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981 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 - Property report

Also known as: 981 Putnam Ave

Property image for 981 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

Property type

Miscellaneous Two Family (B9)

Year built

1899

Lot sq. ft.

1,750

Sale price

$999,900

General information

Address

Primary address

981 Putnam Avenue

ZIP code

11221

Neighborhood

Bedford-Stuyvesant

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

01483-0050

Building

Property type

Miscellaneous Two Family (B9)

Building sq. ft.

2,364

Building dimensions

17.5 ft x 45 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1899

Last altered

2013

Building material

Brick

Exterior wall

Brick/Masonary

Basement

Sales

Sale date

05/01/2014

Sale price

$999,900

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$6,940

Tax class

Floor area ratio (FAR)

Commercial FAR

Residential FAR

Buildable area

Zoning & Use

Zoning

Qualified opportunity zone

Residential units

Residential sq. ft.

Commercial units

Office sq. ft.

Retail sq. ft.

Lot

Frontage(s)

Putnam Avenue (narrow)

Nearest wide street

Ralph Avenue

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

17.5 ft x 100 ft

Lot sq. ft.

1,750

Area overview

Walk score

93 /100. Walker's Paradise

Transit score

97 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

71 /100. Very Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.17 Miles

Closest fire station

0.62 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 981 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name

Registered owner

Source

Deed

Owner contact information

Phone number

Owner address

Documents

Sales history for 981 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
05/01/2014	$999,900	XXX XXXXXX XXX	XXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
10/24/2013	$450,000	XXXX XXXXXXXX XXX	XX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
12/20/2012	$402,000	XX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX.	XXXXX, XXXXXXX XXX XXXXX, XXXXXXX X

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
02/14/2024 - R 02/07/2024 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2024021300704001)	XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
10/17/2023 - R 10/05/2023 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2023101601076001)	XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
03/28/2019 - R 03/15/2019 - D	Mortgage (2019032800267001)	XXXXXX XXX	XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
04/03/2017 - R 03/16/2017 - D	Mortgage (2017040300586002)	XXXXXX XXX	XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
04/03/2017 - R 03/16/2017 - D	Deed (2017040300586001)	XXX XXXXXX XXX	XXXXXX XXX
05/09/2014 - R 05/01/2014 - D	Deed (2014050200858001)	XXXX XXXXXXXX XXX	XXX XXXXXX XXX
05/09/2014 - R 04/28/2014 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2014050200858002)	XXXX XXXXXXXX XXX	XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
11/01/2013 - R 10/24/2013 - D	Agreement (2013102501666004)	XXXX XXXXXXXX XXX	XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
11/01/2013 - R 10/24/2013 - D	Mortgage (2013102501666003)	XXXX XXXXXXXX XXX	XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
11/01/2013 - R 10/24/2013 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2013102501666002)	XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX	XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 981 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax

Tax year

2025-2026

Property tax

$6,940

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$1,252,000

Assessed value

$75,120

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Assessment history

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Tax year	Market value	Assessed value	Taxable amount	Tax rate	Base tax	Property tax	Y-o-Y change
2025/26	$1,437,000	$86,220	$34,638	19.843%	$6,873	$6,873	+4.72%
2024/25	$1,690,000	$101,400	$32,677	20.085%	$6,563	$6,563	+6.00%
2023/24	$1,607,000	$96,420	$30,828	20.085%	$6,192	$6,192	+1.73%
2022/23	$1,315,000	$78,900	$29,969	20.309%	$6,086	$6,086	+4.61%
2021/22	$1,442,000	$86,520	$29,144	19.963%	$5,818	$5,818	-4.22%
2020/21	$1,561,000	$93,660	$28,865	21.045%	$6,075	$6,075	+5.39%
2019/20	$1,241,000	$74,460	$27,231	21.167%	$5,764	$5,764	+7.26%
2018/19	$857,000	$51,420	$25,690	20.919%	$5,374	$5,374	+5.56%
2017/18	$1,004,000	$60,240	$24,974	20.385%	$5,091	$5,091	+4.86%
2016/17	$945,000	$56,700	$24,287	19.991%	$4,855	$4,855	+2.23%

Permits

Permit information for 981 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
06/27/2013	Alteration type 2

*Most recent permit on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

No recently recorded violations for this property.

Neighborhood

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Median sale price

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Median price/sq. ft.

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Brooklyn median sale price

$899,000

6% Y-o-Y

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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

FEMA flood zones

Hurricane evacuation zones

Subway & traffic

Closest station

Linden St & Broadway at SW Corner

Station lines

J-Z

Distance (miles)

0.187

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
P.S. 309 George E Wibecan Preparatory Academy	4	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	150	0.14
P.S. 309 George E Wibecan Preparatory Academy	4	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	150	0.14
Excellence Girls Charter School	5	No	Charter	K-12	1,050	0.14
P.S. 5 Dr Ronald Mcnair	5	No	Public	PK, K-5	227	0.15
P.S. 5 Dr Ronald Mcnair	5	No	Public	PK, K-5	227	0.15
Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-8	610	0.22
P.S. 299 Thomas Warren Field School	3	No	Public	PK, K-5	197	0.31
P.S. 299 Thomas Warren Field School	3	No	Public	PK, K-5	197	0.31
Charles Churn Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	0	0.34
Charles Churn Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	0	0.34

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Excellence Girls Charter School	5	No	Charter	K-12	1,050	0.14
Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-8	610	0.22
Charles Churn Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	0	0.34
Excellence Boys Charter School Of Bedford Stuyvesa	6	No	Charter	K-8	472	0.35
St. Marks Lutheran Schools	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	0	0.39
Ms 267 Math Science And Technology	5	No	Public	6-8	149	0.55
Uncommon Bed-Stuy East Middle School	7	No	Charter	5-8	342	0.55
Achievement First North Brooklyn Prep Charter School	7	No	Charter	K-8	851	0.56
Madiba Prep Middle School	6	No	Public	6-8	201	0.60
Evergreen Middle School-Urban Exploration	4	No	Public	6-8	342	0.61

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Brooklyn High School Law And Tech	3	No	Public	9-12	549	0.08
Excellence Girls Charter School	5	No	Charter	K-12	1,050	0.14
Charles Churn Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	0	0.34
Bushwick Leaders High School For Academic Excellence	3	No	Public	9-12	370	0.61
EBC High School for Public Service-Bushwick	2	No	Public	9-12	445	0.63
Bushwick Community High School	2	No	Public	9-12	86	0.66
Math, Eng, Science Academy Charter High	5	No	Charter	9-12	515	0.66
The Brooklyn Academy Of Global Finance	3	No	Public	9-12	190	0.66
Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy Charter School	2	No	Charter	9-12	236	0.66
Ember Charter School	7	No	Charter	K-12	423	0.70

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 981 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

The development at 981 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was built in 1899.

What is the total square footage of 981 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

981 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 has a total of 2,364 square feet.

When was 981 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 last sold and what was the sale price?

981 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was last sold on 05/01/2014 for $999,900.

What is the assessed value of 981 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

981 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 is currently assessed at $75,120.

What are the property taxes for 981 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

The property taxes for 981 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 total $6,939.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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