DESCRIPTION

Brand new to the market and never before available! for the first time ever, you can buy a completely newly renovated 2-bed apartment in the roosevelt island luxury coop "rivercross.  " this is a truly unique opportunity, as most often units in the building require some level of renovation.  Apartment #311 is move-in ready, just bring your tooth brush!

this generous 2-bed unit, #311, boasts:
- charming courtyard, river and skyline views
- hardwood floors throughout
- two full modern marble bathrooms (tub and shower)
- stainless steel appliances, marble countertops, pantry storage.  
- five substantal closets
- additional built-in storage cabinets under the windows in every room
- recently updated hvac and windows

it is possible to relax and be comfortable at home, literally overlooking the greatest city in the world.  Let me show you this amazing unit and roosevelt island! reach out to me directly to schedule a showing.  All showings are by appointment.  

531 main street "rivercross" is one of the first four residential buildings on roosevelt island and boasts the largest most well-maintained spaces available for purchase on the island.  The amenities include:
- a spectacular swimming pool, saunas and fitness center
- bike storage
- community room
- huge renovated playroom
- courtyard patio
- multiple double ceiling height lobby seating areas.  
much of the building staff has managed the building for decades like it's their own home.  There is full-time doorman service, a concierge, and live-in building manager.  The coop welcomes pied-a-terre ownership, co-purchasing, and up to 80% financing.  

roosevelt island could be perhaps one of the most livable solutions in new york city.  Living here means living on the water every day with views and space (indoor and outdoor!) life here offers conveniences of ample outdoor space and neighborhood lifestyle that people are looking for.  It is possible to relax and be comfortable at home, overlooking the greatest city in the world.  For many reasons roosevelt islanders love the speak-easy reputation of roosevelt island and its oasis of calm and community living minutes away from midtown.  It is an attractive alternative to city living because of the abundance of community amenities and outdoor space, such as: parks, green space, gardens and community gardens, running and biking paths, swimming pools, baseball and soccer fields, basketball and tennis courts, and playgrounds to name a few.  

more people are discovering how roosevelt island is commutable by the mta roosevelt island tram, the f train, the astoria ferry line, the m86 bus line, land bridge from astoria, and citibike, making it easy to get all over manhattan, long island city, and astoria in about 20 minutes.  Also, perhaps more important now than ever, people are able to self-park in the parking garage on the island and have a reserved spot.  

the vibrant community also includes the newly developed cornell university tech campus with landscaped park space, cafes, and a hotel, dining at "anything at all" and rooftop bar/club at "the panorama room.  " further, residents have access to the new york city public library, schools, post office, the new foodtown grocery store, two well-stocked bodegas, weekly farmers market, duane read, starbucks and a number of local restaurants featuring at least 7 cuisines.  

the island is committed to green living, and in addition to weekly composting drop-off, one is able to even forage some plants and herbs on the island, and there is a membership run community garden.  Other parks include: southpoint park and franklin d.  Roosevelt four freedoms state park in the south and lighthouse park at the north end of the island.  Some parks and green spaces include access to complimentary bbq grills.