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title: "398 Putnam Avenue, New York City, NY 11216"
description: "398 Putnam Avenue, New York City, NY 11216 — Townhouse in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, NY. Listing Price $3,695,000. 7 bed, 6 bath, 4,500 sqft Illustrative Buyer Commission Share of $55,425 at closing, based on a 3% buyer-broker commission."
url: "https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buy/newyorkcity/brooklyn/11216/398-putnam-avenue-ny-11216"
source: "Real Estate Rebate Team"
dateModified: "2026-10-16T17:49:08.573Z"
status: "Active"
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# 398 Putnam Avenue, New York City, NY 11216

Townhouse in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, NY

Courtesy of Compass

Last updated: October 16, 2026, 1:49 PM

## At a Glance

- **Listing Price**: $3,695,000
- **Beds**: 7
- **Total Baths**: 6
- **Sqft**: 4,500
- **Monthly Taxes**: $1,055 / mo
- **Price per Sqft**: $821
- **Brokerage Fee**: Share Eligible

## The Private Brokerage Advantage

As an independent luxury buyer representative, Régis shares 50% of the buyer-side commission he actually receives on your purchase. Eligible buyers receive that Buyer Commission Share directly at closing to offset closing costs, down payments, or renovations. The figures below are illustrative, based on a **3% buyer-broker commission**; your share follows the commission offered on the transaction.

- **Contract Purchase Price**: $3,695,000
- **Illustrative Buyer Commission Share**: -$55,425*
- **Illustrative Net Cost**: $3,639,575

*Illustrative Buyer Savings of $55,425 — 50% of a 3% buyer-broker commission, shared at closing.*

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## Property Overview

Brand New to Market! Beautifully renovated and rich in architectural charm, 398 Putnam Avenue blends historic character with modern living on a picturesque, tree-lined block in Bed-Stuy’s Bedford Historic District. This turn-of-the-century two-family townhouse features a generous owner’s triplex connected to a finished cellar, a spacious private deck, and a landscaped backyard, along with a separate two-bedroom garden apartment.

Enter on the parlor floor filled with natural light and find an open living area with soaring ceilings, herringbone oak floors, exposed brick, original millwork, and a restored wood-burning fireplace. At the heart of the home, the chef’s kitchen features custom cabinetry, Taj Mahal marble countertops, a sculptural range hood, and high-end appliances, including an oversized refrigerator. Floor to ceiling glass doors open directly onto a wide deck and the landscaped backyard, creating an easy flow ideal for indoor and outdoor entertainment.

Upstairs, the expansive primary floor includes a suite featuring a spacious walk-in dressing room with custom built-ins and a beautifully finished en-suite bathroom. Luxurious marble finishes, dual vanities, a glass-enclosed rain shower, and a freestanding soaking tub beneath sun-filled windows creates a spa-like environment. An additional bedroom is ideal for home office, nursery or guestroom. The third floor offers three spacious bedrooms and two full bathrooms, with high ceilings, large windows and thoughtful finishes throughout.

On the garden level, a fully renovated two-bedroom apartment offers excellent flexibility for rental income, guests, or extended living. On the lowest level, the finished cellar is connected to the owner’s triplex and provides additional space for storage, a home gym, recreation room - the uses are endless. Additional highlights include central air throughout the owner’s triplex, split-system A/C in the garden apartment, and solar panels installed in December 2025.

Set on a lovely and quiet residential block in the heart of Bedford-Stuyvesant, this home is close to beloved restaurants, local cafés, shops, parks, and neighborhood favorites, with convenient access to transportation to neighboring Clinton Hill. With its flexible two-family layout, generous proportions, private outdoor space, and preserved architectural details, 398 Putnam Avenue offers a rare opportunity. Don’t miss your chance!

## Property Details

- **Property Type**: Multi Family
- **Beds**: 7
- **Total Baths**: 6
- **Rooms**: 11
- **Sqft**: 4,500 sqft
- **Stories**: 4
- **Year Built**: 1915
- **Price per Sqft**: $821
- **Monthly Taxes**: $1,055 / mo
- **Listed On**: Oct 16, 2026
- **Days on Market**: 1 Days

### Residence Features

- Central Air
- Central
- Solar
- Laundry Room
- In Unit
- See Remarks
- Building Garden
- Private Outdoor Space Over 60 Sqft
- Double Vanity
- Entrance Foyer
- High Ceilings
- Kitchen Island
- Soaking Tub
- Dryer
- Dishwasher
- Washer
- Hardwood
- Skylight(s)

## Estimated Monthly Payment

**$19,739 / month**, assuming a 20% down payment ($739,000), a 6.5% interest rate and a 30-year term. The page's calculator lets a buyer change all three.

- **Principal & Interest**: $18,684
- **Property Taxes**: $1,055

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary. Confirm terms with your lender.

