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Back to the listing9-bedroom house for sale in Bedford-Stuyvesant
400 Putnam Ave, Bedford-Stuyvesant (West), Brooklyn, New York, NY, 11216
- Size
- 5,086 ft² (473 m²)
- Available
- Now
- Year built
- 1885: Building details
About this home
House for sale in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn: 9 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms, 5,086 ft². Asking price $4,595,000. Built in 1885.
From the original listing · Realtor.comShowHide
Located in the heart of Bedford-Stuyvesant, this elegant 20 foot wide Neo Gec townhouse has been thoughtfully renovated to offer expansive, luxurious living while honoring the beauty, heritage, and character of the neighborhood. Original architectural details blend seamlessly with modern upgrades, creating a home of exceptional quality and timeless appeal. Timeless Living and Entertaining The home's elegance begins in the front parlor, where soaring ceilings, oversized windows, parquet floors, and a striking wood-burning fireplace create an inviting first impression. The layout flows effortlessly into the rear parlor, featuring a spacious dining area, a home office or work nook, and a dream kitchen designed for both style and function. The chef's kitchen is beautifully appointed with custom wood cabinetry, top-of-the-line appliances, abundant counter space and storage, a large center island for gathering, and a casual dining area. Just beyond, a deck overlooks the backyard-an ideal setting for herbs and flowers, grilling, entertaining, or simply unwinding. Luxurious Private Quarters The primary suite is a true sanctuary, complete with a spa-like bath, a generous dressing room, in-unit laundry, and direct access to a sunny terrace with a jacuzzi tub. The top floor offers four additional bedrooms. Two share an luxerious en-suite bathroom, while the remaining two share a well-appointed hall bathroom. Flexible Space for Modern Living The garden level provides exceptional versatility, featuring a sunny one-bedroom apartment as well as an additional suite with separate access. Whether used for guest accommodations, a private office, an au pair suite, or rental income, these spaces adapt easily to your needs. The finished cellar, complete with a full bathroom, offers even more living space and is perfectly suited for a media lounge, gym, playroom, or additional recreation area. An integrated Sonos sound system enhances the experience throughout. Fully Updated for Comfort and Ease Move right in and enjoy peace of mind. No detail was overlooked in this comprehensive renovation. The home's electrical, plumbing, heating, gas, and air conditioning systems have all provide comfort, and efficiency. Prime Brooklyn Location Set on a picturesque tree-lined block, 400 Putnam Avenue is moments from Bedford-Stuyvesant's best dining, shopping, and cultural destinations. With convenient access to the A, C, and G trains, the home offers an easy commute to downtown Brooklyn and Manhattan-an exceptional opportunity to enjoy grandeur, convenience, and community in one of Brooklyn's most sought-after neighborhoods
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Roofy listing score
Grade B, 71/100 · Complete
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Details17/20
- Full points: Price stated3/3
- Full points: Bedrooms stated2/2
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- Full points: Size stated2/2
- 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
- Full points: Laundry mentioned1/1
- Full points: Heat or utilities mentioned1/1
- No points: No amenities listed0/2
- Full points: Description of 407 words3/3
True cost7/15
- Some points: Taxes not stated4/8
- Some points: Priced 59% above similar homes in its neighborhood, which take longer to sell3/7
Accuracy12/15
- Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
- Full points: Agrees with city records (built 1885, 2 homes)5/5
- 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
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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 $4,595,000, 59% 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
- $903.46 vs $848.28
- This home vs the median, 7% higher
Priced above most similar homes here and on the market longer than usual.
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
- ListingsHomes for sale in 1121647 homes for sale
- ListingsBedford-Stuyvesant WestHomes for sale
- ListingsBrooklynHomes for sale
- CityNew YorkHomes for sale
Nearby transit
- Kingston-Throop AvsC10 min walk
- Nostrand AvA C10 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-5420 m
- Unity Preparatory Charter School of Brooklynsecondary, grades 6-12420 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)400 Putnam Avenue · BBL 3-01829-0025 · built 1885 · 2 units
- Building type
- Two-family home
- Open HPD violations
- 8 (A 0 · 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)
- No sales in our 12-month file
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.







































