New York City property record for 879 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11221
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,250 sqft · built 1901 |
| Lot Size | 0.043 acres (1,875 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $445,000 (Apr 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $4,010 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2017 Mortgage |
| APN | 01648-0074 |
| Primary APN | 01648-0074 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Units | 2 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,250 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 750 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1901 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1901 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 1,875 sqft (0.043 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 18.8 ft wide |
| Account Number | 3-01648-0074 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 879 PUTNAM AVE |
| City | BROOKLYN |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 11221-3507 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R6B |
| Legal Block | 1648 |
| Legal Lot Number | 74 |
| Jurisdiction | KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BROOKLYN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 38500 |
879 Putnam Ave, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2012.
Source: New York City records, as of May 4, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 879 PUTNAM AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 11221-3507 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 5, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 5, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 7, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2012134388 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY |
| Property Address | 879 PUTNAM AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 11221-3507 |
| Document Number | 0000390708 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 13, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 31, 2017 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 879 PUTNAM AVE BROOKLYN NY 112213507, BROOKLYN, NY 11221-3507 |
| Document Number | 0000390708 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 24, 2017 |
| Instrument | 390708 |
| Name | MUNICIPAL CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | NEW YORK, NY 10007 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 23, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 879 Putnam Ave was $4,010.
Source: New York City assessment roll, as of May 4, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Kings County |
| Municipality | New York City |
| Unified School District | New York City Department Of Education (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $105,660 Land $17,580 Building $88,080 | $1,761,000 Land $293,000 Building $1,468,000 | |
| 2025 | $4,010.00 | ||
| 2023 | $3,604.00 | $113,400 Land $17,580 Building $95,820 | $1,890,000 Land $293,000 Building $1,597,000 |
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.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 879 Putnam Ave.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 879 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 Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | NEW YORK CITY SYSTEM serves 8,271,000 people · EPA ID NY7003493 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2025 |
| Lead | 10 ppb (2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Uncovered finished water reservoir currently in violation since Feb 2017 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 2,251 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Optimum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 940 / 35 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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