Schedule your private tour, options including in-person appointments, and virtual tours. Contact us to schedule a tour today! Welcome to the 8 points of Balanced Living. The oasis at The Octagon of creature comforts and limitless opportunity on Roosevelt Island have been carefully curated to strike in harmony; serve and delight all the parts that make you, you. Home 827 features floor to ceiling windows, a Queens water view, modern stainless steel appliances, wood-finished cabinetry, hardwood flooring, spacious walk-in closets, and washer & dryer in-unit. Inspired by your quest to have it all, we invite you to experience this sanctuary on Roosevelt Island. Committed to wellness and tranquility with the renovation of all our amenities and apartments that embody seamless and environmentally friendly living. In a place where the greatest city on Earth shines bright in the distance of a breathtaking waterfront, while only being moments away. The Octagon offers residents top of the line amenities with everything at your doorstep including: 24 Hour Concierge Grand Historic Entrance Lobby Private Courtyard with Resort-style Pool Expansive Green Space and Entertainment Spaces Dual Level Fitness Suite with Weight & Cardio Equipment Yoga Studio & Cycle Room Adjacent Tennis Courts Childrens Playroom Club Room with Entertaining Space Game Room with Wet Bar, Billiards and Shuffleboard Co-working Space with Private Work Nooks Pricing and specials are subject to change.
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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