About City Island
Quick Facts
Current Prices: $250,000 to $1,299,000
Closed Prices: $225,000 to $1,300,000
Median Sale Price: $580,000
Average $ per sq ft: $450
Association Fee Ranges:
Around City Island
Housing options on City Island range from detached homes with driveways and garages and apartments similar to the rest of the Bronx. There are notable blocks with large, single-family homes as well as blocks with quiet storefronts that empty out when the weather drops. Those who call City Island home adore the feeling of escapism in the city and many live there all year round.
If seafood is on your menu, you’ve come to the right place. Iconic institutions like City Island Lobster House and Sammy’s Fish Box are local royalty when it comes to the cuisine. If you’re not keen on seafood, check out City Island Diner or Anthony’s Authentic Italian Cuisine. Restaurants are located primarily on City Island Avenue, which runs down the island. Small coffee shops and ice cream stands contribute to the overall charm.
As mentioned, the version of City Island you’ll see is very much dependent on the time of year. During winter, the neighborhood is without tourists or the bright lights of the boardwalk, yet still has its charm. Buildings are generally low to the ground, and there is usually street parking available. City Island has a close-knit community and an unofficial mayor on almost every block. There are no big-box stores, except for the only grocery store in the area, C Town.
Nightlife on City Island is very season-specific. In the summer, there might be live music at any of the jam-packed seafood spots along City Island Avenue. There could be fireworks over the water and yachts hosting covetable parties. In the winter, there are not even a fraction of the activities being offered. Make the most of the summer season by starting off with a dinner at Artie’s Steak & Seafood—one of the neighborhood’s more upscale spots. Keep things easy going with an ice cream cone from Lickety Split after dinner. Walk along the yacht clubs as the sun sets over Long Island Sound.
A summer Sunday on City Island is pretty close to bliss. Start the day with coffee and toast from Clipper Coffee. Spend the early afternoon exploring the nearby Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum, a remaining estate on the neighboring Pelham Bay. Stick to the area and spend the afternoon at Pelham Bay Park, enjoying its beaches and nature. Take the 15-minute bus ride back to City Island for dinner at The Original Crab Shanty. You’ll find classic seafood offerings and a lively atmosphere waiting for you.
Like other remote coastal villages in New York, think Brooklyn’s Red Hook, access isn’t easy. If you’re traveling from Grand Central Station, take the 6 train to the Bx12 bus. The whole trip should take a little over an hour. Traveling from other parts of the Bronx via bus is a bit easy to manage. Getting to City Island from anywhere in Brooklyn brings the trip to at least an hour and a half. Owning a car is a popular option for locals. The drive to Penn Station, for example, is 30 minutes versus an hour and fifteen spent on public transportation.
Locals Love
- Diverse community
- Coastal charm
- Seafood restaurants
Locals Don't Love
- Limited public transportation options
- Distance from other parts of the city
- Crowds and tourists during busy season
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