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Back to the listing7-bedroom townhouse for sale in Bedford-Stuyvesant
398 Putnam Ave, Bedford-Stuyvesant (West), Brooklyn, New York, NY, 11216
- Bathrooms
- —
- Size
- 4,500 ft² (418 m²)
- Available
- Now
- Year built
- 1915: Building details
About this home
Townhouse for sale in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn: 7 bedrooms, 4,500 ft². Asking price $3,695,000. Built in 1915.
From the original listing · Realtor.comShowHide
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 cafes, 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!
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Roofy listing score
Grade C, 66/100 · Fairly complete
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- Full points: Description of 372 words3/3
True cost9/15
- Some points: Taxes not stated4/8
- Some points: Priced 28% above similar homes in its neighborhood5/7
Accuracy9/15
- Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
- Problem: Differs from city records (built 1885, 2 homes)2/5
- Full points: Confirmed on its source site 3 days ago4/4
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- Full points: No fair-housing problems found in the wording6/6
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Buying costs
What this price means for you: the monthly payment, and New York’s mansion tax, which the buyer pays on a home of $1 million or more.
Compared with the area
Asks $3,695,000, 28% above the median asking price for homes for sale with 4+ bedrooms in Bedford-Stuyvesant (West).
- Median here
- $2,895,000
- 27 listings, last 90 days
- Typical range
- $2,172,500–$3,197,500
- The middle half of listings
- Per ft²
- $821.11 vs $848.28
- This home vs the median, 3% lower
Priced above most similar homes here.
Asking prices of listings on Roofy and listing sites in the last 90 days, not signed leases or sale prices. One currency, never converted.
More about Bedford-Stuyvesant (West)Location
- NeighborhoodBedford-Stuyvesant (West)Housing records and complaints
- BoroughBrooklynHousing records
- ZIP codeZIP 11216Buildings and sales
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- CityNew YorkHomes for sale
Nearby transit
- Nostrand AvA C10 min walk
- Kingston-Throop AvsC10 min walk
- Nostrand Avenue (LIRR)Babylon City Terminal Zone Far Rockaway Hempstead Long Beach Port Jefferson West Hempstead11 min walk
Nearby public schools · District 13
- Uncommon Bed-Stuy West Charter School NYCk-12, grades K-12270 m
- P.S. 044 Marcus Garveyelementary, grades PK-5430 m
- Unity Preparatory Charter School of Brooklynsecondary, grades 6-12430 m
Distance only, not school zones. Check the zoned school with NYC Public Schools.
The building
2 units · 3 floors · built 1885
Building record (NYC)
NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)398 Putnam Avenue · BBL 3-01829-0024 · built 1885 · 2 units
- Building type
- Two-family home
- Open HPD violations
- 1 (A 1 · B 0 · C 0)
- Heat complaints
- 0 this season
- Complaints, last 12 months
- 0
- Rent stabilization
- None in 2018–2024 tax bills
- Last sale (12-month file)
- $3,650,000 on Jul 8, 2026
No open immediately hazardous (Class C) violations.
See the full building recordPublic NYC records about the building, not about the person listing it. Buyers and renters can see them on city websites too. Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOF).
Added to Roofy Oct 29, 2026Last checked on Realtor.com Oct 29, 2026Roofy doesn’t verify listings. Never send money before seeing a home.





























































