On October 22, 2025, NYPD 30th Precinct Crime Prevention Officer P.O. Andres Ruiz came to River View Towers 50+ Club's last meeting of the year to answer cooperator's questions about scams targeting seniors. It was a very informative and lively presentation. Officer Ruiz provided a helpful link to the NYPD's Crime Prevention and Safety Tips... Continue Reading →
CONVERSATION NOT CONFRONTATION
by Silvia L. River View Towers shareholders received an anonymous letter in their mailboxes a few days ago. This letter appears to be inspired by the "Field Report" conducted by the Housing and Community Renewal Division (DHCR) and, apparently, also by hearsay. While the letter addresses issues and facts of concern to all shareholders, it includes... Continue Reading →
We Are All On The Same Team and We Had a Great Team, What Happened?
by Alexis M. RECOGNIZE: We all live in an affordable housing cooperative in a prime location in the most unaffordable city in the nation. Retaining ownership of our property is always under threat. The only way we can retain ownership is to keep it affordable, i.e., (a) in good working condition, and (b) in the Mitchell-Lama program by paying our mortgage on time each month and keeping good... Continue Reading →
A Response to Anonymous Flyer
by Alexis M. All shareholders of River View Towers recently received by mail an anonymous flyer directing "Let Your Voices Be Heard!" As shareholders we need to pay attention to that direction and ask for response to the flyer's nine (9) numbered paragraphs from our board of directors. In a cooperative, ALL shareholders are responsible... Continue Reading →
A Response to HCR’s Field Report
by Alexis M. River View Towers recently received an unfavorable Field Report from NYSHCR. HCR is our supervising authority and oversees our Mitchell-Lama status. HCR directed that the Field Report be made available to shareholders because as shareholders it is our responsibility to ensure that our board of directors is making sound decisions. HCR requested... Continue Reading →
Mitchell-Lama Info – Thanks for the Flowcharts!
A resident writes: "I've been meaning to thank RVT Voices for the Mitchell Lama info posted in the elevator. Co-op owners really need to understand --- we don't pay 'rent' but we have monthly fee obligations that each unit is assessed. We also have responsibilities as owners --- some of which we have to work... Continue Reading →
River View Towers is a Community – Not Gossip Girl
by Brittny K. River View Towers cooperators were recently “gifted” with a cryptic document in our mailboxes that demanded transparency, accountability and open communication from the Co-op Board. Many shareholders are somewhat oblivious to the inner workings of the Board, yet we experience the effects of their decisions; so the letter could have been a... Continue Reading →
Let Us Reintroduce Ourselves
by Brenda T. River View Towers Voices is back to engage with you on all things RVT and our surrounding community. With the newsletter this week we want to address two specific items that concern us right now: the HCR Field Report and the anonymous flyer we all received. We hope you have reviewed both... Continue Reading →
Support Our Young Resident Tamiya Jolie in America’s Favorite Photo Contest!
by Ingrid S. Dear Riverview Towers Community, I hope this message finds you well. I’m excited to share some wonderful news about one of our own, Tamiya Jolie, a talented young resident here at Riverview Towers. Tamiya has entered America’s Favorite Photo Contest, a national competition that celebrates creativity and expression. She’s currently in the... Continue Reading →
RVT Turns 60, in Style!
On September 27, 2025, River View Towers celebrated its birthday with a 60th Anniversary Gala. Young and old, long-time and new, current and past cooperators, all beautiful, came together in our Community Room for food, fun, reminiscing, and even a bit of rowdiness to celebrate each other and River View Towers' long and storied legacy... Continue Reading →