BLACKROCK NEW YORK INVESTMENT QUALITY MUNICIPAL TRUST INC
N-30D, 1996-12-30
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         THE BLACKROCK NEW YORK INVESTMENT QUALITY MUNICIPAL TRUST INC.
                          ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS
                          REPORT OF INVESTMENT ADVISER
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                                                               November 30, 1996



Dear Trust Shareholder:


       Interest rate  volatility in the domestic  fixed income  markets was once
again a major factor over the past twelve months. Significant swings in the pace
of U.S.  economic  growth  influenced  the bond market's  performance,  as every
release of economic  data led to market  participant  speculation  regarding the
direction of Federal Reserve monetary policy.

       Despite strong growth and rising wage  pressures,  the Fed's decision not
to raise  interest  rates at their two most recent policy  meetings has markedly
increased the stakes in the bond market. The rationale behind the Fed's decision
not to raise  interest  rates  appears  to focus on the  benign  inflation  data
released  during the third quarter.  Should  economic  growth slow and inflation
remain  benign,  the Fed will be proven correct in their inaction and the market
would be expected to rally significantly. On the other hand, signs of a stronger
economy could result in weaker bond prices as the likelihood of a Fed tightening
would increase.

       BlackRock  maintains a positive view on the bond market. On balance,  the
outlook for moderate inflation remains intact,  suggesting that further declines
in  interest  rates  are  likely.  In  addition  to this  favorable  fundamental
backdrop,  foreign  demand  for U.S.  bonds  has  increased  due to the  renewed
attractiveness of the U.S. bond market on a global basis.

       This  annual  report is  designed  to help you stay  informed  about your
investment and represents our ongoing  commitment to improving our communication
with  you.  We hope  you find  this  report  useful  now and in the  future.  We
appreciate  your confidence and look forward to helping you reach your long-term
investment goals.


Sincerely,


/s/ Laurence D. Fink                              /s/ Ralph L. Schlosstein
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Laurence D. Fink                                 Ralph L. Schlosstein
Chairman                                         President

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                                                               November 30, 1996
Dear Shareholder:

       We are pleased to present the annual  report for The  BlackRock  New York
Investment  Quality Municipal Trust Inc. ("the Trust") for the fiscal year ended
October 31, 1996. We would like to take this  opportunity  to review the Trust's
stock price and net asset value (NAV) performance, summarize market developments
and discuss recent portfolio management activity.

       The Trust is a  non-diversified,  actively  managed  closed-end bond fund
whose shares are traded on the American  Stock  Exchange under the symbol "RNY".
The Trust's  investment  objective  is to provide  high  current  income that is
exempt from regular federal and New York state income taxes  consistent with the
preservation of capital.  The Trust seeks to achieve this objective by investing
in  investment  grade  (rated  "AAA"  to "BBB" by a major  rating  agency  or of
equivalent  quality)  municipal debt securities  issued by local  municipalities
throughout New York.

       The Trust has exhibited  superior  performance  on a reinvested net asset
value total return basis for the 1- and 2-year  periods  ended October 31, 1996.
The Trust was the second  best  performing  fund in its Lipper peer group of New
York  Closed-End  Funds for the 1-year period,  finishing #2 of 21 funds and the
top performer in the 2-year period, finishing #1 of 21 funds according to Lipper
Analytical  Services Inc. The table below  summarizes the changes in the Trust's
stock price and net asset value over the past year:

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                             10/31/96            10/31/95             Change               High                 Low
<S>                           <C>                 <C>                 <C>                 <C>                 <C>    
  Stock Price                 $12.625             $12.75              (0.98%)             $13.25              $11.625
  Net Asset Value (NAV)       $14.00              $13.82               1.30%              $14.47              $12.98

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THE FIXED INCOME MARKETS

       Significant  swings in the pace of U.S.  economic  growth  influenced the
performance  of the fixed  income  markets  over the past year.  Throughout  the
fourth  quarter  of  1995  and  through  the  first  six  weeks  of  1996,  weak
inflationary  data and sluggish  retail demand  spurred two  reductions of short
term interest rates  totaling 50 basis points (0.50%) by the Federal  Reserve to
5.25%. In response to these reductions, as well as the sharp decline in interest
rates  throughout  1995,  economic growth began to pick up in  mid-February  and
accelerated  throughout the second quarter of 1996.  Economic growth as measured
by Gross  Domestic  Product  (GDP) was  measured at an  annualized  4.7% for the
second quarter of 1996,  which led investors to believe that the Federal Reserve
would be forced  to raise  interest  rates for the first  time in over a year to
curb the pace of the economy.  However,  the pace of economic  growth has slowed
during the past few months. Softer economic data and continued moderation in the
broad  inflation  measures  during the third  quarter of 1996 allowed the Fed to
leave short term interest rates  unchanged at their August and September  policy
meetings.

      After lagging the  performance  of their taxable  counterparts  during the
fourth quarter of 1995,  year-to-date  municipal bond performance as measured by
the Lehman Municipal Bond Index has outpaced that of taxable bonds  (represented
by the Lehman Aggregate  Index) returning 2.99% versus 2.84% for taxables.  This
strong  performance is the result of the relative scarcity of new municipal bond
issuance  combined  with  increased  retail  demand due to the end of "flat tax"
reform   concerns.   In   particular,   the  third  quarter  of  1996  witnessed
approximately $60 billion in cash (in the form of calls, maturities and interest
payments)  returned to  investors  and  recycled  back into the  municipal  bond
market. As the quarter progressed,

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however, retail demand moderated in response to a strengthening stock market and
declining  interest rate levels.  Within the municipal  market,  longer maturity
municipals outperformed shorter maturities for the year ended October 31, as the
yield of the 30-year AAA General  Obligation  (G.O.) bond fell four basis points
(0.04%) to 5.54% while yields of shorter maturities rose.

       Despite the overall  weakening of retail demand for  municipals,  the New
York municipal bond market  outperformed the national  averages for the year due
to improving fundamentals.  The strong performance can be attributed to improved
state and city revenues,  which were buoyed by Wall Street profits, the New York
Yankees World Series run and the New York City Marathon.  There has been healthy
new issuance for New York bonds,  including a $900 million New York City General
Obligation  refunding deal. Supply is expected to pick up even more, as New York
historically has a strong new issuance calendar in the fourth quarter.  Further,
should  yield levels  continue to fall,  increased  supply due to refunding  may
occur by year-end.

       Looking  ahead to the fourth  quarter and into 1997,  the  potential  for
weakening  supply and demand  technicals has led us to take a cautious stance on
the  municipal  market.  The  recent  decline  in  interest  rates  may spur new
issuance,  which  historically  is  heaviest  in the  fourth  quarter as issuers
complete year-end business. Additionally, although the likelihood of radical tax
reform has  diminished  since the first half of 1996, we continue to monitor the
possibility  of tax cuts over the next year and  their  potential  impact on the
municipal  bond  market.  We view any  potential  fourth  quarter  weakness as a
opportunity to add at attractive levels.


