Experience living in a very special octagonal historic landmark - contemplated with a modern luxury residential complex.
This bright and sunny apartment features a modern kitchen with a pantry, stainless steel appliances, island, marble countertop, and wood-finished cabinetry, spacious walk-in closets, washer & dryer in-unit, hardwood floors and marble bathroom.
Located on a unique, very green and relatively quiet Roosevelt Island 8 min train ride from Midtown Manhattan, the building features open swimming pool embedded into a peaceful green garden, extensive two-level gym with adjacent tennis court and a yoga room, outdoor deck, co-working and private working spaces, parking, 24 hour doorman, concierge, bike room, storage space, lounge.
Roosevelt island is considered to be the greenest and safest neighborhood in New York, conveniently connected with Manhattan, Queens and Brooklyn by 3 modes of transport - historic tram, subway, and a ferry, and with stunning views to all of these 3 boroughs opening from every corner of Roosevelt.
While not a traditional neighborhood, Roosevelt Island sports an eclectic collection of apartment complexes, landmarks, parks, and even some bars and restaurants. Resting in the East River between Manhattan and Queens, Roosevelt Island marches to the beat of its own drum.
Roosevelt Island in the 1600's and 1700's was largely private property that would change names depending on who owned it. One of the last private landowners of the island was Jacob Blackwell, who built the Blackwell House that still stands today as the 6th oldest house in NYC.
New York City bought the island in 1828 and used it for various purposes like hospitals and prisons. One of the many historic projects that's still standing is the Blackwell Island Light, a lighthouse marking an end to the prison and asylum construction. The last inmate left the island in 1935.
Access to the island was improved in 1930 when bridges connecting Manhattan and Queens finally added…
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