Putnam Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11221
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Putnam Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11221

Bedford-Stuyvesant

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    OPEN HOUSE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.
    CALL/EMAIL FOR EXACT ADDRESS. Putnam Ave between Malcolm X and Stuyvesant Ave.

    The Gold Standard of Bed-Stuy. Daring. Dramatic. Bold. Beautiful. Prepare your senses before entering this one-of-a-kind 2-family brownstone, currently used as an extra-large one-family residence! Highlights include 5 fireplaces, all of which are working woodburning, mahogany staircase, parquet wood floors with inlaid designs throughout, original window shutters throughout, 4 original sliding pocket doors and central air conditioning.

    Garden level: dramatic drawing room/dining room with original wood wainscoting and window shutters, woodburning mahogany fireplace, decorative ceiling fretwork, and raw silk wall covering. Enormous kitchen with Thermador stove leading to a large lush garden with flagstone patio. Large windowed bathroom with shower.

    Parlor level: living room with extra high ceilings, stained glass windows, wedding cake plaster ceiling fretwork, fireplace with imported Italian marble and gold leaf accents. Bedroom with beautiful marble woodburning fireplace and baroque wallpaper. Large windowed bathroom with clawfoot tub and double vanity.

    Top level: Oversized master bedroom with original built-in wardrobe, decorative arch, woodburning fireplace with imported Italian marble and gold leaf accents. Dressing room with another woodburning fireplace and custom built storage, can be used as another bedroom. Small bedroom perfect for nursery or den. Extravagant bathroom with floor to ceiling imported Italian marble, skylight, clawfoot tub, shower with double shower heads and double vanity.

    Bedford Stuyvesant is a largely residential neighborhood known for its rich history and rows of architecturally stunning brownstones and limestones in the Romanesque Revival, Renaissance Revival and Queen Anne styles. Sunday strolls, weekend barbecue gatherings, summer evenings enjoying ice cream on the stoop characterize the relaxed lifestyle here. Georges-Andre Vintage Cafe, Angelas, Seraghinas, Peaches Hothouse, Beso are some delicious local favorites. Central to a number of playgrounds and parks, including Herbert Von King Park, one of the first parks built in Brooklyn and designed by Olmstead & Vaux, who also designed Prospect Park. Convenient to the A, C, J, Z trains.
    Putnam Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11221 is a lot/land in Bedford-Stuyvesant. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate rent is $2,687/month.

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    Home Details for Putnam Ave

    Property Information

    Property Type / Style
    Property Type: Lot Land

    Lot Information

    Lot Area: 300 sqft

    Market trends in New York

    Last updated May 2026
    Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
    Avg. sale price
    $772K
    $5K    MoM
    Sale-to-List Price
    97.8%
    Price per sq ft
    $643
    $10    MoM
    Available listings
    18549
    515    MoM
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    Property Tax and Assessment

    Year2025
    Tax$251
    Assessment$5,680
    Home facts updated by county records

    Comparable Sales for Putnam Ave

    Address
    Distance
    Property Type
    Sold Price
    Sold Date
    Bed
    Bath
    Sqft
    287 Nostrand Ave, Brooklyn, NY
    0.51
    Lot/Land
    $925,000
    05/18/26
    -
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    Bedford Ave, Brooklyn, NY
    0.95
    Lot/Land
    $1,225,000
    07/22/25
    -
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    861 Dean St, Brooklyn, NY
    1.05
    Lot/Land
    $1,550,000
    06/01/26
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    1337 Sterling Place, Brooklyn, NY
    1.00
    Lot/Land
    $1,100,000
    03/12/26
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    1905 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn, NY
    1.25
    Lot/Land
    $480,000
    01/16/26
    -
    -
    962 Pacific St, Brooklyn, NY
    1.02
    Lot/Land
    $33,000,000
    04/29/26
    -
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    145 Jefferson Street, Brooklyn, NY
    1.26
    Lot/Land
    $700,000
    08/22/25
    -
    -
    1033 Jefferson Ave, Brooklyn, NY
    1.34
    Lot/Land
    $995,000
    04/29/26
    -
    -
    31 Thomas S Boyland St, Brooklyn, NY
    1.48
    Lot/Land
    $350,000
    09/25/25
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    11 Park Pl #4, Brooklyn, NY
    1.87
    Lot/Land
    $4,450,000
    03/25/26
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    2,556

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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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    • 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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