Upcoming Tools
A group of web and mobile apps and utilities built by Roosevelt Island Studio for residents, commuters, and visitors.
Live
Real-time transit dashboard and interactive map for Roosevelt Island. Track live F train arrivals, North & South Tram cabins, NYC Ferry Astoria line, Red Bus loop positions, Q102 buses, and Citi Bike dock availability.
- • Real-time Subway (F train) and Q102 arrivals via MTA live data feeds
- • Tram cabin positions between Manhattan 59th St and Tramway Plaza
- • NYC Ferry vessel tracking & Astoria line countdown clocks
- • Island Citi Bike station dock and e-bike availability
Live
Live tidal intelligence and marine conditions for Roosevelt Island. Track slack water windows, current velocities for Hell Gate, East Channel, and West Channel, water temperatures, and 7-day tide predictions.
- • Next slack water countdown and active flood/ebb current velocities
- • Three distinct channel flows: Hell Gate, East Channel, and West Channel
- • Interactive 24-hour water elevation and velocity curves
- • Kayaking, rowing, shoreline angling, and promenade seawall surge advisories
Live
Independent public-interest registry and historical broadsheet newspaper archive. Access live NYC Open Data building permits, 311 service requests, HPD violations, Public Safety blotters, and 286 searchable scanned editions of The Main Street WIRE.
- • Searchable archive of 286 Main Street WIRE issues (1996-2017)
- • Live DOB building permits and HPD code violation records
- • Roosevelt Island Public Safety Department (PSD) incident blotters
- • Building-by-building civic filings and inspection records
In Development
A directory of food, groceries, pharmacy, and everyday services across Roosevelt Island.
- • Open and closed hours with holiday updates
- • Direct phone numbers and ordering links
- • Pharmacy hours and local service listings
Planned
Alerts for Roosevelt Island Bridge openings and subway service advisories.
- • Roosevelt Island Bridge opening notices
- • Subway (M & F train) service advisories
- • Alternate route options during service disruptions
