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781 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 - Property report

Also known as: 781 Putnam Ave

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Property type

Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)

Year built

1901

Lot sq. ft.

2,000

Sale price

$2,100,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
781 Putnam Avenue
ZIP code
11221
Neighborhood
Bedford-Stuyvesant
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
01646-0047

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Building
Property type
Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)
Building sq. ft.
2,400
Building dimensions
20 ft x 40 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1901
Last altered
2009
Building material
Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Sales
Sale date
10/28/2021
Sale price
$2,100,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$6,332
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
2
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
Putnam Avenue (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Malcolm X Boulevard
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
20 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,000

Area overview

Walk score
92 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
97 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
66 /100.  Bikeable
School district
16
Community district
3
Closest police station
0.35 Miles
Closest fire station
0.31 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 781 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 781 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
10/28/2021 $2,100,000 XXXXXXXX, XXXXX XXXX XXX XXXXXX, XXXXX XXXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX-XXXXXX, XXXX
02/02/2010 $688,230 XXXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX, XXXX XXXXXX, XXXXXX X
02/06/2009 $478,500 XXXXXX, XXXXXX X XXXXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XX XXXXX XXXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
11/23/2021 - R
11/12/2021 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2021111501150001)		 XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXX
11/19/2021 - R
11/09/2021 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2021111000974001)		 XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
11/08/2021 - R
10/28/2021 - D		 Mortgage
(2021110300658002)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
11/08/2021 - R
10/28/2021 - D		 Deed
(2021110300658001)		 XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX
10/06/2017 - R
09/22/2017 - D		 Mortgage
(2017100600476001)		 XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
11/02/2012 - R
09/13/2012 - D		 Agreement
(2012100201308003)		 XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXX
11/02/2012 - R
09/13/2012 - D		 Mortgage
(2012100201308002)		 XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXX
11/02/2012 - R
09/06/2012 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2012100201308001)		 XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX XXXX XX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXX
03/05/2010 - R
02/18/2010 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2010030100346001)		 XXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
03/15/2010 - R
02/02/2010 - D		 Mortgage
(2010031100383002)		 XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 781 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
$6,332
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,854,000
Assessed value
$111,240

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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 $1,634,000 $98,040 $30,493 19.843% $6,051 $6,051 +3.29%
2024/25 $1,457,000 $87,420 $29,167 20.085% $5,858 $5,858 +4.05%
2023/24 $1,531,000 $91,860 $28,032 20.085% $5,630 $5,630 -0.45%
2022/23 $1,253,000 $75,180 $27,847 20.309% $5,655 $5,655 +6.53%
2021/22 $1,326,000 $79,560 $26,593 19.963% $5,309 $5,309 -0.72%
2020/21 $1,608,000 $96,480 $25,411 21.045% $5,348 $5,348 +3.94%
2019/20 $1,343,000 $80,580 $24,306 21.167% $5,145 $5,145 +5.28%
2018/19 $1,513,000 $90,780 $23,360 20.919% $4,887 $4,887 +3.30%
2017/18 $1,170,000 $70,200 $23,206 20.385% $4,731 $4,731 +6.78%
2016/17 $1,004,000 $60,240 $22,161 19.991% $4,430 $4,430 +6.99%
Permits

Permit information for 781 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
11/06/2023 Alteration
11/03/2023 Alteration
01/18/2021 Alteration
11/04/2009 Alteration type 1
02/07/2006 Alteration type 2

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID Inspection date Class NOV issue date Status
11/24/2025 I
11/28/2023 I
11/17/2022 I

*Most recent HPD violations on record 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

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FEMA flood zones
X

Hurricane evacuation zones

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Hurricane evacuation zones
-

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Linden St & Broadway at SW Corner
Station lines
J-Z
Distance (miles)
0.446
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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 0.33
P.S. 309 George E Wibecan Preparatory Academy 4 Yes Public PK, K-5 150 0.33
Uncommon Bed-Stuy East Middle School 7 No Charter 5-8 342 0.14
La Cima Charter School 5 No Charter K-5 199 0.14
P.S. 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School 5 No Public PK, K-5 161 0.24
P.S. 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School 5 No Public PK, K-5 161 0.24
P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell 3 No Public PK, K-8 212 0.28
P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell 3 No Public PK, K-8 212 0.28
Ember Charter School 7 No Charter K-12 423 0.28
Excellence Boys Charter School Of Bedford Stuyvesa 6 No Charter K-8 472 0.32
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Ms 267 Math Science And Technology 5 No Public 6-8 149 0.14
Uncommon Bed-Stuy East Middle School 7 No Charter 5-8 342 0.14
P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell 3 No Public PK, K-8 212 0.28
Ember Charter School 7 No Charter K-12 423 0.28
Excellence Boys Charter School Of Bedford Stuyvesa 6 No Charter K-8 472 0.32
Excellence Girls Charter School 5 No Charter K-12 1,050 0.33
Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School 6 No Charter K-8 610 0.36
Madiba Prep Middle School 6 No Public 6-8 201 0.37
Jhs 57 Whitelaw Reid 3 No Public 6-8 100 0.38
Charles Churn Christian Academy NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.40
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Boys and Girls High School 2 Yes Public 9-12 403 0.57
Ember Charter School 7 No Charter K-12 423 0.28
Excellence Girls Charter School 5 No Charter K-12 1,050 0.33
The Brooklyn Academy Of Global Finance 3 No Public 9-12 190 0.38
Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy Charter School 2 No Charter 9-12 236 0.38
Charles Churn Christian Academy NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.40
Brooklyn High School Law And Tech 3 No Public 9-12 549 0.51
Unity Prep Charter School of Brooklyn 6 No Charter 6-12 558 0.56
EBC High School for Public Service-Bushwick 2 No Public 9-12 445 0.56
NELSON MANDELA HIGH SCHOOL 4 No Public 9-12 133 0.57

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Neighbors for 781 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

779 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn 694 Madison St, Brooklyn 763 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn 761 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn 757 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn 775 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn 192 Malcolm X Blvd, Brooklyn 688 Madison St, Brooklyn 184 Malcolm X Blvd, Brooklyn 765 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn 759 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn 755 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn 692 Madison St, Brooklyn 771 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn 190 Malcolm X Blvd, Brooklyn 188 Malcolm X Blvd, Brooklyn 777 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn 204 Malcolm X Blvd, Brooklyn 200 Malcolm X Blvd, Brooklyn 690 Madison St, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 781 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

11101, New York City, NY 11104, New York City, NY 11203, New York City, NY 11205, New York City, NY 11206, New York City, NY 11207, New York City, NY 11211, New York City, NY 11212, New York City, NY 11213, New York City, NY 11216, New York City, NY 11217, New York City, NY 11222, New York City, NY 11225, New York City, NY 11226, New York City, NY 11233, New York City, NY 11237, New York City, NY 11238, New York City, NY 11378, New York City, NY 11379, New York City, NY 11385, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 781 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

The development at 781 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was built in 1901.

What is the total square footage of 781 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

781 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 has a total of 2,400 square feet.

When was 781 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 last sold and what was the sale price?

781 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was last sold on 10/28/2021 for $2,100,000.

What is the assessed value of 781 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

781 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 is currently assessed at $111,240.

What are the property taxes for 781 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

The property taxes for 781 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 total $6,332.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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