This house is located at 1476 Richmond Road in Dongan Hills. It was built around the 1660's, it consists of one and a half stories,7 rooms on the ground floor, and 9 rooms on the second.  This is a Dutch style home but was later rebuilt with more English features. Billiou lived in this house until the year 1702, his daughter Martha Stillwell's husband served as a sheriff, magistrate, and military captain in Staten Island. The Stillwells owned the property from 1677 to 1704. Stillwells son-in-law, Colonel Nicolas Britton, resided in the house from 1704-1748 and became the owner in the year 1709. After Britton died the house was sold to Dongan, in 1749 Joseph Holmes bought the property and the house was used as a pub as well as the residential living…

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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.

If interested, please contact: 

Eliana Escarria

A NYS Liscensed Real Estate Salesperson

(347) 857-5607

 

 

 

 

 

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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. 

If interested, please contact: 

Donna Magarino & Renee Toto

NYS Licensed Real…

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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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This gorgeous oversized two family home has recently been completely renovated. It sits on a huge lot and includes a two car detached garage. The interior of the home is bright and airy with hardwood floor throughout.  Located in Mariners Harbor with a bunch of shopping centers, restaurants, and bus routes around. This house in the perfect location with extremely convenient living. This house has a total of 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and a fully finished basement with access to a side yard. Also features a 5 car driveway! Live here and have a great income from renting out the 2nd unit or even invest here and rent out both units! 

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 This is a beautiful 2 bedroom,2 bath condo with your own private entrance. Kitchen features an abundant amount of cabinets, granite counter tops, and all stainless steel appliances. The master bedroom has its own private bathroom as well as a huge closet! This condo is only a few blocks away from Brooklyn College. The express Q subway is located on Avenue J for a quick commute into New York City. This condo is close to a lot of restaurants as well as shopping centers. This is a perfect home for an amazingly perfect price! Low common charges, and a well-maintained condo building make for an unbeatable combination!

For more information, please contact:

Yet Lan Ng or Sallyanne Malfi

NYS Licensed Real Estate Salespersons

917-257-9588 |…

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This lovely two family home is located in Sunnyside, having perfect convenience to the Verrazano Bridge, express buses, and the expressway.Besides its convenient location, this home is in excellent condition, with hardwood floors throughout, a detached 2 car garage with a driveway, and more.

The first level includes an updated eat-in kitchen with an island, the living room, and an additional room off of the kitchen that can be used as a family room or formal dining room. The main unit is completed by the master bedroom, two additional bedrooms, a full bathroom, and a half bathroom, There is also a laundry room, an exit which leads to the large yard with a shed and patio, and new windows throughout.

The second unit is an oversized apartment with an…

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