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SiTreasure
Your Guide to Classic Homes and Historic Neighborhoods Staten Island Real Estate & Neighborhood Resources an Neighborhood Resources.
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Neighborhoods, Historic and Classic Homes of Staten Island, NY.
· Read about the community of Todt Hill and Ernest Flagg Estate, Stone Court. Landmarked in the early 1980s, 9.5 acres includes original buildings from the estate, all adaptively reused. Architects Robert A.M. Stern, a contemporary architect , designed the adaptive reuse of many of the Flagg designed buildings, as well as, several new, but complementary homes on the NYC landmarked site. Additional homes were built on Non-landmarked property , outside of the 9.5 acres, which are of various sizes and styles, completely different from anything Ernest Flagg.
· Read the September 2009 article in the NY Times. about the Staten Island Armory and recent efforts to preserve Staten Island’s magnificent . Angela D’Aiuto, Board member of the Preservation League of S.I. and a NYS Licensed realtor, nominated the Armory for landmarking. The article focuses on the lack of landmarked structures on Staten Island, as compared to other parts of NYC..
· How did a 203 K loan save this Queen Ann style home in Tompkinsville? Learn how a 203K Loan can help you purchase a restore/renovate an 1888 Shingle Queen Anne style . Read my BLOG. Photo Right:
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As featured in the NY Times, the Staten Island Armory, located at 321 Manor Road, Castleton Corners, has been nominated for NYC landmarking. Built in 1922, like many armories throughout NY State, it is ‘Norman Castle’ inspired design. A public hearing was held in August 2009 with both public and institutional support for landmarking.
The original building has been expanded and is home to the National Guard. |
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Serpentine Commons Grymes Hill, Staten Island
The Serpentine Art and Nature Commons is a not-for-profit community based organization devoted to the preservation of the 35 acres of wooded hillside on Grymes Hill, Staten Island, New York.
More Pictures and Where to find it!
Photo: My dog , Tip, enjoying the trails :
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Take a drive along Fingerboard, Windermere, Overlook, Beverly and Allendale Roads in Grasmere and you will discover a mixture of Tudor, stone, brick, arts and craft, and colonial style homes. Surprisingly, there are almost a dozen homes designed in the “rubble mosaic’ style which renowned architect, Ernest Flagg, made famous. The stone rubble construction is very unique and was introduced as an innovative building technique, which reduced labor costs. |
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Featured Neighborhood: Grasmere, Staten Island, NY |
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Lower Left: Brick Tudor style home Below: Stone cottage style by Architect Ernest Flagg |
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Left: Colonial Revival style home overlooking Grasmere Lake. |
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Angela D’Aiuto of Robert DeFalco Realty 1678 Hylan Blvd, SI,NY 10305
NYS Real Estate Salesperson
Call: 718-877-7367
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Left Photo: Horton’s Row Nine buildings were heard for NYC landmark designation on August 11th,2009– the most ever heard in one day from Staten Island . And called the Staten Island Landmarking Day by NYC Landmarks Commission. We are waiting for more to be designated. One of the landmarked buildings of Horton’s Row is for sale. Contact Angela D’Aiuto, Licensed Realtor for more info at (718) 877-7367 . Read More about Landmarking Day. |
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The Stapleton Paramount, Bay street
built in 1930 is an Art Deco Gem, with a terra cotta façade and interior which is undergoing restoration. It is under consideration for NYC landmarking– the exterior only.
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Farwell to the Swedish Home
the former Alitia Vanderbilt and NYS Senator La Bau house in Sunnyside . It has been demolished to make way for a proposed Assisted living facility. Despite efforts to have portions of the cottage preserved, the developer went ahead and demolished the building. The community hopes that open space surrounding the site and parking spaces will be provided for the new community use. Read More |
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The historic Dutch Reformed Church on Staten Island, located at 54 Port Richmond Avenue is awaiting the final step in the landmarking process. It is listed on the NY Historic Register. Updates on the Blog |
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Attractions for the Summer on Staten Island: |
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South Beach & Midland, Staten Island offers something for everyone.
An expansive boardwalk , bike and hiking trails, fishing pier, playgrounds, bathhouses, ocean view dining, beaches, a skate board park , seasonal volley ball, baseball fields, picnic grounds, and even Bacci.
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Photo Above: South Beach Boardwalk near the Vanderbilt catering Hall and South Finn restaurant. |
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Above: Colorful artwork in the Ladies Restroom. Notice the ceramic fish adorning the sinks. |
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Above: Fort Wadsworth, historic postcard photo. |
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Above: The home of former Congressman Anning Prall, College avenue, Westerleigh. |
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Below: Stapleton Town Square: Tappen Park. |
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Moravian Cemetery– New Dorp
Offers tour of the beautiful grounds and historic monuments. The photo to the right is a mausoleum designed by the renowned architectural firm of Carrere and Hastings. Blog entry
Upcoming tour Information:
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