786 Putnam Avenue, Unit 2
Description
Welcome to this exceptionally renovated 3 bedroom/1.5 bath light-filled, brownstone duplex striking the perfect balance between modern living and classic original details with a large deck off the kitchen and stairs leading down to a lovely landscaped backyard for grilling and dining al fresco. The duplex has over 1,700 sqft with northern and southern exposures on a lovely...OPEN HOUSE AND SHOWINGS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. Book your appointment here or copy/paste: bit.ly/786-putnam-ave-unit-2-scheduler
Welcome to this exceptionally renovated 3 bedroom/1.5 bath light-filled, brownstone duplex striking the perfect balance between modern living and classic original details with a large deck off the kitchen and stairs leading down to a lovely landscaped backyard for grilling and dining al fresco. The duplex has over 1,700 sqft with northern and southern exposures on a lovely tree-lined block in Stuyvesant Heights and includes a semi-finished basement with an additional 697 sqft.
Highlights throughout include 4 working wood burning fireplaces, a mahogany staircase, parquet wood floors with inlaid designs, original window shutters, original sliding pocket doors, decorative ceiling fretwork, central air conditioning and washer/dryer.
The duplex starts on the parlor floor with 10.5’ ceilings with wedding cake plaster ceiling fretwork, an enormous living room with stained glass windows and a wood burning fireplace. Another WBFP warms up an open concept eat-in-kitchen with stainless steel appliances. From here, smartly designed glass doors on each end lead to a large deck with stairs to the enormous backyard. Up the stairs awaits 3 bedrooms and an exquisite oversized bathroom with imported Italian marble, double vanity, clawfoot tub, separate shower and skylight. Wood burning fireplaces grace 2 bedrooms. Thoughtful design integrates a semi-finished basement with the upper duplex while maintaining complete privacy from the garden rental.
786 Putnam is located in the heart of Stuyvesant Heights between Malcolm X Blvd and Stuyvesant Ave. The best of Bed Stuy’s dining scene and shopping is at your fingertips: Saraghina, Peaches, L’Antagoniste, Grand Champs, Trash Island Coffee, Chez Oskar, Nana Ramen, Trad Room, Corto and the newly opened Macosa Trattoria; enjoy world-class jazz at Bar LunAtico and shop at Peace and Riot home store, Saraghina Bakery, Bed-Vyne Spirits, Manny’s Wine Shop and Halsey Traders Market. Nearby public transportation includes the A/C & J trains, the Halsey B26 and JFK & LaGuardia airports are only a 20-30 minute drive away.
Available August 21. No pets allowed. Utilities additional. Broker fee to be paid by renter.
Listing Agents
![Maria Szakacs]()
maria.szakacs@compass.comP: (949)-637-5729
![Helen Chee]()
helen@compass.comP: (347)-733-5801
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Amenities
- Patio
- Deck
- Working Fireplace
- Crown Mouldings
- Hardwood Floors
- High Ceilings
- Oversized Windows
- Washer / Dryer in Unit
Property Details for 786 Putnam Avenue, Unit 2
| Status | Rented |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 9 |
| Rental Incentives | - |
| Available Date | 08/21/2023 |
| Lease Term | Lease Length Min/Max: 12-24 mo |
| Furnished | - |
| Total Rooms | 6.0 |
| Compass Type | Rental |
| MLS Type | - |
| Year Built | 1899 |
| County | Kings County |
Building
786 Putnam Ave
Location
Building Information for 786 Putnam Avenue, Unit 2
Property History for 786 Putnam Avenue, Unit 2
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 7, 2023 | Rented Manual | $6,750 | — |
| May 11, 2023 | Leases Out Manual | — | |
| May 1, 2023 | Listed (Active) Manual | $6,700 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 06/07/2023 | Rented Manual | $6,750 |
| 05/11/2023 | Leases Out Manual | — |
| 05/01/2023 | Listed (Active) Manual | $6,700 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Schools near 786 Putnam Avenue, Unit 2
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
P.S. 309 George E Wibecan Preparatory Academy PublicPK to 5 | ||
Ms 267 Math Science And Technology Public6 to 8 | ||
The Brooklyn Academy Of Global Finance Public9 to 12 | ||
Jhs 57 Whitelaw Reid Public6 to 8 |
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