232 Putnam Ave #A, Brooklyn, NY 11216
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FOR SALE

$2,399,000

  • 6 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • 3,488 sqft

232 Putnam Ave #A, Brooklyn, NY 11216

Bedford-Stuyvesant
Est. Mortgage $14,141/mo*
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Home Highlights

Multi-Family
Built in 1899
$688/sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools2 Preschool Schools2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
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About this House

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232A Putnam Avenue | Bedford-Stuyvesant / Clinton Hill Border

Set on one of the most beautiful tree-lined blocks at the Bedford-Stuyvesant and Clinton Hill border, 232A Putnam Avenue is a gorgeous legal three-family brownstone offering the perfect balance of lifestyle, flexibility, and long-term value.

Spanning approximately 3,448 square feet and delivered fully vacant, this classic Brooklyn brownstone is in great condition and features a smart, versatile layout ideal for end users seeking rental income or investors looking for a stable, well-located asset. Each residence is filled with natural light and timeless brownstone charm, while the building’s scale allows for multiple use scenarios—live-in ownership, full investment, or future repositioning.

Located on an exceptional two-way residential street, the property sits on a quiet, picturesque block surrounded by historic architecture and a strong sense of neighborhood community. Just moments from Clinton Hill’s cafés, dining, parks, and transportation, this location offers both serenity and convenience—one of the most sought-after pockets in North Brooklyn.

Whether you’re envisioning a grand owner’s residence with income, or a long-term investment in a prime Brooklyn corridor, 232A Putnam Avenue represents a rare opportunity to own a beautifully maintained brownstone in an area with enduring demand and upside.
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Property Website
Last check for updates: about 3 hours ago
Listing by: THE GAROUS GROUP INC., (718) 687-7478
Lilia Garous
Source: StreetEasy, MLS#S1832813

Home Details for 232 Putnam Ave #A

Active Status

MLS Status: Active

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 7
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 6Number of Bathrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms (full): 4
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 3488 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Dishwasher, Washer/DryerDishwasher
Heating & Cooling
No Cooling
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: GasHas a Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Hardwood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Hardwood
View
Has a ViewView: Garden, Park/Greenbelt

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Roof RightsPatio / Porch: OtherExterior: Courtyard, GardenGarden
Parking & Garage
No Garage

Days on Market

Days on Market: 98

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1899
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Residential IncomeProperty Subtype: Multi Family

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $2,399,000Price Per Sqft: $688

Location

Direction & Address
City: BrooklynCommunity: Bedford-Stuyvesant

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: S1832813

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 3488 Square Feet

HOA

HOA Fee: No HOA Fee

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Resale

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: S1832813Listing Url

Additional Information

STREETEASY Property ID: 1459198STREETEASY Building ID: 104802

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Neighborhood Overview

Bedford-Stuyvesant
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What Locals Say about Bedford-Stuyvesant

At least 2012 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 94 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 91 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 89 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 85 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 72 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 66 % Say kids play outside

  • 61 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 56 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 56 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 52 % Say there are community events

  • 51 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 50 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 39 % Say parking is easy

