Riverside develops urban office, multifamily, mixed-use, and redevelopment projects in Chicago, Denver, and Charlotte. It targets institutional-quality, tenant-focused buildings and communities, working with capital, design, construction, and leasing partners for investors, businesses, residents, and visitors in urban growth markets.
AI-researched delivery record, not yet confirmed by the developer. Dates may be approximate; original sources are linked.
AI research over published reviews and resident comments. Scores are a model’s reading of opinion, not figures stated on a page, and nothing here feeds any number above it. The links under each block are the pages that research says it used. Based on available resident reviews of covered buildings. These are reported experiences, not independent building inspections, and may not represent all residents or properties.
AI-researched delivery record, not yet confirmed by the developer. Dates may be approximate; original sources are linked.
AI research over published reviews and resident comments. Scores are a model’s reading of opinion, not figures stated on a page, and nothing here feeds any number above it. The links under each block are the pages that research says it used. Based on available resident reviews of covered buildings. These are reported experiences, not independent building inspections, and may not represent all residents or properties.
| Project | Overall | Structure & systems | Management & living |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vivian at Queensbridge CollectiveCharlotte409 units | 9.6/ 10 | —/ 10 | 9.6/ 10 |
Google Reviews/Maps is the largest reported review set and its published 4.8/5 converts to 9.4 on the specified curve. The eight written reviews read were uniformly positive, with repeated praise for staff, amenities and move-in handling; the only negative operational detail was a minor fob/parking hiccup that reviewers said was resolved quickly, producing a small upward commentary adjustment. No structural score is assigned because no structural or building-systems evidence was published. | |||
The published reviews contain no reported structural, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, leak or waterproofing failure. One move-in review mentions “a few minor hiccups with systems like fobs and parking,” but says these were handled “quickly and efficiently”; this is operational evidence rather than a structural defect. | The available reviews describe a strongly positive day-to-day experience: staff, maintenance, cleaning and concierge were called “very professional, friendly, and responsive,” and a reviewer said the move-in was “incredibly smooth and stress-free.” Other comments praise the “high class amenities,” “spectacular homes,” sunset views and prime location; the only operational reservation reported was that minor fob and parking issues occurred but were resolved quickly. | ||
| The Main EvanstonEvanston112 units | 9.2/ 10 | —/ 10 | 6.8/ 10 VeryApt 8.2/10, 8.5/10, 9.2/10, 6/10, 8.2/10 · 5 reviews · veryapt.com Combined from 5 published figures on 1 platform, weighted by review count, adjusted for where resident ratings usually fall and weighted toward the 6.5 midpoint where reviews are few: 6.8. |
Google Reviews/Maps provides the largest review base, 4.7/5 from 37 reviews, which converts to 9.1/10 and sets the level. The evidence is predominantly positive on staff, maintenance, cleanliness, amenities and location, with one detailed negative review about fees and access/security issues; the resulting resident-experience score is 9.2, while structure remains unscored because no platform published a structure-specific rating. | |||
Resident reviews describe the building as “well-constructed,” “very well-maintained,” and quiet, with one reviewer saying they “rarely heard any sound from other units.” A dissenting review reports that the thermostat, garage sensor, door buzzers and outdoor fire pit had problems; this is a single resident report rather than a published structural rating. | Reviews commonly praise the staff as “kind, attentive, and incredibly helpful,” and describe maintenance as “timely and effective”; residents also highlight the terrace, gym, quietness and transit access. The main negative account says the property “nickel and dime[s] residents,” with fees for many services and reported problems involving entry security and access devices; VeryApt also records a bike-room loss and annual rent increases. | ||
| 110 North Wacker — Bank of America TowerWest Loop, Chicago | 8.9/ 10 | —/ 10 | 8.9/ 10 |
Google Reviews/Maps provides the largest and only applicable published aggregate located for the building: 4.6/5 from 53 reviews, converted to 8.9/10 using the stated curve. The written feedback is mostly positive, but no recurring complaint theme met the reporting threshold, and no systems-specific evidence supports a separate structure score. | |||
