Roslyn Estates is a village in the Town of North Hempstead in Nassau County, on the North Shore of Long Island, in New York, United States. It is considered part of the Greater Roslyn area, which is anchored by the Incorporated Village of Roslyn. The population was 1,318 at the time of the 2020 census.
History
Before the village (pre-colonization – 1931)
The area where Roslyn Estates is located was originally inhabited by the Matinecock Native Americans. On this land, Alvord would create the planned, residential community that today forms the Village of Roslyn Estates, under the name "Roslyn Estates, Incorporated". It was nicknamed "The Eden of Long Island" when originally developed, due to the community's design and setting.
In 1911, the community's civic association, known as the Association of Roslyn Estates, was formed. As of 2026, it is the oldest active civic association in Nassau County.
In 1972, Roslyn Estates Village Hall was built. It was designed by John A. Grammas on land given to the village by the firm of Saul Sokolov, Inc., which had developed that section of Roslyn Estates several years prior. Zucker stated that many Roslyn Estates residents preferred the Manhasset station over the closer Roslyn station due to the fact that service to/from Pennsylvania Station on the Port Washington Branch is direct, whereas a change at Jamaica is required on the Oyster Bay Branch.
Etymology
The name of Roslyn Estates was taken directly from the name which was used by the community's original development group, Roslyn Estates, Incorporated.
Topography
Like the rest of Long Island's North Shore, Roslyn Estates is situated on a terminal moraine known as the Harbor Hill Moraine. This moraine was formed by glaciers during the Wisconsin Glacial Episode, The moraine is named for Harbor Hill – the highest geographic point in Nassau County, which is located in nearby Roslyn and East Hills.
Drainage
Roslyn Estates is split among four minor drainage areas: Inner Hempstead Harbor (part of the Hempstead Harbor Watershed), Hempstead Lake, Mill River (both part of the Mill River Watershed), and Leeds Pond (part of the Manhasset Bay Watershed), and is located within the larger Long Island Sound/Atlantic Ocean Watershed.
Climate
The Village of Roslyn Estates features a humid subtropical climate (Cfa) under the Köppen climate classification. As such, the village experiences hot, humid summers and cold winters, and experiences precipitation throughout the entirety of the year.
Demographics
2020 census
As of the census of 2020, there were 1,318 people residing in the village. The racial makeup of the village was 90.25% White, 0.40% African American, 8.23% Asian, 0.24% from other races, and 0.88% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.36% of the population.
Census 2000
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,210 people, 401 households, and 354 families residing in the village. The population density was . There were 410 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the village was 93.22% White, 0.17% African American, 4.88% Asian, 1.24% from other races, and 0.50% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.23% of the population.
There were 401 households, out of which 46.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 81.3% were married couples living together, 6.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 11.7% were non-families. 9.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.02 and the average family size was 3.22.
In the village, the population was spread out, with 31.6% under the age of 18, 3.4% from 18 to 24, 23.0% from 25 to 44, 27.6% from 45 to 64, and 14.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.8 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $154,849, and the median income for a family was $157,402. Males had a median income of $100,000 versus $65,893 for females. The per capita income for the village was $73,628. About 2.0% of families and 2.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.6% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.
Economy
Roslyn Estates is a bedroom community of the City of New York, which is how the community was originally developed to be by Dean Alvord.
Parks and recreation
thumb|The Loch Pond in 2021
Roslyn Estates features a number of small parks and green spaces. Those parks and green spaces include:
- Azalea Park
- Black Ink Pond (formerly known as Lotus Pond)
- The Fenway Preserve
Additionally, a private tennis club – known as the Tennis King – is located adjacent to Village Hall at the southern edge of the village, and Christopher Morley Park forms part of the border between Roslyn Estates and North Hills.
Government
Village government
thumb|Roslyn Estates Village Hall in 2021
As of May 2025, the Mayor of Roslyn Estates is Adam Koblenz, and the Trustees are Brett Auerbach, Brian Feingold, Stephen Fox, and Susan Rubinstein. All elected officials on the Board of Trustees serve 2-year terms and are unpaid.