THE TRUST'S PORTFOLIO AND INVESTMENT STRATEGY

       The  Trust's  portfolio  is  actively  managed to  diversify  exposure to
various  sectors,  issuers,  revenue  sources and  security  types.  BlackRock's
investment strategy emphasizes a relative value approach, which allows the Trust
to capitalize upon changing  market  conditions by rotating  municipal  sectors,
credits and coupons.

       Additionally,  the Trust employs leverage at about 35% of total assets to
enhance its income by borrowing at short term municipal  rates and investing the
proceeds in longer maturity issues which have higher yields. The degree to which
the Trust can  benefit  from its use of  leverage  may affect its ability to pay
high  monthly  income.  The Federal  Reserve's  decision  not to increase  short
interest rates at their August and September  policy  meetings has benefited the
Trust,  as short term  municipal  rates (which  determine the Trust's  borrowing
costs) fell.

        The Trust has generally favored callable premium coupon bonds throughout
the past twelve  months,  as they  characteristically  outperform par bonds in a
rising interest rate  environment.  Though interest rates have fallen  recently,
the  generally  upward  trend in rates  since  the  beginning  of 1996  proved a
favorable  environment to hold these  defensively  structured  bonds.  The Trust
maintained its focus in the  intermediate  portion of the municipal yield curve,
with nearly half of the Trust's holdings having an average life between 8 and 12
years.  Additionally,  the Trust's  credit  quality  bias  emphasizes  a barbell
strategy,  as the majority of the holdings  carry either a "AAA" or "BBB" credit
rating.  Limited  municipal  bond supply

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has  resulted  in  the  narrowing  of  yields   spreads   between   higher-  and
lower-quality  municipal bonds. Should credit spreads tighten significantly from
current  levels,  thereby  reducing the yield  advantage of owning a lower rated
bond, we would seek to  reallocate  some of the Trust's "BBB" issues into higher
rated bonds at tighter spreads.

       The  following  charts  compare the Trust's  current and October 31, 1995
asset composition and credit quality allocations:


                                SECTOR BREAKDOWN

   SECTOR                     OCTOBER 31, 1996            OCTOBER 31, 1995
 University                           23%                        25%
 Lease Revenue                        18%                        15%
 City & State                         10%                        15%
 Transportation                        7%                        16%
 Water and Sewer                       7%                         5%
 Housing                               7%                         3%
 Miscellaneous Revenue                 7%                         2%
 Power                                 7%                         4%
 Sales Tax Revenue                     3%                         4%
 Hospital                              4%                         7%
 Industrial                            4%                         --
 Resource Recovery                     3%                         4%



STANDARD & POOR'S/MOODY'S/FITCH'S
          CREDIT RATING            OCTOBER 31, 1996           OCTOBER 31, 1995
            AAA/Aaa                       37%                        46%
              A/A                         29%                        18%
            BBB/Baa                       34%                        36%


       We look  forward to  continuing  to manage the Trust to benefit  from the
opportunities  available to investors in the investment grade municipal  market.
We thank you for your  investment  and  continued  interest in The BlackRock New
York  Investment  Quality  Municipal  Trust  Inc.  Please  feel free to call our
marketing  center at (800)  227-7BFM  (7236) if you have any specific  questions
which were not addressed in this report.


Sincerely yours,



/s/ Robert Kapito                        /s/Kevin Klingert
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Robert Kapito                            Kevin Klingert
Vice Chairman and Portfolio Manager      Managing Director and Portfolio Manager
BlackRock Financial Management, Inc.     BlackRock Financial Management, Inc.

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         THE BLACKROCK NEW YORK INVESTMENT QUALITY MUNICIPAL TRUST INC.

Symbol on American Stock Exchange:                                   RNY
Initial Offering Date:                                          May 28, 1993
Closing Stock Price as of 10/31/96:                                $12.63
Net Asset Value as of 10/31/96:                                    $14.00
Yield on Closing Stock Price as of 10/31/96 ($12.63)1:              6.23%
Current Monthly Distribution per Share2:                           $0.0656
Current Annualized Distribution per Share2:                        $0.7872

1 Yield on Closing Stock Price is calculated by dividing the current  annualized
  distribution per share by the closing stock price per share.

2 The distribution is not constant and is subject to change.

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THE BLACKROCK NEW YORK INVESTMENT
QUALITY MUNICIPAL TRUST INC.
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS
OCTOBER 31, 1996
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                                                                                                      OPTION
            PRINCIPAL                                                                                   CALL
   RATING*   AMOUNT                                                                                  PROVISIONS+            VALUE
(UNAUDITED)   (000)                            DESCRIPTION                                          (UNAUDITED)           (NOTE 1)
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                            LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS--157.2%
                            New York--151.7%
<S>            <C>                                                                                <C>                   <C>       
AAA            $1,000       Battery Park City Auth. Rev., Ser. A, 5.50%, 11/01/26, AMBAC           11/06 at 102          $  972,960
AAA             1,000       Metropolitan Trans. Auth. Rev., Commuter Facs.,
                               Ser. M, 6.00%, 7/01/14, AMBAC                                      7/03 at 101.5           1,031,340
                            New York City, G.O.,
Baa1            1,000          Ser. D, 6.60%, 2/01/04                                              No Opt. Call           1,054,440
Baa1            1,000          Ser. I, 5.875%, 3/15/18                                            3/06 at 101.5             955,900
                            New York City Ind. Dev. Agcy. Spec. Fac., Rev.,
                               Term. One Group Assoc. Proj.,
A               1,000          6.00%, 1/01/08                                                       1/04 at 102           1,028,450
A               1,000          6.00%, 1/01/15                                                       1/04 at 102           1,000,040
A               1,000          6.10%, 1/01/09                                                       1/04 at 102           1,028,320
                            New York City Mun. Wtr. Fin. Auth., Rev.,
A               1,000          Ser. A, 6.00%, 6/15/25                                               6/05 at 101           1,012,770
A               1,000          Ser. B, 6.50%, 6/15/02++                                            No Opt. Call           1,098,420
AAA             1,000       New York City Trust Cultural Res. Rev., Museum Of Modern Art,
                               Ser. A, 5.50%, 1/01/21, AMBAC                                        1/07 at 102             975,160
A               1,000       New York St., G.O., Ser. B, 5.70%, 8/15/12                              8/05 at 102           1,002,190
                            New York St. Dorm. Auth. Rev.,
AAA             1,505          City Univ. Sys., 6.125%, 7/01/10, AMBAC                              7/04 at 102           1,585,849
AAA             1,000          City Univ. Sys., 6.20%, 7/01/14, AMBAC                               7/04 at 102           1,050,550
AAA             1,000          St. Univ. Edl. Facs., 5.25%, 5/15/15, AMBAC                         No Opt. Call             972,170
Baa1            1,000          St. Univ. Edl. Facs., Ser. B, 6.00%, 5/15/07                         5/04 at 102           1,023,730
Baa1            1,000          St. Univ. Edl. Facs., Ser. B, 6.25%, 5/15/14                         5/04 at 102           1,021,240
Baa1            1,000          St. Univ. Edl. Facs., Ser. A, 6.25%, 5/15/17                         5/03 at 102           1,014,640
                            New York St. Energy Res. & Dev. Auth. Rev.,
A1              1,185          Con. Ed. Co. Proj. B, 6.375%, 12/01/27                               12/01at 101           1,205,903
AAA             1,000          5.60%, 6/01/25, MBIA                                                 7/03 at 102             960,170
Baa1            1,000       New York St. Hsg. Fin. Agcy., Service Contract, Oblig. Rev.,
                               Ser. A, 5.50%, 9/15/22                                               3/03 at 102             913,790
A               1,000       New York St. Local Gov't. Asst. Corp., Corp. Rev. Rfdg. Bonds,
                               Ser. B, 5.50%, 4/01/21                                               4/03 at 102             967,410
AAA             1,000       New York St. Med. Care Facs., Fin. Agcy. Rev.,
                               St. Lukes Roosevelt Hosp., 5.625%, 8/15/18, FHA                      8/03 at 102             990,570
                            New York St. Urban Dev. Corp. Rev.,
Baa1            1,000          Correctional Facs., 5.625%, 1/01/07                                  1/03 at 102             997,030
AAA             1,000          Correctional Facs., 5.50% 1/01/16, AMBAC                             1/04 at 102             980,100
Baa1              900          Youth Facs., 5.875%, 4/01/09                                         4/04 at 102             909,684
AAA             1,000       Port Authority of N.Y. & N.J., 5.70%, 10/15/20, MBIA                   10/02 at 101           1,004,410
Baa             1,000       Ulster Cnty. Res. Rec. Agcy., Solid Waste Sys. Rev., 5.90%, 3/01/07     3/03 at 102             990,540
                                                                                                                          ---------
                                                                                                                         27,747,776
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                       See Notes to Financial Statements.

