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The Octagon, 888 Main Street
Doorman No Fee Rental in Roosevelt Island
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888 Main Street

The Octagon,
888 Main Street

Doorman No fee rental located in Roosevelt Island

Overview of The Octagon at 888 Main Street

On Roosevelt Island, a landmarked medical institution at 888 Main Street has been transformed into The Octagon, a luxury rental. All apartments feature soaring ceilings, abundant natural light, hardwood floors, open kitchens, generous closet space, and in-unit washer/dryers. Residential amenities include a fitness center, resort-style pool, courtyard, adjacent tennis courts, children's playroom, game room, co-working space, bike room, and shuttle service to public transportation.

Year Built
2006
Apartments
500
Floors
13
Pets: Allowed
Neighborhood
500Apartments
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Managed By

Octagon Leasing Office

Contact
(212) 888-XXXX

Amenities

  • Attended Lobby
  • Concierge
  • FT Doorman
  • High-Rise
  • Post War
  • Resident Storage
  • Full Service Garage
  • Garden
  • Health Club
  • Pool
  • Rooftop Terrace
  • Elevator
  • Children's Playroom
  • Lounge
  • Fitness Center
  • On-Site Parking
  • Outdoor Entertainment Space
  • In-Unit Washer/Dryer
  • Bike Room
  • LEED Accreditation
  • Library
  • Live-In Superintendent
  • Screening Room

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Nearby Schools

  1. YORKVILLE EAST MIDDLE SCHOOL
    Grades: 6,7,8,UG
  2. P.S. 158 Baylard Taylor
    Grades: PK,KG,1,2,3,4,5,UG
  3. Ps Is 217 Roosevelt Island
    Grades: PK,KG,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,UG
  4. Eleanor Roosevelt High School
    Grades: 9,10,11,12
  5. Long Island City High School
    Grades: 9,10,11,12,UG
Data courtesy of GreatSchools.org
  1. The Brearley School
    Grades: KG,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12
  2. Brearley School
    Grades: KG,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12
  3. The Town School
    Grades: PK,TK,KG,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8
  4. The Chaplin School
    Grades: KG,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12
  5. The Chapin School Ltd
    Grades: TK,KG,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12
Data courtesy of GreatSchools.org

Carter’s Review

"One of New York City’s greatest landmarks, the Octagon was designed by Alexander Jackson Davis in 1841 as the centerpiece of the New York Pauper Lunatic Asylum on Blackwell’s Island, subsequently called Welfare Island and known now as Roosevelt Island.  It was the first municipal lunatic asylum in the United States.

In 1893, the institution’s patients were moved to Ward’s Island, further north on the East River, and it became Metropolitan Hospital, which moved to First Avenue and 97th Street in East Harlem in 1953."
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Pros & Cons

  • Great octagonal center building
  • 6 tennis courts
  • Doorman
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Garage
  • Bicycle room
  • Green building
  • Roof deck
  • Esplanade with views of Manhattan
  • Many apartments
  • No balconies
  • Apartment buildings pale beside Octagon cupola

CityRealty Rating

24
/44
Architecture
+
30
/36
Location
+
20
/39
Features
+
9
Editor’s Points
=
83
CITYREALTY
RATING
  • How is the CityRealty Rating calculated?

    Architecture
    • 30+ remarkable
    • 20-29 distinguished
    • 11-19 average
    • < 11 below average
    Location
    • 27+ remarkable
    • 18-26 distinguished
    • 9-17 average
    • < 9 below average
    Features
    • 22+ remarkable
    • 16-21 distinguished
    • 9-15 average
    • < 9 below average

Broker & Resident Comments

This "historic-meets-luxury" residential complex on Roosevelt Island offers "breathtaking waterfront views" and "resort-style living" with "extensive amenities" including a "well-equipped gym," pool, and social spaces. Residents praise the "peaceful atmosphere" and "community vibe," enhanced by regular social events and "friendly staff." While the subway requires a "brief journey," complimentary shuttle service provides "seamless connections" to Manhattan via tram and ferry. "Spacious apartments" with "modern finishes" and "abundant natural light" complement the "meticulously maintained" grounds, though some note the "premium pricing." A "unique urban oasis" that delivers "Manhattan luxury with island tranquility."
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The Octagon, 888 Main Street Floorplans

Apt PH32
Last listed for $3,554
Taken off market Apr 21, 2020
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Apt 1020
Last listed for $3,474
Taken off market Apr 21, 2020
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Apt 1022
Last listed for $2,457
Taken off market Apr 21, 2020
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Apt 1120
Last listed for $2,871
Taken off market Apr 17, 2020
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Apt 734
Last listed for $6,602
Taken off market Apr 11, 2020
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Apt 145
Last listed for $6,537
Taken off market Apr 11, 2020
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