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280 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216 - Property report

Also known as: 280 Putnam Ave

Property image for 280 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216

Property type

Four Families (C3)

Year built

1901

Lot sq. ft.

2,000

Sale price

$849,000

General information

Address

Primary address

280 Putnam Avenue

Alternate address(es)

280 Tom Feelings Way

ZIP code

11216

Neighborhood

Bedford-Stuyvesant

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

01828-0009

Building

Property type

Four Families (C3)

Building sq. ft.

3,200

Building dimensions

20 ft x 40 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1901

Last altered

2008

Exterior wall

None

Basement

Sales

Sale date

04/22/2008

Sale price

$849,000

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$13,253

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

Nostrand Avenue

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

20 ft x 100 ft

Lot sq. ft.

2,000

Area overview

Walk score

96 /100. Walker's Paradise

Transit score

100 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

79 /100. Very Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.41 Miles

Closest fire station

0.10 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 280 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 280 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
04/22/2008	$849,000	XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXX, XXXX XXX XXXXXXX, XXXX XXX XXXXXXX, XXXXX	XXXXX-XXXXXX XXXXXX XXX X

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
10/22/2020 - R 10/20/2020 - D	Landmark Designation (2020102000422001)	XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX
01/18/2017 - R 01/13/2017 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2017011700800001)	XXXXXXX XXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
01/09/2017 - R 12/28/2016 - D	Mortgage (2017010501796001)	XXX XXXXXX XXX	XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
02/18/2010 - R 01/22/2010 - D	Agreement (2010020100703002)	XXXXXXX XXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX
02/18/2010 - R 01/22/2010 - D	Mortgage (2010020100703001)	XXXXXXX XXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX
05/13/2008 - R 05/07/2008 - D	Deed (2008050800930001)	XXXXXXX XXXX	XXX XXXXXX XXX
05/22/2008 - R 04/22/2008 - D	Mortgage (2008051501066001)	XXXXXXX XXXXX	XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX
08/11/2008 - R 04/22/2008 - D	Deed (2008043001461001)	XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXX X	XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
04/12/2007 - R 03/20/2007 - D	Deed, Other (2007040200057001)	XXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXX X
09/15/2005 - R 08/16/2005 - D	Tax Lien Sale Certificate (2005090601489001)	XXXX XX XXX XXXX	XXXX XX XXX XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 280 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

$13,253

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$950,000

Assessed value

$427,500

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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	$792,000	$356,400	$98,654	12.439%	$12,272	$12,272	+7.47%
2024/25	$660,000	$297,000	$91,347	12.5%	$11,418	$11,418	-0.02%
2023/24	$550,000	$247,500	$91,347	12.502%	$11,420	$11,420	+5.18%
2022/23	$458,000	$206,100	$88,514	12.267%	$10,858	$10,858	+8.28%
2021/22	$366,700	$165,015	$81,959	12.235%	$10,028	$10,028	+7.72%
2020/21	$356,000	$160,200	$75,888	12.267%	$9,309	$9,309	+6.22%
2019/20	$296,400	$133,380	$70,267	12.473%	$8,764	$8,764	-1.10%
2018/19	$247,000	$111,150	$70,267	12.612%	$8,862	$8,862	+2.33%
2017/18	$219,000	$98,550	$68,088	12.719%	$8,660	$8,660	+6.55%
2016/17	$199,000	$89,550	$63,046	12.892%	$8,128	$8,128	+8.08%

Permits

Permit information for 280 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
01/11/2007	Alteration type 1

*Most recent permit 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
	11/19/2025	I
	06/10/2025	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

FEMA flood zones

Hurricane evacuation zones

Subway & traffic

Closest station

Nostrand Ave & Fulton St at NW Corner

Station lines

A-C

Distance (miles)

0.225

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
P.S. 93 William H Prescott	4	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	172	0.38
P.S. 93 William H Prescott	4	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	172	0.38
Concord Baptist Elementary School	NR	No	Private	1-5	0	0.16
Concord Baptist Elementary School	NR	No	Private	1-5	0	0.16
Clara Muhammad School Of Masjid Khalifah	NR	No	Private	PK-8	79	0.23
Clara Muhammad School Of Masjid Khalifah	NR	No	Private	PK-8	79	0.23
Tabernacle Elementary School	NR	No	Private	1-5	0	0.26
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
P.S. 305 Dr Peter Ray	NR	No	Public	PK, K-5	102	0.27

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Brooklyn East Collegiate Charter School	7	No	Charter	8	66	0.14
Clara Muhammad School Of Masjid Khalifah	NR	No	Private	PK-8	79	0.23
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
Urban Assembly Academy Of Arts And Letters	6	No	Public	PK, K-8	729	0.27
Mt Pleasant Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK-12	10	0.30
Mount Pleasant Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	1-12	0	0.32
Restoration Academy	3	No	Public	6-8	94	0.38
The Brooklyn Waldorf School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	160	0.39
Walk In Cove Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	1-12	0	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	0.99
Bedford Stuyvesant Prepretory High School	NR	No	Public	10-12	102	0.11
Brooklyn Academy High School	NR	No	Public	10-12	82	0.14
Bedford Academy High School	9	No	Public	9-12	381	0.24
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
Mt Pleasant Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK-12	10	0.30
Mount Pleasant Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	1-12	0	0.32
Walk In Cove Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	1-12	0	0.42
Unity Prep Charter School of Brooklyn	6	No	Charter	6-12	558	0.49

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 280 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216?

The development at 280 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216 was built in 1901.

What is the total square footage of 280 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216?

280 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216 has a total of 3,200 square feet.

When was 280 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216 last sold and what was the sale price?

280 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216 was last sold on 04/22/2008 for $849,000.

What is the assessed value of 280 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216?

280 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216 is currently assessed at $427,500.

What are the property taxes for 280 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216?

The property taxes for 280 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216 total $13,253.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 4 residential unit(s).

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