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<CAPTION>
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                                                                                             OPTION
            PRINCIPAL                                                                          CALL
   RATING*   AMOUNT                                                                         PROVISIONS+           VALUE
(UNAUDITED)   (000)                            DESCRIPTION                                 (UNAUDITED)           (NOTE 1)
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<S>            <C>                                                                         <C>                     <C>            
                            Puerto Rico--5.5%
Baa1           $1,000       Puerto Rico Electric Pwr. Auth. Rev., Ser. T, 6.00%, 7/01/16    7/04 at 102             $ 1,016,230
                                                                                                                      ---------
                            Total long-term investments (cost $27,964,337)                                           28,764,006
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                            Total Investments--157.2% (cost $27,964,337)                                             28,764,006
                            Liabilities in excess of other assets--(3.7)%                                              (669,993)
                            Liquidation value of preferred stock--(53.5)%                                            (9,800,000)
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                            Net Assets Applicable to Common Shareholders--100%                                      $18,294,013
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   * Rating: Using the higher of Standard & Poor's, Moody's or Fitch's rating.
   + Option  call  provisions:  Date  (month/year)  and  prices of the  earliest
     optional call or redemption.  There may be other call provisions at varying
     prices  at later  dates.
  ++ This bond is  prerefunded.  See  Glossary for definition.


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                          KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS
  AMBAC         -- American Municipal Bond Assurance Corporation
  FHA           -- Federal Housing Administration
  G.O.          -- General Obligation Bond
  MBIA          -- Municipal Bond Insurance Association
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                       See Notes to Financial Statements.
 
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THE BLACKROCK NEW YORK INVESTMENT
QUALITY MUNICIPAL TRUST INC.
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
OCTOBER 31, 1996
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Assets
Investments, at value (cost $27,964,337) (Note 1)                $28,764,006
Receivable for investments sold                                      988,353
Interest receivable                                                  486,586
Deferred organization expenses and other assets                        6,019
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                                                                  30,244,964
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Liabilities
Payable for investments purchased                                  1,987,263
Bank overdraft                                                        67,737
Dividends payable--common stock                                        8,352
Advisory fee payable (Note 2)                                          8,317
Dividends payable--preferred stock                                     3,221
Administrative fee payable (Note 2)                                    2,376
Other accrued expenses                                                73,685
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                                                                   2,150,951
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Net Investment Assets                                            $28,094,013
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Net investment assets were comprised of:
   Common stock:
      Par value (Note 4)                                       $      13,071
      Paid-in capital in excess of par                            18,082,239
   Preferred stock (Note 4)                                        9,800,000
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                                                                  27,895,310
   Undistributed net investment income                               162,259
   Accumulated net realized loss                                    (763,225)
   Net unrealized appreciation                                       799,669
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Net investment assets, October 31, 1996                          $28,094,013
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Net assets applicable to common shareholders                     $18,294,013
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Net asset value per common share:
   ($18,294,013 / 1,307,093 shares of
   common stock issued and outstanding)                               $14.00
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THE BLACKROCK NEW YORK INVESTMENT
QUALITY MUNICIPAL TRUST INC.
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
YEAR ENDED OCTOBER 31, 1996
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NET INVESTMENT INCOME
Income
   Interest and discount earned                                   $1,612,166
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Expenses
   Investment advisory                                                98,285
   Auction Agent                                                      28,600
   Administration                                                     28,081
   Reports to shareholders                                            15,000
   Directors                                                          12,000
   Audit                                                              10,000
   Transfer agent                                                      7,000
   Legal                                                               5,000
   Custodian                                                           2,500
   Miscellaneous                                                      39,256
                                                                    --------
   Total expenses                                                    245,722
                                                                    --------
Net investment income                                              1,366,444
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REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)
ON INVESTMENTS (NOTE 3)
Net realized gain on investments                                     105,852

Net change in unrealized appreciation on
   investments                                                       127,872
                                                                    --------

Net gain on investments                                              233,724
                                                                    --------

Net Increase In Net Investment Assets
   Resulting from Operations                                    $  1,600,168
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                       See Notes to Financial Statements.
 
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THE BLACKROCK NEW YORK INVESTMENT QUALITY MUNICIPAL TRUST INC.
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET INVESTMENT ASSETS
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                                                                                                     For the Year Ended October 31,
                                                                                                    -------------------------------
Increase in Net Investment Assets                                                                      1996                   1995
                                                                                                    ----------           ----------
Operations:
<S>                                                                                               <C>                  <C>         
   Net investment income .................................................................        $  1,366,444         $  1,379,855
   Net realized gain (loss) on investments ...............................................             105,852             (187,318)
   Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments ..................................             127,872            3,180,852
                                                                                                  ------------         ------------
   Net increase in net investment assets resulting from operations .......................           1,600,168            4,373,389
Dividends and distributions:
   To common shareholders from net investment income .....................................          (1,021,101)          (1,028,896)
   To preferred shareholders from net investment income ..................................            (341,348)            (361,560)
   To common shareholders in excess of net realized gains on investments .................              (7,843)                --
   To preferred shareholders in excess of net realized gains on investments ..............              (3,548)                --
                                                                                                  ------------         ------------
      Total increase .....................................................................             226,328            2,982,933

Net Investment Assets

Beginning of year ........................................................................          27,867,685           24,884,752
                                                                                                  ------------         ------------
End of year ..............................................................................        $ 28,094,013         $ 27,867,685
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                       See Notes to Financial Statements.

