Roosevelt Island

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About this Neighborhood

Roosevelt Island is an island in the East River within the borough of Manhattan, about 2 miles long with an area of 147 acres, housing a population of 11,661 as of the 2020 census. The island is owned by New York City and leased to the state, and consists of two largely residential communities: Northtown and Southtown. The data shows 13 restaurants, 5 coffee shops, 6 grocery stores, 9 parks, 5 courts, and 1 fitness venue — a self-contained daily stack for a small island community with a Vibe Score of 51. Foursquare popular tastes reflect the island's quieter, residential-yet-scenic identity: parks, Japanese restaurants, scenic lookouts, hiking trails, dog parks, a medical center, a pizzeria, and cafes. The scenic lookout and hiking trail signals align with the island's waterfront promenades and views of Manhattan and Queens. Nine parks for a community of this size is genuinely strong.