Lendlease welcomes first residents to The Riverie and opens Riverie Park on Greenpoint waterfront with homes now available for immediate occupancy

(New York, January 21, 2026)  Lendlease, a leading real estate and investment group, and joint venture partner Aware Super, one of Australia’s largest pension funds, today welcomed its first residents at The Riverie in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. Now leasing for immediate occupancy, the all-electric building brings 834 rental residences, nearly 13,000 square feet of retail and Riverie Park, a new 18,000-square-foot waterfront park, to one of New York City’s most dynamic neighborhoods. 

Located at 18 India Street (also known as 1 Java Street), The Riverie spans an entire city block with two residential towers rising 37 and 20 stories atop a six-level podium. Residences range from studios to three-bedrooms and include apartments, penthouses and duplex townhomes. Thirty percent of homes are designated as affordable housing. Select layouts feature private terraces, balconies or street level entrances inspired by Brooklyn brownstone stoops. Interiors showcase oversized windows with sweeping skyline and riverfront views from Midtown to Downtown Manhattan across to DUMBO and Williamsburg along the East River. 

Anchoring the development along the East River is Riverie Park, a new segment of the Greenpoint esplanade. Designed by James Corner Field Operations, the landscape architecture practice that designed The Highline, the park restores a section of the shoreline with native plantings. As a community amenity for both residents and neighbors, the park connects directly to the India Street Pier, offering a seamless ferry ride to Midtown Manhattan and the Financial District
 
“With strong leasing momentum and interest, we’re excited to welcome the first residents to The Riverie that offers waterfront living and blends elevated comfort and convenience,” said Layth Madi, Senior Vice President, Director of Development Management and Operations, New York, Lendlease. “Since day one, we’ve been driven to create a residential experience that connects people to their homes, community, and the vibrancy of the Greenpoint neighborhood—and it’s deeply fulfilling to see that vision come to life.”

Residents have access to an extensive indoor and outdoor amenity offering, totaling more than 130,000 square feet. Highlights include coworking suites with conference rooms and phone booths; a two-story fitness center with yoga studio, sauna and recovery spaces; a creative suite including a speakeasy lounge, music and podcast studios, a chef’s kitchen and a children’s playroom. Outdoor amenities range from landscaped courtyards and a fitness deck to grilling stations and a rooftop pool, heated by the building’s geothermal system. Everyday conveniences include a 24-hour lobby concierge, pet wash, secure bike storage and on-site parking.

“As one of the world’s largest pension funds, our commitment is to deliver the strongest, long-term returns for our 1.2 million members,” said Alek Misev, Aware Super Head of Property. “The Riverie is a prime example of how strategic partnerships with world class developers such as Lendlease, and sustainable investment can create vibrant communities while generating strong returns. By investing in innovative developments like The Riverie, we’re not only supporting the growth of dynamic neighborhoods but also ensuring our members benefit from forward-thinking, resilient assets which can stand the test of time.”

Pioneering new standards for sustainable design, The Riverie includes a vertical closed-loop geothermal system comprised of 320 boreholes beneath the site, the largest of its kind in New York State and among the largest of any high-rise residential building nationwide. Together with the building’s all-electric design, the geothermal system is expected to cut carbon emissions from heating and cooling by more than 50% compared to a conventional residential building.
 
The Riverie was designed by Marvel, with interiors by Marvel, INC Architecture & Design and Crème. Douglas Elliman Development Marketing is the exclusive leasing agent for market-rate residences, and Settlement Housing Fund oversees the affordable housing program. Capricorn Retail Advisors is exclusively marketing the retail, and Greystar serves as property manager.
 
For more information on availability, tours and how to apply, visit https://www.theriveriebk.com/
  

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ABOUT THE RIVERIE
Developed by Lendlease, The Riverie is a sustainable development along the Greenpoint waterfront in Brooklyn, New York. Opening in 2026, the project comprises 834 rental units, 30% of which have been designated as affordable housing under the Affordable New York Housing Program. The all-electric property utilizes a vertical closed-loop geoexchange system, making it the largest geothermal residential development in New York State. Designed by Marvel, The Riverie includes a 37-story and a 20-story tower with a connected mid-rise podium with frontages on India, Java and West streets. The property features nearly 13,000 square feet of retail space, as well as an 18,000-square-foot public waterfront esplanade connecting to the India Street Pier, which is served by the NYC Ferry. Targeting LEED Gold certification and designed to meet or exceed Local Law 154, New York City’s legislation that mandates new construction to be all-electric, and Local Law 97, New York City’s decarbonization legislation, The Riverie aligns with Mission Zero, Lendlease’s industry-leading initiative to reach absolute zero carbon by 2040.

ABOUT LENDLEASE
Lendlease is a leading real estate and investment group headquartered in Sydney, Australia. Lendlease’s core capabilities are reflected in its operating segments of Investments, Development, and Construction, providing the company with a sustainable competitive advantage in delivering innovative solutions for its customers. For more information, please visit  lendlease.com. 

For additional information, contact:
Quinn PR
[email protected] 

Isabel Sepkowitz 
Director of Corporate Affairs, Lendlease  
[email protected]
+1 917 504 6975 

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1.    The Riverie Residences: Homes range from studios to three-bedrooms, including select penthouses and townhomes. Interiors feature open-concept layouts, oversized windows framing East River and Manhattan skyline views, and in-unit conveniences like washer-dryers, blending modern comfort with thoughtful design details for everyday livability.
 
2.    The Riverie Exterior: Rising 37 and 20 stories along Greenpoint’s waterfront, The Riverie spans a full city block, creating a striking architectural presence. Facades of glass and natural materials reflect light and the surrounding cityscape, while terraces, balconies, and stoop-style entrances extend the connection between residents and the neighborhood.
 
Click here to view a full gallery of interior and exterior photography via Dropbox. For renderings, please credit: The Boundary; for photography, please credit: Evan Joseph