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Renovated Three-Unit Brownstone
For Sale
$2,999,000

479 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

Residential, Brooklyn, NY

Property Size3,420 SF
Lot Size0.04 Acres
Price / SF$876.90
Days on Market8

Property Features for 479 Putnam Avenue

General Information

Property type Residential Multi Family
Property subtype Other
Zoning R6B
Bathrooms 5
Full bathrooms 4
Half bathrooms 1
Rooms Bathroom 1, Bathroom 5, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Bathroom 4
Patio and Porch features Patio, Deck
Interior features Deck, Patio Garden
Basement Finished, Full
Subdivision Bedford Stuyvesant
Standard status Active
Lot size 0.04 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Annual Amount 4862

Amenities

hardwood floors
granite countertops
ceramic tiles
split level a/c and heating
baseboard heating
private backyard
finished basement
en suite bathroom

Building Details

Number of units 3
Flooring type Tile, Hardwood
Building materials Brick, Masonry
Roof type Flat, Asphalt
Listing Agency: Real Broker NY LLC
Listed By: Mina Abusafe · License #MA4397
Added: Oct 2 Last Checked: Oct 9 at 11:06AM
MLS# 505026

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This four-story brick and masonry brownstone contains approximately 3,420 square feet of interior living area across three renovated apartments. The garden-level home is arranged as a triplex with three to four bedrooms, three bathrooms, a finished basement, and a private backyard accessed from the kitchen deck or sitting room. The upper apartments each have three bedrooms and one bathroom. Hardwood and tile flooring, granite countertops, new electrical and plumbing systems, and individual split-level air conditioning and heating units complement the layouts; baseboard heating is also present.

The property is on Putnam Avenue in Brooklyn, on a tree-lined residential block. Restaurants, neighborhood amenities, parks, and playgrounds are nearby, with subway, bus, and LIRR service in the area. The home may be purchased furnished, if desired.

Key Highlights

  • Three renovated apartments: one three‑to‑four‑bedroom, three‑bath triplex and two three‑bedroom, one‑bath units
  • Approximately 3420 sqft of interior living space across 4 stories
  • Lot dimensions: 19x100; building dimensions: 19x45

Financial Insights

Estimated NOI and Cap Rate

NOI / Yr
$119,774
Cap Rate
3.99%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$2,395,480 $2.4M
Cap Rate 7%
$1,711,057 $1.7M
Cap Rate 9%
$1,330,822 $1.3M
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 3,420 SF
Gross rent
$174.4K $51.00/SF
− Vacancy
−$3.3K −$0.97/SF
EGI
$171.1K $50.03/SF
− OpEx
−$51.3K −$15.01/SF
NOI
$119.8K $35.02/SF
Area
Brooklyn, NY
Vacancy
1.90%
Lease Rate
$51.00 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
30.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$2,395,480
Cap Rate 7%
$1,711,057
Cap Rate 9%
$1,330,822

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$1.71M
$1.50M – $2.00M (±1% cap)
NOI $119,774 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.99%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$1.49M
$1.31M – $1.74M (±1% cap)
NOI $104,409 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.48%
Theoretical Best
Specialty Retail
$2.83M
$2.48M – $3.30M (±1% cap)
NOI $198,223 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.61%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

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Current Use

Triplexes

Suggested Use

Top Pick Law Firm Dental Office Parking Lot & Garage Auto Parts Store Real Estate Agency Nursing Home

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Lease Details

3
Residential units

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

5,056
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 11221, NY

89,222
Population
38,690
Households
2.3
Avg Household Size
33
Median Age
42%
College-Educated
84%
High-School Grad
1.4 sq mi
ZIP Area
63,730
Density / Sq Mi
$85,122
Median Household Income
$49,202
Median Earnings
$2,055
Median Rent
$1,061,400
Median Home Value
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Market

Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in Northeast region

4% 2022
4.6% 2023
5.3% 2024
5.6% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Triplex - R6B-zoned property offers three renovated apartments, including a garden-level residence with private outdoor space.
Where is this triplex located?
The property is located at 479 Putnam Avenue Brooklyn, NY.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $2,999,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Three renovated apartments: one three‑to‑four‑bedroom, three‑bath triplex and two three‑bedroom, one‑bath units; Approximately 3420 sqft of interior living space across 4 stories; Lot dimensions: 19x100; building dimensions: 19x45
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