Staten Island, New York
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Complete guide to Staten Island property: neighborhood snapshots (St. George, Tottenville, New Dorp, Great Kills), real schools (Staten Island Technical, Tottenville HS, Curtis HS), transit (Staten Island Ferry, SIR, express SIM buses), amenities and practical buyer tips.
Tips for Buyers
- 1.Test commutes during rush hours — ferry and express buses can vary by time of day
- 2.Confirm FEMA flood zone status and insurance costs for waterfront/south‑shore homes
- 3.Order a full home inspection for older properties and budget for modernization
- 4.Check school zone boundaries and local catchment areas if public schools are a priority
- 5.Factor in NYC property taxes and possible HOA fees for condos/co‑ops
Common Property Types
- • Detached single‑family homes (colonial, ranch, Tudor)
- • Two‑family houses
- • Waterfront properties and marinas (South Shore)
- • Condos and co‑ops (growing around St. George and downtown corridors)
Who Lives Here
Suburban NYC borough with strong family orientation, high homeownership rates, diverse neighborhoods (North Shore urban corridors, Mid‑Island family neighborhoods, South Shore waterfront communities).
Transport
- • Staten Island Ferry (St. George ↔ Whitehall Terminal, Manhattan)
- • Staten Island Railway (St. George to Tottenville)
- • MTA local buses and express SIM buses to Manhattan
- • Verrazzano‑Narrows Bridge and Staten Island Expressway (I‑278)
Schools
- • Staten Island Technical High School (New Dorp)
- • Tottenville High School (Tottenville)
- • Curtis High School (St. George)
- • Susan E. Wagner High School (Castleton Corners)
Amenities
- • Empire Outlets (St. George)
- • Staten Island Mall / New Springville retail
- • Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden
- • Staten Island Zoo
Attractive for buyers seeking more space and lower entry prices than much of NYC. North Shore redevelopment and transit-accessible condos present longer-term upside; family-oriented rentals and single-family home demand remain steady.
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