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Homes in St. GeorgeStats
What you’ll pay: $429,000
What you’ll get: A 1910 five-bedroom house in St. George with original crown moldings, a back garden and a deck
Distance to midtown: 45 minutes to an hour“DoSI” may not have the familiar ring of Tribeca or Dumbo, but stay tuned: Staten Island’s North Shore is attracting young families lured by inexpensive property (compared with Manhattan and Brooklyn), gorgeous city views and the opportunity to put their own stamp on a developing community. Many choose to live in St. George, the leafy neighborhood closest to the water and the ferry terminal; Tompkinsville is to the south. Together, they form the core of downtown Staten Island.
The area is still a work in progress by some standards. “There’s no Starbucks—yet,” says Leader Properties broker Christopher Burdzy, but the ample housing stock and proximity to the ferry pump up its desirability. “It’s the hub of Staten Island, but it’s still a nice, quiet neighborhood that’s 20 minutes from Manhattan,” says Katarina Lukac, a mother of two (Marina, 18, and Philip, 10) who moved to St. George in 2005. “My daughter takes the ferry to school in Manhattan, my husband drives to work in Queens, and my son goes to school here on the island just ten minutes away.”
Still, the commute is often cited as a concern by those considering a move, as many residents work beyond the island; but things are improving. The St. George Ferry Terminal was renovated in 2005 and the MTA has beefed up the fleets of the local railroad and bus lines. On the downside, the toll for cars crossing westbound on the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge recently rose to $10. Some also complain about the lack of a good supermarket, though Lukac raves about the Greenmarkets—one on Saturdays at Staten Island Borough Hall and a Tuesday market that opened last fall at the ferry terminal.
Time Out New York Kids / Issue 31 : May 1–31, 2008
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The person whos name is posted as N/A must be a miserable racist . To prove him wrong there are 3 pharmacies in St.George. to use the term "heavy minority prescence" comes across as a "warning". Everyone in ST.George is mixed. this area to me is much like Alphabet City yet with a lot more class. I live in the building Paul Newman lived in years ago in St George. I walk down hill for 10 minutes and I ketch the boat and am in the city in 25 minutes. The boat only takes 25 minutes to go to and from
I live in Stapleton and formerly in Silver Lake- both are great for commuting to Manhattan and you have a 'downtown' feel- restaurants, walkable neighborhoods, parkland and culture. You can get to downtown Manhattan in about one hour- better than most Si commutting times! It is artsy too..
N/A is off the mark. There are plenty of wonderful places to dine. Yes, you need a car, but if you live in West Brighton near Forest Ave. it's not nearly as necessary, as the S48 bus runs up Forest Ave. and there are 3 supermarkets along that route. The Snug Harbor Cultural Center is a wonderful resource. There is a lot to love about the North Shore. I find it wonderfully diverse and full of character.
I am so happy to have moved to Staten Island. It is so kid-friendly and culturally enriching. Snug Harbor is AMAZING. Hiking in the Greenbelt reminds my kids of the Adirondacks-they even request their birthday parties there. Those that live on the island do not pay $10 and there is a carpool discount for the bridges into Jersey. I've taken the ferry to the Museum of Natural History with my 3 and 6 year olds and they loved the day. We visit Manhattan frequently, even taking the express buses
The above comment should be removed for inappropriate content the statement "heavy minority presence" is certainly not PC in these days and times, and I home Time Out NY recognizes that. I currently reside in Staten Island and it is beautiful, there are about 5 delis near my house, there is one right across from the terminal.
As a past resident, I noticed the article didn't mention the heavy minority prescence in St George. You need a car to get around, or else the local business is very limited. There is no pharmacy/deli near the ferry, and the nearest supermaket is Western Beef. The green market is not available all year round. The dining scene is non-existent and there's very little to do on weekends. Those into malls have to go all the way to south Staten Island. The ferry is a pain!