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217 Putnam Avenue

Brooklyn · built 1901


This single-family home at 217 Putnam Avenue is nestled in Bedford-Stuyvesant, a central Brooklyn neighborhood celebrated for its impressive collection of historic rowhouses. City property records indicate the building was constructed in 1901.

Records describe this property as a one- or two-family dwelling. Situated on block 1822, lot 100, this address contributes to the rich architectural tapestry of the area. It stands as a testament to the early 20th-century development that shaped much of Bedford-Stuyvesant.

This overview was generated from public records, including NYC property data.

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