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398 Putnam Ave

Bedford Stuyvesant, Brooklyn | Marcy Ave & Tompkins Ave

11 Rooms7 Beds5 Baths4,500 Square FeetMulti-Family

$3,695,000
floors / apts4 / 3
Lot Size20'x100'
Built Size20'x45'
ZoneR6B
Building TypeTownhouse
RE Taxes$12,660
Price Per SF
$821

Listing Features

  • Architectural Dtls
  • WBFP

Outdoor space and views

  • Backyard
  • Deck
  • Patio

Building Amenities

  • Voice Intercom
  • Playroom

Property Description for 398 Putnam Ave

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!

Listing History for 398 Putnam Ave

Now
10/16/2026
$3,695,000
Initial Price by Shii Ann Huang
Compass
07/10/2026
$3,650,000
Sold and Closed by Scott Savory
Compass

Building Details for 398 Putnam Ave

OwnershipMulti-Family
Building TypeTownhouse
Service LevelVoice Intercom
AgePre-War
AccessWalk-up
Year Built1915
Floors/Apts4/3
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Transit and Citi Bike

Subway

Nostrand Av
0.38 miles
Kingston-Throop Avs
0.39 miles

Railroad

Nostrand AvenueLong Island Rail Road
0.44 miles

Citi Bike

Monroe St & Tompkins Ave
0.13 miles
Halsey St & Tompkins Ave
0.15 miles

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Sunday, October 18, 2026
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Bedford Stuyvesant | Brooklyn

Quick Profile

Known for its historic brownstones and tight-knit enclave, Bed-Stuy has increasingly left behind its early reputation for being a “bedroom community” and transcended into a highly desirable neighborhood. 

Distinct for its aesthetic, it is populated with ornate buildings characterized by cornices, friezes, finials, fluting and other marks of classic architecture. Built up during the period from 1870 to 1900, its historic district runs to the north of Jefferson Avenue, to the east of Malcolm X Boulevard and to the west of Tompkins Avenue. 

At one point known as “Brooklyn’s Little Harlem,” the shape of the area has shifted toward attracting a wider demographic of people thanks to the influx of bars, restaurants, antique furniture stores and vintage boutiques. More police enforcement paired with the decline of the crack epidemic at the beginning of the 2000s also opened the door for increased development, as well as the occupation of formerly abandoned buildings and spaces. 

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OLR ID: 105311TH