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Alice Austen

All About the Legacy and History of Alice Austen:

Alice Austen was born in 1866, and she became one of America's earliest female photographers. I am going to give you a little insight into the artistic world of Alice Austen. Her life was not an easy one from the beginning. Her Mother had no means of supporting Alice on her own so she moved back to her parents home "Clear Comfort.” Alice grew up in a family of all adults, there were no other children in the household.

The first camera that Alice was introduced to, was one that was purchased by her Uncle, Oswald Muller who was a Danish sea captain. The camera was a bulky wooden box and Oswald Muller would demonstrate how to use it to his wife, and other members of the Austen family including…

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Million Dollar Listings With Tom Crimmins Realty (2022)!

Our Million Dollar Sales in 2022:

With the start of 2023, we wanted to shed light on our sales of 2022 and showcase how our agents are always able to work diligently to sell homes no matter what obstacles come their way. We first want to thank each and every single one of our agents for all of their hard work throughout the entire year and wish them the best of luck on another wonderful year ahead. We are so proud of each agent and their accomplishments; they fully embody what it means to be a part of the Tom Crimmins Realty Family.

In the year of 2022, we had 372 real estate sales, making us one of the Top Agencies on the Island. With that being said, we also had many deals that sold for well over a million dollars and we wanted to use this…

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St. Joseph By The Sea High School

The History of St. Joseph By The Sea High School:

Co-educational Catholic St. Joseph by-the-Sea High School is located in Staten Island, New York, in the Huguenot section of the city. Although it operates in all actuality as a school of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York, it is formally an independent school with its own board of trustees. The current principal is Michael Reilly with 1,265 students in attendance from grades 9-12. Here is all about the start and history of St. Joseph by-the-Sea High School.

In 1963 a beautiful high school was built on Hylan Blvd. in the Huguenot section of Staten Island. It was an all girl's high school, set in a park-like setting overlooking Arbutus Lake. The religious congregation of the Sisters of…

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213 Decker Avenue

RESIDENTIAL - SINGLE FAMILY - DETACHED - FOR SALE IN PORT RICHMOND:

THIS HOUSE FOR SALE CAN BE FOUND ON OUR WEBSITE TOMCRIMMINSREALTY.COM AS WELL AS NYC.FLEXMLS.COM (MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE)

TOTAL GEM of a fully detached home in Port Richmond. This property hits all the checkmarks! Most of the renovations began three years ago with a new roof, vinyl siding, concrete driveway, central air and the full upstairs bathroom. The high ceiling first floor has a well lit separate living room, separate dining room with original stained glass, sliders to paved rear yard and a very nice pantry kitchen. All with walnut bordered white oak hardwood floors and chestnut trim plus a 3/4 bath! The upstairs has high-quality laminate trim flooring including the…

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The Staten Island Zoo

All about the Staten Island Zoo:

The Staten Island Zoo is an 8 acre suburban zoo in the West New Brighton section of Staten Island. The zoo is open all year, with the exception of Christmas, New Year's Day and Thanksgiving. The Staten Island Zoo (also known as Barrett Park) can be traced back to three Staten Island War Heroes; Major Clarence Barrett, Colonel Richard Penn Smith, and Colonel Edward Harden. In the 1800, this area was home to many high ranking military officers who owned stately estates on Clove Road such as Colonel Smith and Colonel Harden.

The Staten Island Zoo was built on the grounds of Colonel Edward Harden. Colonel Harden and his wife Julia moved into 614 Broadway on Staten Island in 1908, where they resided in what would…

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296 Tennyson Drive

RESIDENTIAL - SINGLE FAMILY - DETACHED - FOR SALE IN GREAT KILLS:

THIS HOUSE FOR SALE CAN BE FOUND ON OUR WEBSITE TOMCRIMMINSREALTY.COM AS WELL AS NYC.FLEXMLS.COM (MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE)

WATER VIEW! ADJACENT TO GREEN SPACE! Enjoy the bay breezes and views from this three level home located on a quiet dead-end street enclave adjacent to the natural green space of Crescent Beach Park. This quality home has all hardwood floors throughout and the interior has recently been repainted. The roof and heating system are both four years old. First Level: Garage, Family Room (with exit to yard) and Half Bath. Second Level: Living Room, with balcony and water view, Eat in Kitchen and Half Bath. Third Level: Master Bedroom, Second Bedroom and fully…

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73 Brook Street

RESIDENTIAL - SINGLE FAMILY - DETACHED - FOR SALE IN NEW BRIGHTON:

THIS HOUSE FOR SALE CAN BE FOUND ON OUR WEBSITE TOMCRIMMINSREALTY.COM AS WELL AS NYC.FLEXMLS.COM (MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE)

New Construction in the booming north shore of S.I. Very unique layout with so much attention to detail, builder didn't spare any expenses. Featuring beautiful 5'' hardwood floors throughout, Upgraded kitchen with Samsung Appliances with access to deck, large walk out basement with full bath, and extra family room or can be used as 4th bedroom/office. Conventienly located with easy access to express buses to NYC or S.I. Ferry and plenty of shopping.

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28 Cheryl Avenue

RESIDENTIAL - SINGLE FAMILY - SEMI ATTACHED - FOR SALE IN ANNADALE:

THIS HOUSE FOR SALE CAN BE FOUND ON OUR WEBSITE TOMCRIMMINSREALTY.COM AS WELL AS NYC.FLEXMLS.COM (MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE)

Lovely semi attached home in Annadale. This move-in ready three bedroom, two bath home features a fully renovated kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and a ceramic tile floor. The rest of the downstairs and upstairs all have hardwood floors. The full finished basement is currently used as a family room/ office or just use your imagination. There is also a huge amount of additional storage In a separate area of the basement where the washer and dryer are located. The maintenance free paved yard has a large above ground pool with…

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The Best Kept Secret On The North Shore

All about Lower Todt Hill:

Lower Todt Hill in Staten Island is a residential neighborhood located just south of the Staten Island Island Expressway between Todt Hill Road to the east and Manor Road to the west. Lower Todt Hill is surrounded by beautiful areas like Todt Hill, Emerson Hill and Castleton Corners. I am going to take you for a walk through this lovely neighborhood and tell you a little bit about what we have here and why we are so proud of it. A lot of the houses in this area have been family owned for many years, and as time goes on sold to new generations. The homes in our Community include single and multi family homes and are a little more affordable than real estate in the surrounding neighborhoods.

If you take a walk down the…

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Christmas Party 2022

Annual Christmas Celebration:

The annual Christmas celebration for the Tom Crimmins Realty family was held last Friday, January 6th. It was a fantastic evening with plenty of individuals we hold dear in the real estate industry, from friends and family to our dependable attorneys and cherished mortgage brokers with whom we collaborate so closely! It was a night of fun and fellowship to remember the year we had and thank our devoted, diligent, and devoted agents! We appreciate everyone who came, and we look forward to preparing for an even better year in 2023. Shown below are some wonderful photos taken at the event.

Looking to buy or sell your home on Staten Island? For all your real estate needs, look no further than Tom…

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