The Neighborhood of St. George: Magnificent views of New York Harbor, the Manhattan Skyscrapers, the Statue of Liberty and the 4th of July Fireworks on the East River & the mighty Hudson River. It is only a 10 minute walk to the free ferry to Manhattan. With the sounds of the bells of 175 year old St. Peter's Church you will have a daily, beautiful experience. The house is just blocks from the Staten Island Museum and 2 miles from Sailors Snug Harbor Cultural Center with it's famous Chinese Ming Garden, live theater and summer concerts.
Who have lived or are still living on this street? 6 Published writers, a Broadway & West End London dramatist, 2 Broadway musical dancers, a TV actress, a Manhattan theater owner, a Pulitzer Prize producer, a British barrister, 3 University professors, a Wall St. financial analyst, and years past; Thomas Outerbridge who designed the Outerbridge from Staten Island to NJ, Vernon Brown former president of the New York Stock Exchange and Anson Phelps who built Phelps Dodge Corporation.
Transportation: The house is only about 40 minutes from LaGuardia and JFK International Airport and 30 minutes form Newark Airport. There is public transportation by bus and then subways to and from the airports.There are also local city buses that stop right in front of the house. The Staten Island Ferry, which is a FREE 30 minute ride to Lower New York City and runs all night, 24/7 is only a three block walk or short bus ride from the house. Enjoy FREE all day/night parking in front of the house! In Lower NYC there are sightseeing buses, city buses and subways to anywhere in all of the five boroughs. There is also the connection to the Statue of Liberty ferry very near to where the Staten Island ferry docks. It is just a quick ride uptown to Grand Central and you can catch the Metro North along the Hudson River Line. Stop and visit quaint Victorian towns, do some antiquing, leaf peeking and explore the village where Hello Dolly was filmed.
The House Provides: I am a professional Interior Designer and have taken great joy in outfitting this home with very beautiful furniture, draperies and carpets. With your comfort in mind everything has been selected for the convenience and enjoyment of our guests. We welcome you and hope you will stay at this wonderful and very spacious home located with a view of Manhattan, on the Northern tip of the borough of Staten Island.
You will also enjoy: New LED Flat Screen TV, 12,000 BTU A/C, all new appliances, coffee maker for 14 cups, washer/dryer conveniently located in the apartment, all brand new mattresses and linens, plentiful matching fluffy towels, iron and board, microwave, 4 slice toaster, Sony stereo radio, and many more touches and amenities.
PLUS there is a fenced in Garden for the use of our guests with a view of the Harbor. The street parking is free 24 hours 7 days a week.
