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541 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 - Property report

Also known as: 541 Putnam Ave

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Property type

Three Families (C0)

Year built

1901

Lot sq. ft.

1,667

Sale price

$999,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
541 Putnam Avenue
ZIP code
11221
Neighborhood
Bedford-Stuyvesant
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
01826-0057

Owner

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Building
Property type
Three Families (C0)
Building sq. ft.
3,000
Building dimensions
16.67 ft x 45 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
3
Year built
1901
Building material
Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Sales
Sale date
12/29/2014
Sale price
$999,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$5,972
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
3
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
Putnam Avenue (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Marcus Garvey Boulevard
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
16.67 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
1,667

Area overview

Walk score
92 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
74 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
13
Community district
3
Closest police station
0.31 Miles
Closest fire station
0.21 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 541 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 541 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
12/29/2014 $999,000 XXXXXXX, XXXXX XXX XXXXXX, XXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXX, XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX, XXXXXX X XXX XXX XXXXXX XX XXXX X XXXXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
04/30/2026 - R
04/24/2026 - D		 Mortgage
(2026042900669001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXX
07/23/2021 - R
07/15/2021 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2021071600448001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXX XX XXXX X X
07/19/2021 - R
07/12/2021 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2021071201255001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX X X
06/30/2021 - R
06/21/2021 - D		 Mortgage
(2021062500492001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXX
04/21/2015 - R
03/28/2015 - D		 Mortgage
(2015041500133001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXX XX XXXX X X
01/22/2015 - R
12/29/2014 - D		 Mortgage
(2015010500698002)		 XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
01/22/2015 - R
12/29/2014 - D		 Deed
(2015010500698001)		 XXXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX
04/22/1971 - R Deed
(37130047701486)		 XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXX

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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 541 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
$5,972
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,779,000
Assessed value
$106,740

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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 $1,353,000 $81,180 $30,097 19.843% $5,972 $5,972 -0.37%
2024/25 $1,592,000 $95,520 $29,845 20.085% $5,994 $5,994 +5.98%
2023/24 $1,933,000 $115,980 $28,160 20.085% $5,656 $5,656 +4.77%
2022/23 $1,582,000 $94,920 $26,582 20.309% $5,399 $5,399 +7.82%
2021/22 $1,319,000 $79,140 $25,081 19.963% $5,007 $5,007 -5.14%
2020/21 $1,376,000 $82,560 $25,081 21.045% $5,278 $5,278 +0.26%
2019/20 $1,348,000 $80,880 $24,871 21.167% $5,264 $5,264 +7.24%
2018/19 $1,019,000 $61,140 $23,467 20.919% $4,909 $4,909 +8.71%
2017/18 $1,103,000 $66,180 $22,152 20.385% $4,516 $4,516 +8.07%
2016/17 $852,000 $51,120 $20,901 19.991% $4,178 $4,178 +2.23%
Permits

Permit information for 541 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
05/13/2022 Alteration
03/05/2022 Alteration

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID Inspection date Class NOV issue date Status
05/05/2026 A
06/10/2025 A
04/11/2024 A

*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

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FEMA flood zones
X

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Hurricane evacuation zones
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Subway & traffic

Closest station
Throop Ave & Fulton St at NW Corner
Station lines
A-C
Distance (miles)
0.375
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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 0.08
P.S. 44 Marcus Garvey 3 Yes Public PK, K-5 119 0.08
The Co-Op School NR No Private K-7 118 0.13
Mount Pleasant Christian Academy NR No Private 1-12 0 0.25
Mt Pleasant Christian Academy NR No Private PK-12 10 0.26
Mt Pleasant Christian Academy NR No Private PK-12 10 0.26
Urban Assembly Academy Of Arts And Letters 6 No Public PK, K-8 729 0.29
Urban Assembly Academy Of Arts And Letters 6 No Public PK, K-8 729 0.29
P.S. 305 Dr Peter Ray NR No Public PK, K-5 102 0.29
P.S. 305 Dr Peter Ray NR No Public PK, K-5 102 0.29
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 0.08
The Co-Op School NR No Private K-7 118 0.13
Mount Pleasant Christian Academy NR No Private 1-12 0 0.25
Mt Pleasant Christian Academy NR No Private PK-12 10 0.26
Urban Assembly Academy Of Arts And Letters 6 No Public PK, K-8 729 0.29
P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell 3 No Public PK, K-8 212 0.31
Ember Charter School 7 No Charter K-12 423 0.31
Ms 35 Stephen Decatur 7 No Public 6-8 185 0.33
Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School 6 No Charter K-12 1,186 0.38
P.S. 140 NR No Public K-10 318 0.38
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 0.62
Unity Prep Charter School of Brooklyn 6 No Charter 6-12 558 0.08
Mount Pleasant Christian Academy NR No Private 1-12 0 0.25
Mt Pleasant Christian Academy NR No Private PK-12 10 0.26
Ember Charter School 7 No Charter K-12 423 0.31
Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School 6 No Charter K-12 1,186 0.38
P.S. 140 NR No Public K-10 318 0.38
Brooklyn Academy High School NR No Public 10-12 82 0.40
Bedford Stuyvesant Prepretory High School NR No Public 10-12 102 0.43
Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy Charter School 2 No Charter 9-12 236 0.54

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Neighbors for 541 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

533 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn 545 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn 553 A Putnam Ave, Brooklyn 525 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn 523 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn 555 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn 529 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn 543 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn 555 A Putnam Ave, Brooklyn 539 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn 537 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn 521 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn 547 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn 549 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn 553 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn 535 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn 527 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn 531 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn 551 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn 557 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 541 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 541 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

The development at 541 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was built in 1901.

What is the total square footage of 541 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

541 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 has a total of 3,000 square feet.

When was 541 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 last sold and what was the sale price?

541 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was last sold on 12/29/2014 for $999,000.

What is the assessed value of 541 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

541 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 is currently assessed at $106,740.

What are the property taxes for 541 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

The property taxes for 541 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 total $5,972.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

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