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THE BLACKROCK NEW YORK INVESTMENT QUALITY MUNICIPAL TRUST INC.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
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                                                                                                        For the
                                                                                                         Period
                                                                                                     June 4, 1993* 
                                                                         Year Ended October 31,         Through
                                                                   ------------------------------      October 31,
PER SHARE OPERATING PERFORMANCE:                                    1996          1995       1994        1993
                                                                    ----          ----       ----        ----

<S>                                                                 <C>         <C>         <C>         <C>     
Net asset value, beginning of period ............................   $ 13.82     $ 11.54     $ 14.52     $  14.10
                                                                    -------     -------     -------     --------
   Net investment income ........................................      1.05        1.06        1.03          .32
   Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments .......       .18        2.29       (3.03)         .60
                                                                    -------     -------     -------     --------
Net increase (decrease) from investment operations ..............      1.23        3.35       (2.00)         .92
                                                                    -------     -------     -------     --------
Dividends and Distributions:
   Dividends from net investment income to:
      Common shareholders .......................................      (.78)       (.79)       (.79)        (.20)
      Preferred shareholders ....................................      (.26)       (.28)       (.19)        (.04)
   Distributions in excess of net realized gain on investments to:
      Common shareholders .......................................      (.01)       --          --           --
      Preferred shareholders ....................................     --***        --          --           --
                                                                    -------     -------     -------     --------
Total dividends and distributions ...............................     (1.05)      (1.07)       (.98)        (.24)
                                                                    -------     -------     -------     --------
Capital charge with respect to issuance of common and preferred stock --           --          --           (.26)
                                                                    -------     -------     -------     --------
Net asset value, end of period** ................................   $ 14.00     $ 13        $ 11.54     $ 14.52#
                                                                    =======     =======     =======     ========
Per share market value, end of period** .........................   $12.625     $ 12        $ 10.50     $  13.75
                                                                    =======     =======     =======     ========
TOTAL INVESTMENT RETURN+: .......................................      5.43%      29.94%     (18.56%)      (1.13%)
RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS OF COMMON SHAREHOLDERS++:
Expenses ........................................................      1.37%       1.37%       1.29%         .99%+++
Net investment income ...........................................      7.63%       8.34%       7.76%        5.51%+++
SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:
Average net assets of common shareholders (in thousands) ........   $17,904     $16,        $17,274     $ 18,773
Portfolio turnover rate .........................................        79%        129%         71%           5%
Net assets of common shareholders, end of period (in thousands) .   $18,294     $18,        $15,085     $ 18,980
Asset coverage per share of preferred stock, end of period## ....   $71,668     $71,091    $126,963     $146,835
Preferred stock outstanding (in thousands) ......................   $ 9,800     $ 9,       $ 9,800      $  9,800
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   *  Commencement of investment operations.
  **  Net asset value and market value are published in The Wall Street  Journal
      each Monday. *** Actual amount paid to preferred  shareholders was $0.0034
      per common share.
   #  Net asset value immediately after the closing of the first public offering
      was $14.01.
   ## A stock split occurred on July 24, 1995 (Note 4).
   +  Total investment return is calculated  assuming a purchase of common stock
      at the  current  market  value on the first day and a sale at the  current
      market  price on the  last  day of each  period  reported.  Dividends  and
      distributions   are  assumed  for  purposes  of  this  calculation  to  be
      reinvested  at prices  obtained  under the Trust's  dividend  reinvestment
      plan.  This  calculation  does not reflect  brokerage  commissions.  Total
      investment returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.
  ++  Ratios are  calculated  on the basis of income and expenses  applicable to
      both the common and preferred shares relative to the average net assets of
      common shareholders. Ratios do not reflect the effect of dividend payments
      to preferred shareholders.
 +++  Annualized.
      The information above represents the audited  operating  performance for a
      share of common stock  outstanding,  total  investment  return,  ratios to
      average net assets and other  supplemental  data for the period indicated.
      This  information  has been  determined  based upon financial  information
      provided in the financial statements and market value data for the Trust's
      common shares.

                       See Notes to Financial Statements.

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THE BLACKROCK NEW YORK INVESTMENT
QUALITY MUNICIPAL TRUST INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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NOTE 1. ACCOUNTING                      The BlackRock New York
POLICIES                                Investment Quality Municipal
                                        Trust Inc.  (the  "Trust") was organized
in  Maryland  on April  12,  1993 as a  non-diversified,  closed-end  management
investment  company.  The Trust had no  transactions  until May 27, 1993 when it
sold  7,093  shares  of  common  stock  for  $100,012  to  BlackRock   Financial
Management,  Inc., (the "Adviser").  Investment  operations commenced on June 4,
1993.

    The Trust's  investment  objective is to provide high current  income exempt
from  regular  federal  and New  York  state  income  tax  consistent  with  the
preservation  of capital.  The ability of issuers of debt securities held by the
Trust to meet their obligations may be affected by economic  developments in the
state, a specific industry or region. No assurance can be given that the Trust's
investment objective will be achieved.

    The following is a summary of significant  accounting  policies  followed by
the Trust.

SECURITIES VALUATION:  Municipal securities  (including  commitments to purchase
such  securities  on a  "when-issued"  basis)  are valued on the basis of prices
provided  by  a  pricing  service  which  uses   information   with  respect  to
transactions  in bonds,  quotations  from bond dealers,  market  transactions in
comparable   securities  and  various   relationships   between   securities  in
determining values. Any securities or other assets for which such current market
quotations  are not readily  available are valued at fair value as determined in
good faith under procedures established by and under the general supervision and
responsibility of the Trust's Board of Directors.

    Short-term  securities  which  mature  in more  than 60 days are  valued  at
current market quotations. Short-term securities which mature in 60 days or less
are valued at amortized cost, if their term to maturity from date of purchase is
60 days or less, or by amortizing their value on the 61st day prior to maturity,
if their  original  term to  maturity  from date of  purchase  exceeded 60 days.

SECURITIES  TRANSACTIONS  AND INVESTMENT  INCOME:  Securities  transactions  are
recorded  on the trade  date.  Realized  and  unrealized  gains and  losses  are
calculated  on the  identified  cost basis.  Interest  income is recorded on the
accrual basis. The Trust accretes  original issue discounts or amortizes premium
on securities  purchased using the interest  method.

FEDERAL INCOME TAXES: For federal income tax purposes, the Trust is treated as a
separate taxpaying entity. It is the intent of the Trust to continue to meet the
requirements  of the Internal  Revenue Code  applicable to regulated  investment
companies  and to  distribute  all of its net income to  shareholders.  For this
reason and because  substantially  all of the Trust's  gross income  consists of
tax-exempt interest, no federal income tax provision is required.