The published reviews describe the building as “tall and modern and new looking,” “beautiful,” and offering “stunning views.” No review read supplied a specific report about the structure, plumbing, HVAC, electrical systems, leaks or waterproofing, so no systems-specific conclusion is drawn. | Daily-experience feedback is mostly favorable: reviewers called the staff “great and friendly,” event staff “professional and helpful,” and the building “always neat and tidy”; another review said it was “Very secure.” The main operational complaint was that the “Men’s locker room [was] over crowded,” while a separate reviewer noted that downtown parking is difficult; the building’s published amenities page also describes concierge, valet, bicycle and wellness services. | ||
| 150 North RiversideWest Loop, Chicago | 8.8/ 10 | 8.8/ 10 | 8.8/ 10 |
The Google Reviews/Maps aggregate of 4.6/5 from 260 reviewers sets the level; on the specified conversion curve, 4.6/5 corresponds to 8.8/10. The available written praise supports the anchor, while the isolated food complaint and architectural unease do not qualify as recurring resident-management or serious structural failures. | |||
The published architectural review describes an extra-thick concrete elevator core, 110-foot-deep caissons reaching bedrock and tuned liquid dampers that reduce wind-induced sway; these are engineering descriptions, not evidence of a defect-free operating history. The same review notes that mechanical louvers are plainly visible and that the tower is “a little unnerving,” while concluding it is “a persuasive blend of the pragmatic and dramatic.” | Public reviews emphasize the “beautiful park,” “gorgeous RiverWalk,” “spectacular views,” restaurants, gym and media wall rather than residential management, since 150 North Riverside is an office building. The available negative feedback is mainly venue-related—“Mediocre at best” food and “inedible” crab cakes—while the building’s own materials describe concierge services, fitness, security and tenant amenities. | ||
| 320 South Canal — BMO TowerChicago | 8.5/ 10 | —/ 10 | 8.5/ 10 |
The largest published review aggregate located is Google Reviews/Maps at 4.7/5 from 39 reviews, which converts to 8.5/10 under the specified curve. The written sample reinforces a positive day-to-day experience, but no published review evidence located supports a separate structure score. | |||
no notes returned no links returned | Published reviews describe the building as “beautiful with many amenities,” with “security [that] is friendly but effective” and interiors and exteriors that are “clean inside and out.” Other reviewers praised the farmers market, events and music, called the atmosphere “definitely a vibe,” and highlighted “Epic views from the 28th floor.” | ||
| PRU Health Club renovationChicago | 7.3/ 10 | —/ 10 | 7.3/ 10 |
Unilocal’s 4.1/5 Prudential Plaza aggregate, based on eight reviews, is the largest applicable published rating found and sets the level; because it has fewer than ten reviews, the score is kept close to the prescribed 6.5 center. The written comments are mostly positive about staff, elevators, access and amenities, while the renovation-specific material confirms completion and describes upgraded equipment, locker rooms, saunas, cold plunges and golf simulators but does not publish a separate resident rating. | |||
no notes returned no links returned | Published building reviews describe friendly security, very short elevator waits and strong convenience: one reviewer said the building staff were “great; warm and friendly,” while another said an elevator was “always” waiting and the wait was “never more than 5 seconds.” The renovation-specific published reactions are also positive rather than resident-review ratings: comments called the upgraded space “GORGEOUS,” “awesome,” and praised the plunge and view; however, the available resident reviews concern Prudential Plaza generally, not the renovated club itself. | ||
| 1900 LawrenceDenver | 5.5/ 10 | —/ 10 | 4.9/ 10 Google Reviews/Maps (place result) 1/5 · 2 reviews · exa.ai Google Reviews/Maps (place result) publishes 1/5 from 2 reviews. Adjusted for where resident ratings usually fall, and weighted toward the 6.5 midpoint (more strongly the fewer the reviews), that gives 4.9. |
The only published rating located for the specific address was 1/5 from two reviews, and both reviews concern parking rather than resident or office-occupant experience. Because the rating has fewer than 10 reviews, the prescribed small-sample constraint keeps the score at 5.5; no structure score is assigned because no structural review evidence was published. | |||
no notes returned no links returned | The only identifiable review aggregate located for the building address was 1.0/5 from two reviews, both about the parking facility rather than office tenants' day-to-day workplace experience. One reviewer reported walking up the ramp and waiting 50 minutes in car exhaust; another said the doors were locked and vehicles could only be reached via the ramp. |
Riverside developed 150 North Riverside with Wanxiang America Real Estate Group.
Riverside developed 320 South Canal through a partnership with Convexity Properties.
