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Brooklyn, NY, 11221 • Bedford-Stuyvesant • Kings County
$663/sqft
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5Beds
5Baths
3,092Sqft
1899Built
Character Home
Built 1899 · 127 years of history
Stuyvesant Heights
Bedford-Stuyvesant
Outdoor Living
Other
Hardwood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
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Multi Family · Built 1899 · Historic
Introducing 916 Putnam Avenue, a beautifully preserved late nineteenth-century brownstone built in 1899, located on a charming tree-lined block in the heart of Bedford-Stuyvesant between Ralph Avenue and Patchen Avenue. This elegant legal two-family townhouse offers a compelling opportunity to own a remarkable piece of Brooklyn's architectural history while enjoying a residence that has been thoughtfully updated and meticulously maintained, with tasteful renovations completed in 2016. Currently configured as a two-family residence, Unit One comprises a duplex spanning the parlor and garden levels, while Unit Two occupies the entire top floor, providing wonderful flexibility for end-users, investors, or those seeking the potential for a spacious single-family conversion. Inside, the home is rich with exquisite original details that celebrate its historic craftsmanship, including intricate millwork, carved wood paneling, pocket doors, stained glass accents, exposed brick walls, ornate mantels, and beautifully preserved inlaid hardwood flooring, all complemented by five decorative fireplaces that add warmth and character throughout. The parlor level of the owner's duplex features two bedrooms with a center room between them and two full bathrooms, creating a flexible layout ideal for bedrooms, offices, or additional living space, while the garden level serves as the primary living area, with a gracious living and dining room positioned toward the front of the home and an exceptionally large kitchen at the rear, a feature rarely found even in newly built properties and perfectly suited for entertaining. The kitchen is thoughtfully designed with stone countertops, rich wooden cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, dual sinks, and extensive prep space, along with a full bathroom and in-unit washer and dryer conveniently located on this level. Just beyond, the private backyard, currently unfinished, offers tremendous potential to be transformed into a beautiful outdoor retreat for dining, gardening, or relaxation. Above the duplex, the top floor residence features three bedrooms-including a center bedroom with a skylight-along with a full bathroom and its own living and kitchen areas, making it ideal for rental income, guests, or extended family living. Throughout the home, historic character and modern comfort coexist seamlessly, highlighted by elements such as the ornate carved staircase, exposed brick accents, decorative mantels, and preserved architectural detailing, while modern upgrades-including a luxurious primary bathroom with a Crawford soaking tub, glass-enclosed stand-up shower, and elegant marble tiling-provide everyday comfort. An unfinished cellar offers additional storage and mechanical space, while the home's location places it moments from neighborhood favorites such as Saraghina, Peaches, Trad Room, Bar LunÀtico, and Grandchamps Kitchen & Market, along with convenient transportation via the J/Z trains at Gates Avenue and the A/C trains at Ralph Avenue. Situated on a 19.67' x 100' lot with a 19.67' x 58' building footprint, the property also offers approximately 1,102 square feet of unused FAR, presenting future potential for expansion or reconfiguration while remaining fully move-in ready today, making 916 Putnam Avenue a rare opportunity to own a thoughtfully updated historic brownstone that beautifully blends Brooklyn's architectural heritage with modern living. Select photos are virtually staged.
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Our analysis highlights private backyard, exquisite original details, and exposed brick walls as key attractions of this home.
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Est. 6.88% rate · 30yr fixed · $1,640,000 loan
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Brooklyn, NY, 11221
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