Welcome to 585 Putnam Avenue, a four-story Brooklyn brownstone townhouse configured as an owner’s triplex over a garden duplex rental, located on a well-kept block in Stuyvesant Heights, Bed-Stuy. This is a practical opportunity to move in as-is while adding value over time, with built-in rental income.
The home features hardwood floors, central HVAC, and four decorative fireplaces throughout.
The parlor level offers high ceilings, original wainscoting, a decorative fireplace, and a powder room. The kitchen is fully functional with a new stove and opens to an oversized rear deck.
Upstairs, the primary level features a full-width bedroom with a decorative fireplace and an en-suite bath with double vanity, tub, and separate shower. This floor also includes a second bedroom or sitting room and a washer/dryer closet. The top floor is bright with skylights and includes three additional bedrooms and a full bath.
The garden level includes a two-bedroom rental with access to a finished basement, offering strong income potential. A separate front portion of the basement, accessible from the main hallway, provides additional storage.
The rear yard is fully paved for low maintenance.
A Bed-Stuy townhouse under $2M with income potential and flexibility to maintain, upgrade, or reconfigure over time.
Active
$1,795,000
585 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11221
7beds
3,000sqft
Multi Family
Built in 1901
-- sqft lot
$1,779,100 Zestimate®
$598/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Decorative fireplaceOversized rear deckFull-width bedroomCentral hvacThree additional bedroomsHigh ceilingsFour decorative fireplaces throughout
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Likely to sell faster than
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Listed by:
Corcoran 646-283-1303,
Emma James
Source: StreetEasy,MLS#: S1837426
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 7
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Decorative
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,000
- Total interior livable area: 3,000 sqft
Property
Features
- Patio & porch: Other
- Exterior features: Balcony, Garden
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Garden
Details
- Parcel number: 016440072
- Special conditions: Resale
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Multi Family
Condition
- Year built: 1901
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Stuyvesant Heights
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Laundry
Location
- Region: Brooklyn
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $598/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,545,000
- Annual tax amount: $6,864
- Date on market: 7/9/2026
Estimated market value
Zestimate®
$1,779,100
Estimated sales range
$1.69M - $1.87M
Rent Zestimate®
$3,685/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,795,000+38.1%$598/sqft |
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| 12/3/2013 | Listing removed | $1,300,000$433/sqft |
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| 11/26/2013 | Listed for sale | $1,300,000+2.4%$433/sqft |
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| 11/18/2013 | Sold | $1,270,000+5.8%$423/sqft |
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| 5/22/2013 | Listed for sale | $1,200,000+500%$400/sqft |
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| 12/26/2012 | Sold | $200,000-69.2%$67/sqft |
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| 9/21/2006 | Sold | $650,000+271.4%$217/sqft |
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| 9/8/1995 | Sold | $175,000$58/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,636 +4.7% | $92,700 -3.3% |
| 2024 | $6,337 | $95,820 -18.5% |
| 2023 | -- | $117,600 +22.2% |
| 2022 | -- | $96,240 +29% |
| 2021 | -- | $74,580 -13.6% |
| 2020 | $5,899 +6% | $86,340 +7.2% |
| 2019 | $5,565 +1.9% | $80,520 +208.4% |
| 2018 | $5,462 +7% | $26,110 +4.3% |
| 2017 | $5,104 +8.7% | $25,038 +4.2% |
| 2016 | $4,697 | $24,021 +3.4% |
| 2015 | $4,697 +64.9% | $23,223 +6% |
| 2014 | $2,849 | $21,910 +0.7% |
| 2013 | -- | $21,759 +4.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $20,865 +4.2% |
| 2011 | -- | $20,018 +3.4% |
| 2010 | -- | $19,353 +6% |
| 2009 | -- | $18,259 +0.7% |
| 2008 | -- | $18,133 +4.3% |
| 2007 | -- | $17,388 +4.2% |
| 2006 | -- | $16,682 +3.4% |
| 2005 | -- | $16,128 +6% |
| 2004 | -- | $15,216 +0.7% |
| 2003 | -- | $15,111 +4.3% |
| 2002 | -- | $14,490 +4.2% |
| 2001 | -- | $13,902 +3.4% |
| 2000 | -- | $13,440 |
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Monthly payment
Estimated monthly payment$1,822
Principal & interest
$1,547Mortgage insurance
$0Property taxes
$170Home insurance
$105HOA fees
$0Utilities
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Bedford-Stuyvesant
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Ps 308 Clara CardwellGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 1/10Boys and Girls High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
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