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261 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216 Property Information

261 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 261 Putnam Avenue
Neighborhood Bedford-Stuyvesant
Zip code 11216
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 01822-0074

Sales & Tax Overview for 261 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn

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Purchase date 02/02/2024
Purchase price $3,547,500
Tax class
Estimated property tax $2,919

Lot & Building Information for 261 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn

Lot sqft 2,000
Lot dimensions 20 ft x 100 ft
Building class Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)
Building sqft 2,400
Building dimensions 20 ft x 40 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 2
Structure type Brownstone
Building material Brick
Exterior wall Brick/masonry
Basement type Full
Year built 1910
Frontage(s) Putnam Avenue (narrow)
Nearest wide street Nostrand Avenue
Distance to wide street
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Zoning & Use for 261 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 2
Residential sqft

Area Overview

Walk Score
95 /100. Walker's Paradise
Transit Score
100 /100. Rider's Paradise
Bike Score
80 /100. Very Bikeable

School district 13
Community district 3
Closest police station 0.47 Miles
Closest fire station 0.06 Miles

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About 261 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 261 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216?

261 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216 was built in 1910 and has a total of 2,400 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 261 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $95,220, the tax amount paid for 261 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216 is $2,915. For the next year, the tax amount for 261 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216 is estimated at $2,919.

When was 261 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216 last sold and what was the last sale price?

261 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216 was last sold in 02/02/2024 for $3,547,500.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information for 261 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 261 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
02/02/2024 $3,547,500

Title Documents for 261 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
02/02/2024 - D
02/12/2024 - R		 Deed
(2024012300861001)
03/15/2023 - D
03/21/2023 - R		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2023032100023001)
03/01/2023 - D
09/11/2023 - R		 Mortgage
(2023031000182001)
10/01/2022 - D
11/09/2022 - R		 Agreement
(2022110900342001)
05/17/2016 - D
06/06/2016 - R		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2016053100471001)
08/21/2015 - D
09/18/2015 - R		 Mortgage and Consolidation
(2015091000435001)
05/24/2011 - D
06/20/2011 - R		 Mortgage and Consolidation
(2011060801223001)
09/05/2008 - D
08/24/2009 - R		 Agreement
(2008092400558003)
09/05/2008 - D
08/24/2009 - R		 Mortgage
(2008092400558002)
08/11/2008 - D
08/24/2009 - R		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2008092400558001)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 261 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $2,916
Estimated property tax: $2,919
Tax assessor's market value: $1,587,000
Assessed value: $95,220
Exemptions granted by city:

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Assessment History for 261 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn

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Year Market value Assessed value Taxable Tax rate % Base tax Property tax Year over year change
2025/26 $1,587,000 $95,220 $14,693 19.843% $3,654 $2,916 -0.67%
2024/25 $1,640,000 $98,400 $14,614 20.085% $3,662 $2,935 +26.81%
2023/24 $1,574,000 $94,440 $11,524 20.085% $3,461 $2,315 +6.16%
2022/23 $1,386,000 $83,160 $10,736 20.309% $3,303 $2,180 +8.31%
2021/22 $1,289,000 $77,340 $10,085 19.963% $3,068 $2,013 -5.29%
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Permits for 261 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn

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No recorded permits for this property.

Bedford-Stuyvesant Residential Market Stats

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Median Sale Price
$1,278,806
16.3% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$882
-12.8% YoY
Brooklyn Median Sale Price
$885,000
2.5% YoY

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Risk

FEMA flood zone(s): X (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Nostrand Ave & Fulton St at NW Corner
Station lines A-C
Distance (miles) 0.262
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Bus Routes
Name Putnam Av/Nostrand Av
Line B26
Distance (miles) 0.063

Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
P.S. 3 The Bedford Village 4 Yes Public PK, K-5 224 0.23
P.S. 3 The Bedford Village 4 Yes Public PK, K-5 224 0.23
Clara Muhammad School Of Masjid Khalifah NR No Private PK-8 79 0.13
Clara Muhammad School Of Masjid Khalifah NR No Private PK-8 79 0.13
Tabernacle Elementary School NR No Private 1-5 0 0.23
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Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Clara Muhammad School Of Masjid Khalifah NR No Private PK-8 79 0.13
Brooklyn East Collegiate Charter School 7 No Charter 8 66 0.23
The Brooklyn Waldorf School NR No Private PK, K-8 160 0.30
Urban Assembly Academy Of Arts And Letters 6 No Public PK, K-8 729 0.36
P.S. 140 NR No Public K-10 318 0.36
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Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Bedford Academy High School 9 No Public 9-12 381 0.15
Bedford Stuyvesant Prepretory High School NR No Public 10-12 102 0.20
Brooklyn Academy High School NR No Public 10-12 82 0.23
P.S. 140 NR No Public K-10 318 0.36
Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School 6 No Charter K-12 1,186 0.36
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Neighbors for 261 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 261 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
257 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn 2,400 05/25/2018 $1,415,000
241 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn 2,132 10/22/2021 $2,250,000
263 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn 2,400 08/24/1980
249 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn 2,668 07/07/2021 $2,450,000
247 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn 2,668 10/16/2015
275 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn 2,400 10/03/2000
259 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn 2,400 07/30/1971
267 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn 2,400 10/19/2021 $1,500,000
277 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn 2,400 05/13/1986
253 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn 1,840 09/13/1982
239 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn 2,132 01/13/2000
273 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn 2,400 12/07/2012
245 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn 2,668 03/29/2005 $602,550
265 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn 2,400 11/04/2005 $503,500
255 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn 2,400 04/13/2006 $55,000
271 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn 2,400 05/16/1996
279 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn 2,400 08/30/2016 $1,900,000
251 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn 3,000 11/26/2003 $370,000
269 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn 2,400 12/01/1994
281 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn 2,400 08/16/2002
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