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538 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 - Property report

Also known as: 538 Putnam Ave

Property image for 538 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

Property type

Three Families (C0)

Year built

1899

Lot sq. ft.

2,000

Sale price

$1,650,000

General information

Address

Primary address

538 Putnam Avenue

ZIP code

11221

Neighborhood

Bedford-Stuyvesant

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

01831-0024

Building

Property type

Three Families (C0)

Building sq. ft.

3,800

Building dimensions

20 ft x 45 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1899

Last altered

2017

Building material

Brick

Exterior wall

Brick/Masonary

Basement

Sales

Sale date

02/02/2017

Sale price

$1,650,000

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$10,435

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

Marcus Garvey Boulevard

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

20 ft x 100 ft

Lot sq. ft.

2,000

Area overview

Walk score

95 /100. Walker's Paradise

Transit score

100 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

73 /100. Very Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.32 Miles

Closest fire station

0.21 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 538 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 538 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
02/02/2017	$1,650,000	XXXXXX, XXXX XXX XXXXXX, XXXX XXX XXXXXXX, XXXXXXXX	XXX XXXXXX XXX
05/24/2013	$600,000	XXX XXXXXX XXX	XXXXXX, XXXXXX X

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
02/14/2017 - R 02/02/2017 - D	Mortgage (2017020900651003)	XXXXXX XXXX	XXXX
02/14/2017 - R 02/02/2017 - D	Deed (2017020900651001)	XXX XXXXXX XXX	XXXXXX XXXX
02/14/2017 - R 01/26/2017 - D	Power of Attorney (2017020900651002)	XXXXXX XXXX	XXXXXX XXXX
02/14/2017 - R 12/29/2016 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2017020900651004)	XXX XXXXXX XXX	XXXXXX XXXXXX
03/03/2014 - R 02/02/2014 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2014021200261001)	XXXXXX XXXXXX	X X XXXXXX XXX
06/26/2013 - R 06/13/2013 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2013061200774001)	XXXXXX XXXXXX X	XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX
06/18/2013 - R 06/06/2013 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2013060600143001)	XXXXXX XXXXXX X	XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX
07/29/2013 - R 05/24/2013 - D	Mortgage (2013062500326002)	XXX XXXXXX XXX	XXXXXX XXXXXX
07/29/2013 - R 05/24/2013 - D	Deed (2013062500326001)	XXXXXX XXXXXX X	XXX XXXXXX XXX
09/11/2012 - R 08/27/2012 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2012083100144001)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX	XXXXX XXXXX XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 538 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

$10,435

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$2,691,000

Assessed value

$161,460

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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	$2,360,000	$141,600	$52,586	19.843%	$10,435	$10,435	+60.12%
2024/25	$2,069,000	$124,140	$32,446	20.085%	$6,517	$6,517	+3.63%
2023/24	$2,154,000	$129,240	$31,310	20.085%	$6,289	$6,289	+4.83%
2022/23	$1,778,000	$106,680	$29,539	20.309%	$5,999	$5,999	+7.84%
2021/22	$1,653,000	$99,180	$27,868	19.963%	$5,563	$5,563	-5.15%
2020/21	$1,672,000	$100,320	$27,868	21.045%	$5,865	$5,865	+2.48%
2019/20	$1,573,000	$94,380	$27,038	21.167%	$5,723	$5,723	+4.85%
2018/19	$1,510,000	$90,600	$26,092	20.919%	$5,458	$5,458	+8.77%
2017/18	$1,299,000	$77,940	$24,616	20.385%	$5,018	$5,018	+8.09%
2016/17	$1,152,000	$69,120	$23,223	19.991%	$4,643	$4,643	+2.23%

Permits

Permit information for 538 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
06/23/2017	Alteration type 1
02/25/2017	Alteration type 2
02/25/2017	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
	03/01/2022	A
	04/12/2021	I
	04/12/2021	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

Throop Ave & Fulton St at NW Corner

Station lines

A-C

Distance (miles)

0.339

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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	0.10
P.S. 44 Marcus Garvey	3	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	119	0.10
The Co-Op School	NR	No	Private	K-7	118	0.17
Mount Pleasant Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	1-12	0	0.24
Mt Pleasant Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK-12	10	0.25
Mt Pleasant Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK-12	10	0.25
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	0.10
The Co-Op School	NR	No	Private	K-7	118	0.17
Mount Pleasant Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	1-12	0	0.24
Mt Pleasant Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK-12	10	0.25
Urban Assembly Academy Of Arts And Letters	6	No	Public	PK, K-8	729	0.29
Ms 35 Stephen Decatur	7	No	Public	6-8	185	0.32
P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell	3	No	Public	PK, K-8	212	0.34
Ember Charter School	7	No	Charter	K-12	423	0.34
P.S. 140	NR	No	Public	K-10	318	0.34
Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-12	1,186	0.34

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	0.60
Unity Prep Charter School of Brooklyn	6	No	Charter	6-12	558	0.10
Mount Pleasant Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	1-12	0	0.24
Mt Pleasant Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK-12	10	0.25
Ember Charter School	7	No	Charter	K-12	423	0.34
P.S. 140	NR	No	Public	K-10	318	0.34
Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-12	1,186	0.34
Brooklyn Academy High School	NR	No	Public	10-12	82	0.39
Bedford Stuyvesant Prepretory High School	NR	No	Public	10-12	102	0.42
Uncommon New York City Charter #1	NR	No	Charter		0	0.51

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 538 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

The development at 538 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was built in 1899.

What is the total square footage of 538 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

538 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 has a total of 3,800 square feet.

When was 538 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 last sold and what was the sale price?

538 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was last sold on 02/02/2017 for $1,650,000.

What is the assessed value of 538 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

538 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 is currently assessed at $161,460.

What are the property taxes for 538 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

The property taxes for 538 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 total $10,434.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

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