East Island City

East Island City is a neighborhood in western Dukes. It is bordered to the north by Walton Lane, Harrison Street, and the East Borough Bridge (Steinway); Franklin Street to the west (the Humboldt River); Hooper Street and Livingston Street to the south (Cerveza Heights); and San Jacinto Avenue to the east (Meadows Park).

Character

East Island City is a mix of industrial and urban areas. The western part of the neighborhood is home to a number of warehouses and repair shops, while the central part is host to East Island City's hosuing projects. Brownstones are present in the eastern portion, which is the location of most of the neighborhood's attractions.

Points of interest

The neighborhood is home to the National Union of Contemporary Arts (NUCA) at P. 45, near the intersection of Hancock Street and San Jacinto Avenue, as well as the LC24 Tower, across the street from NUCA.

Influences

East Island City is based on the New York City neighborhood of Jackson Heights in Queens.

Transport

The Liberty City Subway has a stop at the intersection of Dukes Boulevard and Morris Street; however, it is under construction, so it is not in service. The closest in-service LTA station is Huntington Street, in Cerveza Heights.