with rats, as it might suggest, considering the name. gregg: that s better. s if, however, an exclusive piece of property near new york city. no neighbors, no traffic, no noise. sounds perfect. no electricity and sewer lines either. yes, it is a rock. much of it, by the way, is under water at high tide. legend has it rat island, which dates back to the 1800s, you probably remember them, gregg, was named after prisoners called rats, escaping from the island, swimming with cardboard boxes over their heads to look like bobbing trash. its current owner, a retired marine contractor purchased the island in the 70s and used it to store equipment. unable to sell it, it s being auctioned off tomorrow. the highest bidder could some day, maybe call rat island home. i m sure you could build something, a home if you wanted, have your wind generator and your view and peace and quiet, tranquility.