Riverside developed 110 North Wacker in conjunction with Howard Hughes Corporation.
Blue Star Properties is an equity partner in the 566 West Van Buren multifamily development.
Metropolis Investment Holdings is an equity partner in the 566 West Van Buren multifamily development.
Atlantic Residential is named as a partner in the 566 West Van Buren project.
HUD provided the 221(d)(4) construction-loan program supporting 566 West Van Buren.
Draper and Kramer arranged the HUD financing for 566 West Van Buren.
Woodfield Development is a partner with Riverside and PGIM Real Estate in Queensbridge Collective.
PGIM Real Estate is a partner with Riverside and Woodfield Development in Queensbridge Collective.
An Apollo affiliate provided construction debt financing for the second Queensbridge Collective tower.
RXR provided equity for the second Queensbridge Collective tower.
Goettsch Partners designed Riverside projects including 150 North Riverside and 320 South Canal.
Clark Construction is building 566 West Van Buren and served as general contractor on 320 South Canal.
Bank of America participated in construction financing for Riverside's 320 South Canal and 110 North Wacker projects.
The iconic building construction was designed by award-winning Goettsch Partners and developed by Riverside Investment & Development, Wanxiang America Real Estate Group.
Designed by renowned architecture firm, Goettsch Partners, this “Class A” office property was developed through a partnership between Riverside Investment & Development and Convexity Properties.
The iconic building construction was designed by award-winning Goettsch Partners and developed by Riverside Investment & Development, Wanxiang America Real Estate Group.
The project is designed by Antunovich Associates and is being built by Clark Construction.
The loan is from BMO Harris Bank, Bank of America and Citizens Bank, O’Donnell said Wednesday.
The Goettsch Partners designed project was developed and completed in September 2020 by Riverside Investment & Development in conjunction with venture partner Howard Hughes Corporation.
$85 million project is in partnership with Blue Star Properties and Metropolis Investment Holdings, and Atlantic Residential
$85 million project is in partnership with Blue Star Properties and Metropolis Investment Holdings, and Atlantic Residential
$85 million project is in partnership with Blue Star Properties and Metropolis Investment Holdings, and Atlantic Residential
$64 million HUD 221(d)(4) construction loan to 40-year permanent loan.
Real estate services firm Draper and Kramer arranged the HUD financing on behalf of Riverside.
Riverside, alongside partners Woodfield Development and PGIM Real Estate, is developing the $725 million mixed-use project on the edge of uptown and South End.
the development team is now in a position to break ground on the second tower thanks to Moore & Van Allen's lease as well as construction debt financing from an affiliate of Apollo (NYSE: APO) and equity from RXR.
| none found |
| United States | active 7 projects tracked |
| Office | 5 of 7 |
| Residential, for rent | 2 of 7 |
| Retail | 2 of 7 |
| Other | 1 of 7 |
| Mixed use | 1 of 7 |
Bachelor of Business Administration
Loyola University Chicago
Master of Business Administration
Northwestern University, Kellogg School of Management
John O'Donnell
Since 2020 he has served as adjunct faculty member in the Mendoza College of Business at the University of Notre Dame.
Over the course of his career, John has overseen
John O’Donnell founded Riverside (originally O’Donnell Investment Company) in 2010 following a 28-year tenure at The John Buck Company, where he advanced from an early executive role to become President and Chairman of the Investment Committee.
John O’Donnell founded Riverside (originally O’Donnell Investment Company) in 2010 following a 28-year tenure at The John Buck Company, where he advanced from an early executive role to become President and Chairman of the Investment Committee.
John O’Donnell founded Riverside (originally O’Donnell Investment Company) in 2010 following a 28-year tenure at The John Buck Company, where he advanced from an early executive role to become President and Chairman of the Investment Committee.
John O’Donnell founded Riverside (originally O’Donnell Investment Company) in 2010 following a 28-year tenure at The John Buck Company, where he advanced from an early executive role to become President and Chairman of the Investment Committee.
John O’Donnell founded Riverside (originally O’Donnell Investment Company) in 2010 following a 28-year tenure at The John Buck Company, where he advanced from an early executive role to become President and Chairman of the Investment Committee.
John O’Donnell founded Riverside (originally O’Donnell Investment Company) in 2010 following a 28-year tenure at The John Buck Company, where he advanced from an early executive role to become President and Chairman of the Investment Committee.
