Waste collection system
What makes the neighborhood special is that it is part of the Manhattan borough and still has its own board to manage its facilities. One such facility is the waste collection system, which collects waste through pipes that run underground.
What is striking is that the only comparable facility can be found in Disneyworld, according to the website Brick Underground. However, this does not mean that Roosevelt Island is a happy place to reside. In the past, hospitals were located here, including one for smallpox patients, and a prison.