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779 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 - Property report

Also known as: 779 Putnam Ave

Property image for 779 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

Property type

Two Family Brick (B1)

Year built

1899

Lot sq. ft.

2,000

Sale price

$2,175,000

General information

Address

Primary address

779 Putnam Avenue

ZIP code

11221

Neighborhood

Bedford-Stuyvesant

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

01646-0048

Building

Property type

Two Family Brick (B1)

Building sq. ft.

2,400

Building dimensions

20 ft x 40 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1899

Last altered

2017

Building material

Brick

Exterior wall

Brick/Masonary

Basement

Sales

Sale date

05/29/2020

Sale price

$2,175,000

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$6,466

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

Malcolm X Boulevard

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

20 ft x 100 ft

Lot sq. ft.

2,000

Area overview

Walk score

91 /100. Walker's Paradise

Transit score

97 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

66 /100. Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.35 Miles

Closest fire station

0.30 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 779 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 779 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
05/29/2020	$2,175,000	XXXXXXX XX, XXX.	XXXXXXX, XXXX X
08/15/2017	$1,900,000	XXXXXXX, XXXX X	XXXXXX XXXXXX XXX
12/19/2016	$900,000	XXXXXX XXXXXX, XXX	XXXXXXX, XXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX, XXXX XXX XXXXXXXX, XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
12/08/2025 - R 10/23/2025 - D	Agreement (2025111700688001)	XXXXXXX XX XXX	XXXX
09/09/2025 - R 08/15/2025 - D	Deed (2025082700936001)	XXX XXXXXX	XXXXXXX XX XXX
07/01/2025 - R 06/12/2025 - D	Deed (2025062500928001)	XXXXXXX XX XXX	XXX XXXXXX X
06/18/2020 - R 06/08/2020 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2020061700955001)	XXXXXXX XXXX X	XXXX XX XXXXXXX X X
06/05/2020 - R 05/29/2020 - D	Mortgage (2020060400696003)	XXXXXXX XX XXX	XXXX
06/05/2020 - R 05/29/2020 - D	Deed (2020060400696002)	XXXXXXX XXXX X	XXXXXXX XX XXX
06/05/2020 - R 03/20/2020 - D	Power of Attorney (2020060400696001)	XXXXXXX XXXX X	XXXXXX XXXXXXX
09/07/2017 - R 08/15/2017 - D	Release (2017082100869008)	XXXXXX XXXXXX XXX	XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
09/07/2017 - R 08/15/2017 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2017082100869007)	XXXXXX XXXXXX XXX	XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
09/07/2017 - R 08/15/2017 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2017082100869006)	XXXXXX XXXXXX XXX	XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 779 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

$6,466

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$2,208,000

Assessed value

$132,480

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Assessment history

See the assessment and property tax history, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax amount.

Tax year	Market value	Assessed value	Taxable amount	Tax rate	Base tax	Property tax	Y-o-Y change
2025/26	$1,893,000	$113,580	$31,817	19.843%	$6,313	$6,313	+2.62%
2024/25	$1,495,000	$89,700	$30,630	20.085%	$6,152	$6,152	+6.00%
2023/24	$1,378,000	$82,680	$28,896	20.085%	$5,804	$5,804	+4.83%
2022/23	$1,128,000	$67,680	$27,260	20.309%	$5,536	$5,536	+2.13%
2021/22	$1,237,000	$74,220	$27,156	19.963%	$5,421	$5,421	-2.85%
2020/21	$1,372,000	$82,320	$26,514	21.045%	$5,580	$5,580	+1.71%
2019/20	$1,091,000	$65,460	$25,917	21.167%	$5,486	$5,486	+3.45%
2018/19	$1,462,000	$87,720	$25,350	20.919%	$5,303	$5,303	+221.88%
2017/18	$927,000	$55,620	$8,082	20.385%	$1,947	$1,648	+4.12%
2016/17	$687,000	$41,220	$7,915	19.991%	$1,892	$1,582	+10.09%

Permits

Permit information for 779 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
02/02/2017	Alteration type 2

*Most recent permit on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID	Inspection date	Class	NOV issue date	Status
	10/31/2019	I
	10/19/2018	I
	11/28/2017	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

FEMA flood zones

Hurricane evacuation zones

Subway & traffic

Closest station

Linden St & Broadway at SW Corner

Station lines

J-Z

Distance (miles)

0.449

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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
La Cima Charter School	5	No	Charter	K-5	199	0.13
Uncommon Bed-Stuy East Middle School	7	No	Charter	5-8	342	0.13
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
Ember Charter School	7	No	Charter	K-12	423	0.28
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
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)
Uncommon Bed-Stuy East Middle School	7	No	Charter	5-8	342	0.13
Ms 267 Math Science And Technology	5	No	Public	6-8	149	0.13
Ember Charter School	7	No	Charter	K-12	423	0.28
P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell	3	No	Public	PK, K-8	212	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	0.56
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	0.52
Unity Prep Charter School of Brooklyn	6	No	Charter	6-12	558	0.55
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	0.56

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 779 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

The development at 779 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was built in 1899.

What is the total square footage of 779 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

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

When was 779 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 last sold and what was the sale price?

779 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was last sold on 05/29/2020 for $2,175,000.

What is the assessed value of 779 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

779 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 is currently assessed at $132,480.

What are the property taxes for 779 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

The property taxes for 779 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 total $6,466.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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