John O’Donnell founded Riverside (originally O’Donnell Investment Company) in 2010 following a 28-year tenure at The John Buck Company, where he advanced from an early executive role to become President and Chairman of the Investment Committee.
BS and MS in Civil Engineering
Northwestern University
MBA
Northwestern University, Kellogg School of Management
Tony Scacco
Current Riverside profile: President
As President for Riverside, Tony oversees all business lines while working with the executive team to develop and implement the company’s strategic plans.
As President for Riverside, Tony oversees all business lines while working with the executive team to develop and implement the company’s strategic plans.
As President for Riverside, Tony oversees all business lines while working with the executive team to develop and implement the company’s strategic plans.
As President for Riverside, Tony oversees all business lines while working with the executive team to develop and implement the company’s strategic plans.
As President for Riverside, Tony oversees all business lines while working with the executive team to develop and implement the company’s strategic plans.
As President for Riverside, Tony oversees all business lines while working with the executive team to develop and implement the company’s strategic plans.
As President for Riverside, Tony oversees all business lines while working with the executive team to develop and implement the company’s strategic plans.
Bachelor of Architecture
University of Notre Dame
MBA
Northwestern University, J.L. Kellogg School of Management
Rafael Carreira
Current Riverside profile: Chief Administrative Officer
Since 2020 he has served as adjunct faculty member in the Mendoza College of Business at the University of Notre Dame.
Prior to joining Riverside in 2014 Rafael was with The John Buck Company for 20 years
#### Chief Administrative Officer Rafael is a real estate professional with over 30+ years of experience developing and asset managing highly profitable, award-winning, complex urban projects
#### Chief Administrative Officer Rafael is a real estate professional with over 30+ years of experience developing and asset managing highly profitable, award-winning, complex urban projects
#### Chief Administrative Officer Rafael is a real estate professional with over 30+ years of experience developing and asset managing highly profitable, award-winning, complex urban projects
#### Chief Administrative Officer Rafael is a real estate professional with over 30+ years of experience developing and asset managing highly profitable, award-winning, complex urban projects
#### Chief Administrative Officer Rafael is a real estate professional with over 30+ years of experience developing and asset managing highly profitable, award-winning, complex urban projects
#### Chief Administrative Officer Rafael is a real estate professional with over 30+ years of experience developing and asset managing highly profitable, award-winning, complex urban projects
#### Chief Administrative Officer Rafael is a real estate professional with over 30+ years of experience developing and asset managing highly profitable, award-winning, complex urban projects
BBA
University of Wisconsin
MBA
Northwestern University, Kellogg School of Management
Rob Stanek
Current Riverside profile: Chief Financial Officer
Before joining Riverside, Rob was at CarVal Investors
Before joining Riverside, Rob was at CarVal Investors
Before joining Riverside, Rob was at CarVal Investors
Before joining Riverside, Rob was at CarVal Investors
#### Chief Financial Officer Rob earned his BBA from the University of Wisconsin and his MBA from Northwestern University, Kellogg School of Management.
#### Chief Financial Officer Rob earned his BBA from the University of Wisconsin and his MBA from Northwestern University, Kellogg School of Management.
#### Chief Financial Officer Rob earned his BBA from the University of Wisconsin and his MBA from Northwestern University, Kellogg School of Management.
#### Chief Financial Officer Rob earned his BBA from the University of Wisconsin and his MBA from Northwestern University, Kellogg School of Management.
#### Chief Financial Officer Rob earned his BBA from the University of Wisconsin and his MBA from Northwestern University, Kellogg School of Management.
#### Chief Financial Officer Rob earned his BBA from the University of Wisconsin and his MBA from Northwestern University, Kellogg School of Management.
BS in Environmental Design (Architecture) and Urban and Regional Planning
Miami University
Drew Nieman
Current Riverside profile: Executive Vice President
Drew previously worked over 25 years as a Partner in charge of leasing at the John Buck Company, then at CBRE’s Chicago Agency Leasing group, joining the firm after the 2014 acquisition of U.S. Equities Realty.
Drew previously worked over 25 years as a Partner in charge of leasing at the John Buck Company, then at CBRE’s Chicago Agency Leasing group, joining the firm after the 2014 acquisition of U.S. Equities Realty.
