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554 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 - Property report

Also known as: 554 Putnam Ave

Property image for 554 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

Property type

Three Families (C0)

Year built

1899

Lot sq. ft.

1,833

Sale price

$2,150,000

General information

Address

Primary address

554 Putnam Avenue

ZIP code

11221

Neighborhood

Bedford-Stuyvesant

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

01831-0032

Building

Property type

Three Families (C0)

Building sq. ft.

2,675

Building dimensions

18.3 ft x 45 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1899

Last altered

2022

Building material

Brick

Exterior wall

Brick/Masonary

Basement

Sales

Sale date

06/15/2023

Sale price

$2,150,000

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$8,014

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

18.33 ft x 100 ft

Lot sq. ft.

1,833

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

0.34 Miles

Closest fire station

0.19 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 554 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 554 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
06/15/2023	$2,150,000	XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XX X X X	XXXX XXXXXX XXX
03/29/2022	$1,150,000	XXXX XXXXXX XXX	XXXXXX, XXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
12/30/2025 - R	UCC3 Termination (2025121900700033)	XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX X X X	XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXXX X X
12/30/2025 - R 12/15/2025 - D	Termination of Assign of L&R (2025121900700010)	XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXXX X X	XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX X X X
12/23/2025 - R 12/15/2025 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2025121600124024)	XXXXXX XXXXXX XXX	XXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
12/23/2025 - R 12/15/2025 - D	Agreement (2025121600124023)	XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXX X X X	XXXXXX XXXXXX XXX
12/23/2025 - R 12/15/2025 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2025121600124021)	XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXXX X X	XXXXXX XXXXXX XXX
02/05/2024 - R	UCC3 Termination (2024013100055005)	XXXX XXXXXX XXX	XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
02/05/2024 - R 12/12/2023 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2024013100055004)	XXXX XXXXXX XXX	XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
02/05/2024 - R 12/12/2023 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2024013100055003)	XXXX XXXXXX XXX	XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
02/05/2024 - R 12/05/2023 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2024013100055002)	XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX	XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
02/05/2024 - R 12/05/2023 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2024013100055001)	XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX	XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 554 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

$8,014

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$1,835,000

Assessed value

$110,100

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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	$1,731,000	$103,860	$40,357	19.843%	$8,008	$8,008	+52.03%
2024/25	$1,520,000	$91,200	$26,225	20.085%	$5,267	$5,267	+3.82%
2023/24	$1,483,000	$88,980	$25,259	20.085%	$5,073	$5,073	+4.69%
2022/23	$1,470,000	$88,200	$23,861	20.309%	$4,846	$4,846	+7.74%
2021/22	$1,523,000	$91,380	$22,534	19.963%	$4,498	$4,498	-5.05%
2020/21	$1,620,000	$97,200	$22,511	21.045%	$4,737	$4,737	+2.41%
2019/20	$1,633,000	$97,980	$21,854	21.167%	$4,626	$4,626	+5.06%
2018/19	$1,246,000	$74,760	$21,049	20.919%	$4,403	$4,403	+8.63%
2017/18	$929,000	$55,740	$19,884	20.385%	$4,053	$4,053	+7.98%
2016/17	$845,000	$50,700	$18,778	19.991%	$3,754	$3,754	+2.34%

Permits

Permit information for 554 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
05/22/2023	Alteration
12/07/2022	Alteration
11/29/2022	Alteration
11/15/2022	Alteration
05/27/2022	Alteration CO

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID	Inspection date	Class	NOV issue date	Status
	04/11/2024	A
	03/24/2023	A
	03/07/2023	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

FEMA flood zones

Hurricane evacuation zones

Subway & traffic

Closest station

Throop Ave & Fulton St at NW Corner

Station lines

A-C

Distance (miles)

0.347

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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
The Co-Op School	NR	No	Private	K-7	118	0.16
Mount Pleasant Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	1-12	0	0.27
Mt Pleasant Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK-12	10	0.28
Mt Pleasant Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK-12	10	0.28
Brooklyn Brownstone School	8	No	Public	PK, K-5	310	0.30
Brooklyn Brownstone School	8	No	Public	PK, K-5	310	0.30
Urban Assembly Academy Of Arts And Letters	6	No	Public	PK, K-8	729	0.31
Urban Assembly Academy Of Arts And Letters	6	No	Public	PK, K-8	729	0.31

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
The Co-Op School	NR	No	Private	K-7	118	0.16
Mount Pleasant Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	1-12	0	0.27
Mt Pleasant Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK-12	10	0.28
Ms 35 Stephen Decatur	7	No	Public	6-8	185	0.30
Urban Assembly Academy Of Arts And Letters	6	No	Public	PK, K-8	729	0.31
P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell	3	No	Public	PK, K-8	212	0.32
Ember Charter School	7	No	Charter	K-12	423	0.32
Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-12	1,186	0.37
P.S. 140	NR	No	Public	K-10	318	0.37

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	0.59
Unity Prep Charter School of Brooklyn	6	No	Charter	6-12	558	0.11
Mount Pleasant Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	1-12	0	0.27
Mt Pleasant Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK-12	10	0.28
Ember Charter School	7	No	Charter	K-12	423	0.32
Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-12	1,186	0.37
P.S. 140	NR	No	Public	K-10	318	0.37
Brooklyn Academy High School	NR	No	Public	10-12	82	0.42
Bedford Stuyvesant Prepretory High School	NR	No	Public	10-12	102	0.44
Uncommon New York City Charter #1	NR	No	Charter		0	0.52

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 554 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

The development at 554 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was built in 1899.

What is the total square footage of 554 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

554 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 has a total of 2,675 square feet.

When was 554 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 last sold and what was the sale price?

554 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was last sold on 06/15/2023 for $2,150,000.

What is the assessed value of 554 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

554 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 is currently assessed at $110,100.

What are the property taxes for 554 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

The property taxes for 554 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 total $8,013.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

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