Jackson Heights was developed in the early 20th century, designed as a garden city by the Queensboro Corporation. The neighborhood was one of the first “planned communities” in the United States, featuring apartment complexes centered around private gardens. These buildings, including co-ops like The Warwick, were built to attract middle-class families looking for suburban living with the convenience of urban amenities.
Built in 1940, The Warwick was constructed during the post-World War II era when there was a high demand for housing in New York City due to the economic boom. This period saw a rise in the construction of cooperative apartment buildings across the city, particularly in outer boroughs like Queens. The Warwick’s design reflects the aesthetic principles of the early 20th-century garden city movement, which Jackson Heights is famous for.
The Warwick, along with other historic co-ops in Jackson Heights, played a role in shaping the community-centric and culturally diverse neighborhood Jackson Heights is today.
