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Hackett Building in Long Island City
Hackett Building in Long Island City

Historic Hackett Building Is Poised to Be Demolished and Replaced by an LIC Condo

Photo Credit - John Roleke
The Hackett Building, one of Long Island City's most distinctive and historic sites, was demolished in 2007 to be replaced by a condo. The Hackett Building, built circa 1885, was the seat of Queens County government from 1898 to 1916.

Its triangular shape, reminiscent of Manhattan's Flatiron, is was neighborhood landmark, and its loss is a loss to the neighborhood's history. Talitha Whidbee who once ran Ten63 Cafe in the building, led the effort to get the Hackett Building officially landmarked before it was destroyed by condo developers.

  • Hackett Building - Jackson Avenue at 49th Street, Long Island City, NY
  • Brick, three-story building, built circa 1885
  • Developers want to raze the building, and replace with an eight-story condo

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