425 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221
Local realty services provided by:CENTURY 21 Awaye Realty
425 Putnam Avenue,Brooklyn, NY 11221
$3,500,000
- 5 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 3,615 sq. ft.
- Multi-family
- Active
Listed by: corrin thomas, nick norman, travis ryckewaert, serena weddepohl
Office: serhant
MLS#:RLS20091864
Source:NY_REBNY
Price summary
- Price:$3,500,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$968.19
About this home
<p>Welcome to 425 Putnam Avenue, a 19-foot-wide legal two-family brownstone set on one of Bedford-Stuyvesant's most beautiful tree-lined blocks. Spanning approximately 3,615 square feet across four levels - plus a 745 square foot cellar with 7 foot ceilings - this is the kind of property that draws buyers who understand what original Brooklyn architecture actually means, and what it costs to find it intact.</p> <p>From the moment you arrive, the home announces its pedigree. The original entry door, beautifully preserved, opens into a grand interior staircase that anchors the home and speaks to the craftsmanship of its era. Throughout the property, exposed brick fireplaces appear in multiple rooms - not as decorative afterthoughts, but as original architectural features that give each space a warmth and character that simply cannot be replicated. The scale of the rooms, the ceiling heights, and the quality of the original details place this firmly among the most authentic brownstones available in the neighborhood today.</p> <p>Light is a genuine asset here. The home receives exceptional natural light throughout the day, further enhanced by skylights that draw the sun deep into the interior. Paired with the open southern exposure typical of Putnam Avenue's north-facing blocks, the result is a home that feels airy and alive at every hour.</p> <p>The well-appointed kitchen is move-in ready, and the private backyard - generous in scale and fully enclosed - offers the kind of outdoor living space that Brooklyn buyers consistently prioritize and pay a premium for. Below grade, the full cellar level with cement floors provides substantial additional square footage for storage, mechanicals, or future buildout.</p> <p>The two-family configuration offers immediate flexibility: live in one unit and lease the other, or hold the property as a fully income-producing asset in one of Brooklyn's strongest rental markets. Either way, the carrying costs are manageable and the demand is consistent. Currently utilized as a single family home with multiple kitchens, the property will be delivered vacant. </p> <p>For buyers with an eye on long-term value, the air rights tell a compelling story. With a current FAR of 2.32 against a residential maximum of 3.0, there are approximately 1,059 square feet of unused, buildable area - a meaningful development opportunity, subject to DOB approval, that adds a dimension of upside that most comparable properties on this block simply cannot offer.The property also offers approximately 1590 square feet of outdoor space, including the existing roof.</p> <p>Conveniently located near the A and C trains at Nostrand Avenue, and surrounded by the restaurants, cafés, and cultural institutions that have made Bed-Stuy one of Brooklyn's most sought-after addresses, 425 Putnam Avenue represents a rare convergence of original character, functional income potential, and genuine future upside.</p> <p>Legal 2-family 19' wide 3,615 sq ft Full cellar Private backyard Skylights Exposed brick fireplaces Original staircase & entry door 1,059 sq ft remaining buildable R6B zoning</p>...
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Home facts
- Year built:1899
- Listing ID #:RLS20091864
- Added:26 day(s) ago
- Updated:June 14, 2026 at 11:31 AM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:5
- Total bathrooms:4
- Full bathrooms:4
- Rooms Total:17
- Basement:Yes
- Living area:3,615 sq. ft.
Structure and exterior
- Year built:1899
- Building area:3,615 sq. ft.
- Levels:1 Story
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$3,500,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$968.19
- Tax amount:$4,872
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