Avalon Riverview & Riverview North

2-01 50th Avenue, Long Island City

The second Queens West building. In 2001 QueensWest.com wrote that “the Riverview is the next building to be built as part of the larger Queens West plans. It started construction in December of 2000 and is set to begin occupancy in February 2002.”

The site’s Riverview section later covered both Avalon Riverview and Riverview North.

How big/tall will it be?

It will be about 32 stories tall and will be about 372 rental units and a 130 car parking garage. The Riverview will be linked with a senior citizen residence of 80 apartments which is going to be developed by the NY Foundation for Senior Citizens. (2001)

How much will it cost?

The Avalon Riverview will be a rental building and from the Press Release of December 12th, 2000 "Monthly average stabilized rents per home are expected to be approximately $2,960." (2001)

Answers written by the site’s founder. Original spelling kept.

On the original site: Discussion board (not republished), FAQ, picture gallery, maps.

See the Avalon Riverview & Riverview North picture gallery (8 photos, as the site last had it) · archived version (58 photos from Wayback Machine captures)

It started construction in December of 2000 and is and began occupancy in May of 2002. The Riverview will be joined by the Avalon Riverview North which will begin construction in 2006 which should be ready for occupancy in early 2008.

Avalon Riverview

• 416,000-sq.-ft., 372-unit
• 32-story residential building
• Developed by AvalonBay Communities of Alexandria, Va.
• Built for $96 million in 2002

Avalon Riverview North

• 4-75 48th Ave, Long Island City, NY 11109 (Map)
• 602 apartments on 570,000 sq. ft.
• Over 39 floors, 380 ft.
• Cost up to $170 million (sources say $175.6)
• Perkins Eastman - Architects
• Could be open the start of 2008
• 2,750 sq ft of retail space
• 3,300 sq ft fitness center
• 2,000 sq ft Club Room
• 350 parking spots in reserved garage
• Studios starting at $1,700

Riverview Gardens

• Senior housing building
• 80 units over 70,000 sq. ft.
• 8 floors
• Built by Kreisler Borg Florman
• Cost $15 million

Discussion Boards

There is a Avalon Riverview discussion board for all things related to the Avalon Riverview. Post your questions, comments and such. You might also want to take a look at the Citylights discussion board where there is an ongoing discussion about the Citylights building.

FAQs

What little information there is you can find on the frequently asked questions (FAQ). As more information becomes available it will be included it here. If you have a question you can post them in the discussion board.

Picture Gallery

A good start to the Picture Gallery.