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175 Willoughby Street 4F

$394,000

MLS# RLS20119006 · Downtown Brooklyn

Listed September 22, 2026 · 45 days on the market

0 Beds 1 Baths

About This Property

OPEN HOUSE THIS SUNDAY 10/11 3P -4P BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

If you value function and flexibility, this smartly converted studio with private sleep area is a true find.

The space was thoughtfully reconfigured to create distinct living and sleeping areas while maintaining natural light and an open feel. The living area comfortably fits a small dining table and sofa set, and there’s generous closet space throughout—including a coat closet, linen closet, and walk-in closet. With a little TLC, this apartment can easily be customized to your taste.

University Towers is a gated, well-established cooperative known for its financial stability and attentive maintenance. Residents enjoy a suite of amenities including 24-hour security, a fitness center, a lushly landscaped barbecue terrace with lounge seating and free Wi-Fi, bike storage, a children’s playground, a community room, and two elevators per building. There is no flip tax, and flexible purchase options are allowed, including co-purchasing, gifting, and purchases by parents for children. On-site parking for sale and rent when available. Please ask for details

This lovely community sits on over five acres of beautifully maintained grounds and offers a peaceful retreat just minutes from it all—Target, Trader Joe’s, Lidl, City Point, Dekalb Market Hall, the Alamo Drafthouse, Fort Greene Park, and a wealth of dining and retail options are moments from your front door. Transportation couldn’t be easier, with the B, Q, R, 2, 3, 4, 5, A, C, and G trains as well as multiple bus lines and the LIRR at Atlantic Terminal just a short walk away!

Note: A small assessment went into effect September 2025 and will remain in place for two years. Ask for details!

Property Features

Home features

  • Baseboard heat
  • Laminate
  • City view
  • Gas cooktop
  • Gas oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Walk-in closets

Building amenities

Services and facilities

  • Assigned parking
  • Bike room
  • Elevator
  • Garage parking
  • Laundry in building
  • On-site management
  • Package room
  • Security gate
  • Security guard

Wellness and recreation

  • Gym
  • Recreation room
  • Resident lounge

Outdoor space

  • Courtyard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor grills

Estimate

Monthly Cost & Closing Costs

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$2,664 / month

  • Principal and interest$1,992
  • Maintenance$672

Due at closing

  • Down payment (20%)$78,800

Co-op share loans aren't subject to mortgage recording tax. Not included: attorney, title insurance, lender and appraisal fees, board application and move-in fees, flip tax and prepaid items. Estimates only, based on the published New York State rates. Your attorney and lender will confirm the real figures.

About the Building

175 Willoughby Street is a 15-story elevator cooperative in Downtown Brooklyn, completed in 1958 and home to 183 residential units. The most recent major alteration on record was in 1985.

The closest subway is DeKalb Av (B, Q, R), about a 3-minute walk. Fort Greene Park is roughly 5 minutes away on foot.

Compiled from NYC public records and open data.

Year Built
1958
Stories
15
Units
183
Building Type
Elevator Cooperative

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Location & Nearby

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175 Willoughby Street 4F

Subway

  • BQRDeKalb AvAbout 3 min walk · Accessible
  • 23Hoyt StAbout 6 min walk
  • ACFRJay St-MetroTechAbout 6 min walk · Accessible
  • 2345Nevins StAbout 7 min walk

Parks

  • Fort Greene ParkAbout 5 min walk
  • Commodore Barry ParkAbout 8 min walk
  • McLaughlin ParkAbout 9 min walk

Public schools · Elementary schools

  • Albee Square Montessori Public SchoolAbout 4 min walk
  • Brooklyn Rise Charter School · CharterAbout 6 min walk
  • Community Roots Charter School · CharterAbout 7 min walk

Middle schools

  • Fort Greene Preparatory AcademyAbout 14 min walk
  • The Exploratory SchoolAbout 15 min walk

High schools

  • City Polytechnic High School of Engineering, Architecture, and TechnologyAbout 8 min walk
  • George Westinghouse Career and Technical Education High SchoolAbout 8 min walk

Colleges & universities

  • Long Island University (Brooklyn)About 1 min walk
  • St. Francis CollegeAbout 7 min walk
  • New York City College of Technology (CUNY)About 11 min walk
  • Brooklyn Law SchoolAbout 12 min walk

Museums

  • Museum of Contemporary African Diasporian ArtsAbout 16 min walk
  • Toy Museum of New YorkAbout 17 min walk

Walking times are estimates. Schools shown are the nearest public and charter schools and are not zone assignments; a nearby school is not necessarily the one an address is zoned for. Confirm zoning with the NYC Department of Education. Sources: MTA, NYC Parks and NYC Department of City Planning open data.

The Neighborhood

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Walkability

9/10

Public transit

8/10

Schools

7/10

Dining

9/10

Groceries & parks

8/10

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