $2,618
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $61,320
% Renters 62.4%

Market Analysis: 11235 New York

The 11235 ZIP in New York, NY is a local-operator market. Outside capital chasing a $610K entry has to pair deep knowledge with the discount.

If the plan assumes clean turnover, on-time rent, and low maintenance on a $610K asset, 11235 is the wrong submarket. If the plan prices in friction, the yield can still work.

Within NY, ZIP 11235 trails on several market indicators that neighboring Kings County submarkets outperform. The gap is real and substantial enough to shape underwriting.

Resident income in 11235 sits below the county median. That reality colors rent collection, vacancy, and reinvestment math in ways that outside investors often underestimate.

Strategy in 11235 is an operator game, not a passive one. Looking more closely, entry prices of $610K 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:

D Needs Caution
Buy Confidence Score: 42/100
Affordability
0/25
Appreciation
5/25
Stability
14/20
Timing
8/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Expensive
Homes cost 9.9× the median income
Value Trend
Stable (+1.3%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $2,618/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 11235

Which property type performs best in this market?

Best for Cash Flow
1BR
5.4% cap rate
Best for Appreciation
2BR
+5.0% 5yr CAGR
Best Overall Value
4BR
$290,348/bedroom
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Type Median Value Est. Rent Cap Rate 5yr CAGR $/Bedroom
1BR $345,374 $2,600 5.4% +2.3% $345,374
2BR $600,553 $2,850 3.4% +5.0% $300,276
3BR $886,759 $3,570 2.9% +4.0% $295,586
4BR $1,161,393 $3,880 2.4% +2.5% $290,348

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$709K$636K$563K$490K$417K$344KJul 2006Jul 2016Jul 2026

Rent History (with trend line)

$2,958$2,700$2,442$2,184$1,926$1,668Jul 2016Jul 2021Jul 2026

📊 How Does 11235 Compare?

Metric 11235 New York New York
Home Value $609,546 $572,493 $505,608
5-Year CAGR N/A 1.2% 6.6%
Avg Rent $2,618 $3,425 -
Cap Rate 3.4% 3.2% -
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62% of households rent in this area, creating consistent tenant demand for landlords.

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Investability
Fair
Cap Rate
3.4%
Low
5yr Growth
-2.0%
Declining

📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $609,546
Monthly Rent $2,618
Price-to-Rent 19.4:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 5.2%
Cap Rate 3.4%
5-Year IRR 1.4%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +1.3% ▲
3-Year CAGR +3.7% ▲
5-Year CAGR -2.0% ▼
10-Year CAGR +1.7% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year +0.5% ▲
3-Year CAGR +3.3% ▲
5-Year CAGR +5.0% ▲
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 3.4%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (3.4%). 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
5.7%
Low risk
Landlord Climate
1.0/5
Protective
Value Trend (5yr)
-2.0%
Flat
Eviction process: Slow Rent control: Unfavorable

Demographics in 11235

Population: 81,958

💰 Median Household Income
$61,320
This area
$61,320
State
$86,376
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
62.4%
This area
62.4%
State
26.4%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
3.2%
This area
3.2%
State
-24.2%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
49.6%
This area
49.6%
State
4.2%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
46.7 years
This area
46.7 years
State
7.4 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
5.7%
This area
5.7%
State
19.4%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 69.5%
Asian 14.9%
Other/Mixed 13.1%
Hispanic/Latino 7.9%
Black/African American 2.6%
👶 Under 18
17.1%
This area
17.1%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
25.3%
This area
25.3%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
13.4%
This area
13.4%
USA
11.5%

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🎓 Schools in 11235

B Avg School Grade
17 Schools
12.1:1 Avg Class Size
$22,792 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

A+ Excellent

NEW VISIONS CHTR HS-ADV MA/SCI III

📚 09 – 12 High School Charter
👥
316 Students
👨‍🏫
8.9:1 Class Size
💰
$21,027 Per Student
B+ Above Average

