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SOLD FOR $1,180,000

· Closed May 16, 2023

1242 PUTNAM Avenue #NA
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Closed For Sale Multi Family

$1,180,000

$437 per sq ft

1242 PUTNAM Avenue #NA

Bushwick, Brooklyn

MLS® #RLS10925735

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Douglas Elliman Real Estate

7

Bedrooms

3

Baths

2,700

Sq. Ft.

1910

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 7
Bathrooms 3
Living Area 2,700 sq ft
Lot Size 2,000 sq ft
Year Built 1910
Ownership None
Property Taxes $2,880/yr
Neighborhood Bushwick
Floor 1 of 2

Property Highlights

  • Views: Other
  • Character: Pre-war building (1910)

Property Details

Type Multi Family
Ownership None
Total Rooms 10
Baths 3 Full
Floor 1 of 2
View Other
Pets Yes
Year Built 1910
Living Area 2,700 sq ft
Structure Type Townhouse
Basement Other
Lot Size 2,000 sq ft
Parcel # 03375-0026
Block/Lot 03375/0026

Description

Incredible 3-story, legal 3-family brick and brownstone townhouse just hitting the market in Bushwick! This is the investment property you've been looking for, whether it's a fix-and-flip or a lucrative rental property, this is an astonishing opportunity to gut renovate, build higher and even extend out the back! The owners are seeking all cash offers so this property is perfect for any investor or fixer upper. With a total of 7 bedrooms, spanning 3 stories, this legal 3-family has well over 2,700 square feet of living space and another 900 square feet in the basement. The building itself is 20 by 45 square feet on a lot 20 by 100 square feet with R6 zoning and 2.43 FAR so there's plenty of room to grow to a potential of over 4,860 square feet in total! There's unused FAR totaling over 2,160 square feet, so any new owner may easily build up on top or even extend an addition onto the back! With cost-effective current taxes of $2,881, this has enormous investment potential. There's also a substantial and spacious backyard, perfect for creating a highly desirable outdoor garden space! While the home itself is in need of a complete makeover, the pure potential of this property is one-of-a-kind. Situated on this beautiful and well-kept block, right around the corner from Bushwick Avenue, just a 5-minute walk to the J and Z trains at Gates Avenue and seconds to popular night spots like the Halsey Ale House and Bar Cornelia, you have everything you could want and need close by. Imagine the lucrative rent roll on a big 3-family townhouse busting with space in the highly desirable neighborhood of Bushwick! Don't wait, call today!

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Smoke Free In Unit

Building Amenities

Green Building

Building Information

Total Units 3
Stories 2
Structure Townhouse

Financial Details

RE Taxes $2,880/yr ($240/mo)
Original Price $1,200,000
Sale Price $1,180,000
Previous Price $1,200,000

Bushwick has emerged as Brooklyn's premier creative frontier, known for its world-class street art, eclectic nightlife, and industrial-chic vibe. The neighborhood offers a wide range of housing options, from converted warehouse lofts that appeal to artists and professionals to traditional multi-family townhouses. Recent years have seen a surge in boutique new construction condominiums, making it a top destination for those seeking a dynamic and evolving urban environment.

Bushwick Live Market Data

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Active Listings

91

Median Asking Price

$975K

Median $/Sqft

$920

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

10

Price Reduced

19%

Sold (30 Days)

7

Median Sale Price

$854K

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 3/24/26, 6:57 AM EST

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1242 PUTNAM Avenue #NA, Bushwick, Kings County

MLS® ID: RLS10925735
First Listed: 2/27/2023
On Market: 2/27/2023
Price Changed: 1/8/2024
Closed: 5/16/2023
Contract Date: 2/27/2023

Listing Courtesy of Douglas Elliman Real Estate - Scott Durkin

Listing Contact: (212) 303-5318

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