Drew previously worked over 25 years as a Partner in charge of leasing at the John Buck Company, then at CBRE’s Chicago Agency Leasing group, joining the firm after the 2014 acquisition of U.S. Equities Realty.
Drew joined Riverside Investment & Development as Executive Vice President in 2018, where he leads the leasing of the firm’s office properties.
Drew joined Riverside Investment & Development as Executive Vice President in 2018, where he leads the leasing of the firm’s office properties.
Drew joined Riverside Investment & Development as Executive Vice President in 2018, where he leads the leasing of the firm’s office properties.
Drew joined Riverside Investment & Development as Executive Vice President in 2018, where he leads the leasing of the firm’s office properties.
Drew joined Riverside Investment & Development as Executive Vice President in 2018, where he leads the leasing of the firm’s office properties.
Drew joined Riverside Investment & Development as Executive Vice President in 2018, where he leads the leasing of the firm’s office properties.
Drew joined Riverside Investment & Development as Executive Vice President in 2018, where he leads the leasing of the firm’s office properties.
Bachelor of Science
Colorado State University
Mike Potter
Current Riverside profile: Executive Vice President
His previous experience in commercial real estate includes positions in development at John Buck International in Abu Dhabi U.A.E., portfolio and asset management at Equity Office Properties, and capital markets at DTZ Rockwood.
His previous experience in commercial real estate includes positions in development at John Buck International in Abu Dhabi U.A.E., portfolio and asset management at Equity Office Properties, and capital markets at DTZ Rockwood.
His previous experience in commercial real estate includes positions in development at John Buck International in Abu Dhabi U.A.E., portfolio and asset management at Equity Office Properties, and capital markets at DTZ Rockwood.
#### Executive Vice President Mike has more than 25 years of experience in both domestic and international commercial real estate finance and development
#### Executive Vice President Mike has more than 25 years of experience in both domestic and international commercial real estate finance and development
#### Executive Vice President Mike has more than 25 years of experience in both domestic and international commercial real estate finance and development
#### Executive Vice President Mike has more than 25 years of experience in both domestic and international commercial real estate finance and development
#### Executive Vice President Mike has more than 25 years of experience in both domestic and international commercial real estate finance and development
#### Executive Vice President Mike has more than 25 years of experience in both domestic and international commercial real estate finance and development
0 undated completions and 0 boundary-uncertain completions are retained but excluded from figures.
| Project | Location | Type | Units | Floors | Area | Cost | Payment plan | Launched | Construction start | Original target | Handover | Delay | Confidence | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vivian at Queensbridge Collective | Charlotte, United States | residential for rent | 4091 | 42 | — | — | — | 2023 | May 24, 2023 | Jun 2025 – Aug 2025 | Feb 2026 | +7.0 mo (+6.0 to +8.0) | estimated | completed |
| PRU Health Club renovation | Chicago, United States | other | — | — | — | — | — | 2025 | February 17, 2025 | — | Jun 2025 | — | not scorable | completed |
| 1900 Lawrence | Denver, United States | office, retail | — | 30 | 1,080,000 sq ft | USD 219.4m contract value | — | 2021 | December 20, 2021 | Apr 2024 – Jun 2024 | Sep 2024 | +4.0 mo (+3.0 to +5.0) | sourced | completed |
| 320 South Canal — BMO Tower | Chicago, United States | office | — | 51 | 1,740,000 sq ft | — | — | 2019 | December 20, 2019 | Jan 2022 – Dec 2022 | Dec 2022 | +5.5 mo (0.0 to +11.0) | estimated | completed |
| 110 North Wacker — Bank of America Tower | Chicago, United States West Loop | office | — | 55 | — | — | — | 2018 | June 15, 2018 | Sep 2020 – Dec 2020 | Sep 2020 | −1.5 mo (−3.0 to 0.0) | sourced | completed |
| 150 North Riverside | Chicago, United States West Loop | office | — | 54 | — | — | — | 2014 | July 24, 2014 | Nov 2016 | Feb 2017 | +3.0 mo (+3.0 to +3.0) | sourced | completed |
| The Main Evanston | Evanston, United States | residential for rent, office, retail, mixed use | 1121 | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Oct 2016 | — | not scorable | completed |
| Coverage | active |
| Tracked since | October 10, 2026 |
| Last checked | October 11, 2026 this month |
| Profile last researched | October 11, 2026 |
| Claim |