  • 34 % Say it's quiet

  • 31 % Say car is needed

  • 25 % Say there's wildlife

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Saktagracia
    "You could see alot of dogs in this area you need a specific time to walk your dog and some times people don’t scrub the waste from their dogs "
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  • Clint Newsom
    "It’s a good neighborhood schools could probably be improved. There are probably opportunities for more family, friendly restaurants, and the trash and dog poop can be a bit overwhelming at times."
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  • Smneze
    "Good place with a great price. The kitchen is well equipped and has everything you need."
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  • Munecabella2021
    "They good for doing Halloween and Christmas and when it comes to thanksgiving they are very nice and respectful "
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  • Ozara Jonnson
    "community meetings & tips to keep the neighborhood safe. movies nights, bake sales at the park!! The neighborhood is safe/ feel safe. Bus stations/ train stations is close by! Lots of restaurants/ supermarkets/ farmers market also coffee shop/ ice cream shops. "
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  • Swiftthabest
    "There are lots of dog parents here so very easy for them to interact. Everyone i've met with a dog is also very friendly "
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  • Jasmine Hines
    "Perfect here Great Historical Neighborhood Can’t wait to be apart of this great community. I would recommend Brooklyn to people who looking for growth and real family like places . Homes of the great people there"
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  • Jay Williams
    "Lots of trees and parks and space. Some owners don't pick up after their dogs. Some owners walk their dogs off the leash. "
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  • Jay Williams
    "People walk their dogs often, but owners don't often pick up after their dogs. Most people will leave you alone. There are a lot of trees in the neighborhood, as well as a few parks, but they require leashes. "
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  • SN
    "Throughout the neighborhood and the year you can see block parties celebrating the neighborhood and its community as well as community gardens."
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  • Trulia User
    "Yes the subway is a block away so its very easy to get anywhere in nyc. Buses run west to east so thats great too"
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  • Elena Carey
    "Von king park is dog haven, off leash hours before 9am and a dog park that is lovely when it’s not rained out. "
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  • Josh
    "Short. Very short. I’m usually in the city on the Lower East Side in 15 minutes or less during the day. "
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  • Trulia User
    "During the summer time block party’s and other activities for children make the community a blast to be apart of "
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  • Josh
    "I live close to the J train which gets me to work on the LES in about 15 minutes during the day, but, minimum 30 minutes at nights. "
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  • Dashawn Williams
    "It feels like home and it always will. The are definitely has changed but for the better in my opinion."
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  • Aisha
    "There are many dogs around. All sizes too. If you’re social the dog people will speak to you. "
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  • PinPin
    "Gentrified more and more, great tight knit community, really relaxed compare to Fort Greene/Clinton Hill area. Arts & Letters have been amazing and goes up to middle school "
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  • Trulia User
    "I’ve lived here for a few months not and I don’t feel safe. The street is always decorated with dog mess and garbage. Wouldn’t recommend. "
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  • Trulia User
    "I’ve lived on this neighborhood in the past and it was great then and I still love it trying to move back "
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  • Trulia User
    "Nice community and clean streets, good lighting. Good food markets and restaurants close by. School are Ali’s close and easy to get to. "
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  • Trulia User
    "The schools are not great, but the teachers are very caring. There are a few public housing spaces that may generate some unpleasant circumstances, but once you get used to it and get to know the people, it’s fine."
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  • Trulia User
    "lived here since 2004, it has been an interesting to see the are change over the years. the mix of people all wanting community "
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  • Trulia User
    "I lived in this neighborhood for three years now. Before then I lived a five minute walk away, but a different zip code. I practically lived here all my life. This neighborhood is full of friendly people who genuinely care about their properties. They take great care of what’s theirs. "
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  • Trulia User
    "I lived I. This neighborhood since birth. It’s always cool safe and family oriented. I love this place "
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s a relatively easy. I’m at least a 1 to 10 minutes walk to a bus stop or a train station. And it doesn’t matter what time of the day, it’s generally safe to walk to and from home. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Block parties during the summer time, they close off the street and people barbecue and blow up bounce for kids"
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  • Trulia User
    "Wonderful neighborhood safe and very friendly, the blocks are tree lined and houses well maintained "
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  • Trulia User
    "Community events are nonexistent. We have a street party every year but it’s doesn’t have a community feel. It’s mostly the people who have lived on my street for a long time who don’t like new comers or reach out to new people who move in"
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  • Trulia User
    "There are lots of families in the neighborhood and many things for kids to do. Some playgrounds would benefit from a makeover. But otherwise no complaints! "
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  • Trulia User
    "Great area for shopping People and neighborly it’s an amazing area to live and fantastic I recommend people coming to this neighborhood it’s family oriented it’s fantastic I love it here"
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  • Trulia User
    "I have lived in the neighborhood for two years. I love the vibrant and friendly vibe. there are plenty of great coffee shops and restaurants and public transportation is also very good"
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  • Trulia User
    "The neighborhood is in a great area in-between the J and the A/C so if you have to commute into Manhattan it's is pretty easy. With the exspansion of the citi bikes most corners you can easily grab a bike for short rides if you don't feel like riding the bus."
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  • Trulia User
    "Our Area in Bed Stuy has Block parties, stoop socials, Block Associations, engaged residents, community gatherings and speaking to your neighbors! "
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  • Trulia User
    "Block parties are good way to meet your neighbors. It happened during summer time. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Tree lined blocks but new renovation all over. Brooklyn is in the house. I’d recommend it to anyone. "
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  • Trulia User
    "my commute is about 25 minutes. traffic is just insane. with the construction and bus and bike lanes. the city is making sure traffic gets progressively worse. "
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  • Trulia User
    "I use a car most of the time but when I do use the subway it's pretty good their a lot of homeless people in the morning but that's it "
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  • Trulia User
    "This neighborhood is very decent to have your kids the schools are great and it’s a community neighborhood "
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  • Trulia User
    "It is dirty and noisy and people drive dangerously. People sell and do drugs in the open. There are no decent parks. "
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Market trends in New York

