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438 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 - Property report

Also known as: 438 Putnam Ave

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Property type

Three Families (C0)

Year built

1915

Lot sq. ft.

1,825

Sale price

$1,250,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
438 Putnam Avenue
ZIP code
11221
Neighborhood
Bedford-Stuyvesant
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
01830-0007

Owner

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Building
Property type
Three Families (C0)
Building sq. ft.
3,432
Building dimensions
18.25 ft x 47 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
3
Year built
1915
Building material
Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Sales
Sale date
08/11/2025
Sale price
$1,250,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$4,658
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
Marcy Avenue
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
18.25 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
1,825

Area overview

Walk score
96 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
76 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
13
Community district
3
Closest police station
0.27 Miles
Closest fire station
0.38 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 438 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 438 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
08/11/2025 $1,250,000 XXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX, XX XXXXXXXX XX XXX XXXXXX XX XXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
07/27/2026 - R UCC3 Termination
(2026062301021008)		 XXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX X XXX
07/27/2026 - R UCC3 Termination
(2026062301021007)		 XXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX X XXX
07/27/2026 - R
05/29/2026 - D		 Agreement
(2026062301021004)		 XXX XXXXXX XXX XXXX XXX
07/27/2026 - R
05/29/2026 - D		 Mortgage
(2026062301021003)		 XXX XXXXXX XXX XXXX XXX
07/27/2026 - R
05/22/2026 - D		 Termination of Assign of L&R
(2026062301021006)		 XXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX X XXX
07/27/2026 - R
05/22/2026 - D		 Termination of Assign of L&R
(2026062301021005)		 XXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX X XXX
07/27/2026 - R
05/22/2026 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2026062301021002)		 XXXXXXXXXX XXX X XXX XXXX XXX
07/27/2026 - R
05/20/2026 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2026062301021001)		 XXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXX XXX
09/15/2025 - R Initial UCC1
(2025090800815007)		 XXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX X XXX
09/15/2025 - R Initial UCC1
(2025090800815006)		 XXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX X XXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 438 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
$4,658
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,626,000
Assessed value
$97,560

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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 $1,585,000 $95,100 $23,467 19.843% $4,657 $4,657 -0.14%
2024/25 $1,865,000 $111,900 $23,216 20.085% $4,663 $4,663 +5.89%
2023/24 $1,720,000 $103,200 $21,924 20.085% $4,403 $4,403 +4.71%
2022/23 $1,885,000 $113,100 $20,707 20.309% $4,205 $4,205 +7.69%
2021/22 $1,710,000 $102,600 $19,560 19.963% $3,905 $3,905 -5.12%
2020/21 $1,689,000 $101,340 $19,556 21.045% $4,116 $4,116 +0.50%
2019/20 $1,444,000 $86,640 $19,347 21.167% $4,095 $4,095 +7.15%
2018/19 $1,631,000 $97,860 $18,270 20.919% $3,822 $3,822 +8.65%
2017/18 $1,246,000 $74,760 $17,256 20.385% $3,518 $3,518 +7.95%
2016/17 $923,000 $55,380 $16,300 19.991% $3,259 $3,259 +2.25%
Permits

Permit information for 438 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
09/08/2025 Alteration
09/03/2025 Alteration
09/03/2025 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
09/21/2024 C

*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

Hurricane evacuation zones

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Hurricane evacuation zones
-

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Throop Ave & Fulton St at NW Corner
Station lines
A-C
Distance (miles)
0.352
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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 0.19
P.S. 44 Marcus Garvey 3 Yes Public PK, K-5 119 0.19
Mt Pleasant Christian Academy NR No Private PK-12 10 0.11
Mt Pleasant Christian Academy NR No Private PK-12 10 0.11
Mount Pleasant Christian Academy NR No Private 1-12 0 0.11
P.S. 305 Dr Peter Ray NR No Public PK, K-5 102 0.13
P.S. 305 Dr Peter Ray NR No Public PK, K-5 102 0.13
Urban Assembly Academy Of Arts And Letters 6 No Public PK, K-8 729 0.13
Urban Assembly Academy Of Arts And Letters 6 No Public PK, K-8 729 0.13
Concord Baptist Elementary School NR No Private 1-5 0 0.18
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Mt Pleasant Christian Academy NR No Private PK-12 10 0.11
Mount Pleasant Christian Academy NR No Private 1-12 0 0.11
Urban Assembly Academy Of Arts And Letters 6 No Public PK, K-8 729 0.13
Unity Prep Charter School of Brooklyn 6 No Charter 6-12 558 0.19
Brooklyn East Collegiate Charter School 7 No Charter 8 66 0.19
P.S. 140 NR No Public K-10 318 0.19
Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School 6 No Charter K-12 1,186 0.19
The Co-Op School NR No Private K-7 118 0.31
Restoration Academy 3 No Public 6-8 94 0.41
Ms 35 Stephen Decatur 7 No Public 6-8 185 0.46
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 0.73
Mt Pleasant Christian Academy NR No Private PK-12 10 0.11
Mount Pleasant Christian Academy NR No Private 1-12 0 0.11
Unity Prep Charter School of Brooklyn 6 No Charter 6-12 558 0.19
Brooklyn Academy High School NR No Public 10-12 82 0.19
P.S. 140 NR No Public K-10 318 0.19
Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School 6 No Charter K-12 1,186 0.19
Bedford Stuyvesant Prepretory High School NR No Public 10-12 102 0.22
Uncommon New York City Charter #1 NR No Charter 0 0.48
Walk In Cove Christian Academy NR No Private 1-12 0 0.51

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Neighbors for 438 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

436 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn 434 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn 432 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn 430 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn 442 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn 448 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn 452 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn 387 A Tompkins Ave, Brooklyn 450 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn 454 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn 271 Jefferson Ave, Brooklyn 273 Jefferson Ave, Brooklyn 275 Jefferson Ave, Brooklyn 446 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn 456 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn 277 Jefferson Ave, Brooklyn 279 Jefferson Ave, Brooklyn 458 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn 440 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn 444 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 438 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 438 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

The development at 438 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was built in 1915.

What is the total square footage of 438 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

438 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 has a total of 3,432 square feet.

When was 438 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 last sold and what was the sale price?

438 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was last sold on 08/11/2025 for $1,250,000.

What is the assessed value of 438 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

438 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 is currently assessed at $97,560.

What are the property taxes for 438 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

The property taxes for 438 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 total $4,657.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

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