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479 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 - Property report

Also known as: 479 Putnam Ave

Property image for 479 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

Property type

Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)

Year built

1899

Lot sq. ft.

1,900

Sale price

$990,000

General information

Address

Primary address

479 Putnam Avenue

ZIP code

11221

Neighborhood

Bedford-Stuyvesant

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

01825-0049

Building

Property type

Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)

Building sq. ft.

3,420

Building dimensions

19 ft x 45 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1899

Building material

Brick

Exterior wall

Brick/Masonary

Basement

Sales

Sale date

01/10/2023

Sale price

$990,000

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$4,862

Tax class

Zoning & Use

Zoning

Residential units

Residential sq. ft.

Lot

Frontage(s)

Putnam Avenue (narrow)

Nearest wide street

Fulton Street

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

19 ft x 100 ft

Lot sq. ft.

1,900

Floor area ratio (FAR)

Commercial FAR

Residential FAR

Current built area

3,420 sq. ft.

Buildable area

Area overview

Walk score

96 /100. Walker's Paradise

Transit score

100 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

76 /100. Very Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.25 Miles

Closest fire station

0.33 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 479 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 479 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
01/10/2023	$990,000	XXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXX	XXXXXXX, XXXXXXXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
03/23/2023 - R 03/06/2023 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2023030600548001)	XXXXX XXXXXXXXX	XXXXXXXXX XX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
03/29/2023 - R 01/27/2023 - D	Discharge of Tax Lien (2023032400055002)	XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXXXX
03/29/2023 - R 01/27/2023 - D	Discharge of Tax Lien (2023032400055001)	XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXXXX
01/18/2023 - R 01/12/2023 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2023011400017001)	XXXXX XXXXXXXXX	XXXXXX
01/18/2023 - R 01/10/2023 - D	Mortgage (2023011600222002)	XXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXX	XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX
01/18/2023 - R 01/10/2023 - D	Deed (2023011600222001)	XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXX	XXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXX
02/23/2022 - R 02/10/2022 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2022021501671001)	XXXXX XXXXXXX X	XXX XXXX XXXXX XX X X XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
09/09/2021 - R 07/15/2021 - D	Deed (2021073100035001)	XXXXX XXXXXXX XX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXX	XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX
10/18/2019 - R 10/16/2019 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2019101701298001)	XXXX XX XXXXXXX XX	XXX XXXX XXXXX XX
08/15/2017 - R 08/07/2017 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2017081400411001)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX	XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 479 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

$4,862

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$2,403,000

Assessed value

$144,180

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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	$1,851,000	$111,060	$24,504	19.843%	$4,862	$4,862	-0.33%
2024/25	$1,963,000	$117,780	$24,290	20.085%	$4,879	$4,879	+5.93%
2023/24	$2,086,000	$125,160	$22,930	20.085%	$4,605	$4,605	+4.80%
2022/23	$2,286,000	$137,160	$21,638	20.309%	$4,394	$4,394	+7.81%
2021/22	$1,947,000	$116,820	$20,420	19.963%	$4,076	$4,076	-5.15%
2020/21	$1,627,000	$97,620	$20,420	21.045%	$4,297	$4,297	+0.30%
2019/20	$1,545,000	$92,700	$20,242	21.167%	$4,285	$4,285	+7.19%
2018/19	$1,421,000	$85,260	$19,108	20.919%	$3,997	$3,997	+8.74%
2017/18	$1,123,000	$67,380	$18,032	20.385%	$3,676	$3,676	+8.05%
2016/17	$832,000	$49,920	$17,017	19.991%	$3,402	$3,402	+2.23%

Permits

Permit information for 479 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
03/21/2023	Alteration
04/22/2022	Alteration
04/22/2022	Alteration
03/24/2022	Alteration
09/27/2021	Alteration

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID	Inspection date	Class	NOV issue date	Status
	05/05/2026	A
	06/10/2025	A
	11/27/2024	I

*Most recent HPD violations on record for this property.

Neighborhood

Bedford-Stuyvesant residential market stats

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Median sale price

$1,498,623

17.5% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$908

3.8% Y-o-Y

Brooklyn median sale price

$998,800

3.4% 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

Throop Ave & Fulton St at NW Corner

Station lines

A-C

Distance (miles)

0.363

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
P.S. 44 Marcus Garvey	3	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	119	0.09
P.S. 44 Marcus Garvey	3	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	119	0.09
Mount Pleasant Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	1-12	0	0.13
Mt Pleasant Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK-12	10	0.14
Mt Pleasant Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK-12	10	0.14
P.S. 305 Dr Peter Ray	NR	No	Public	PK, K-5	102	0.18
P.S. 305 Dr Peter Ray	NR	No	Public	PK, K-5	102	0.18
Urban Assembly Academy Of Arts And Letters	6	No	Public	PK, K-8	729	0.18
Urban Assembly Academy Of Arts And Letters	6	No	Public	PK, K-8	729	0.18
The Co-Op School	NR	No	Private	K-7	118	0.22

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Unity Prep Charter School of Brooklyn	6	No	Charter	6-12	558	0.09
Mount Pleasant Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	1-12	0	0.13
Mt Pleasant Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK-12	10	0.14
Urban Assembly Academy Of Arts And Letters	6	No	Public	PK, K-8	729	0.18
The Co-Op School	NR	No	Private	K-7	118	0.22
P.S. 140	NR	No	Public	K-10	318	0.27
Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-12	1,186	0.27
Brooklyn East Collegiate Charter School	7	No	Charter	8	66	0.28
Ms 35 Stephen Decatur	7	No	Public	6-8	185	0.41
P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell	3	No	Public	PK, K-8	212	0.42

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	0.69
Unity Prep Charter School of Brooklyn	6	No	Charter	6-12	558	0.09
Mount Pleasant Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	1-12	0	0.13
Mt Pleasant Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK-12	10	0.14
P.S. 140	NR	No	Public	K-10	318	0.27
Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-12	1,186	0.27
Brooklyn Academy High School	NR	No	Public	10-12	82	0.28
Bedford Stuyvesant Prepretory High School	NR	No	Public	10-12	102	0.31
Ember Charter School	7	No	Charter	K-12	423	0.42
Walk In Love Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	291	0.50

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 479 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

The development at 479 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was built in 1899.

What is the total square footage of 479 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

479 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 has a total of 3,420 square feet.

When was 479 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 last sold and what was the sale price?

479 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was last sold on 01/10/2023 for $990,000.

What is the assessed value of 479 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

479 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 is currently assessed at $144,180.

What are the property taxes for 479 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

The property taxes for 479 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 total $4,862.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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