DIVIDENDS  AND  DISTRIBUTIONS:   The  Trust  declares  and  pays  dividends  and
distributions to common  shareholders  monthly from net investment  income,  net
realized short-term capital gains and other sources, if necessary. Net long-term
capital  gains,  if any,  in excess  of loss  carryforwards  may be  distributed
annually.  Dividends and  distributions  are recorded on the  ex-dividend  date.
Dividends and distributions to preferred shareholders are accrued and determined
as described in Note 4.

DEFERRED  ORGANIZATION  EXPENSES:  A total of $19,000 was incurred in connection
with the organization of the Trust. These costs have been deferred and are being
amortized  ratably  over a period  of  sixty  months  from  the  date the  Trust
commenced investment operations.

RECLASSIFICATION OF CAPITAL ACCOUNTS: Effective January 1, 1994, the Trust began
accounting  and reporting for permanent  differences  between  financial and tax
reporting  in  accordance  with  the  American  Institute  of  Certified  Public
Accountants'  Statement  of  Position,  93-2:   Determination,   Disclosure  and
Financial Statement  Presentation of Income,  Capital Gain and Return of Capital
Distributions by Investment Companies.  The effect of adopting the statement for
the year ended  October 31, 1996 was to increase  accumulated  net realized loss
and increase  undistributed  net  investment  income by $1,721.  Net  investment
income, net realized gains and net assets were not affected by this change.

ESTIMATES:  The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted  accounting  principles  requires  management  to  make  estimates  and
assumptions  that  affect the  reported  amounts of assets and  liabilities  and
disclosure of  contingent  assets and  liabilities  at the date of the financial
statements  and the  reported  amounts  of  revenues  and  expenses  during  the
reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

NOTE 2. AGREEMENTS                      The  Trust  has an  Investment  Advisory
                                        Agreement   with   BlackRock   Financial
Management,  Inc., (The "Adviser"),  a wholly-owned  corporate subsidiary of PNC
Asset  Management  Group,  Inc., the holding company for PNC's asset  management
businesses  and  an   Administration   Agreement  with  Prudential  Mutual  Fund
Management, LLC. ("PMF"), an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of The Prudential
Insurance Company of America.

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    The  investment  fee paid to the  Adviser is  computed  weekly  and  payable
monthly at an annual rate of 0.35% of the Trust's  average weekly net investment
assets.  The  administration fee paid to PMF is also computed weekly and payable
monthly at an annual rate of 0.10% of the Trust's  average weekly net investment
assets.

     Pursuant to the agreements,  the Adviser provides continuous supervision of
the investment  portfolio and pays the compensation of officers of the Trust who
are affiliated  persons of the Adviser.  PMF pays occupancy and certain clerical
and accounting costs of the Trust. The Trust bears all other costs and expenses.


NOTE 3. PORTFOLIO 
SECURITIES                              Purchases   and   sales  of   investment
securities,  other than short-term  investments,  for the year ended October 31,
1996 aggregated $22,980,860 and $21,296,434, respectively.

    The federal  income tax basis of the Trust's  investments  at April 30, 1996
was  substantially   the  same  as  the  basis  for  financial   reporting  and,
accordingly,  net  unrealized  appreciation  for federal income tax purposes was
$799,669 (gross unrealized appreciation $836,454;  gross unrealized depreciation
$36,785).

     For federal income tax purposes,  the Trust had a capital loss carryforward
at October 31, 1996 of  approximately  $772,000 of which $573,000 will expire in
2002  and  $199,000  will  expire  in  2003.   Accordingly,   no  capital  gains
distribution  is expected to be paid to  shareholders  until net gains have been
realized in excess of such amount.

NOTE 4. CAPITAL                         There are 200 million shares of $.01 par
value common stock authorized.  Of the 1,307,093 shares outstanding at April 30,
1996, the Adviser owned 7,093 shares. As of April 30, 1996 there were 392 shares
of Preferred Stock Series F7 outstanding.

     Offering costs  ($111,638)  incurred in connection with the underwriting of
the Trust's  common stock have been charged to paid-in  capital in excess of par
of the common stock.

    The Trust may classify or  reclassify  any  unissued  shares of common stock
into  one or more  series  of  preferred  stock.  On July  29,  1993  the  Trust
reclassified  196 shares of common  stock and issued a series of Auction  Market
Preferred  Stock  ("Preferred  Stock")  Series  F7.  The  Preferred  Stock had a
liquidation  value  of  $50,000  per  share  plus  any  accumulated  but  unpaid
dividends.  On May 16, 1995 shareholders approved a proposal to split each share
of  preferred  stock into two  shares and  simultaneously  reduce  each  share's
liquidation  preference  from $50,000 to $25,000 plus any accumulated but unpaid
dividends. The stock split occurred on July 24, 1995.

     Underwriting  discounts ($147,000) and offering costs ($76,063) incurred in
connection  with the  Preferred  Stock  offering  have been  charged  to paid-in
capital in excess of par of the common stock.

    Dividends on Series F7 are  cumulative at a rate  established at the initial
public  offering and are typically reset every 7 days based on the results of an
auction.  Dividend  rates  ranged  from 3.00% to 4.45%  during the period  ended
October 31, 1996.

    The Trust may not declare dividends or make other distributions on shares of
common  stock or purchase  any such  shares if, at the time of the  declaration,
distribution,  or  purchase,  asset  coverage  with  respect to the  outstanding
Preferred Stock would be less than 200%.

    The Preferred Stock is redeemable at the option of the Trust, in whole or in
part, on any dividend  payment date at $25,000 per share plus any accumulated or
unpaid dividends whether or not declared. The Preferred Stock is also subject to
mandatory  redemption  at  $25,000  per  share  plus any  accumulated  or unpaid
dividends,  whether or not  declared  if certain  require-ments  relating to the
composition  of the  assets  and  liabilities  of the  Trust as set forth in the
Articles of Incorporation are not satisfied.

    The holders of  Preferred  Stock have voting  rights equal to the holders of
common stock (one vote per share) and will vote  together with holders of shares
of common stock as a single class. However,  holders of Preferred Stock are also
entitled to elect two of the Trust's  directors.  In  addition,  the  Investment
Company Act of 1940 requires that along with approval by stockholders that might
otherwise  be  required,  the  approval  of the  holders  of a  majority  of any
outstanding  preferred shares, voting separately as a class would be required to
(a) adopt any plan of  reorganization  that would adversely affect the preferred
shares and (b) take any action requiring a vote of security holders,  including,
among other  things,  changes in the Trust's  subclassification  as a closed-end
investment company or changes in its fundamental investment restrictions.

NOTE 5. DIVIDENDS                       Subsequent to October 31,
                                        1996,  the  Board  of  Directors  of the
Trust  declared a dividend  from  undistributed  earnings  of $0.0656 per common
share payable  November 29, 1996 to shareholders of record on November 15, 1996.
For the period  November 1, 1996 to November  30,  1996,  dividends  declared on
Preferred  Stock  totalled  $25,934 in aggregate for the  outstanding  Preferred
Stock.

