ROOSEVELT ISLAND
A two-mile-long atoll in the East River, running from what would be 46th to 85th Streets in Manhattan, Roosevelt Island is poised to become one of the most desired addresses for those seeking refuge from, but easy access to, city life. The views of Manhattan, especially from the tram and ferry, are unparalleled, and cars are restricted, adding to the low-key vibe. Important architecture and landmarks abound, by heavy hitters including Philip Johnson; Louis Kahn, who designed the Franklin D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms Park; and Snøhetta for the upcoming Graduate Hotel. Proximity to the United Nations and the developing Cornell Tech campus infuse the island with a youthful energy and international flair.
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Things to love about ROOSEVELT ISLAND
Manhattan views
Four Freedoms Park and the North Point Lighthouse
Large international population
Significant architecture from Philip Johnson, Louis Kahn, and Sn√∏hetta
Little car traffic
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Though a small island, there's plenty of park space to walk around. One spot on the southern tip of Roosevelt Island is Four Freedoms State Park. Designed by architect Louis Kahn, the park celebrates the Four Freedoms Franklin D. Roosevelt outlined in his State of the Union address in 1941.
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Roosevelt Island has a tramway suspended over the East River that connects the island to Midtown Manhattan for easy, scenic access to all the city has to offer.
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The ruins of Smallpox Hospital are on Roosevelt Island. Although no longer a functioning hospital, this building of Gothic Revival style has hit the list of historic places and is designated as a NYC landmark.
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ROOSEVELT ISLAND
At just two miles long and no more than 800 feet wide at any part of the island, this urban space right on the East River is a great central location between the neighboring boroughs of Manhattan and Queens.
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