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494 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 - Property report

Also known as: 494 Putnam Ave

Property image for 494 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

Property type

Three Families (C0)

Year built

1915

Lot sq. ft.

1,900

General information

Address

Primary address

494 Putnam Avenue

ZIP code

11221

Neighborhood

Bedford-Stuyvesant

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

01830-0035

Building

Property type

Three Families (C0)

Building sq. ft.

3,420

Building dimensions

19 ft x 45 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1915

Building material

Brick

Exterior wall

Brick/Masonary

Basement

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$4,990

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

75 /100. Very Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.28 Miles

Closest fire station

0.30 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 494 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 494 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

No recently recorded sales for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
02/18/2011 - R 11/01/2010 - D	Mortgage and Consolidation (2011021100862001)	XXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
05/28/2008 - R 05/01/2008 - D	Deed (2008050101847001)	XXXXX XXXXX	XXXXX XXXXXXX
01/08/2008 - R 11/06/2007 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2008010201490001)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XX X	XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX
02/12/2007 - R 01/29/2007 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2007020300015001)	XXXXX XXXXXXXXX	XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
01/22/2007 - R 12/14/2006 - D	Mortgage (2007010201941001)	XXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXX
08/06/2008 - R 01/03/2006 - D	Mortgage (2008080100465001)	XXXXX XXXXX	XXXXX XXXXXX
10/01/2004 - R 04/29/2004 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2004070602268001)	XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX	XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX
05/09/2001 - R 04/18/2001 - D	Deed (3890007642289)	XXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXX XXXXXXX
10/17/1996 - R	Satisfaction of Mortgage (3840005383484)	XXXXX XXXXXXXXX	XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
10/17/1996 - R	Mortgage (3540005383254)	XXXXX XXXXXXXXX	XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 494 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

$4,990

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$1,548,000

Assessed value

$92,880

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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	$1,560,000	$93,600	$25,148	19.843%	$4,990	$4,990	-0.36%
2024/25	$1,835,000	$110,100	$24,936	20.085%	$5,008	$5,008	+5.94%
2023/24	$1,653,000	$99,180	$23,538	20.085%	$4,728	$4,728	+4.80%
2022/23	$1,739,000	$104,340	$22,213	20.309%	$4,511	$4,511	+7.82%
2021/22	$1,704,000	$102,240	$20,957	19.963%	$4,184	$4,184	-5.13%
2020/21	$1,682,000	$100,920	$20,957	21.045%	$4,410	$4,410	+0.27%
2019/20	$1,438,000	$86,280	$20,780	21.167%	$4,399	$4,399	+7.20%
2018/19	$1,642,000	$98,520	$19,615	20.919%	$4,103	$4,103	+8.74%
2017/18	$1,264,000	$75,840	$18,511	20.385%	$3,773	$3,773	+8.08%
2016/17	$936,000	$56,160	$17,464	19.991%	$3,491	$3,491	+2.23%

Permits

Permit information for 494 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
06/24/2021	Alteration
07/29/2020	Alteration type 2

*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)

0.331

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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	0.11
P.S. 44 Marcus Garvey	3	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	119	0.11
Mount Pleasant Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	1-12	0	0.16
Mt Pleasant Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK-12	10	0.17
Mt Pleasant Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK-12	10	0.17
Urban Assembly Academy Of Arts And Letters	6	No	Public	PK, K-8	729	0.20
Urban Assembly Academy Of Arts And Letters	6	No	Public	PK, K-8	729	0.20
P.S. 305 Dr Peter Ray	NR	No	Public	PK, K-5	102	0.20
P.S. 305 Dr Peter Ray	NR	No	Public	PK, K-5	102	0.20
The Co-Op School	NR	No	Private	K-7	118	0.23

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	0.11
Mount Pleasant Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	1-12	0	0.16
Mt Pleasant Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK-12	10	0.17
Urban Assembly Academy Of Arts And Letters	6	No	Public	PK, K-8	729	0.20
The Co-Op School	NR	No	Private	K-7	118	0.23
Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-12	1,186	0.27
P.S. 140	NR	No	Public	K-10	318	0.27
Brooklyn East Collegiate Charter School	7	No	Charter	8	66	0.29
Ms 35 Stephen Decatur	7	No	Public	6-8	185	0.38
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	0.66
Unity Prep Charter School of Brooklyn	6	No	Charter	6-12	558	0.11
Mount Pleasant Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	1-12	0	0.16
Mt Pleasant Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK-12	10	0.17
Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-12	1,186	0.27
P.S. 140	NR	No	Public	K-10	318	0.27
Brooklyn Academy High School	NR	No	Public	10-12	82	0.29
Bedford Stuyvesant Prepretory High School	NR	No	Public	10-12	102	0.32
Ember Charter School	7	No	Charter	K-12	423	0.42
Uncommon New York City Charter #1	NR	No	Charter		0	0.49

Neighbors for 494 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

480 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn 474 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn 492 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn 403 Jefferson Ave, Brooklyn 550 Throop Ave, Brooklyn 399 Jefferson Ave, Brooklyn 488 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn 409 Jefferson Ave, Brooklyn 407 Jefferson Ave, Brooklyn 405 Jefferson Ave, Brooklyn 482 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn 496 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn 498 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn 500 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn 401 Jefferson Ave, Brooklyn 484 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn 490 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn 486 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn 478 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 494 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

The development at 494 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was built in 1915.

What is the total square footage of 494 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

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

What is the assessed value of 494 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

494 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 is currently assessed at $92,880.

What are the property taxes for 494 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

The property taxes for 494 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 total $4,990.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

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