> Because it's an island with no infrastructure. There was a hydrant in the pictures, so they had water and most likely, sewage. Electricity as well, based on

> Because it's an island with no infrastructure. There was a hydrant in the pictures, so they had water and most likely, sewage. Electricity as well, based on the appearance of things. Remember, the island was actively used up until the mid-sixties. > There's still tons of cheap real estate in the Bronx that's pretty close to Manhattan. This is mostly the reason. People who aren't local don't understand that while real-estate prices are sky-high at the center of town, you really don't need to go far before they come down to earth.