New York Real Estate

Staten Island is comprised of 62 towns. It was founded in 1661 (formerly Richmond Borough, renamed Staten Island in 1975). Originally named Staaten Eylandt allegedly by Henry Hudson. Other islands under Staten Island jurisdiction are: Hoffman, Meadow, Prall's, Shooters, and Swinburne.

Staten Island is the southernmost county in New York State - the third largest county (borough) among New York City's five counties covering 60.9 square miles. It is five miles from Manhattan and a half mile from Brooklyn. New Jersey on its western shore separated by the Arthur Kill waterway. From north to south Staten Island is 13.9 miles and from east to west 7.3 miles. Four major bridges and the Staten Island ferry connect the Island to surrounding areas.

Staten Island real estate (general)
Staten Island History
Staten Island Statistics
Staten Island Community Information
Staten Island Attractions (part 1)
Staten Island Attractions (part 2)

Areas of interest in Staten Island: (click for information)
Clay Pit Ponds
Clove Lakes Park
South Beach & FDR Boardwalk
Great Kills Park
Latourette Park & Golf Course
Silverlake Park
South Shore Golf Course
Tottenville Beach
Wildlife Refuge
Wolfe's Pond Beach & Park
Alice Austen House
Garibaldi-Meucci Museum
Jacques Marchais Museum of Tibetan Art
Noble Maritime Collection
Sandy Ground Historical Society
Staten Island Children's Museum
Staten Island Institute of Arts & Sciences
Conference House
Fort Wadsworth
Historic Richmond Town
Staten Island Botanical Garden
Staten Island Zoo