46 Willow Place

46 Willow Pl
Brooklyn Heights

$3,450,000
Price
5
Beds
2,900 Sq. Ft.
$1,190 / Sq. Ft.
2,900
Sq. Ft.
$1,190
per Sq. Ft.
Listed By CompassContract Signed
Listed By CompassContract Signed
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Built in 1849 and owned by the same family since 1969, 46 Willow Place presents a rare opportunity to restore or reimagine an iconic...The New York Times has just published a story about this historic home: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/31/realestate/greek-revival-townhouse-brooklyn-heights.html

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Built in 1849 and owned by the same family since 1969, 46 Willow Place presents a rare opportunity to restore or reimagine an iconic 21-foot-wide brick townhouse on a serene low-traffic street just one block long in Brooklyn Heights.

The sole survivor of a row of four Greek Revival colonnade townhouses, 46 Willow Place is now framed by two award-winning Modernist houses built in 1965, a contrast which has fascinated architectural observers. Across the street four colonnaded houses show how the row would have looked originally. In “An Architectural Guidebook to Brooklyn,” Francis Morrone references that quartet and writes that “46 Willow Place is a single house of exactly the same design, as though it were originally a part of the row but decided it preferred living on its own and moved across the street.”

Coming home to 46 Willow Place, you’ll enter through the house’s original wrought iron gate and front garden to a wide porch with a double-height portico and columns evocative of a bygone era. Inside you will find an elegant procession of spaces, designed with perfect scale and proportion. Many historic details remain, including the original staircase, wide plank floors, and four fireplaces -- including one clad with black Portero marble, which was used in the finest Brooklyn townhouses and in the original Waldorf Astoria Hotel.

The parlor floor is graced with ceilings ten feet high and comprises a front parlor, a large eat-in kitchen, and a full windowed bath. Upstairs there are four large bedrooms, three multi-purpose side rooms, two walk-in closets, and another full windowed bath. The garden level, which is hidden from the street, has a stairwell that leads discreetly up to the front yard. In the back, the garden level steps out on the same level as the backyard, which allows for an array of architectural design options. You’ll find that the spacious backyard, which is currently festooned with ivy, gets great light. It is a perfect place to put your green thumb to good use or simply to relax, entertain and enjoy everyday life.

Known as Willowtown to those lucky enough to have lived on Willow Place over the past 175 years, this quiet enclave is a refuge from the bustle of the city. While the street fair each spring may make you feel like you’re living in a small town, the acclaimed restaurants, shops and other amenities of Brooklyn Heights and Cobble Hill are all close by. These include the River Deli, Colonie, Chez Moi, Hibino, Henry Public, the Long Island Bar, and many others. Trader Joe's, Sahadi's, and Della Pietra's are also nearby. Brooklyn Bridge Park is practically at your doorstep, offering everything from pickleball to sunset yoga. The 2/3, 4/5, F, G, R, and A/C subway stations and the NYC Ferry at Pier 6 are within close range for a quick commute to Manhattan and the rest of the city. While this rare historic gem is on the market, feel free to bring your contractor and architect as you consider the possibilities for an uncommon residence.
LISTING UPDATED: 12/02/2025 11:27 AM

Property Details for 46 Willow Place

StatusContract Signed
Days on Market55
Taxes$1,151 / month
Maintenance-
Min. Down Pymt-
Total Rooms11.0
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS Type-
Year Built1849
Lot Size1,575 SF / 21' x 75'
CountyKings County
Buyer's Agent Compensation2.5%

Building

46 Willow Pl

1 UnitsBuilt in 1849

Location

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Building Information for 46 Willow Place

Stories-Year Built1849Building Size21' x 35'Lot Size1,575 SF / 21' x 75'Building Age-Building Type-

Payment Calculator

$18,199 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$17,048

Property Taxes

$1,151

Maintenance/Common Charges

$0

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Property History for 46 Willow Place

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 2, 2025

Contract Signed

Manual

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Oct 8, 2025

Listed (Active)

Manual

$3,450,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/02/2025

Contract Signed

Manual

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10/08/2025

Listed (Active)

Manual

$3,450,000

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Public Records for 46 Willow Place

Taxable ValueLand$37,440Additions$154,860Total$192,300
Tax Record2025$13,040 ($1,087 / month) Tax Class1Tax Rate20.085%
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt1,638 SqFtLot Size1,575 SqFtZoningR6APN3002590056

Schools near 46 Willow Place

This home is within New York City Geographic District #13.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Emily Warren Roebling School (The)
Public - K to 5
Urban Assembly Institute of Math and Science for Young Women
Public - 6 to 12
Urban Assembly School For Law And Justice
Public - 9 to 12
BRIDGES: A SCHOOL FOR EXPLOR-EQUITY
Public - 6 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Emily Warren Roebling School (The)
PublicK to 5

Urban Assembly Institute of Math and Science for Young Women
Public6 to 12

Urban Assembly School For Law And Justice
Public9 to 12

BRIDGES: A SCHOOL FOR EXPLOR-EQUITY
Public6 to 8

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