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688 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 - Property report

Also known as: 688 Putnam Ave

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Property type

Five to Six Families (C2)

Year built

1910

Lot sq. ft.

2,000

Sale price

$2,120,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
688 Putnam Avenue
ZIP code
11221
Neighborhood
Bedford-Stuyvesant
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
01650-0018

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Building
Property type
Five to Six Families (C2)
Building sq. ft.
2,690
Building dimensions
20 ft x 42 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
3
Year built
1910
Building material
Sales
Sale date
05/29/2026
Sale price
$2,120,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$8,724
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
5
Residential sq. ft.
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Lot dimensions
20 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,000

Area overview

Walk score
90 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
97 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
67 /100.  Bikeable
School district
16
Community district
3
Closest police station
0.55 Miles
Closest fire station
0.10 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 688 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 688 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
05/29/2026 $2,120,000 XXXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX X X X XXXXXX, XXX
04/13/2023 $1,700,000 X X X XXXXXX, XXX XXXXX, XXXXXX X XXX XXXXX-XXXXX, XXXXXX X

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
06/08/2026 - R UCC3 Termination
(2026060300710001)		 XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXX
06/09/2026 - R
05/29/2026 - D		 Agreement
(2026060400387002)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX
06/09/2026 - R
05/29/2026 - D		 Mortgage
(2026060400387001)		 XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
06/08/2026 - R
05/29/2026 - D		 Deed
(2026060300668001)		 X X X XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX
06/09/2026 - R
05/27/2026 - D		 Termination of Assign of L&R
(2026060400387004)		 X X X XXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXX
06/09/2026 - R
05/27/2026 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2026060400387003)		 XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
04/06/2026 - D
04/06/2026 - R		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2026040600495001)		 XXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
04/25/2023 - R Initial UCC1
(2023042000130001)		 X X X XXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXX
05/03/2023 - R
04/24/2023 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2023050300218001)		 XXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX
04/26/2023 - R
04/13/2023 - D		 Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2023042500913003)		 X X X XXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 688 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
$8,724
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$734,000
Assessed value
$330,300

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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 $612,000 $275,400 $64,940 12.439% $8,078 $8,078 +7.40%
2024/25 $510,000 $229,500 $60,172 12.5% $7,522 $7,522 +7.98%
2023/24 $425,000 $191,250 $55,717 12.502% $6,966 $6,966 +1.92%
2022/23 $354,000 $159,300 $55,717 12.267% $6,835 $6,835 +3.54%
2021/22 $283,300 $127,485 $53,949 12.235% $6,601 $6,601 +7.72%
2020/21 $275,000 $123,750 $49,954 12.267% $6,128 $6,128 +6.14%
2019/20 $229,200 $103,140 $46,286 12.473% $5,773 $5,773 +6.81%
2018/19 $191,000 $85,950 $42,859 12.612% $5,405 $5,405 -0.84%
2017/18 $170,000 $76,500 $42,859 12.719% $5,451 $5,451 +1.89%
2016/17 $136,000 $61,200 $41,499 12.892% $5,350 $5,350 +8.07%
Permits

Permit information for 688 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
07/17/2023 Alteration
06/09/2023 Alteration

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Violations

DOB Violations

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Neighborhood

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Q2 2026 median price/sq. ft.

$533

1.5% Y-o-Y

Q1 2026 median price/sq. ft.

$471

-8.9% Y-o-Y

2025 median price/sq. ft.

$523

5.2% 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
Stuyvesant Ave & Fulton St at NW Corner
Station lines
A-C
Distance (miles)
0.436
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Neighbors for 688 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

700 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn 704 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn 676 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn 672 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn 668 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn 694 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn 686 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn 674 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn 708 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn 696 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn 680 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn 670 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn 698 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn 706 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn 690 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn 692 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn 684 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn 682 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn 678 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 688 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 688 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

The development at 688 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was built in 1910.

What is the total square footage of 688 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

688 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 has a total of 2,690 square feet.

When was 688 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 last sold and what was the sale price?

688 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was last sold on 05/29/2026 for $2,120,000.

What is the assessed value of 688 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

688 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 is currently assessed at $330,300.

What are the property taxes for 688 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

The property taxes for 688 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 total $8,723.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 5 residential unit(s).

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