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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, is scheduled for demolition 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 a neighborhood landmark and should be preserved. Talitha Whidbee who once ran Ten63 Cafe in the building, is leading the effort to get the Hackett Building landmarked before it is destroyed by condo developers.

To help save the Hackett Building add your signature to the petitions being collected at local stores Vin Vin (12-09 Jackson Ave) and Art-O-Mat (46-46 Vernon Blvd).

  • 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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