It is situated on 340 acres in the northeast corner of the Bronx. There are over 33,000 people living there and the community prides itself on its ethnic balance. City Island is best described as a little piece of New England within New York City. It is located in the northeast corner of the Bronx on the Long Island Sound and is connected to the mainland by a three lane bridge. The island has a seafaring tradition dating back to the 18th century, with many of its inhabitants tracing their heritage back to those early days.
City Island hosts some of the finest seafood restaurants in New York City.
During the summer months thousands of people flock there to enjoy what the island has to offer. The island is mostly residential with a commercial strip, City Island Avenue that runs the length of the island. Luxury housing units have been developed on the island which is indicative of its attractiveness as a good place to live and raise a family in New Year City. Coop City 2. City Island 3.