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I have a good deal on a very nice apartment on Roosevelt Island, but am trying to understand what the logistics are actually like day-to-day. I'd be working in Bryant Park and would probably have fairly long hours, while also spending time in Manhattan and the UWS with friends.

On paper, the F, tram, and ferry seem to make the island reasonably accessible, but I'm wondering how it feels in practice, particularly coming home late at night, when the F is delayed, or when you're coming back from the UWS.

Does the isolation/accessibility become a meaningful annoyance, or is it mostly something that sounds worse on paper than it is? I'm otherwise pretty attracted to the island's quietness and the ability to have a bit of a sanctuary while working long hours.

Hello all, I'm a 25 y/o guy who has lived in the city on and off over the last few years. I will be working in Bryant Park in a job that will certainly require long hours. Due to various circumstances I've come across a good deal for a very nice apartment on Roosevelt Island in one of the new developments. However, I'm a bit hesitant to sign a contract due to accessibility issues from Manhattan.

In theory, I'd imagine that the tranquility and sanctuary on the island could be a huge relief, the running route around the island seems amazing, I certainly am not one of those people who needs a full New York "experience" every night of the week, and it's a fairly quick commute to work when the F is working, but I'd also imagine that it would be fairly stressful to get back on the island after a late night of working or during the nights when I'd be out with my friends on the UWS.

I would appreciate any help or advice as I decide whether to sign the lease and get a good deal on this very nice apt with a gym / in-unit laundry / views or whether living on the island is too logistically challenging to justify.

Thank you, appreciate your time!!

Hello all, I'm a 25 y/o guy who has lived in the city on and off over the last few years. I will be working in Bryant Park in a job that will certainly require long hours. I've come across a good deal for a very nice apartment on Roosevelt Island in one of the new developments. However, I'm a bit hesitant to sign a contract due to accessibility issues from Manhattan.

In theory, I'd imagine that the tranquility and sanctuary on the island could be a huge relief, the running route around the island seems amazing, I certainly am not one of those people who needs a full New York "experience" every night of the week, and it's an easy enough commute when the F is working, but I'd also imagine that it would be fairly stressful to get back on the island after a late night of working or during the nights when I'd be out with my friends on the UWS.

I would appreciate any help or advice as I decide whether to sign the lease and get a good deal on this very nice, quiet apt with a gym / in-unit laundry / views or whether living on the island is too logistically challenging / isolating to justify.

Thank you, appreciate your time!!