Alexander M. White and Abiel Abbot Low Houses

Alexander M. White and Abiel Abbot Low Houses is an Italianate landmark in Brooklyn, New York, and a filming location for Prizzi's Honor (1985). Built in 1857, it was designed by Frederick A. Peterson.

Location: 2 and 3 Pierrepont Place, Brooklyn, New York, United States

Verified facts

• Located in Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn
  confidence 80/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-2296, SRC-2297, SRC-6679, SRC-6680, SRC-8957
• Built in 1857
  confidence 75/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-2296, SRC-2298, SRC-6681, SRC-6680
• Designed by Frederick A. Peterson
  confidence 80/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-2296, SRC-2298, SRC-6682, SRC-8958, SRC-9283
• Architectural style: Italianate
  confidence 75/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-2296, SRC-2299, SRC-9283, SRC-9905
• Historic designation: Brooklyn Heights Historic District; National Historic Landmark District; New York City Historic District
  confidence 80/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-2296, SRC-2220, SRC-2077, SRC-6683, SRC-8959
• Appeared in Prizzi's Honor (movie, 1985)
  confidence 70/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-2300, SRC-2219, SRC-4151

Evidence & sources

• SRC-2077 — The Cultural Landscape Foundation — Brooklyn Heights Historic District (Tier 2, institutional; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-2219 — Brooklyn Heights Blog — Give the Gift of Movies Filmed in Brooklyn Heights (Tier 2, local_journalism; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-2220 — Wikipedia — Brooklyn Heights (Tier 3, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-2296 — Building of the Day: 2 and 3 Pierrepont Place — Brownstoner (Tier 3, established_blog; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-2297 — Here's What A $40 Million Brooklyn Heights Dream Home Looks Like — Gothamist (Tier 2, news; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-2298 — Look Inside the Most Expensive Listing Brooklyn Has Ever Seen — Cottages & Gardens (Tier 2, news; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-2299 — The Italianate Mansion at 2 Pierrepont Place 1857 in Brooklyn Heights — Dreamstime (editorial) (Tier 4, editorial_caption; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-2300 — Filming Locations for Prizzi's Honor (1985) — The Worldwide Guide to Movie Locations (Tier 2, film_location_reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-4151 — hauteresidence.com (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-4615 — 6sqft.com (Tier 1, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-4616 — brooklyneagle.com (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-6679 — Brooklyn Heights Blog — the Low Family and the China Trade (Tier 3, local-history-blog; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-6680 — Brooklyn Eagle — Matt Damon mulling move to historic Brooklyn Heights mansion (Tier 2, newspaper; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-6681 — Google Arts & Culture — Brooklyn Heights Historic District (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-6682 — Heights History: Retro Promenade – Brooklyn Heights Blog (Tier 3, local-news; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-6683 — The Historical Marker Database (HMdb.org) — Brooklyn Heights Historic District (Tier 3, website; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-8957 — 6sqft — Matt Damon checks out Brooklyn's most expensive house, a Brooklyn Heights mansion with a mayoral past (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-8958 — Google Arts & Culture — Brooklyn Heights Historic District (NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission partner exhibit) (Tier 2, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-8959 — NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission — Brooklyn Heights Historic District Designation Report (Nov. 23, 1965), via Brooklyn Heights Association archive (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-9283 — Alexander M. White House — Brooklyn Visual Heritage (Project CHART archive of Brooklyn cultural-heritage institutions) (Tier 2, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-9905 — NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission, 238 President Street House Designation Report (LP-2612, Designation List 510, September 18, 2018) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)

How we verify

Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.

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Frequently asked questions

Where was Prizzi's Honor filmed?

Alexander M. White and Abiel Abbot Low Houses, in Brooklyn, New York, is a real-world filming location used for Prizzi's Honor.

Can you visit Alexander M. White and Abiel Abbot Low Houses?

Alexander M. White and Abiel Abbot Low Houses is a private residence and is not open to the public. Please respect the owners' privacy and do not trespass.

Who designed Alexander M. White and Abiel Abbot Low Houses?

Alexander M. White and Abiel Abbot Low Houses was designed by Frederick A. Peterson.

Where is Alexander M. White and Abiel Abbot Low Houses located?

Alexander M. White and Abiel Abbot Low Houses is located in Brooklyn, New York.