731 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 - Roger Dunkelbarger

$2,750,000

Historic grandeur and modern updates define this meticulously renovated Stuyvesant Heights two-family brownstone featuring an expansive 4,750-square-foot layout, exceptional attention to detail, rare triple exposures, and 1,150 square feet of private outdoor space with a sauna. Configured with a four-bedroom plus home office/fifth bedroom, three-and-a-half-bathroom owner’s triplex and a one-bedroom,… Read More one-bathroom garden apartment, this turnkey 19-foot-wide, 50-foot-deep property is ideal for investors or homebuyers seeking multigenerational living space, rental income or the opportunity to create a grand, single-family residence. A gated forecourt, L-shaped stoop and classic double vestibule welcome you inside the parlor level of the extra-deep 3,768-square-foot owner’s residence. The gracious foyer introduces the home’s painstakingly preserved historic details, including original doors, hardwood floors, wainscoting, soaring ceilings, ornate window and door casings, and the centerpiece staircase. Pocket doors reveal the sprawling 29-foot-long living/dining room, perfect for relaxing and entertaining alongside an ornate pier mirror, designer lighting and south-facing bay windows topped with stained glass. Ahead, a second set of pocket doors opens to the extra-large gourmet kitchen filled with inlaid chevron floors, custom cabinetry, granite countertops and marble tile backsplashes. Chefs will love the suite of upscale appliances, including a vented Wolf range, Sub-Zero refrigerator and Bosch dishwasher. Enjoy casual dining in the eat-in kitchen’s breakfast area, or plan al fresco meals on the enormous deck featuring a gas grill. Below, the fully fenced and decked backyard with integrated lighting and bench seating is the ideal low-maintenance setting for large gatherings, while your secret sauna getaway is tucked beneath the deck. A powder room completes the parlor level. Head to the second floor to discover the huge primary suite with a decorative fireplace, bay windows, generous custom closet space and a windowed en suite bathroom with a large tub/shower. There’s a secondary suite with lovely built-ins and a private marble bathroom on this level, while the skylit top floor includes two bedrooms, a home office, a full bathroom and a custom walk-in hall closet. The full-floor garden rental unit features a large living room with a decorative fireplace and a full eat-in kitchen with stainless steel appliances and a side-by-side washer-dryer. There are two closets, a separate bedroom with French doors and original pocket shutters, a modern full bathroom, and a mudroom that opens to the covered patio. A split HVAC system and a huge cellar level with a laundry area and room for storage or a playroom add comfort and convenience to this beautiful move-in ready Brooklyn brownstone. Located on one of Stuyvesant Heights’ most prized blocks, this home is surrounded by quintessential tree-lined streets and historic brownstones and enjoys easy access to Bed-Stuy, Bushwick, Clinton Hill, Fort Greene and Crown Heights. Lovely playgrounds dot the area, and Prospect Park is less than two miles away. Brooklyn's buzziest restaurants and nightlife are within easy reach, including Saraghina, Peaches Lewis, Chez Oskar, Flat Out Burger, Anti Co Café and more. Transportation is effortless with A, C and LIRR trains, excellent bus service and CitiBike stations all nearby. Read Less

Listing Courtesy of: YOVAL VIDAL, Compass

Listing Snapshot

Days Online

100

Last Updated

Apr 10, 2026

Property Type

MultiFamily

Beds

Full Baths

Partial Baths

Square Ft.

4,750

Year Built

1905

MLS Number

RLS20060815

30 Days Snapshot Of 11221

$1.32M

-22%

(avg) sold price

homes sold

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Additional Details

Building

Entry Level: 1, Living Area Units: SquareFeet, Rooms Total: 13, Structure Type: House

Exterior Features

Patio And Porch Features: Deck

Interior Features

Interior Features: GraniteCounters, HighCeilings, WalkInClosets

Lot

Parcel Number: 01646-0072

Property

Property Sub Type: MultiFamily

Taxes

Tax Annual Amount: $7,452, Tax Block: 01646, Tax Lot: 0072

Windows

Window Features: BayWindows

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