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NOTE 6. QUARTERLY DATA
(Unaudited)
<TABLE>


                                                             NET INCREASE/
                                                           NET REALIZED AND       DECREASE IN
                                                               UNREALIZED        NET INVESTMENT      DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS
                                       NET INVESTMENT     GAINS (LOSSES) ON     ASSETS RESULTING  COMMON SHARES   PREFERRED SHARES*
                                               INCOME          INVESTMENTS       FROM OPERATIONS 
                                                 PER                 PER                 PER               PER               PER    
        QUARTERLY          TOTAL               COMMON              COMMON              COMMON            COMMON            COMMON   
         PERIOD           INCOME    AMOUNT      SHARE    AMOUNT     SHARE    AMOUNT     SHARE    AMOUNT   SHARE    AMOUNT   SHARE   
  ---------------------  --------   ------------------- ------------------  ------------------  ----------------  ----------------- 
<S>                        <C>        <C>          <C>     <C>        <C>      <C>        <C>     <C>       <C>      <C>       <C>  
  November 1, 1994
    to January 31, 1995   $402,575   $350,972     $.27    $556,509   $.43     $907,481   $.70    $257,236  $.20     $89,958   $.07  
  February 1, 1995
    to April 30, 1995      403,641    345,919      .26   1,120,841    .86    1,466,760   1.12     257,214   .19      87,502    .07  
  May 1, 1995
    to July 31, 1995       401,858    344,406      .26     389,190    .30      733,596    .56     257,224   .20      94,217    .07  
  August 1, 1995
    to October 31, 1995    398,642    338,558      .27     926,994    .70    1,265,552    .97     257,222   .20      89,883    .07  
  November 1, 1995
    to January 31, 1996    401,043    338,136      .26     719,828    .55    1,057,964    .81     257,227   .19      93,166    .07  
  February 1, 1996
    to April 30, 1996      402,749    340,955      .26  (1,370,025) (1.05)  (1,029,070)  (.79)    257,216   .20      82,650    .06  
  May 1, 1996
    to July 31, 1996       403,046    339,825      .26     305,674    .23      645,499    .49     257,252   .20      87,070    .07  
  August 1, 1996
    to October 31, 1996    405,328    347,528      .27     578,247    .45      925,775    .72     257,249   .20      82,010    .06  
</TABLE>


                       PERIOD
  SHARE   PRICE OF       END
   COMMON   STOCK     NET ASSET
   HIGH     LOW        VALUE
  -------  -------    --------

  $111/4   $9 1/2      $11.97

   121/4   10 7/8       12.83

   123/8   11 3/8       13.12

   123/4   11 1/2       13.82

   133/4   12 1/8       14.37

   131/4   12 1/4       13.32

   125/8   11 5/8       13.54

   127/8   12 1/8       14.00


* For the year ended  October  31, 1996, the  average  annualized  rate paid to
  preferred shareholders was 3.52%.

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         THE BLACKROCK NEW YORK INVESTMENT QUALITY MUNICIPAL TRUST INC.
                         REPORT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
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The Shareholders and Board of Directors of
The BlackRock New York Investment Quality Municipal Trust Inc.:

We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities,  including
the  portfolio of  investments,  of The BlackRock  New York  Investment  Quality
Municipal  Trust Inc.  as of October  31,  1996 and the  related  statements  of
operations for the year then ended and of changes in net  investment  assets for
each of the two years in the period then ended and the financial  highlights for
the each of the three  years in the period then ended and for the period June 4,
1993  (commencement  of  investment  operations)  to  October  31,  1993.  These
financial  statements and the financial highlights are the responsibility of the
Trust's  management.  Our  responsibility  is to  express  an  opinion  on these
financial statements and financial highlights based on our audits.

We  conducted  our  audits  in  accordance  with  generally   accepted  auditing
standards.  Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable  assurance  about  whether the  financial  statements  and  financial
highlights are free of material misstatement.  An audit includes examining, on a
test basis,  evidence  supporting  the amounts and  disclosures in the financial
statements.  Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned at October
31, 1996 by  correspondence  with the custodian and brokers;  where replies were
not received from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. An audit also
includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made
by  management,   as  well  as  evaluating  the  overall   financial   statement
presentation.  We believe  that our audits  provide a  reasonable  basis for our
opinion.

In our opinion,  such  financial  statements  and financial  highlights  present
fairly, in all material  respects,  the financial  position of The BlackRock New
York  Investment  Quality  Municipal  Trust Inc.  at October 31,  1996,  and the
results of its  operations,  the  changes in its net  investment  assets and its
financial  highlights  for the  respective  stated  periods in  conformity  with
generally accepted accounting principles.




/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP
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DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP

New York, New York
December 6, 1996

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THE BLACKROCK NEW YORK INVESTMENT QUALITY TRUST INC.
TAX INFORMATION
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     We are required by the  Internal  Revenue Code to advise you within 60 days
of the Trust's  fiscal year end  (October 31, 1996) as to the federal tax status
of dividends  you received  during such fiscal year.  The dividend paid December
29, 1995 to common  shareholders  of record on December 15, 1995 included $0.006
per share of taxable  ordinary  income.  The dividend  paid December 13, 1995 to
preferred  shareholders  of record on December 12, 1995 included $9.05 per share
of  taxable  ordinary  income.  All  other  dividends  paid to both  common  and
preferred shareholders consisted of federal tax-exempt interest.

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                           DIVIDEND REINVESTMENT PLAN
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     Pursuant  to  the  Trust's   Dividend   Reinvestment   Plan  (the  "Plan"),
shareholders will  automatically have all distributions of dividends and capital
gains  reinvested  by State Street Bank and Trust  Company (the "Plan Agent") in
Trust  shares  pursuant to the Plan  unless an election is made to receive  such
amounts in cash.  The Plan Agent will affect  purchases of shares under the Plan
in the open market.  Shareholders  who elect not to participate in the Plan will
receive all  distributions in cash paid by check in United States dollars mailed
directly to the  shareholders  of record (or if the shares are held in street or
other  nominee  name,  then to the nominee) by the transfer  agent,  as dividend
disbursing agent.

     The Plan Agent serves as agent for the  shareholders in  administering  the
Plan.  After the Trust  declares a dividend or determines to make a capital gain
distribution,  the Plan Agent will, as agent for the  participants,  receive the
cash payment and use it to buy Trust shares in the open market,  on the American
Stock Exchange or elsewhere,  for the participants' accounts. The Trust will not
issue any new shares in connection  with the Plan.  Participants in the Plan may
withdraw  from the Plan upon  written  notice to the Plan Agent and will receive
certificates  for whole Trust  shares and a cash  payment for any  fraction of a
Trust share.

