Ginsburg Breaks Ground on $100 Million River Tides at Greystone Luxury Rentals

YONKERS, N.Y., Oct. 21, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Construction of one the largest residential developments to be built in Yonkers in recent years got underway today as City officials joined with executives of  Ginsburg Development Companies (GDC) to break ground for River Tides at Greystone, a new $100 million, 330-unit luxury rental complex overlooking the Hudson River.

Located just a short walk from the Greystone Metro-North station, River Tides at Greystone will set a new standard for luxury rental living in Westchester County offering Manhattan-style finishes and amenities as well as breathtaking views of the Hudson River and the Palisades.

The debut of River Tides at Greystone marks the launch of the Ginsburg's new GDC Rentals brand of luxury rental apartment buildings. "Set against the backdrop of one of the most spectacular views in North America, we are extremely excited to break ground on River Tides, which will become a flagship property of the new GDC Rentals brand," said Martin Ginsburg, Principal of GDC, which currently has riverfront luxury rental communities under way, Riverside in Haverstraw and Harbor Square in Ossining.   

Designed in a stunning contemporary architecture with expansive exterior corner walls of glass, the 10-story River Tides at Greystone will feature a mix of studio, 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom units, many with direct views of the Hudson. Luxury amenities include full concierge service, elegant two-story lobby, elegant club lounge; fitness and wellness center with available personal trainers, yoga classes and spa treatments; and a spectacular resort-style swimming pool and deck with cabana seating, seven barbeque stations, playground and outdoor firepit lounge. The apartments will feature stainless steel appliances, Euro-style cabinetry, stone countertops, bay windows and terraces, many with river views.  

Located in a quiet residential neighborhood near the picturesque Untermyer Park, River Tides at Greystone will have a direct walkway to the Greystone Metro-North station which is just a 30-minute commute to Grand Central.

"There are absolutely no residential rental buildings in Westchester to compare with what we are offering at River Tides at Greystone," Mr. Ginsburg said.  "We are taking luxury rentals to a new level of elegance and resort-style living.  We anticipate a broad market for the apartments at River Tides, from singles and young couples who are not yet ready to purchase a home, to New York City rail commuters, to empty nesters who want a truly exciting residence where they can live in a resort-like environment all year long." First residential occupancy is expected in Fall 2016.

GDC has owned the site in the Greystone section of Yonkers since the 1970's, a neighborhood where the firm previously built more than 600 rental and condo units. "This is our prime site in the neighborhood.  Until now all of the factors didn't come together to develop it," said Mr. Ginsburg.

"The City of Yonkers is delighted that Martin Ginsburg's commitment to invest in our city has never wavered and today we welcome the beginning of River Tides, a project that will certainly establish Greystone as one of the premier apartment neighborhoods in Westchester," said Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano.  "We are particularly pleased that River Tides will have its own walkway to the Greystone Station of Metro-North Railroad, reflecting our commitment to Transit-Oriented-Development.

River Tides at Greystone is receiving benefits from the Yonkers Industrial Development Agency that include $3.7 million in mortgage recording tax and sales tax exemptions. "The public-private partnership between GDC and our IDA demonstrates the willingness of our city to work with the private sector to stimulate investment in Yonkers," said Mayor Spano, Yonkers IDA Chairman. "This property, which has been taxed as vacant land for decades, will now become an important addition to the city's tax base."

In addition to generating new tax revenue for Yonkers, River Tides at Greystone is expected to create more than 300 construction jobs over a period of two years.

Westchester-based GDC has been the leading builder of luxury townhome condominiums in the northern suburbs of New York City over the last several decades. River Tides at Greystone, along with the ongoing construction of Harbor Square in Ossining and Riverside in Haverstraw, represents a new company focus on building luxury rental apartments.

For more information about River Tides at Greystone and other GDC Rentals, please visit www.gdcrentals.com.

About Ginsburg Development Companies
Founded in 1964 by principal Martin Ginsburg, Ginsburg Development Companies (GDC) is a premier residential developer in the northern suburbs of New York City. With 50 years of experience and market leadership, GDC has built many of the region's most successful and prestigious luxury developments, many with a Hudson River and/or transit-friendly focus, including Harbors at Haverstraw, Livingston Ridge in Dobbs Ferry, Ichabod's Landing in Sleepy Hollow, Mystic Pointe in Ossining, Marbury Corners in Pelham and Christie Place in Scarsdale.  GDC's developments have won numerous design and community planning awards. In addition, GDC owns and manages a portfolio of commercial properties, located primarily in Westchester County, NY.

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