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$818K
$21.67KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.1%
0.1%MoM
Price per sq ft
$704
$22MoM
Available listings
16526
1221MoM

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$2.41M
Since last month
Increased$69K (+3%)
Since last year
Decreased$4K (-0.1%)
Since last sale
Increased$2M (+371.1%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +37% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$2.41M
August 2026$2.32M
July 2026$2.34M
June 2026$2.38M
May 2026$2.35M
April 2026$2.31M
March 2026$2.29M
February 2026$2.3M
January 2026$2.28M
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
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Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
129 Halsey St, Brooklyn, NY
0.21
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$1,995,000
07/27/26
6
3.5
3,447
198 Madison St, Brooklyn, NY
0.07
Multi-Family Home
$3,100,000
10/27/25
6
5
3,238
197 Madison St, Brooklyn, NY
0.10
Multi-Family Home
$2,700,000
08/20/26
4
4.5
3,510
173 Quincy Street, Brooklyn, NY
0.25
Multi-Family Home
$2,140,000
11/25/25
6
3
3,600
63 Jefferson Ave, Brooklyn, NY
0.16
Multi-Family Home
$2,225,000
08/04/26
8
5
3,100

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
253 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11216
0.03
$1,500,000
Studio
-
-
Recently Sold
226 Putnam Ave #101, Brooklyn, NY 11216
0.01
$980,300
2
2
845
Off Market
226 Putnam Ave #401, Brooklyn, NY 11216
0.01
$561,700
1
1
456
Off Market
226 Putnam Ave #201, Brooklyn, NY 11216
0.01
$1,247,700
2
2
988
Off Market
226 Putnam Ave #402, Brooklyn, NY 11216
0.01
$646,800
1
1
512
Off Market
226 Putnam Ave #301, Brooklyn, NY 11216
0.01
$1,212,600
2
2
980
Off Market
192 Madison Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216
0.06
$2,296,000
7
3.5
-
Off Market
139 Jefferson Ave #A, Brooklyn, NY 11216
0.02
$2,589,200
5
5.5
3,220
Off Market
198 Madison St, Brooklyn, NY 11216
0.07
$3,187,700
6
5
3,238
Off Market
256 Putnam Avenue #1, Brooklyn, NY 11216
0.05
$1,139,000
2
2
1,686
For Sale
256 Putnam Ave #3, Brooklyn, NY 11216
0.05
$1,019,000
2
1
778
Off Market

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jun 9, 2026
Source: StreetEasy #S1832813
Listed For Sale
$2,399,000
Dec 29, 2025
Source: BNYMLS #494776
ListingRemoved
$2,475,000
Aug 5, 2025
Source: BNYMLS #494776
Listed For Sale
$2,475,000
Aug 21, 2017
Source: N/A
Sold
$511,000
Dec 15, 2006
Source: N/A
Sold
$765,000

LGBTQ Local Legal Protections

Lilia Garous, THE GAROUS GROUP INC., (718) 687-7478

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Frequently asked questions about 232 Putnam Ave #A

  • What is the estimated monthly payment for 232 Putnam Ave #A?
    Based on a $2,399,000 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 232 Putnam Ave #A in Brooklyn, NY is approximately $14,450 (about $12,936 principal & interest, $1,439 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
  • How does the list price for 232 Putnam Ave #A compare to homes in Brooklyn?
    232 Putnam Ave #A in Brooklyn, NY is listed at $2,399,000, about 193% above the $818K median sale price in Brooklyn.
  • What do residents say about the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood?
    Residents describe the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood in Brooklyn, NY as pedestrian-friendly, walkable to grocery stores, and dog-friendly. See homes for sale in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn.
  • What are the closest schools to 232 Putnam Ave #A?
    The closest schools to 232 Putnam Ave #A in Brooklyn, NY are Bedford Academy High School (rated 9/10), Ps 3 The Bedford Village (Pre-K/Elementary, rated 5/10), Urban Assembly Academy Of Arts And Letters (Pre-K/Elementary/Middle, rated 6/10).
  • Does 232 Putnam Ave #A have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 232 Putnam Ave #A in Brooklyn, NY has laundry facilities.
232 Putnam Ave #A, Brooklyn, NY 11216 is a 6 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 3,488 sqft multi-family built in 1899. 232 Putnam Ave #A is located in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by StreetEasy on Jun 9, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# S1832813.