     The Plan Agent's fees for the handling of the reinvestment of dividends and
distributions  will be paid by the Trust.  However,  each participant will pay a
pro rata  share of  brokerage  commissions  incurred  with  respect  to the Plan
Agent's open market  purchases in connection with the  reinvestment of dividends
and  distributions.  The automatic  reinvestment of dividends and  distributions
will not relieve  participants of any federal,  state or local income taxes that
may be payable on such dividends or distributions. Experience under the Plan may
indicate that changes are desirable.  Accordingly,  the Trust reserves the right
to amend or terminate the Plan as applied to any dividend or  distribution  paid
subsequent to written notice of the change sent to all shareholders of the Trust
at least 90 days before the record date for the  dividend or  distribution.  The
Plan also may be amended by the Plan Agent upon at least 90 days' written notice
to all  shareholders of the Trust.  The Plan may be terminated by the Plan Agent
or the Trust upon at least 30 days  written  notice to all  shareholders  of the
Trust.  All  correspondence  concerning  the Plan should be directed to the Plan
Agent at (800) 699-1BFM. The addresses are on the front of this report.

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                             ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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     There have been no material changes in the Trust's investment objectives or
policies that have not been approved by the  shareholders,  or to its charter or
by-laws,  or in the principal  risk factors  associated  with  investment in the
Trust.  There have been no changes in the persons who are primarily  responsible
for the day-to-day management of the Trust's portfolio.

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         THE BLACKROCK NEW YORK INVESTMENT QUALITY MUNICIPAL TRUST INC.
                               INVESTMENT SUMMARY
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THE TRUST'S INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE

The BlackRock New York Investment Quality Municipal Trust's investment objective
is to provide high current  income exempt from regular  Federal,  State and City
income tax consistent with the preservation of capital.

WHO MANAGES THE TRUST?

BlackRock  Financial  Management,  Inc.  ("BlackRock"  or  the  Adviser)  is the
investment adviser for the Trust.  BlackRock is a registered  investment adviser
specializing in fixed income securities.  Currently,  BlackRock manages over $43
billion of assets  across the  government,  mortgage,  corporate  and  municipal
sectors.  These  assets are managed on behalf of  institutional  and  individual
investors in 21 closed-end funds traded on either the New York or American Stock
Exchanges,  several  open-end  funds and over 100 separate  accounts for various
clients  in the U.S.  and  overseas.  BlackRock  is a  subsidiary  of PNC  Asset
Management  Group which is a division  of PNC Bank,  N.A.,  one of the  nation's
largest banking organizations.

WHAT CAN THE TRUST INVEST IN?

Under normal  conditions,  the Trust expects to continue to manage its assets so
that at least  80% of its  investments  are  rated  investment  grade  ("BBB" by
Standard & Poor's and "Baa" by Moody's  Investor  Services) and up to 20% of its
assets may instead be deemed to be of equivalent  credit quality by the Adviser.
The Trust  intends to invest  substantially  all of the assets in a portfolio of
investment grade New York Municipal Obligations,  which include debt obligations
issued by or on behalf of the State, its political  subdivisions  (including the
City),  agencies and  instrumentalities and by other qualifying issuers that pay
interest which, in the opinion of the bond counsel of the issuer, is exempt from
regular Federal,  State and City income tax. New York Municipal  Obligations may
be  issued  to  obtain  funds  for  various  public   purposes,   including  the
construction of such public facilities as airports,  bridges, highways, housing,
hospitals,  mass transportation,  schools, streets, water and sewer works. Other
public  purposes for which New York Municipal  Obligations may be issued include
the  refinancing  of  outstanding  obligations  and the  obtaining  of funds for
general  operating  expenses  and for  loans to other  public  institutions  and
facilities.

WHAT IS THE ADVISER'S INVESTMENT STRATEGY?

The Adviser will manage the assets of the Trust in  accordance  with the Trust's
investment  objective and policies to seek to achieve its objective by investing
in investment grade New York Municipal Obligations. The Adviser actively manages
the assets in relation to market conditions and interest rate changes. Depending
on yield and  portfolio  allocation  considerations,  the  Adviser may choose to
invest a portion of the Trust's assets in securities  which pay interest that is
subject  to AMT  (alternative  minimum  tax).  The Trust  intends  to  emphasize
investments in New York  Municipal  Obligations  with  long-term  maturities and
expects to  maintain  an average  portfolio  maturity  of 15-20  years,  but the
average  maturity may be shortened or lengthened  from time to time depending on
market conditions. Under current market conditions the use of leverage increases
the income earned by the Trust. The Trust employs leverage primarily through the
issuance of preferred stock. Preferred stockholders will receive dividends based
on  short-term  rates in exchange for  allowing  the Trust to borrow  additional
assets.  These assets will be invested in  longer-term  assets  which  typically
offer higher interest rates and the difference between the cost of the dividends
paid to  preferred  stockholders  and the  interest  earned  on the  longer-term
securities  will provide  higher income levels for common  stockholders  in most
interest rate  environments.  The Trust issued  preferred  stock to leverage the
portfolio at approximately 35% of total assets. See "Leverage  Considerations in
the Trust" below.

HOW ARE THE TRUST'S  SHARES  PURCHASED  AND SOLD?  DOES THE TRUST PAY  DIVIDENDS
REGULARLY?

The Trust's  shares are traded on the American  Stock  Exchange  which  provides
investors with  liquidity on a daily basis.  Orders to buy or sell shares of the
Trust must be placed through a registered broker or financial advisor. The Trust
pays monthly  dividends which are typically paid on the last business day of the
month. For shares held in the shareholder's name, dividends may be reinvested in
additional  shares of the fund through the Trust's transfer agent,  State Street
Bank and Trust Company. Investors who wish to hold shares in a brokerage account
should check with their financial  advisor to determine  whether their brokerage
firm offers dividend reinvestment services.

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LEVERAGE CONSIDERATIONS IN THE TRUST

Leverage  increases  the duration (or price  sensitivity  of the net assets with
respect to changes  in  interest  rates) of the  Trust,  which can  improve  the
performance  of the Trust in a  declining  rate  environment,  but can cause net
assets to decline  faster in a rapidly  rising  interest rate  environment.  The
Trust may reduce,  or unwind,  the amount of leverage  employed should BlackRock
consider that  reduction to be in the best  interests of the Trust.  BlackRock's
portfolio managers  continuously monitor and regularly review the Trust's use of
leverage  and  maintain  the  ability to unwind the  leverage  if that course is
chosen.

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS AND RISK FACTORS RELEVANT TO THE TRUST

The Trust is  intended  to be a  long-term  investment  and is not a  short-term
trading vehicle.

INVESTMENT  OBJECTIVE.  Although  the  objective of the Trust is to provide high
current income exempt from regular Federal, State and City income tax consistent
with the preservation of capital,  there can be no assurance that this objective
will be achieved.

DIVIDEND  CONSIDERATIONS.  The income and dividends paid by the Trust are likely
to vary over time as fixed income market conditions change. Future dividends may
be higher or lower than the dividend the Trust is currently paying.

LEVERAGE.  The Trust utilizes leverage through  preferred stock,  which involves
special risks. The Trust's net asset value and market value may be more volatile
due to its use of leverage.

MARKET PRICE OF SHARES. The shares of closed-end investment companies such as
the Trust trade on the American Stock  Exchange  (AMEX symbol:  RNY) and as such
are subject to supply and demand influences.  As a result, shares may trade at a
discount or a premium to their net asset value.

