BROOKLYN PUBLIC LIBRARY ARTS AND CULTURE BRANCH DOWNTOWN BROOKLYN / 2025

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Landmark Advocacy & Expert Analysis

Paul Rudolph Institute: Why 48 Willow Place Matters (Official Statement, Nov 2025)
A detailed preservation analysis and open letter to the NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission from a leading authority on modernist heritage. As of November 19, the application for a rooftop addition has been deferred; PRIMA's testimony remains a key reference as the process continues.

Press & Community Coverage

• Brownstoner Article: Iconic Brooklyn Mid-Century Modern House Seeks Addition

• Brooklyn Eagle: Award-Winning Merz Residence Sells for $10.6M

Mary and Joseph  Merz, architects and preservationists (1975)

THANK YOU

Thank you for helping us preserve this architectural treasure.

With gratitude,

The Merz’s

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