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851 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 - Property report

Also known as: 851 Putnam Ave

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Property type

Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)

Year built

1899

Lot sq. ft.

2,000

Sale price

$1,715,000

General information

Address

Primary address

851 Putnam Avenue

ZIP code

11221

Neighborhood

Bedford-Stuyvesant

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

01647-0056

Building

Property type

Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)

Building sq. ft.

2,700

Building dimensions

20 ft x 45 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1899

Building material

Brick

Exterior wall

Brick/Masonary

Basement

Sales

Sale date

10/20/2023

Sale price

$1,715,000

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$2,519

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

Patchen Avenue

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

20 ft x 100 ft

Lot sq. ft.

2,000

Area overview

Walk score

82 /100. Very Walkable

Transit score

96 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

67 /100. Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.21 Miles

Closest fire station

0.46 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 851 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 851 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
10/20/2023	$1,715,000	XXXXX, XXXXXXX X XXX XXXXXX, XXXXXXXXX X	XXXXXX, XXXXXX
05/03/2016	$800,000	XXXXXX, XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX, XXXXX	XXXXXXX X XXXXXXXX.
05/25/2007	$630,000	XXXXXXX X XXXXXXXX	XXXXXX, XXXXXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
11/20/2023 - R 11/10/2023 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2023111501060001)	XXXXXXX X XXXXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
11/16/2023 - R 11/07/2023 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2023111301574001)	XXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
11/06/2023 - R 10/20/2023 - D	Mortgage (2023110200475003)	XXXXX XXXXXXX X	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
11/06/2023 - R 10/20/2023 - D	Deed (2023110200475002)	XXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXX XXXXXXX X
11/06/2023 - R 10/13/2023 - D	Power of Attorney (2023110200475001)	XXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX
01/14/2020 - R 12/23/2019 - D	Mortgage (2020011000519001)	XXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
09/23/2016 - R 09/12/2016 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2016091200339001)	XXXXXXX X XXXXXXXX	XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX
09/22/2016 - R 08/26/2016 - D	Agreement (2016091901018003)	XXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXX XXX
09/22/2016 - R 08/26/2016 - D	Deed (2016091901018002)	XXXXXXX X XXXXXXXX	XXXXXX XXXXXX
09/22/2016 - R 08/15/2016 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2016091901018001)	XXXXX XXXXX X X	XX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 851 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

$2,519

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$2,410,000

Assessed value

$144,600

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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	$2,012,000	$120,720	$25,320	19.843%	$5,024	$5,024	-1.20%
2024/25	$1,589,000	$95,340	$25,319	20.085%	$5,085	$5,085	+2.58%
2023/24	$1,709,000	$102,540	$24,682	20.085%	$4,957	$4,957	+2.98%
2022/23	$1,547,000	$92,820	$23,704	20.309%	$4,814	$4,814	+7.84%
2021/22	$1,388,000	$83,280	$22,363	19.963%	$4,464	$4,464	+0.53%
2020/21	$1,268,000	$76,080	$21,100	21.045%	$4,440	$4,440	-0.57%
2019/20	$1,065,000	$63,900	$21,099	21.167%	$4,466	$4,466	+3.80%
2018/19	$1,363,000	$81,780	$20,568	20.919%	$4,303	$4,303	+6.85%
2017/18	$982,000	$58,920	$19,753	20.385%	$4,027	$4,027	+8.08%
2016/17	$840,000	$50,400	$18,636	19.991%	$3,726	$3,726	+8.36%

Permits

Permit information for 851 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job description
01/12/2026	Alteration
05/15/2025	Alteration	XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XX XXXXXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX. XXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XX X XXXXXXX XX X, X, XXX X XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXX XX XXXX XX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXX. XXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XX X XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX. XXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XX XXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XX XXX XXX, XXX, XXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXX, XXXXXXXXXXXX. XXXXXX XX XXXX XXXXXXX: XXXXX XXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX, XXX XXX XXXXXX, XXXX X XXXXX.
05/15/2025	Alteration
04/16/2025	Alteration
03/31/2025	Alteration

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

No recently recorded violations for this property.

Neighborhood

Stuyvesant Heights residential market stats

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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

Hurricane evacuation zones

Subway & traffic

Closest station

Linden St & Broadway at SW Corner

Station lines

J-Z

Distance (miles)

0.311

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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	0.18
P.S. 309 George E Wibecan Preparatory Academy	4	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	150	0.18
Excellence Girls Charter School	5	No	Charter	K-12	1,050	0.18
Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-8	610	0.24
Excellence Boys Charter School Of Bedford Stuyvesa	6	No	Charter	K-8	472	0.25
Uncommon Bed-Stuy East Middle School	7	No	Charter	5-8	342	0.26
La Cima Charter School	5	No	Charter	K-5	199	0.26
P.S. 5 Dr Ronald Mcnair	5	No	Public	PK, K-5	227	0.27
P.S. 5 Dr Ronald Mcnair	5	No	Public	PK, K-5	227	0.27
P.S. 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School	5	No	Public	PK, K-5	161	0.29

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	0.18
Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-8	610	0.24
Excellence Boys Charter School Of Bedford Stuyvesa	6	No	Charter	K-8	472	0.25
Uncommon Bed-Stuy East Middle School	7	No	Charter	5-8	342	0.26
Ms 267 Math Science And Technology	5	No	Public	6-8	149	0.26
Charles Churn Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	0	0.31
Madiba Prep Middle School	6	No	Public	6-8	201	0.41
Ember Charter School	7	No	Charter	K-12	423	0.42
P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell	3	No	Public	PK, K-8	212	0.42
Jhs 57 Whitelaw Reid	3	No	Public	6-8	100	0.45

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Excellence Girls Charter School	5	No	Charter	K-12	1,050	0.18
Charles Churn Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	0	0.31
Brooklyn High School Law And Tech	3	No	Public	9-12	549	0.36
Ember Charter School	7	No	Charter	K-12	423	0.42
Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy Charter School	2	No	Charter	9-12	236	0.45
The Brooklyn Academy Of Global Finance	3	No	Public	9-12	190	0.45
EBC High School for Public Service-Bushwick	2	No	Public	9-12	445	0.54
Bushwick Leaders High School For Academic Excellence	3	No	Public	9-12	370	0.57
Research And Service High School	2	No	Public	10-12	181	0.63
NELSON MANDELA HIGH SCHOOL	4	No	Public	9-12	133	0.63

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 851 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

The development at 851 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was built in 1899.

What is the total square footage of 851 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

851 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 has a total of 2,700 square feet.

When was 851 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 last sold and what was the sale price?

851 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was last sold on 10/20/2023 for $1,715,000.

What is the assessed value of 851 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

851 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 is currently assessed at $144,600.

What are the property taxes for 851 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

The property taxes for 851 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 total $5,325.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

Disclaimer

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