🏡 Long Island Neighborhood Series Vol.1 — Roslyn, Long Island

A village with history, balance, and quiet confidence.

🌳 Neighborhood Overview

Located on Long Island’s North Shore in Nassau County, about 25 miles east of Manhattan, Roslyn blends history, elegance, and calm.

It's downtown wraps around a small lake lined with cafés, galleries, and boutique shops — creating a walkable, intimate, and charming town center.

Life here moves at a steady pace — refined but never rushed — a rare balance between suburban tranquility and city convenience.

🚆 Commute & Connectivity

🚉 Roslyn Station (LIRR – Oyster Bay Branch)

• 48–55 minutes to Penn Station (via Jamaica transfer)

• 30–35 minutes by car to Midtown via Northern State Parkway

• LIRR trains every 30 minutes during rush hour

Nearby towns — Glen Cove, Manhasset, and Mineola — are all within a 15-minute drive.

💡 Roslyn Heights and East Hills are among the most desirable nearby residential areas.

(Data: MTA LIRR & Google Maps, 2025)

Whether you’re commuting to Manhattan or exploring the North Shore, Roslyn’s location offers the flexibility of urban access with the calm of suburban living.

🏘️ The Roslyn Areas Explained

Roslyn isn’t just one neighborhood — it’s a collection of several connected communities, each offering its own unique personality and lifestyle.

🏠 Roslyn Village

The historic heart of Roslyn, filled with 19th-century architecture, a walkable downtown, and views of Roslyn Pond Park.Homes here are older with tons of character — smaller lots, but rich in charm and history.All feed into the Roslyn School District.

🌳 Roslyn Heights

One of the largest and most convenient sections of Roslyn.Easy access to the LIRR Roslyn Station and major highways makes this area ideal for commuters.You’ll find a mix of renovated colonials and newer constructions.Most streets feed into the Roslyn School District, though some borders fall under East Williston schools.

🏡 East Hills

A favorite among families, East Hills features newer luxury homes and access to the private East Hills Park, which includes pools, tennis courts, and playgrounds.This area is part of the Roslyn School District, known for its consistent A+ academic performance.

🌲 Roslyn Estates & Country Club Area

Lined with trees and elegant estates, this area offers spacious lots and quiet residential streets. It’s ideal for those who value privacy but still want proximity to Roslyn Village and nearby amenities.

🏫 About the Roslyn School District

The Roslyn School District ranks among the Top 10 districts on Long Island and the Top 5% statewide (Niche 2025).

• Roslyn High School: Nationally recognized with a 98% graduation rate and strong AP and arts programs.

• Roslyn Middle School: Known for its emphasis on STEM, robotics, and language programs.

Elementary Schools:

• Harbor Hill Elementary

• Heights School

• East Hills Elementary

💡 The district serves parts of Roslyn, Roslyn Heights, East Hills, Roslyn Estates, and portions of Albertson and Greenvale.

Average student-to-teacher ratio: 10:1

Average SAT score: ~1320 (well above the state average)

Families choose Roslyn not just for its homes, but for the quality of education and community support that make it one of Long Island’s most desirable districts.

🍽️ Leo’s Local Dining Favorites

Roslyn’s charm is best experienced through its food — from lakeside brunches to timeless steakhouses.

🍝 Felice Roslyn — Elegant Tuscan dining with lake views, perfect for a relaxed weekend meal.

🐟 Kyma — A chic Aegean-style Greek restaurant known for fresh seafood and bright, white interiors.

🌮 Besito Mexican — Lively, flavorful, and festive. One of the most popular gathering spots in town.

🥩Bryant & Cooper Steakhouse — A Long Island classic for dry-aged steaks, fine wines, and old-school service.

💡 Roslyn’s dining scene strikes a perfect balance between sophistication and comfort — a quiet luxury that fits the town’s character.

(Data: MTA LIRR & Google Maps, 2025)

🌅 Lifestyle & Feel

Roslyn has that rare balance — elegance without pretense.

Morning jogs by the pond, coffee on Old Northern Blvd, and dinner with city-quality food but small-town calm.

It’s the kind of place where you can finally move from busy to balanced —where life feels from-from-yung-yung, not rush-rush-crash-crash.

🤝 Your Local Real Estate Partner

Leo Cheng Wei Chen

Licensed Real Estate Salesperson | Developer

🏢 Douglas Elliman – Roslyn & Manhattan

Bringing a developer’s insight and an agent’s perspective, Leo helps clients understand not just what to buy — but why and where.

Specializing in:🏠 Long Island & NYC properties

🌎 International & foreign-buyer transactions

📊 Investment, renovation, and resale strategy

💬 Fluent in English, Mandarin, and Taiwanese

📩 chengwei.chen@elliman.com

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