Waterfront land opportunity in City Island. 83 Rochelle Street is a rare vacant direct waterfront parcel offering the chance to build a truly special custom residence or explore other permitted possibilities in one of New York City’s most unique coastal communities. This lot presents an exceptional opportunity for builders, investors, or end users seeking to expand the assemblage and create something remarkable with direct water frontage. Zoning is reported as R3A. Based on the Special City Island zoning overlay, buyers should explore potential uses including single family, multi family, or other allowable residential configurations, subject to approvals and verification by licensed professionals. This lot can be sold separately or as a package deal with 99, 101, and 103 Rochelle Street making for a unique development opportunity on City Island. Total asking price if purchased with all 4 will be $1,250,000. Enjoy the charm of City Island with its waterfront setting, marinas, dining, and village style atmosphere, all while remaining within New York City. A rare chance to secure waterfront land with strong upside potential. All information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Buyers should independently verify lot dimensions, zoning, environmental conditions, permits, utility access, and development potential with their attorney, architect, engineer, and other professionals.
Vacant landProperty Type
2,738 sq ftLot Size
$4Price/Sq.Ft.
Listing by Daniel D'Amico• Damico Group Real Estate
Contact: 347-773-2900
Bought with Non Non Member-MLS• Buyer Representation Office
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Zoning
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Lot width
110 ft.
Lot depth
25 ft.
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Vacant Land
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Bronx County
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Last updated by owner on Apr 21, 2026.
R3A
CD
Low-Density Non-Contextual Residence District
Characteristic of many of the city's older neighborhoods, R3A contextual districts feature modest single- and two-family detached residences on zoning lots as narrow as 25 ft in width. Parts of College Point and Whitestone in Queens, City Island in the Bronx and Port Richmond in Staten Island are typical R3A neighborhoods. The amount of required open space on residential lots in R3A districts is governed by yard requirements. New detached homes must have two side yards totaling at least 8 ft, but there is no minimum width requirement for either one. R3A districts also permit zero lot line buildings which are set along a side lot line and have 1 side yard at least 8 ft wide. The front yard of a new home must be at least 10 ft deep and, to promote a unified streetscape, it must be as deep as an adjacent front yard but need not exceed a depth of 20 ft. The maximum floor area ratio (FAR) of 0.5 may be increased up to 20 percent by an attic allowance for the inclusion of space beneath a pitched roof. The perimeter wall may rise to 21 ft before sloping or being set back to a maximum building height of 35 ft. Parking is in the side or rear yard but an in-house garage is allowed if the lot is 35 ft or wider, provided the driveway is at least 18 ft deep. One off-street parking space is required for each dwelling unit.
Zone overlays
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Greenhouse / nursery
Community / recreation center
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Other
Library
Museum / gallery
Golf related
Park & open space
Property details
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 1920
Tax Source: Other
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Cash
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
School Information
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Middle Or Junior School: Call Listing Agent
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Location Information
County Or Parish: Bronx County
Public facts
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Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: —
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County: Bronx County
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Home facts updated by county records on Apr 21, 2026
Around this home
Schools
PS 175 City Island
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 98° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
6 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
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Moderate sunlight
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There appears to be some shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Estimated sale price
$37,000 – $44,000
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