Exhibit 23.1


            CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We consent to the reference to our firm under the caption "Experts" and to the
use of our report dated March 27, 2007, included in the joint proxy
statement/prospectus of Wellsford Real Properties, Inc. that is made a part of
Amendment No. 3 to the Registration Statement (Form S-4 No. 333-139705) and
Prospectus of Wellsford Real Properties, Inc. for the registration of 6,795,266
shares of its common stock.


                                              /s/ Ernst & Young LLP
Chicago, IL
April 26, 2007