ESDC, AvalonBay break ground for Long Island City rental complex.Empire State Development Corp. chairman Charles A. Gargano joined local officials and business leaders last week at a groundbreaking event for a high-quality rental complex to be constructed in Long Island City. The new community, Avalon Riverview North, will feature 602 rental apartments with upscale finishes and an array of amenities. Located just a short train ride away from midtown mid·town n. A central portion of a city, between uptown and downtown. midtown Noun US & Canad the centre of a town Manhattan, many of the apartments will have sweeping views of the city's skyline. The 39-story building will offer a variety of beautifully designed studios, and one- and two-bedroom layouts, as well as 2,750 s/f of retail space. Occupancy of Avalon Riverview North is expected to begin in late 2007. "I am pleased to be here today and excited that we are taking another step forward in the redevelopment of Queens West as we continue to bring this unique and valuable treasure on the East River to its full potential," Gargano said. "Residents of Riverview North will enjoy exquisite ex·qui·site n. Extremely intense, keen, or sharp. Used of pain or tenderness. panoramic pan·o·ram·a n. 1. An unbroken view of an entire surrounding area. 2. A comprehensive presentation; a survey: a panorama of American literature. 3. views of the Manhattan skyline and will become part of the wonderful Queens community that is Long Island City." "We are excited to expand our presence in the Queens West area of Long Island with the addition of our newest upscale community, Avalon Riverview North," said Fred Harris Fred Harris or Frederick Harris may refer to:
adj. 1. a. Pulsing or throbbing with energy or activity: the vibrant streets of a big city. b. of the community. With the success of our first community in Long Island City, the new property promises to offer more amenities and luxury living conditions living conditions npl → condiciones fpl de vida living conditions npl → conditions fpl de vie living conditions living and we are confident that it will attract more residents to Long Island City." Rising on 74 acres on prime waterfront property directly across from midtown Manhattan, Queens West Development is one of New York's most exciting mixed-use developments Mixed-use development refers to the practice of allowing more than one type of use in a building or set of buildings. In planning zone terms, this can mean some combination of residential, commercial, industrial, office, institutional, or other land uses. . Featuring superb views of Manhattan, an outstanding design, excellent transportation access and 21st century communications capabilities, Queens West offers parcels ready for development, with zoning and environmental approvals secured, and necessary infrastructure improvements in place. |
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