Where would you be if you lived in a luxury apartment perched over the East River, one subway stop from Lexington Avenue, with panoramic views of the East Side skyline through floor to ceiling windows? What if you could also play tennis, take a dip in a private waterfront swimming pool, and workout in a 2,200-square-foot fitness center -- without paying country club dues? Where could you find an in-house childcare center and a dazzling four-mile riverfront promenade, all within the ZIP Code boasting the lowest crime rate anywhere in New York State?

There’s only one place -- The Octagon -- an oasis away from the chaos of city living, all within minutes of Midtown. Boasting two fourteen-story wings and 500 rental units, The Octagon is a newly-opened luxury residential apartment complex on the two-mile strip of land in the middle of the East River known as Roosevelt Island.

The Octagon has a commitment to green living, as is evidenced by the 250 solar panels lining its roof - the largest array on any building in Manhattan (and any residential building in New York), state-of-the-art insulated windows, and the building’s use of 40% recycled materials -- winning it a coveted ‘Green Apple’ award from the City. The Octagon expands and improves Roosevelt Island's public open space and recreational amenities, including the 2-acre ecological park. Of the 500 units, 400 are being leased at market rate. 100 units are dedicated as affordable housing for middle-income New Yorkers. One thousand people are expected to live in the building.

The indoor air is tested regularly to ensure strict
quality standards, letting residents breathe cleaner air and leading to a better quality of life. High-efficiency boilers, rooftop solar panels and Energy Star appliances cut resident's monthly bills significantly.