688 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221
SOLD
JUN 10, 2026

688 Putnam Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11221

Bedford-Stuyvesant
  • 8 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • 2,690 sqft

$2,120,000

Last Sold: Jun 10, 2026
3% below list $2.18M
$788/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $11,878/mo*
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$2,120,000

Last Sold: Jun 10, 2026
3% below list $2.18M
$788/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $11,878/mo*
Refinance Your Home
8 Beds
4 Baths
2,690 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Description

The home blends the timeless character of a historic brownstone with the airy feel of a modern downtown loft. Located on a beautiful tree-lined block in one of the most sought-after pockets of Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, this residence is filled with natural light and features charming original built-ins, including an elegant, intricately crafted wood bannister.

The neighborhood continues to flourish with an ever-growing selection of restaurants, cafés, and boutiques that cater to every need. Convenient transit access via the A/C lines at Utica Ave and the J line at Kosciuszko St provides an easy commute throughout Brooklyn and beyond. This property also presents an excellent opportunity for strong rental income.
688 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 is a 8 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 2,690 sqft multi-family in Bedford-Stuyvesant, built in 1910. It last sold for $2,120,000 on Jun 10, 2026 (3% below the $2,180,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $2,120,600, with a rent estimate of $3,255/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
No Info
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$788/sqft
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 688 Putnam Avenue

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Finished
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 8Number of Bathrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms (full): 4
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Natural Gas Connected
Heating & Cooling
Heating: OilHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Multi UnitsHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Oil

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
No CarportNo GarageParking: Other
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 86

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1910
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Residential IncomeProperty Subtype: Quadruplex, Multi Family
Building
Construction Materials: BrownstoneAttached To Another Structure
Property Information
Parcel Number: 016500018

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $2,180,000Price Per Sqft: $788/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Mon Feb 16 2026

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Location

Direction & Address
City: Brooklyn

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 2690 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

Lot Information

Lot Area: 2000 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Offer

Listing Agreement Type: Exclusive Right To Sell

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 938332Attribution Contact: 718-886-8110Showing Requirements: Call Listing Agent
Last check for updates: about 5 hours ago
Listed by Xiawei Tang, (347) 476-5533
E Realty International Corp, (718) 886-8110
Fang B. Liu, (917) 378-6120
Winzone Realty Inc, (718) 676-6611
Bought with: Non Member-MLS, (000) 000-0000, Buyer Representation Office, (000) 000-0000
Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#938332

Price History for 688 Putnam Avenue

DatePriceEventSource
06/10/2026$2,120,000Sold
OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #938332
02/16/2026$2,180,000PendingOneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #938332
11/22/2025$2,180,000Listed For SaleOneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #938332
04/14/2023$1,700,000Sold
OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #L3438489
01/26/2023$1,899,999PendingOneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3438489
01/20/2023ListingRemovedOneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3438489
12/19/2022$1,899,999PriceChange
OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3438489
10/20/2022$2,350,000PriceChange
OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3438489
08/25/2022$2,600,000Listed For SaleOneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3425971

Market trends in New York

Last updated May 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$772K
$5KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
97.8%
Price per sq ft
$643
$10MoM
Available listings
18549
515MoM
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Comparable Sales for 688 Putnam Avenue

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
251 Stuyvesant Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
0.10
Multi-Family Home
$1,710,000
09/19/25
7
4
3,200
610 Madison St, Brooklyn, NY
0.06
Multi-Family Home
$1,300,000
06/05/26
7
5
2,138

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Assigned Schools

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Neighborhood Overview

Bedford-Stuyvesant
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What Locals Say about Bedford-Stuyvesant

At least 2009 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

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  • 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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    "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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    "This neighborhood is very decent to have your kids the schools are great and it’s a community neighborhood "
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    "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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