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9-bedroom house for sale in Bedford-Stuyvesant

479 Putnam Ave, Bedford-Stuyvesant (West), Brooklyn, New York, NY, 11221

$2,999,000
Asking price · in USD
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About this home

House for sale in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn: 9 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms. Asking price $2,999,000.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

Fully Renovated Three Family Brownstone 479 Putnam Avenue is a turnkey multi-family brownstone located in the heart of Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn. The building features three gut-renovated, income-producing 3-bedroom apartments, offering an excellent opportunity for either an investor or an owner-occupant looking to live in one unit and generate rental income from the others. Each unit has split level a/c and heating units plus baseboard heating. The home features hardwood floors, granite countertops, and ceramic tiles throughout, with all new electrical and plumbing systems. Unit 1 is a spacious garden triplex with 3/4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, private backyard, and large, finished basement. The backyard is accessible from the kitchen deck, or via a comfortable sitting room and provides ideal space for outdoor entertaining, dining, gardening, or relaxation. The finished basement offers substantial recreation and storage space. The master bedroom has an en suite bathroom with standup shower. Units 2 and 3 each feature 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, with bright open-concept layouts, generous natural light, and well-proportioned bedrooms. Situated on a beautiful tree-lined block, the property is close to a wide variety of restaurants, nightlife, and neighborhood amenities while still offering a quiet and private residential setting. There are several parks and playgrounds in the immediate area, plus is close to subways, buses and LIRR. Whether purchased as an investment or as a primary residence with rental income opportunities, it offers significant value and flexibility. Lot size is 19x100 and the building size is 19x45. This building offers approximately 3420 sqft of interior living space across 4 stories. The house can be sold fully furnished, if desired. Please let me know if you would like additional details or would be interested in scheduling a viewing. MLS Approve-No financial provided due to property being vacant-cmc

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Roofy listing score

Grade B, 71/100 · Complete

How complete and honest this listing is, from what the source sites show and Roofy’s own checks. It isn’t a rating of the home or the agent. How the score works

  • Photos25/25
    • Full points: 50 photos15/15
    • Full points: Large, clear photos (about 1,000 px)10/10
  • Details14/20
    • Full points: Price stated3/3
    • Full points: Bedrooms stated2/2
    • Full points: Bathrooms stated2/2
    • No points: No size0/2
    • Does not apply: Move-in date: does not apply2/2
    • Does not apply: Lease length: does not apply1/1
    • No points: No pet policy0/1
    • No points: Laundry not mentioned0/1
    • Full points: Heat or utilities mentioned1/1
    • No points: No amenities listed0/2
    • Full points: Description of 305 words3/3
  • True cost11/15
    • Some points: Taxes not stated4/8
    • Full points: Price in line with similar homes in its neighborhood7/7
  • Accuracy11/15
    • Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
    • Some points: Partly checked against city records (built 1899, 2 homes)4/5
    • Full points: Confirmed on its source site 3 days ago4/4
  • Legal10/10
    • Full points: No fair-housing problems found in the wording6/6
    • Full points: The agent’s license is active4/4
  • Trust0/15
    • No points: Not claimed on Roofy by the agent or owner0/10
    • No points: The agent is not verified on Roofy0/5

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Scored Nov 2, 2026 · Score version 1. No one can pay to change a score.

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 $2,999,000, 4% 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

Priced in line with 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

Location as the listing shows it.Open in Google Maps

Nearby transit

  • Kingston-Throop AvsC9 min walk
  • Nostrand AvA C14 min walk
  • Nostrand Avenue (LIRR)Babylon City Terminal Zone Far Rockaway Hempstead Long Beach Port Jefferson West Hempstead14 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 13

Distance only, not school zones. Check the zoned school with NYC Public Schools.

The building

2 units · 3 floors · built 1899

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

479 Putnam Avenue · BBL 3-01825-0049 · built 1899 · 2 units

Roofy building score 3/100 · Serious issuesAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Two-family home
Open HPD violations
10 (A 0 · B 6 · C 4)
Heat complaints
0 this season
Complaints, last 12 months
0
Rent stabilization
None in 2018–2024 tax bills
Last sale (12-month file)
No sales in our 12-month file

4 open Class C (immediately hazardous) violations in the building.

See the full building record

Public 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.

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