Building: 33-15 80th Street

The Legendary Towers building was built in 1924 and designed by Andrew J.Thomas. Comprised of eight 6-story buildings that surround a spectacular internal garden and located on 80th and 81st streets, between Northern Boulevard and 34th avenue. It is considered the most opulent garden co-op built by Queensboro Corporation. It exibits the unique architectural and sculptural detailes such as iron and glass double doors, stone and terra cotta trims and stone griffins flanking its iron gates. Each building has an elevator and marble hallways. Every unit has 9ft. ceilings, oak parquet floors and wood burning fireplace. The list of the famous residents who lived in the Towers include Mary Pickford, Douglas Fairbanks and Alfred Hitchcock.

Building Description Provided by Vladimir Simkhovich