Roosevelt Island Apartments

Roosevelt Island Real Estate

Roosevelt Island apartments provide its residents with a unique living situation where luxury and amenities can be enjoyed at reasonable prices. Roosevelt Island is the narrow island directly east of Midtown East and the Upper East Side, accessible by tram, subway and a bridge from Queens. It is filled with high rise apartment buildings, parks and sports fields. The population is overwhelmingly dominated by young professionals and families looking to get cheaper housing options just outside of Manhattan. The area offers residents a quieter and more suburban feel compared with its city counterpart across the river.

Many of the living options available are modern, doorman buildings with great views of the Manhattan skyline. Most people are unaware of how easy and regular transportation is to Manhattan, with trams and subways running every fifteen minutes or less, even during off-peak times. On Roosevelt Island, the Red Bus offers regular shuttle service, taking inhabitants up and down the island and to the subway and tram stations.

Restaurants and bars on the Island leave much to be desired, but some quality establishments do exist. In addition, it is relatively easy to make a quick trip into Manhattan to experience its wide selection. For grocery shopping, there is a Gristedes conveniently located at the northern part of the Island and a Costco right over the Roosevelt Island Bridge in Astoria.

Roosevelt Island Apartment Buildings

The Octagon (888 Main Street) – A luxury apartment building with a wide range of services and amenities.
Riverwalk Crossing (405 Main Street) – A modern mid-rise elevator building offering a gym.
Manhattan Park on Roosevelt Island (10-40 River Road) – 1,000+ rental apartments in five buildings.
Riverwalk Court (415 Main Street) – A modern mid-rise doorman elevator condo building offering a gym.
Riverwalk Landing (425 Main Street) – A modern mid-rise elevator condo building with a gym.
Riverwalk Place (465 Main Street) – A doorman condo building offering a gym and a children’s play area.

Roosevelt Island Transportation

Roosevelt Island Restaurants, Bars And Things To Do

Food Matsu Japanese Cuisine Trellis Fuji East

Drinks For Pete’s Sake Riverwalk Bar & Grill Residential Building Lounges

Activities Farmers Markets Multiple Parks for Sports East River Esplanade

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Roosevelt Island Rentals

Naked Apartments – A new approach to finding the best Roosevelt Island rentals has available.
Level Group – Check out some great Roosevelt Island apartment rentals to find your next home.
Rent Hop – Offers free, no-fee listings to find apartments in Roosevelt Island.

Roosevelt Island Condos

Trulia – Helping you find a Roosevelt Island condo as your new home.
StreetEasy – Offering the best apartments Roosevelt Island has to offer new home owners.
New York Times Real Estate – A solid resource for viewing available Roosevelt Island condos.

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