INVESTMENT GRADE MUNICIPAL  OBLIGATIONS.  The value of municipal debt securities
generally  varies  inversely with changes in prevailing  market  interest rates.
Depending  on the amount of call  protection  that the  securities  in the Trust
have, the Trust may be subject to certain  reinvestment risks in environments of
declining interest rates.

ILLIQUID  SECURITIES.  The Trust may  invest in  securities  that are  illiquid,
although  under current  market  conditions the Trust expects to do so to only a
limited extent. These securities involve special risks.

ANTITAKEOVER  PROVISIONS.  Certain antitakeover provisions will make a change in
the Trust's  business or management  more difficult  without the approval of the
Trust's Board of Directors and may have the effect of depriving  shareholders of
an  opportunity  to sell their shares at a premium above the  prevailing  market
price.

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         THE BLACKROCK NEW YORK INVESTMENT QUALITY MUNICIPAL TRUST INC.
                                    GLOSSARY
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CLOSED-END FUND:        Investment vehicle which initially offers a fixed number
                        of  shares  and  trades  on a stock  exchange.  The fund
                        invests in a portfolio of securities in accordance  with
                        its stated investment objectives and policies.

DISCOUNT:               When a fund's net asset value is greater  than its stock
                        price the fund is said to be trading at a discount.

DIVIDEND:               Income  generated  by  securities  in  a  portfolio  and
                        distributed  to  shareholders  after  the  deduction  of
                        expenses.  This Trust  declares  and pays  dividends  to
                        common shareholders on a monthly basis.

DIVIDEND REINVESTMENT:  Shareholders   may  elect  to  have  all  dividends  and
                        distributions of capital gains automatically  reinvested
                        into additional shares of the Trust.

MARKET PRICE:           Price per share of a security  trading in the  secondary
                        market.  For a  closed-end  fund,  this is the  price at
                        which  one  share  of  the  fund  trades  on  the  stock
                        exchange.  If you were to buy or sell shares,  you would
                        pay or receive the market price.

NET ASSET VALUE (NAV):  Net  asset  value  is  the  total  market  value  of all
                        securities  and other  assets  held by the  Trust,  plus
                        income accrued on its investments, minus any liabilities
                        including accrued expenses,  divided by the total number
                        of outstanding  shares.  It is the underlying value of a
                        single  share on a given  day.  Net asset  value for the
                        Trust is calculated  weekly and published in Barron's on
                        Saturday  and The New  York  Times  or The  Wall  Street
                        Journal each Monday.

PREMIUM:                When a fund's  stock price is greater than its net asset
                        value, the fund is said to be trading at a premium.

PREREFUNDED BONDS:      These securities are  collateralized by U.S.  Government
                        securities  which are held in escrow and are used to pay
                        principal  and  interest  on the tax  exempt  issue  and
                        retire the bond in full at the date indicated, typically
                        at a premium to par.

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                      BLACKROCK FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, INC.
                          SUMMARY OF CLOSED-END FUNDS
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

TAXABLE TRUSTS
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                               STOCK   MATURITY
PERPETUAL TRUSTS                                               SYMBOL    DATE
- ----------------                                               ------    ----

The BlackRock Income Trust Inc.                                 BKT     N/A
The BlackRock North American Government Income Trust Inc.       BNA     N/A

TERM TRUSTS
The BlackRock 1998 Term Trust Inc.                              BBT     12/98
The BlackRock 1999 Term Trust Inc.                              BNN     12/99
The BlackRock Target Term Trust Inc.                            BTT     12/00
The BlackRock 2001 Term Trust Inc.                              BLK     06/01
The BlackRock Strategic Term Trust Inc.                         BGT     12/02
The BlackRock Investment Quality Term Trust Inc.                BQT     12/04
The BlackRock Advantage Term Trust Inc.                         BAT     12/05
The BlackRock Broad Investment Grade 2009 Term Trust Inc.       BCT     12/09

TAX-EXEMPT TRUSTS
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                               STOCK   MATURITY
PERPETUAL TRUSTS                                               SYMBOL    DATE
- ----------------                                               ------    ----

The BlackRock Investment Quality Municipal Trust Inc.           BKN     N/A
The BlackRock California Investment Quality
   Municipal Trust Inc.                                         RAA     N/A
The BlackRock Florida Investment Quality Municipal Trust        RFA     N/A
The BlackRock New Jersey Investment Quality
   Municipal Trust Inc.                                         RNJ     N/A
The BlackRock New York Investment Quality Municipal Trust Inc.  RNY     N/A

TERM TRUSTS
The BlackRock Municipal Target Term Trust Inc.                  BMN     12/06
The BlackRock Insured Municipal 2008 Term Trust Inc.            BRM     12/08
The BlackRock California Insured Municipal 2008 Term
  Trust Inc.                                                    BFC     12/08
The BlackRock Florida Insured Municipal 2008 Term Trust         BRF     12/08
The BlackRock New York Insured Municipal 2008 Term Trust Inc.   BLN     12/08
The BlackRock Insured Municipal Term Trust Inc.                 BMT     12/10


                     If you would like further information
                     please call BlackRock at (800) 227-7BFM
                 (7236) or consult with your financial advisor.

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DIRECTORS
Laurence D. Fink, Chairman
Andrew F. Brimmer
Richard E. Cavanagh
Kent Dixon
Frank J. Fabozzi
James Grosfeld
James Clayburn La Force, Jr.
Ralph L. Schlosstein

OFFICERS
Ralph L. Schlosstein, President
Keith T. Anderson, Vice President
Michael C. Huebsch, Vice President
Robert S. Kapito, Vice President
Kevin Klingert, Vice President
Richard M. Shea, Vice President/Tax
Henry Gabbay, Treasurer
James Kong, Assistant Treasurer
Karen H. Sabath, Secretary

INVESTMENT ADVISER
BlackRock Financial Management, Inc.
345 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10154
(800) 227-7BFM

ADMINISTRATOR
Prudential Mutual Fund Management, LLC
Gateway Center Three
100 Mulberry Street
Newark, NJ 10702-4077

CUSTODIAN AND TRANSFER AGENT
State Street Bank and Trust Company
One Heritage Drive
North Quincy, MA 02171
(800) 699-1BFM

AUCTION AGENT
Bankers Trust Company
4 Albany Street
New York, NY 10006

INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
Deloitte & Touche LLP
Two World Financial Center
New York, NY 10281-1434

LEGAL COUNSEL
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP
919 Third Avenue
New York, NY 10022


   This report is for shareholder information. This is not a prospectus intended
for use in the purchase or sale of any securities.


                        THE BLACKROCK NEW YORK INVESTMENT
                          QUALITY MUNICIPAL TRUST INC.
                   c/o Prudential Mutual Fund Management, LLC
                              Gateway Center Three
                               100 Mulberry Street
                              Newark, NJ 10702-4077
                                 (800) 227-7BFM

THE
NEW YORK
INVESTMENT QUALITY
MUNICIPAL TRUST INC.


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