69 Orange has been meticulously preserved by the current owners and contains all original features, such as handrails, woodworking, hardware, molding, and historical milk paint. Built in 1829, this house was built in the Federal clapboard style and features Victorian add-ons such as the mansard roof with gingerbread details.
Originally, this property was owned by Sarah Gracie, daughter of Martha Middagh-Van Nostrand, who named the Brooklyn Heights “Fruit Streets”. The Gracie and Middagh families were well-known in the early years of the New York City luxury real estate market, as evidenced by the Gracie mansion on the Upper East Side, which is now home to the New York City Mayor.
69 Orange Street is situated directly next to the iconic Plymouth Church, which has a long history with the abolitionist movement in the United States. The first preacher at Plymouth church, Henry Ward Beecher, was a prominent and well-known abolitionist who dedicated himself to the cause of freedom. Even Beecher’s sister, Harriet Beecher Stowe, was committed, as she was the author of the American Classic and anti-slavery book, Uncle Tom’s Cabin. Henry Ward Beecher’s fame attracted thousands to visit the church, including Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Abraham Lincoln, and Mark Twain, who walked past 69 Orange Street on their way to the church. Plymouth church was a well-known hub of the Underground Railroad, and legend has it that enslaved people making the journey were taken in and given sanctuary at 69 Orange Street, as one of the house's owners, Henry L. Pratt was the deacon of Plymouth Church during the Beecher years.
Brooklyn Heights is the perfect balance of exciting, fast-paced city life and comfortable suburban relaxation. 69 Orange Street is close to Cadman Plaza and Whitman Park, as well as many great restaurants and shops, and the Brooklyn Bridge and Clark Street subway station.
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$5,950,000
69 Orange St #1, Brooklyn, NY 11201
4beds
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Single Family Residence
Built in 1829
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$-- Zestimate®
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$-- HOA
What's special
Victorian add-onsFederal clapboard styleHistorical milk paintOriginal features
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 11, 2025 at 06:03pm
Listing by:
Douglas Elliman 212-712-6089,
Monica Luque
Source: StreetEasy,MLS#: S1773024
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bike Room, Childrens Playroom, Media Room, Package Room, Recreation Room
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
Video & virtual tour
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Wheelchair Access
Features
- Patio & porch: Terrace, Other
- Exterior features: Courtyard, Balcony, Garden, Terrace
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City, Garden, Park/Greenbelt
Details
- Special conditions: Sponsor Unit
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Roof: Roof Rights
Condition
- Year built: 1829
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Brooklyn Heights
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Laundry, Fitness Center
Location
- Region: Brooklyn
Financial & listing details
- Annual tax amount: $21,600
- Date on market: 6/5/2025
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