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible"
|+Mayors of Roslyn Estates:
!Mayor's name
!Year(s) in office
|-
|Paul Speer
|1931–1933
|-
|Louis O. Rohland
|1933–1949
|-
|Harter F. Wright
|1949–1951
|-
|Samuel E. Swiggert
|1951–1955
|-
|Frank J. Silvestri
|1955–1961
|-
|Junius P. Wilson, Jr.
|1961–1963
|-
|Hamilton O. Hale
|1963–1965
|-
|Frank J. Silvestri
|1965–1969
|-
|Robert D. Zucker
|1969–1979
|-
|Elliot Baritz
|1979–1987
|-
|Michael Zucker
|1987–1993
|-
|Susan Rand
|1993–1995
|-
|Alexander Kaplan
|1995–1999
|-
|Susan Ben-Moshe
|1999–2011
|-
|Jeffrey Schwartzberg
|2011–2017
|-
|Paul Leone Peters
|2017–2025
|-
|Adam Koblenz
|2025–Present
|}
Representation in higher government
Town representation
Roslyn Estates is located entirely within the Town of North Hempstead's 6th council district, which as of May 2025 is represented on the North Hempstead Town Council by Mariann Dalimonte (D–Port Washington).
County representation
Roslyn Estates is located in Nassau County's 10th Legislative district, which as of May 2025 is represented in the Nassau County Legislature by Mazi Melesa Pilip (R–Great Neck).
New York State representation
New York State Assembly
Roslyn Estates is located in the New York State Assembly's 16th State Assembly district, which as of May 2025 is represented by Daniel J. Norber (R–Great Neck).
New York State Senate
Roslyn Estates is located in the New York State Senate's 7th State Senate district, which as of May 2025 is represented by Jack M. Martins (R–Old Westbury).
Federal representation
United States Congress
Roslyn Estates is located in New York's 3rd congressional district, which as of May 2025 is represented in the United States Congress by Thomas R. Suozzi (D–Glen Cove).
United States Senate
Like the rest of New York, Roslyn Estates is represented in the United States Senate by Charles E. Schumer (D) and Kirsten E. Gillibrand (D).
Politics
In the 2024 U.S. presidential election, the majority of Roslyn Estates voters voted for Kamala D. Harris (D). Harris carried the village with 52.3% of the vote (404 votes), while Donald J. Trump (R) received 45.2% (349 votes). Third-party and write-in candidates received the remaining 2.5% of the vote (19 votes). As such, all children who reside within Roslyn Estates and attend public schools go to Roslyn's schools.
Other major roads within the village include Mineola Avenue (CR E64), Old Northern Boulevard (CR D71), and Searingtown Road (CR 101) (all owned and maintained by Nassau County); these roads form the eastern (with Roslyn), northeastern (with Flower Hill), and most of the western (with Strathmore, Manhasset) boundaries of the village, respectively.
Street layout
Roslyn Estates features a winding and organic street layout, which meanders and can be unpredictable. Many streets, such as The Hemlocks and The Birches, use a street naming convention based on nature, including plants, flowers, and trees, and begin with "The."
Rail
No rail service passes through Roslyn Estates. These four bus routes travel through the area via Northern Boulevard and Old Northern Boulevard, along the northern border of Roslyn Estates.
Power
PSEG Long Island provides power to all homes and businesses within Roslyn Estates, on behalf of the Long Island Power Authority.
Sewage
Roslyn Estates is partially sewered. The southern part of Roslyn Estates is within the Nassau County Sewage District, and roughly 60-70 lots were hooked up to it as of 2013.
Water
thumb|The Roslyn Water District's water facility on Dianas Trail in 2021
Roslyn Estates is located within the boundaries of the Roslyn Water District, which provides the entirety of Roslyn Estates with water.
Fire
The Village of Roslyn Estates is located entirely within the boundaries of (and is thus served by) the Roslyn Fire District, which consists of the Roslyn Highland Fire Department and the Hook and Ladder Company No. 1 of Roslyn.
Police
thumb|Nassau County Police Department RMP 617 in Roslyn Estates in 2022
The Village of Roslyn Estates is served by the Nassau County Police Department's 6th Precinct, with RMP 617 assigned as the patrol car for the entire village.
Notable people
- Joel Connable – Television host, news anchor, and reporter.
- Allison Danzig – Sportswriter for The New York Times; author; lived on The Birches.
- Steven B. Derounian – Former United States Congressman.
- Fontaine Fox – Cartoonist and illustrator known for works such as Toonerville Folks.
- Lori "Loire" Cotler – Musician; grew up in Roslyn Estates.
- Bernard Madoff – Former NASDAQ chairman and Ponzi scheme swindler. Madoff and his family resided on Dianas Trail.
- Herb Sheldon – Children's entertainer; lived on The Glenada.
- J. Russell Sprague – First County Executive of Nassau County.
Association of Roslyn Estates
The Association of Roslyn Estates is the civic association for the Village of Roslyn Estates. Its original headquarters was at the intersection of Mineola and Warner Avenues. This building still stands in that location, and is now used as a restaurant.