JHS 14 SHELL BANK

📚 06 – 08 Middle
👥
478 Students
👨‍🏫
9.4:1 Class Size
B+ Above Average

ORIGINS HIGH SCHOOL

📚 09 – 12 High School
👥
465 Students
👨‍🏫
10.8:1 Class Size
B+ Above Average
👥
648 Students
👨‍🏫
10.5:1 Class Size
B+ Above Average

PS 195 MANHATTAN BEACH

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
381 Students
👨‍🏫
12.8:1 Class Size
B+ Above Average

PS 209 MARGARET MEAD

📚 K – 08 School
👥
719 Students
👨‍🏫
14.2:1 Class Size
B+ Above Average

PS 52 SHEEPSHEAD BAY

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
686 Students
👨‍🏫
12.8:1 Class Size
B Good

PS 771

📚 K – 12 K-12
👥
556 Students
👨‍🏫
5.6:1 Class Size
B Good

PROFESSIONAL PATHWAYS HIGH SCHOOL

📚 09 – 12 High School
👥
176 Students
👨‍🏫
7.1:1 Class Size
B Good

PS 225 EILEEN E ZAGLIN (THE)

📚 Pre-K – 08 School
👥
1,002 Students
👨‍🏫
11.0:1 Class Size
B Good

PS 253

📚 K – 05 Elementary
👥
913 Students
👨‍🏫
14.6:1 Class Size
B Good

PS 811 CONNIE LEKAS SCHOOL

📚 06 – 12 High School
👥
268 Students
👨‍🏫
5.5:1 Class Size
B Good

PS 254 DAG HAMMARSKJOLD

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
711 Students
👨‍🏫
16.7:1 Class Size
B Good

SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL-FORT GREENE

📚 K – 01 Elementary Charter
👥
109 Students
💰
$24,557 Per Student
B Good
👥
998 Students
👨‍🏫
16.3:1 Class Size
C+ Average

ABRAHAM LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL

📚 09 – 12 High School
👥
2,163 Students
👨‍🏫
17.2:1 Class Size
C+ Average

IS 98 BAY ACADEMY

📚 06 – 08 Middle
👥
1,430 Students
👨‍🏫
19.7:1 Class Size
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We evaluate schools based on factors that research shows actually impact educational outcomes:

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  • School Funding — Resources available for programs, staff, and facilities
  • Community Factors — Neighborhood characteristics that influence student success
  • School Environment — Size, type, and structure

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🎓 Nearby Colleges & Universities

8 Nearby 1,239 Off-Campus Students
C+
EDP School
155 students · 0.5 mi
C
CUNY Kingsborough Community College
19,070 students · 0.6 mi
C+
Charles Stuart School of Diamond Setting
43 students · 1.9 mi
B
Mirrer Yeshiva Cent Institute
121 students · 1.9 mi
C
Center for Allied Health Education
113 students · 1.9 mi
C
Yeshivat Hechal Shemuel
65 students · 2.0 mi
C
Yeshiva Ohr Yisrael
17 students · 2.0 mi
C+
Bet Medrash Gadol Ateret Torah
108 students · 2.2 mi

Investor Insight: With 1,239 students living off-campus nearby, this area has strong rental demand from the college population.

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of market is New York, NY for investors?

The 2.0/5 investability rating in New York, NY reflects its $610K prices and $2,618/mo rents. Investors generally consider it a solid option within NY.

Are rents high in New York, NY?

The typical rental in New York, NY commands about $2,618/mo monthly. That rent profile measured cash flow against the $610K purchase basis.

What is it like being a landlord in New York, NY?

Rental owners in New York, NY deal with a tenant-protective legal framework. Most standard eviction processes run on reasonable timelines.

Can I live-in-and-rent in New York, NY?

House hacking works a challenging in New York, NY. Rents of $2,618/mo against $610K acquisition make the strategy solid for owner-occupants.

What are vacancy rates like in New York, NY?

Rental vacancy in New York, NY is elevated. Investors should budget normal turnover but not chronic empty units.

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