EXHIBIT 23.1


              CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

We consent to the reference to our firm under the caption "Experts" and to the
use of our report dated March 13, 2006, included in the joint proxy
statement/prospectus of Wellsford Real Properties, Inc. that is made a part of
the Registration Statement (Form S-4) and Prospectus of Wellsford Real
Properties, Inc. for the registration of 6,795,266 shares of its common stock.


                                                               ERNST & YOUNG LLP
Chicago, IL
December 22, 2006