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.