Local Information
Staten Island
Staten Island at a Glance
Borough Quick Facts
Population (2015): 474,558
City Size: 58.7 sq.mi. / 152 sq.km.
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BRP's Staten Island, NY Real Estate Guide
Staten Island is one of New York City's largest boroughs and is surrounded by three bodies of water: the Staten Island Sound (or Arthur Kill), Kill Van Kull, and New York Bay. Since Staten Island borders New Jersey, this borough is convenient to the attractions, transportation options, and job opportunities in cities like Elizabeth, Newark, and Jersey City.
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Living in Staten Island
The Culture and Amenities
Staten Island is the perfect balance between big-city living and suburban charm. In the area known as the North Shore (which includes neighborhoods like St. George and Clifton), residents tend to live in a more urban setting and have easy access to ferry transit. On the other end of the island in South Shore, residential neighborhoods are surrounded by spacious parks and noteworthy historic sites. But no matter where you decide to live, you can enjoy Staten Island's many amenities, including Conference House Park, Historic Richmond Town, South Shore Golf Course, Silver Lake Golf Course, and Miller Field, to name a few.
Public Transportation
Staten Island residents can commute to other NYC boroughs by taking Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA)'s Staten Island Railway, the Staten Island Ferry, or numerous thoroughfares. Several noteworthy bridges link Staten Island to surrounding communities: the Outerbridge Crossing connects with Perth Amboy, NJ; the Goethals Bridge connects with Elizabeth, NJ; the Bayonne Bridge connects with Bayonne, NJ; and the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge connects with Brooklyn.
Staten Island's Neighborhoods
Staten Island real estate is just as diverse as the island itself, ranging from modest co-ops to waterfront condominiums to luxury single-family homes. No matter what you're looking for in a home in Staten Island, our dedicated agents at Brooklyn Real Property can help you find your perfect place to live. Contact us to learn more about available homes and rentals in Staten Island.
