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Caton Towers History
| Here are a few historical facts (as best as we can reconstruct them) about the luxury cooperative building now known as Caton Towers: | |
| Architect: | S.J. Kessler and Sons |
| Builder: | MJK Construction Corp. |
| Original owner: | Caton Apartments, Inc. |
| Original building name: | Marlene J. |
| June 2, 1963: | The original Certificate of Occupancy is filed with the NYC Building Department |
| October 8, 1965: | Construction is completed. |
| Date unknown: | A brochure promoting the Marlene J. is published (probably just before building completion): |
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| Date unknown (early 1980's): | The building owners decide to "co-op" the Marlene J. |
| Date unknown (mid 1980's): | Ownership is transferred from Caton Apartments, Inc. to Caton Towers Owners Corp. |
| Date unknown (mid 1980's): | The "Marlene J" is renamed "Caton Towers". |
| Circa 1986: | Caton Towers Sales Advertisement |
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