About This Home

This 7-bedroom, 5-bathroom townhouse at 398 Putnam Avenue in Brooklyn, NY is listed for $3,695,000 ($821 per sqft). the home offers 4,500 sqft of living space on a N/A lot.

Key Features

  • Fireplace

Property Details

5 full

Amenities

SolarFireplace
Listing Description

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 cafes, 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!

Monthly Cost Estimate

$19,762/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$2,672
Interest$16,012
Insurance$1,078

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

398 Putnam Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11216

Bedford Stuyvesant

Questions & Answers

This 7-bedroom, 5-bathroom townhouse at 398 Putnam Avenue is listed at $3,695,000 ($821/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $19,762 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

Key features include: Fireplace.

This property is listed by Shii Ann Huang.

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Shii Ann Huang

Agent at Compass

Listed by Compass · Broker phone: 6469820353

MLS# 11679936· Source: My State MLS· 220 days on PropertySimple

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398 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216

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