Tom Crimmins Realty Blog - Staten Island

220 Prospect Avenue | Snug Harbor, Staten Island

220 Prospect Avenue is a gorgeous five bedroom home located in the heart of Snug Harbor. This beautiful large colonial has a eat in kitchen, formal dining room, formal living room with a wood burning fireplace, along with a sun room and office. This home has so much to offer and is just a few minutes to the Snug Harbor Cultural Center and the Staten Island Ferry!

Contact listing agent, Steve Licursi at 917-572-3357 or call the office at 718-370-3200

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1633 Victory Blvd | Castleton Corners, Staten Island

1633 Victory Blvd is a magnificent brick colonial single family home located in Castleton Corners, Staten Island. This single family home can also be used as professional space and a three bedroom apartment. It has gorgeous hardwood floors throughout and a two car detached garage with a second level with plenty of storage. Also, conveniently located to schools, highways, transportation and shopping!

Contact listing agent, Gloria Craven at 646-265-2727 or call the office at 718-370-3200

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1020 Arden Avenue | Annadale, Staten Island

1020 Arden Avenue is a phenomenal two family home located in the wonderful town of Annadale. This fully renovated side hall colonial includes three very spacious bedrooms and a one bedroom apartment found on the second floor. The main unit has a lovely living room and family room with a gorgeous double-sided fireplace to enjoy with your loved ones and is absolutely perfect to entertain guests or watch a movie with your family. Also, lets not forget the large backyard to host all your summer BBQ's. This amazing home is a must see and is move in ready!

Book your appointment with Rashid of Tom Crimmins Realty 347-276-2788 today to see this lovely home in Annadale!

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1815 - Tompkinsville is named after Vice President Daniel D. Tompkins

As some remember, street names on the island have been named after the Iroquois and Dutch settlements. Neighborhoods were named after predominant people.

Tompkinsville was founded in 1815 by Daniel D. Tompkins, the Governor of New York State at the time, after the Battle of Long Island. He established another ferry service to Manhattan in 1817, this became a part of the Richmond Turnpike Company. The turnpike allowed travelers to ride coach from the ferry across the Island and continue to New Jersey on another ferry. The turnpike, was originally located on Arietta Street in Tompkinsville; after World War I, it is now renamed Victory Boulevard. The Turnpike was purchased in 1838 by Cornelius Vanderbilt; the ferry was made part of NYC ferry operations in…

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Events for November 22nd Weekend

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Nov. 1, 1683 — Staten Island is first named Richmond County after Duke of Richmond

King Charles of England named Richmond Country, after Charles Lennox Duke of Richmond, who was Charles II’s illegitimate son.

What's In A Name?

Staten Island, and the other boroughs, became a part of Greater New York City in 1898; Staten Island then became known as the Borough of Richmond. Less then one hundred years later, the Borough of Staten Island suffered another name change. The Borough of Staten Island became the island’s official name in 1975.

There is a rumor that Staten Island became a part of Greater New York City because a New York sailing team beat a New Jersey team when they sailed around the island in one day.

Then And Now

Richmond County was a rural community; it was well known for farms, mills and shell fishing. Although…

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Sept. 3, 1609 — Henry Hudson sights island, naming it Staaten Eylandt

Born in 1565 and the grandson to the founder of the Muscovy Company, Henry Hudson became famous for discovering Staten Island. From a very young age, Henry Hudson studied navigation, mathematics and seamanship. Like da Verazzano, Hudson was funded money to make voyages to discover a passage to Japan and China.

The Discovery

The Dutch East India Company provided Hudson with a ship, The Half Moon, to carry him and his small crew on their voyage. The original plan was to sail towards Russia. However, due to freezing weather and ice blockage, Hudson refused orders to return to Amsterdam. He decided to change route and travel west, leading him towards the New World. There was no other European before Hudson that decided to travel as far west and north…

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Crime - A Common Real Estate Question

Crime is a strong concern among buyers. It is human nature to want to know how safe an area is. A real estate agent is under no circumstances allowed to give his/her opinion or advice on crime. It is common practice for a professional real estate agent to refer a potential buyer to the local precinct for advice on the safety of certain areas. I can tell you as a native Staten Islander and retired New York City Police Sgt. that Staten Island is a nice place to live!

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