Coler-Goldwater Hospital Appears Safe From Luxury Condo Development for the Next 10 Years

Video of Coler-Goldwater Hospital from Roosevelt Island 360

There has been much speculation and discussion raised in the past few months by residents, journalists, politicians, and bloggers over the fate of Coler-Goldwater Hospital's southern campus on Roosevelt Island and worry that it's residents might be moved to be replaced with more luxury condos. At a recent meeting with Southtown residents, RIOC President Steve Shane indicated that it was his opinion the south Coler-Goldwater Hospital campus was not going to be sold by New York City and developed into luxury condos anytime in the near future. Mr. Shane:

My considered opinion based on conversations with HHC persons and experience with NYC projects of like type. I suggested a minimumm of 10 years before anything could realistically happen.

This is certainly good news for the patients at the Hospital and Roosevelt Island residents who were concerned with the added transportation infrastructure problems such a development would bring to an already overburdened transit system. But those views would have been spectacular.

Image of Manhattan from Roosevelt Island by COLM

UPDATE: 7/21 - But see these plans by SSJ Development for Roosevelt Island's Southpoint Park that include the Coler-Goldwater Hospital site.

... Located slightly north of the Queensboro Bridge and extending to the south side of the bridge, this six-acre site takes up the entire width of the island from Main Street to East Road. SSJ Development's vision encompasses the Tram Site, the existing Goldwater Hospital Site, the Former City Hospital Site and embraces the Master Plan for a New Southpoint Park on Roosevelt Island as prepared by the Trust For Public Land. SSJ Development proposes creating a vibrant and lively community centered around a newly created transportation hub.