## Sales and market data

### Recent sales

398 Putnam Avenue has one recorded sale since October 2021, the most recent for $3,650,000 in July 2026. Prices are the figures recorded with the City, not asking prices.

| Unit | Beds | Sq Ft | Sold Price | $/ft² | Sold | Source |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Entire property (Triplex) | 7 | 4,500 | $3,650,000 | $811/ft² | July 13, 2026 | MLS |

Sales data through July 2026.

Sale prices are the consideration recorded with the City in ACRIS, and each sale is dated by the day the City recorded it. A closing date reported to the MLS typically falls one to two weeks earlier. Recorded sales describe what has already happened and are not an appraisal, a valuation, or an estimate of what this home will sell for.

[See every recorded sale at 398 Putnam Avenue](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buildings/new-york-city/brooklyn/398-putnam-avenue)

## Property Tax History

Taxes at 398 Putnam Avenue were $12,821 in 2026, up 165.9% from 2025.

| Year | Tax Assessment | Land | Additions | Billable Value | Property Tax | Tax Rate |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026 (FY 2026/27) | $149,340 | $16,140 | $133,200 | $63,835 | $12,821 | 20.085% (estimated) |
| 2025 (FY 2025/26) | $112,080 | $16,140 | $95,940 | $24,005 | $4,821 | 20.085% (estimated) |
| 2024 (FY 2024/25) | $107,160 | $16,140 | $91,020 | $23,789 | $4,778 | 20.085% |
| 2023 (FY 2023/24) | $108,780 | $16,140 | $92,640 | $22,460 | $4,511 | 20.085% |
| 2022 (FY 2022/23) | $112,080 | $16,140 | $95,940 | $21,206 | $4,307 | 20.309% |
| 2021 (FY 2021/22) | $122,940 | $16,140 | $106,800 | $20,024 | $3,997 | 19.963% |
| 2020 (FY 2020/21) | $119,760 | $16,140 | $103,620 | $20,004 | $4,210 | 21.045% |
| 2019 (FY 2019/20) | $124,200 | $16,140 | $108,060 | $19,824 | $4,196 | 21.167% |
| 2018 (FY 2018/19) | $18,717 | — | — | $18,717 | $3,915 | 20.919% |
| 2017 (FY 2017/18) | $17,672 | — | — | $17,672 | $3,602 | 20.385% |
| 2016 (FY 2016/17) | $16,687 | — | — | $16,687 | $3,336 | 19.991% |
| 2015 (FY 2015/16) | $16,670 | — | — | $16,670 | $3,260 | 19.554% |
| 2014 (FY 2014/15) | $16,520 | — | — | $16,520 | $3,165 | 19.157% |
| 2013 (FY 2013/14) | $15,598 | — | — | $15,598 | $2,993 | 19.191% |
| 2012 (FY 2012/13) | $14,727 | — | — | $14,727 | $2,735 | 18.569% |
| 2011 (FY 2011/12) | $13,906 | — | — | $13,906 | $2,532 | 18.205% |
| 2010 (FY 2010/11) | $13,892 | — | — | $13,892 | $2,412 | 17.364% |

The City has not published the official FY2026/27 and FY2025/26 tax rates yet. We calculated the tax for those years using the prior year’s rate, so treat them as an estimate rather than a figure the City has adopted. Every rate without the Estimated marker is the published one.

Tax Assessment is the assessed value on the City’s roll, and it is the figure other listing sites publish. It is not what the bill is calculated on. New York phases assessment changes in gradually for some tax classes, so the City bills the Billable Value shown beside it, less any exemption the owner holds. It usually trails the assessment, and it can sit above it for a few years after an assessment falls.

Figures are the New York City Department of Finance assessment roll for tax lot 3018290024. Assessed and billable values are determined by the City for tax purposes and are not an appraisal or an estimate of market value. Tax classes and rates are set annually and can change.

[How we source and calculate NYC property tax data](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/nyc-property-tax-data-methodology)

## About The Building

### 398 Putnam Avenue

398 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216

A building in the neighborhood, currently featuring 1 active listing.

- **Year Built**: 1915
- **Active Units**: 1
- **Floors**: 4

[View the building page](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buildings/new-york-city/brooklyn/398-putnam-avenue)

### Available Residences — For Sale (1)

| Unit | Beds | Baths | Size | Price / Ft² | Price | Listing Office | Listed Date | Days on Market |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [N/A](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buy/newyorkcity/brooklyn/11216/398-putnam-avenue-ny-11216) | 7 | 5 | 4,500 sqft | $821 | $3,695,000 | Compass | Oct 16, 2026 | 1 days |

## Bedford-Stuyvesant

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## Related Links

- [398 Putnam Avenue — building page](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buildings/new-york-city/brooklyn/398-putnam-avenue)
- [Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood guide](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/neighborhoods/new-york-city/brooklyn/bedford-stuyvesant)
- [Estimate your Buyer Commission Share and closing costs](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/calculators/buyer-closing-cost-calculator)
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