Albany (London)
The Albany, or correctly, Albany, is an apartment complex in Piccadilly, London. The three-storey mansion was built in the 1770s and divided into apartments in 1802.
| Albany | |
|---|---|
Albany at dusk (May 2014) | |
Location within Central London | |
| Former names | Melbourne House |
| Alternative names | Albany |
| Etymology | Prince Frederick, Duke of York and Albany |
| General information | |
| Type | Residential apartment block |
| Location | Piccadilly, London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Coordinates | 51°30′32″N 0°8′19″W |
| Current tenants | Various |
| Construction started | 1771 |
| Completed | 1776 |
| Owner | Peterhouse, Cambridge, Various |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Sir William Chambers Henry Holland |
| Listed Building – Grade I | |
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