Dorothy Valentine Smith was a historian that resided in Staten Island, New York. Smith was a published author as well as a founding member of Richmond Town Restoration, Board of the Staten Island Historical Society, Richmond County Chapter, and Daughter of the American Revolution. Ms.Smith was also the president of the Visiting Nurses Association. She was very passionate about preserving the history of our one and only Staten Island. 

The Dorothy Valentine Smith House is located on the North Shore of the island at 1213 Clove Road. It was built in between the years of 1893 and 1895 by Dorothys father, John Frederick Smith. When John passed, Dorothy resided in the house and like her father was interested in cultural life, Staten Island civic groups,…

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The Bennett house is located on Court Place at the corner of Richmond Road, Staten Island, New York. This historical house was built in 1839 and in addition, the rear of the house was added in 1854. The house has a beautiful four columned porch as well as an above ground basement. The first owner was a man named Austin Burke. Burke purchased the lot in the 1830's, and according to the commercial sized oven in the basement, we assumed he was a baker. Though Burke only occupied the property for a few years.  In 1894 John Bennett, a shipping merchant, and his family purchased the property.  The Bennett family consisted of him, his wife, and their three children. The Bennetts son, Billop S. Bennett, a retired clerk, owned the property from 1895-1917. The…

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Edgewater Village Hall was built in 1889, designed by local architect Paul Kuhne. Edgewater Village Hall is located at 111 Canal Street, in Tappen Park, Stapleton.  This hall is occupied by offices such as District Attorney, Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. When it was first built it was considered one of Staten Islands finest buildings! This hall is all red brick with stone trimmings and was built Romanesque Revival Style. There is a square tower at the main entrance and the building itself is T-shaped with beautiful arched windows. Edgewater Village Hall became an official landmark in New York City in the year 1968! Feel free to take a relaxing stroll in Tappen Park for a closer look! 

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This 959 square foot commercial and residential property is located in Port Richmond. With such a great location in a busy intersection, the storefront on the first level is an ingenious investment. There are also two apartments above the storefront commercial property which each includes two bedrooms and one bathroom.

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Eliana Escarria

A NYS Liscensed Real Estate Salesperson

(347) 857-5607

 

 

 

 

 

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This apartment offers New York style living with a 24 hour doorman, a nice layout, and much more. This apartment has two bedrooms, a full bathroom, and a gorgeous view overlooking Clove Lake Park. The park is your backyard providing limitless opportunities for activities. This apartment is also convenient to transportation, with access to the express bus right in front of the building. Come see this apartment and make it your own.

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Frances Brischo

NYS Licensed Real Estate Salesperson

917-494-4514

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This two family home is located on a dead end street in the desirable New Dorp area. Its convenient location provides easy access to the Verrazano Bridge, express buses, as well as a short distance to Hylan Boulevard with a plethora of shopping opportunities. The main unit includes a living room, an eat-in kitchen, a full bathroom and two bedrooms. The second unit includes three bedrooms, a full bathroom, and is located on the second level of the home. The basement is also partially finished so it offers potential for finishing and use as whatever you may desire. 

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Sallyanne Malfi & Tom DeLese

NYS Licensed Real Estate Salespersons

917-603-6646 & 917-699-5907

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This property has so much to offer. Between the two homes there are four large living spaces that give many possibilities. The first floor of the large house includes an eat-in kitchen with a peninsula, granite, and stainless steel appliances, a very large living room, that leads to a formal dining room, a guest bedroom, a full bathroom and a bonus room which can be used as an office. The second floor has a huge master bedroom suite with a walk-in closet, a master bathroom with a fireplace, a large shower stall, jacuzzi tub, double sink, a vanity, and plenty of windows overlooking the lovely scenery, there are two additional bedrooms, and a 3/4 bathroom. Furthermore there is a large finished attic, a full finished basement with additional living space…

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This 2,016 square foot two family raised ranch home, in the heart of Great Kills is spacious and is move in ready! The main unit includes hardwood flooring throughout as well as an eat-in kitchen with brand new granite counter tops. The bathrooms are new with granite vanities and the master bedroom has a private half bathroom. The first-floor unit has three bedrooms, a new eat-in kitchen, full bathroom, sunken living room with burning fireplace, and large master bedroom. There is a door leading to the yard with pavers and brand new PVC fence. The house offers Thermopane windows, heating, hot water, new brick front, and new cement driveway. Clearly, a must see home. 

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Donna Magarino & Renee Toto

NYS Licensed Real…

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The Elsworth House, located in the South Shore of Staten Island, at 90 Bayview Ave in Prince's Bay, received its name from the original owners,  John and Elizabeth Elsworth. The house was built around 1880, during which Prince's Bay became a major focal point of the oyster industry. John Elsworth was an oyster planter, and his home demonstrates the prosperity of the industry at the time.

History Behind The Elsworth House

As aforementioned, John Elsworth was an oyster planter. From early in his life he became involved in the oyster planting business alongside his uncles. He moved to Staten Island in 1977, after marrying to his wife, Elizabeth Waters Jones. Together, they bought what is now the historic Elsworth House on April 7, 1879, and resided…

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This house was built in between the years of 1880 and 1882 in Second Empire style for August and Augusta Schoverling. This house is located in St George, Staten Island. House owner August Schoverling had immigrated from Germany to New York in the year 1859. Schoverling was an importer and distributor of firearms. The August and Agusta Schoverling house is located at Westervelt Avenue and Benzinger Avenue. After August and Augusta passed away the second owner of the house was Judge Morgan L. Ryan. Ryan was born Upstate New York in the year 1867.In 1907, he was appointed a judge of the Court of Special Sessions of the City of New York. Judge Ryan retired in January 1924. Judge Ryan became President of Richmond County Society For the Prevention of Cruelty to…

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