$5,800,000
SOLD MAR 26, 2025
6 Beds
3 Baths
-- Sq Ft
1,800 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

6% Below List Price

66 Days on Market

About This Home

As of March 2025

108 Willow Street, a truly extraordinary offering in Brooklyn Heights, now available for the first time in over fifty years. This stunning townhouse, located on one of the neighborhood's most coveted blocks, presents an incredible opportunity to own a piece of New York City history. Designed by renowned architect William Halsey Wood, known for his work on Yaddo in Saratoga Springs and the Carnegie Free Library, this home features original Queen Anne detailing and an unparalleled scale that sets it apart. With its striking trio of red brick facades, a slate-tile turret, and intricate shingle and terracotta accents, 108 Willow is a standout on the block. The home’s extra-deep footprint (18’ x 64’), soaring 11’ ceilings, and expansive 5,000+ square feet offer endless possibilities to reimagine this grand property into your custom-designed dream townhouse. The dramatic parlor floor boasts front and rear parlor sitting rooms, as well as a 26-foot deep extension that can be transformed into an incredible eat-in kitchen (see alternate floor plan). A wide, mahogany staircase rises through the center of the house, framed by magnificent double-height art walls, and leads to a spectacular Tiffany stained-glass skylight overhead. The third and fourth floors are equally impressive, with five spacious bedrooms, two full baths, and a generous laundry room. An expansive fifth-floor attic offers additional space for bedrooms or entertaining, with the potential to create a roof terrace facing the skyline and offering stunning views of New York Harbor and lower Manhattan. The home also features a two-bedroom garden apartment with a separate entrance, ideal for guests or as additional living space. The garden-facing bedroom opens to a charming west-facing garden and patio, creating a serene outdoor retreat. The cellar offers a multi-purpose room, a second laundry area, ample storage, and the home’s mechanicals. With its historic charm, grand proportions, and incredible potential, 108 Willow Street is a rare opportunity to create a one-of-a-kind residence in one of Brooklyn's most desirable neighborhoods. The home is located just moments from Brooklyn Bridge Park, the area’s best shops and restaurants, and convenient access to the 2/3/4/5/A/C/R subway lines. This is a truly exceptional property in an unrivaled location—a rare opportunity to have a piece of NYC history and transform this magnificent house into your dream home.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jed Garfield

Leslie J Garfield & Co Inc License #10311200483 Listed on: 12/03/2024

Co-Listed By

Caylyn Sullivan

Leslie J Garfield & Co Inc License #10401263768

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $30,786

Year Built

  • Built in 1883

Lot Details

  • 1,800 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 18x100

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Brooklyn Heights Subdivision
  • 5-Story Property

Listing and Financial Details

  • Property Available on 12/3/24
  • Legal Lot and Block 0048 / 00234

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$30,786

Year Built

Built in 1883

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property SubType: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Neighborhood: Brooklyn Heights
  • Structure Type: Townhouse
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 5

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms Integer: 3
  • Bedrooms: 6

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Building Inside, Inside

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Common Charge/Maintenance Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association: No
  • Common Interest: None
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Current Use: Multi-Family
  • Lot Size Area: 1800.0
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 18x100

Building Info

  • New Construction: No
  • Units: 2
  • Total Stories: 5
  • Year Built: 1883

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Available Date: 2024-12-03

Tax Info

  • Tax Block: 00234
  • Tax Lot: 0048
  • Tax Annual: 30786.0

Multi Family

  • Building Area Units: Square Feet

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 3, 2024
Closed on
Mar 26, 2025
Sold by
Charles Birenbaum Co-Trustee and Lauren Gates Co-Trustee
Bought by
108 Willow St Llc
Seller's Agent
Jed Garfield
Leslie J Garfield & Co Inc
List Price
$6,200,000
Sold Price
$5,800,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$400,000
-6.45%
Views
42
Current Estimated Value
$6,176,330

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$376,330
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.87%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 27, 2012
Sold by
Helen B Birenbaum Sole Surviving Trust and William M
Bought by
Helen B Birenbaum As Trustee

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 17, 2009
Sold by
Birenbaum Helen B and Birenbaum William M
Bought by
Helen B Birenbaum Trustee and William M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 16, 2002
Sold by
Birenbaum Helen L
Bought by
National Architectural Trust Inc
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $5,800,000 --
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Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/26/2025 03/26/25 Sold $5,800,000 -6.5% --
02/07/2025 02/07/25 Pending -- -- --
12/03/2024 12/03/24 For Sale $6,200,000 -- --
Source: Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $30,786 $471,660 $83,160 $388,500
2024 $30,786 $471,060 $83,160 $387,900
2023 $30,369 $416,340 $83,160 $333,180
2022 $28,414 $425,760 $83,160 $342,600
2021 $29,789 $466,920 $83,160 $383,760
2020 $28,659 $566,160 $83,160 $483,000
2019 $26,720 $461,520 $83,160 $378,360
2018 $25,403 $124,614 $26,050 $98,564
2017 $24,178 $118,609 $25,233 $93,376
2016 $23,711 $118,609 $28,169 $90,440
2015 $13,276 $112,830 $26,572 $86,258
2014 $13,276 $106,444 $30,083 $76,361
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)

MLS Number: RLS11023730

Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)

APN: 00234-0048