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253 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11216 Property Records

New York City property record for 253 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11216

Property Summary

Property TypeDuplex
Details1,840 sqft · built 1899
Lot Size0.057 acres (2,500 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$1,500,000 (Aug 2026)
Tax Bill$6,186 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2026 Sale & Mortgage
Jul 2026 Sale
APN01822-0078

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN01822-0078
Alternative APNs
  • 0611018220078
  • 3-01822-0078

Interior

Units2 Units
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,840 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area920 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1899
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1899
Architectural StyleDuplex Single
Lot Area2,500 sqft (0.057 acres)
Lot Dimensions100 ft deep x 25 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Account Number3-01822-0078
Street Address253 PUTNAM AVE
CityBROOKLYN
StateNY
Zip11216-1613
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning CodeR6B
Legal Block1822
Legal Lot Number78
JurisdictionKINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Township / Civil DivisionBROOKLYN
Census Block Group1
Census Block1001
Census Tract24500

Owner

253 Putnam Ave, a duplex, is owned by a company that bought it in August 2026.

Source: New York City records, as of September 1, 2026

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address2116 FULTON ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11233-3218
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLimited Liability Company

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 25, 2026Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage
MERS INC
Jul 14, 2026Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleAug 25, 2026 · Amount on File
Deed SaleAug 25, 2026 · Amount on File
Prior SaleJul 14, 2026 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2026240711
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

August 2026: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionKINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Recording DateAug 25, 2026
Property Address253 PUTNAM AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 11216-1613
Document Number0000240711
Instrument DateAug 5, 2026
Instrument2026240711
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 1, 2026

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2116 FULTON ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11233-3218

Mortgage

DateAug 25, 2026
Lender
NameMERS INC
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone First Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Interest
Max Rate-1%

July 2026: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionKINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Recording DateJul 14, 2026
Property Address253 PUTNAM AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 11216-1613
Document Number0000195909
Instrument DateJun 25, 2026
Instrument2026195909
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 21, 2026

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address575 NW 81ST ST, MIAMI, FL 33150-2859

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 253 Putnam Ave was $6,186, up 4.7% from the year before.

Source: New York City assessment roll, as of May 4, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew York
CountyKings County
MunicipalityNew York City
Unified School DistrictNew York City Department Of Education (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$6,186.00 (+4.72%)$79,980 (+2.93%) Land $18,000 Building $61,980$1,333,000 (+2.93%) Land $300,000 Building $1,033,000
2025$5,907.00 (+15.66%)$77,700 Land $18,000 Building $59,700$1,295,000 Land $300,000 Building $995,000
2024$5,107.00 (+0.16%)
2023$5,099.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption$100,800 Land $18,000 Building $82,800$1,680,000 Land $300,000 Building $1,380,000

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA has no flood map on file for 253 Putnam Ave; 8 flood insurance policies are in force nearby.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneNot on file
Nearby Flood Policies8 units insured
incl. 3 condo units

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 253 Putnam Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemNEW YORK CITY SYSTEM
serves 8,271,000 people · EPA ID NY7003493
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionDec 2025
Lead10 ppb (2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureUncovered finished water reservoir
currently in violation since Feb 2017
Monitoring and ReportingNone
last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1,787 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Optimum
Fiber · Cable		8,000 / 8,000
Verizon
Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area		2,300 / 2,300
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: Starry.

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