$820,000
Updated 5 months ago
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Island House

551 Main Street, 208

Roosevelt Island, Manhattan | East 67th Street & East 68th Street

4 Rooms2 Beds2 Baths1,181 Square FeetCo-op

$820,000
Maintenance$1,316
Price Per SF
$694

This property was sold for $820,000 on 03/09/26.

Listing Features

  • Abundant Closets
  • Architectural Dtls
  • Crown Moldings
  • Custom Closets
  • Duplex
  • Entry Foyer
  • Moldings
  • Separate Dining Area
  • Track Lighting
  • Washer / Dryer
  • Oversized Windows
  • Center Island
  • Dishwasher
  • Eat-in Kitchen
  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Open Kitchen
  • S Steel Appliances
  • Windowed Kitchen
  • En Suite Bathroom
  • Marble Bathroom
  • Soaking Tub

Outdoor space and views

  • City Views
  • East River
  • Partial Park Views
  • Skyline Views
  • Treeline Views
  • East Exposure
  • West Exposure

Building Amenities

  • Part-Time Doorman
  • Elevator
  • Fitness Facility
  • Pool

Policies

  • Pets Allowed
  • Pieds A Terre Ok

Property Description for 551 Main Street, 208

***OPEN HOUSES BY APPOINTMENT ONLY*** Welcome to Roosevelt Island, the city’s best-kept secret, located just one subway stop from Midtown Manhattan! Residence 208 is a stunning duplex featuring 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, modern finishes and the most breath-taking water and city views! This newly designed home is further elevated by oversized windows, crown moldings, and beautiful hardwood floors. Eastern and Western exposures flood the apartment with natural light, and a well-thought layout offers immense privacy from the neighbors. The oversized living area enjoys direct water and Manhattan views - the most coveted exposure in the building. The seamless integration with the kitchen and dining areas makes the space perfect for gatherings and entertainment. The chef’s kitchen comes fully equipped with stainless steel Viking appliances, custom cabinetry, and an abundance of storage. The breakfast bar offers a convenient space for a quick meal, while the adjoining dining area accommodates a large table for a more formal set up. The bedroom wing is tucked away on the other side of the apartment, offering a separation between living and sleeping for added serenity. The primary bedroom easily accommodates a king-sized bed and features an en-suite marble bathroom with a stand up shower. The second bedroom easily accommodates a queen-size bed and is perfect for use as a bedroom, a spacious office or a guest room. The second full bathroom is located in the hallway for easy access and has a deep soaking tub. The apartment comes with a separate private storage cage for additional storage needs. WASHER AND DRYER permitted with board approval. There is currently no hook up in the apartment; however, there is a laundry room on the floor steps away from the apartment. Please note there is an additional Tax Equivalency Payment of $364.42 per month. This residence is part of the Island House complex, one of Roosevelt Island’s most prominent residential communities. Island House is a full-service luxury cooperative with an array of amenities for its residents, such as a f/t doorman, gym, bike room, central laundry, community and playroom. There is also a resident-only courtyard with grilling and lounging areas, an outdoor playground with a jungle gym and cross-training workout area, and a dog run. Residents also have access to the new state-of-the-art lap pool in the building next door, membership for which can be purchased separately. Pets under 45 lbs are welcome, and 80% financing is permitted. Roosevelt Island is easily accessible by car, the F train (1 stop to Lex/63rd), the scenic Roosevelt Island Tram (4-minute ride to 2nd Ave / 60th St), the Astoria Ferry line with direct links to Wall Street, CitiBike (there is a large CitiBike station), and the Q102 bus. There is also the Red Bus, which is free and makes convenient stops throughout the island. Roosevelt Island is famous for its beautiful promenade around the island with stunning views, landmarks such as the lighthouse, FDR Four Freedoms Park, and the Cherry Blossom Festival. Residents enjoy an abundance of parks and green spaces, a baseball and soccer field, tennis and basketball courts, playgrounds and recreational areas with BBQ grills, and a public swimming pool and gym. Furthermore, residents have access to Foodtown supermarket, well-stocked bodegas with international foods, Starbucks, Duane Reade, a post office, a public library, schools, and a number of restaurants and other local businesses. Every Saturday, there is a Farmer’s Market offering the freshest produce. The Motorgate parking garage is located at the entrance to the island for those with a car. Lastly, the newly developed Cornell Tech campus offers additional landscaped green spaces, cafes, The Graduate Hotel with the Anything At All restaurant, and the famous rooftop cocktail lounge, The Panorama Room. Escape from the city’s hustle and bustle and join us for a private tour of this incredible residence in one of the city’s most vibrant communities!

Listing History for 551 Main Street, 208

Now
03/12/2026
$820,000
Sold and Closed by Maria Tabakova
Compass
2026

Building Details for 551 Main Street

OwnershipCo-op
Building TypeMid-Rise
Service LevelPart-Time Doorman
AgePost-War
AccessElevator
Year Built1975
Financing Allowed80%
Floors19
Learn More About the Building

Transit and Citi Bike

Subway

Roosevelt Island
0.25 miles

Ferry

Roosevelt Island
0.37 miles

Contact Agent

Contact Agent

Roosevelt Island | Manhattan

Quick Profile

Roosevelt Island is somewhat of an enigma to most New Yorkers. Ask just about anybody and the response you will get is somewhat quizzical. They generally know the location, unless of course, they confuse it with one of the other islands that dot the East River, and that one arrives at the island via the bright red tram that strings across the river from an elevated platform at 59th Street and Second Avenue. But to those who live on this small island enclave, home is bliss and they would prefer to keep their secret to themselves.

Roosevelt Island is only two blocks wide but extends almost two miles long (from 46th Street to 85th Street on the East Side). There is a waterfront promenade, shared by walkers and bikers alike, that encircles the entire island. There are very few cars, no need for the locals to drive, except maybe to the Gristedes mega-supermarket on the north end of the island. There is a red bus, free to all, that continuously loops from one end of the island to the other.  

Aside from the glorious promenade, the island has an inordinate number of parks, ball fields, t playgrounds, and open areas to just sit and relax. There is even a large community garden offering individual plots to amateur horticulturists. Tranquility is always just a moment away. And of course, you just can’t stop watching the barges that effortlessly pass by the island throughout the day.

There is a deep sense of community among the 12,000 or more residents of the island. The residential component, excluding the Cornell Tech component, consists of four areas, each on the north side of the Queensboro Bridge. Upon exiting the tram, one spills out onto Main Street (almost like arriving at Disney World) and is presented with nine buildings that align both sides of the street. These modern structures, the first of which opened in 2003, are architecturally pleasing and surrounded by green space and beautiful landscaping. The older housing structures, further south, are far more utilitarian.

Access to the island has never been better. Yes, for those who don’t know, you can even drive here if you must via the Roosevelt Island Bridge from 36th Avenue in Queens. The island is also accessible by subway, bus and ferry service.

If there is one drawback, it is the limited selection of stores and restaurants. While the island provides residents with the essentials, the lack of a truly sustainable retail presence has been a downer.   

All information furnished regarding property for sale, rental or financing is from sources deemed reliable, but no warranty or representation is made as to the accuracy thereof and same is submitted subject to errors, omissions, change of price, rental or other conditions, prior sale, lease or financing or withdrawal without notice. All dimensions are approximate. For exact dimensions, you must hire your own architect or engineer.
OLR ID: 1755347