Rat Island (Bronx)

Rat Island
Rat Island in 2006, as seen from City Island
Rat Island
Geography
LocationLong Island Sound
Coordinates40°51′18″N 73°46′51″W / 40.85500°N 73.78083°W / 40.85500; -73.78083
Area2.5 acres (1.0 ha)
Administration
United States
StateNew York
CityNew York City
BoroughThe Bronx

Rat Island is a privately owned island in New York City. It is approximately 2.5 acres (1.0 ha) in size and located in City Island Harbor, which is a part of Long Island Sound. It is about halfway between City Island and Hart Island and south of High Island. It is one of the Pelham Islands.