The Americana

The Americana is a 17-story residential high-rise completed in 1970, located within the Waters Edge complex in Bayside, NY. The tower is primarily composed of one- to three-bedroom residences with a mix of layouts that include formal dining areas, galley and open kitchens, high ceilings, built-in features, and primary suites with walk-in closets and en suite baths. Many units offer private terraces or balconies and expansive water and city views. Interior finishes described across listings range from renovated granite or quartz counters and engineered wood floors to marble baths and custom closets, reflecting a building with a mix of original and updated homes. Common areas and on-site services are comprehensive: a staffed 24-hour doorman/concierge, renovated lobby and hallways, elevators, and on-site convenience retail such as a deli/cafe, salon, and dry cleaner. The property’s recreational footprint is substantial with an outdoor heated pool, multiple tennis courts, basketball court, playground, dog run, and courtyard spaces. Fitness facilities, spa services and laundry areas are also provided. Parking options include both garage and outdoor lot spaces; the building is noted as pet-friendly (specifically dog-friendly) and has co-generation capacity noted in some materials. Situated adjacent to Little Bay Park and near Bay Terrace Shopping Center, The Americana offers convenient access to local and express bus service and the LIRR for Manhattan commutes. The neighborhood combines waterfront views and suburban conveniences — retail, schools, and green space — with the amenity-rich residential campus lifestyle of the Waters Edge community.