63rd Ave, 62nd Dr, 62nd Rd, 62nd Ave & Alderton St.
1930-31

Having previously been in the plumbing and heating business, Alexander Rodman and Gerald C. English established the Rodman & English Company in 1924. During their 12 years in operation, the firm and its subsidiaries became one of the most prominent real estate companies at the time, building more than 1,700 homes in Queens.

Starting from the late-1920s, they were heavily involved in the development of Addisleigh Park (a designated NYC Historic District since 2011) which offers six types of one-family homes in the English Cottage and Colonial Revival styles. The designs were attributed to architects Frank J. Shea, David J. Cohan, and Gerald English.

During this time, the company also built this group of two-story brick rowhouses and freestanding single-family homes. The houses are almost identical to those of Addisleigh Park, and featured high-end interior finishes, state of the art appliances, and underground connections. Their selling price was considerably higher than that of similar surrounding developments, and was aimed at upper-middle class families who would benefit from the upcoming opening of the Rego Park Subway Station. It remains today as a cohesive group, and maintains many of its original features.