An Unusual House on Willoughby
What’s with this beautiful house on Willoughby and Nostrand? It’s huge and has a nice yard surrounded by a fence. It stands out because its the only house on a block of brownstones. What’s strange is that I’ve never seen anyone entering or exiting the place, although there is a small sign near the front door that says that there is a food pantry operating out of this house twice a month. I’ve only seen the gate open once in two years. Who owns this house?
19 June 2007, 10:47 am
This house looks like it’s frozen in time. This kind of house really makes Brooklyn unique and special. I wish the owners will treat this property with the love it deserves.
19 June 2007, 1:18 pm
masonic lodge
19 June 2007, 2:50 pm
looks awesome. and haunted. Gonna ride my bike by there and check it out.
19 June 2007, 3:13 pm
Check out the dob website. Its owned by a religious organization and is quite busy on some weekend nights. Its main function seems to be use as a rental party hall.
19 June 2007, 5:02 pm
I thought it was haunted too. I’ve been dreaming about what it would be like to own this house. I would have parties every weekend. If I ever see the gate open again, I’ll try to get inside and take some pictures.
19 June 2007, 5:41 pm
be careful going inside such big homes there could be traps there or something could happen to you.
i’ve been tempted myself but the fear of a large pitbull running around scares me.
19 June 2007, 8:14 pm
It’s MY damn House!!!! Keep out! And if I see any of youze taking pictures or trying to get inside ima gonna show you where I put the last nosy neighbor!
19 June 2007, 8:15 pm
Mumbles to self: put up a damn 6 foot fence, don’t open my doors or come outside, and they STILL want to visit me, WTF?? They like roaches!
19 June 2007, 9:36 pm
Look BIGD, if you don’t want us to be interested in your place, open up the fence, turn on the lights and invite us in. We’re only interested stuff when it’s off limits.
20 June 2007, 12:34 pm
it’s my house.
20 June 2007, 12:48 pm
We’ll need proof that he really owns the house. Show us the deed.
20 June 2007, 5:29 pm
It’s Ottessa and BigD’s house? When are ya’ll going to have a BBQ and invite your inquisitive neighbors over?
20 June 2007, 6:22 pm
Fine Fine Fine, Aw righty then, July 4th YOU bring the drinks, food, plates, forks, chairs, tables and tablecloths and I”ll open my gate. While you’re in my yard the lawn needs a-cuttin, and the hedges need a-trimmin!
21 June 2007, 7:59 am
I’d be religious for a day to check out the interior of this old whale.
What god(s) do I have to pray to for this wish to come true?
21 June 2007, 1:08 pm
When we were kids, we use to refer to that house as 1313 Mockingbird Lane. A reference to the “Munsters” house. We use to imagine ghost and goblins living there. As teenagers we spent time learning how to rap during the early 80′s when the house hosted parties with local DJ’s and no violence. As adults we were there to witness the marraige of the only tomboy in our little gang.She married a cop and moved to the suburbs. When I saw the pic of that building I realized how much history it played in our lifes.It’s back to looking spooky, but Herman and Lilly Munster turned out to be people named Otessa and bigD.
19 July 2007, 10:32 pm
It really is a masonic lodge. wasn’t kidding.
20 July 2007, 7:24 am
Joe, I thought you were kidding at first, but now I know that you’re right. I walked by there soon after this was posted and saw the small sign on the front of the building to the right of the main entryway. The sign says it’s a masonic lodge.
28 August 2008, 11:49 am
2nd best house ever! my fave is on vanderbilt and lafayette