850 Putnam Ave

The Carmen is a four-story boutique condominium completed in 2021 and configured primarily with two-bedroom residences and a small selection of duplex layouts. Exterior character is contemporary and understated, with multiple units featuring private outdoor space — including balconies, planted front yards, private backyards for select homes, and a shared rooftop deck. Interiors emphasize open-plan living: units typically flow from an entry foyer into combined living, dining and kitchen areas finished with cherry wood floors, marble counters and custom two-tone cabinetry. Large sound-reducing sash windows provide abundant natural light and cross-ventilation; many homes include in-unit laundry and central heating and cooling. Baths are detailed with floating vanities, marble walls, chevron tile floors and deep soaking tubs. Building services are minimal but practical: a secure video intercom system, private storage for residents, and roof-deck access. Street-level location on a tree-lined block in Stuyvesant Heights places the building within walking distance of restaurants, cafes, shops, Saratoga Park and A/C/J/Z subway lines, offering an urban neighborhood lifestyle with manageable scale and a residential feel.