42 WILLOW Street #House
MLS® #RLS10815003
Listing by Sotheby's International Realty, Inc.
6
Bedrooms
5.5
Baths
5,700
Sq. Ft.
1845
Year Built
Quick Summary
Property Highlights
- Exposure: East,West facing
- Fireplace: Wood-burning or decorative fireplace
- Style: Prewar architecture
Property Details
Description
Rarely available this 25' wide, 5 story townhouse is located on one of the most coveted tree lined blocks in all of Brooklyn Heights. Nestled between Cranberry and Orange Streets, one short block from the Promenade, with easy access to the foot bridge leading to the fabulous Brooklyn Bridge Park. This 5,700+/- SF, currently multi-family home, has 6+ beds, 4 baths, and 2 powder rooms; it is offered for sale for the first time in 60 years. Featuring many of its original details, separate double glass doors opening onto the rear covered porch, parquet flooring, eight fireplaces, high plaster ceilings, grand parlor doors between the formal living and dining rooms. A unique opportunity, with all the potential to make this home exactly what you have imagined. A 2001 renovation of the top two floors created double height ceilings with a massive metal and glass skylight showering the space in natural light. The charming archetypal brick and brownstone facade is enhanced by inviting front and rear gardens. The full garden floor has private front and rear entrances; the cellar adds 1,300+/-sf of storage space. 42 Willow Street is conveniently located near a number of trendy restaurants, cafes, bars, shops, parking garage, children's playground, dog park and all that Brooklyn Heights has to offer. Close proximity to nearby transportation options A/C/2/3 subways & the water ferry in Brooklyn Bridge Park. This home represents the perfect opportunity for a classic, spacious Heights townhouse, in a most desirable and private location, to custom-design into the house of your dreams.
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About Brooklyn Heights
View All Brooklyn Heights ListingsBrooklyn Heights is New York City’s first historic district, famous for its grand architecture and the iconic Brooklyn Heights Promenade. Offering some of the most breathtaking views of Lower Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty, the neighborhood exudes a quiet, old-world elegance. The real estate market is characterized by magnificent pre-war townhouses, sought-after cooperatives, and a select few ultra-luxury waterfront developments along Brooklyn Bridge Park.
Brooklyn Heights Live Market Data
View NeighborhoodActive Listings
62
Median Asking Price
$2.21M
Median $/Sqft
$1,730
Avg Days on Market
N/A
New This Week
5
Price Reduced
21%
Sold (30 Days)
11
Median Sale Price
$2.77M
Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 3/26/26, 11:00 AM EST
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42 WILLOW Street #House, Brooklyn Heights, Kings County
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