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Todt Hill-Emerson Hill-Lighthouse Hill-Manor Heights features some of Staten Island's most expensive homes with hilltop views. The Greenbelt nature preserve runs through the neighborhood.
Todt Hill-Emerson Hill-Lighthouse Hill-Manor Heights features some of Staten Island's most expensive homes with hilltop views. The Greenbelt nature preserve runs through the neighborhood.
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Todt Hill is the highest natural point in the five boroughs at 409.8 feet above sea level — on clear days you can see all the way to the Catskill Mountains.
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Housing cost
$449 / sq ft
Commute
Weekday mornings · leaving 7:30–9:00
- FromTodt Hill-Emerson Hill-Lighthouse Hill-Manor Heights
- ToNear Bryant Park
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Stands out
- Schools98/100
Strong results at the public and charter schools serving it
- Safety96/100
Fewer reported crimes, traffic injuries and serious housing violations per resident
- Affordability96/100
Lower costs than most
To weigh
- Transit7/100
Longer weekday-morning trips to the city's main job centers
Each score compares it with NYC's other residential neighborhoods.
What these scores don't measure: how a block feels on foot, what's changing on it, and whether a particular school suits your child. Walk it at school drop-off time, and check the zoned school for the exact address before you sign a lease.
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Analyze for My FamilySchools & early education
Schools9 schools
The Todt Hill area runs a deep bench across school types — you've got your zoned public options like P.S. 054 Charles W. Leng and Susan E. Wagner High School sitting alongside a handful of privates (including the long-established Staten Island Academy on Todt Hill Road) and just one charter, Bridge Preparatory. That's a solid mix for a Staten Island neighborhood, giving families several governance models to consider without having to chase too far down the island.
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Parks & Playgrounds2 places
Todt Hill, Emerson Hill, Lighthouse Hill and Manor Heights lean residential, so the park scene here is sparse — you've really just got Christopher J. Igneri Playground anchoring things. It's a solid, well-maintained spot for kids, but families looking for a deeper bench of parks or splash pads will find themselves heading to neighboring areas. The tree-lined streets give the neighborhood a quiet, suburban feel, though the single playground reflects that low-density, family-home character.
Nearest large park: Great Kills Park · ~58 min walk (2.2 mi)
Transportation98 stops
Let's be real — you're wheels-dependent here. There's no subway, so getting to Manhattan means catching the S78 or S54 bus down to the Staten Island Ferry, then dealing with the boat itself. The bus network along Arthur Kill Road, Forest Hill Road and Manor Road is decent for island errands, but expect a 60-75 minute door-to-Manhattan commute on a good day. The trade-off? You've got quiet, tree-lined streets and serious space when you get home.
Restaurants15 places
A deep bench of pizza places anchors the eating scene here — locals have their go-to slice shops and a few reliable bagel and donut spots that draw regulars. Ice cream parlors pop up when the weather warms. But for anything beyond casual takeout or a quick bite, the options thin out fast. It's a neighborhood that delivers on the basics rather than a destination for varied dining.
Groceries4 places
The grocery scene here is thin but functional — a handful of options clustered around Manor Road and Richmond Road, anchored by a CTown. For a full weekly shop, most families will find they need a car; transit-running to the supermarkets isn't practical on this stretch of Staten Island. The selection covers the basics, but don't expect the variety you'd find closer to the North Shore.
Coffee Shops3 places
The coffee scene here runs thin — you're looking at just a handful of spots along Richmond Rd, and none of them are really doing the third-wave thing. There's a Starbucks if you need that reliable grab-and-go, but the rest skews toward counter-service bagel shops and quick bites rather than a proper cafe where you'd camp out with a laptop. It's the kind of area where you're more likely grabbing a coffee with your breakfast than settling in for a long sit.
Things to Do8 places
Families in this area find a decent mix of enrichment and active options. Dance studios anchor the scene — a couple of dedicated studios offer classes in multiple styles for kids and teens. The Jewish Community Center brings structured kids' programs and camp options under one roof. For active kids, there's a swimming facility and a sports spot to burn energy.
Daycare & informal care3 places
This pocket of Staten Island's hilltop neighborhoods offers a workable spread of early childhood options — six Pre-K sites, roughly half attached to public schools like P.S. 054 and the Petrides School, plus a handful of independent daycares. The public Pre-K slots through the school district are worth snagging early, as they tend to fill fast. Private daycares cluster around the main road corridors, giving families a couple of choices without having to travel far. It's not an overwhelming market, but the mix of district-run and private options covers the basics for most families navigating drop-off.
Family Resources1 place
Dongan Hills Library on Richmond Road stands as the neighborhood's main civic anchor — a solid branch with kids' programming that families actually use. Beyond that, this is a quiet residential stretch without a dedicated community center or heavy municipal presence. Families needing broader civic services typically look to neighboring Annadale or the St. George corridor. What's here works, but it's thin.
Healthcare5 places
The neighborhood has a handful of healthcare facilities anchored by Clove Lakes Health Care & Rehab Center on Fanning Street, with Eger Harbor House also serving as a local institution. But here's the catch for families: there are no pediatricians, no urgent care clinics, and no dentists actually based in this pocket of Staten Island. Families will need to look nearby for everyday pediatric care and dental checkups — the nearest options sit just outside the neighborhood boundary, so establishing care elsewhere is practically a must.
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Best schools in Todt Hill-Emerson Hill-Lighthouse Hill-Manor Heights
Schools in Todt Hill-Emerson Hill-Lighthouse Hill-Manor Heights
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Early education in Todt Hill-Emerson Hill-Lighthouse Hill-Manor Heights
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- Community Resources Preschool
- Jewish Community Center of Staten Island
- JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF STATEN ISLAND, INC. DCID 14946 BERNIKOW JCC
- Lemon Tree
- LEMON TREE OF RICHMOND, INC.
- P.S. 054 Charles W. Leng
- Shine Bright Academy
- STATEN ISLAND ACADEMY
- STATEN ISLAND HEBREW ACADEMY
- THE MICHAEL J. PETRIDES SCHOOL
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Todt Hill-Emerson Hill-Lighthouse Hill-Manor Heights a good neighborhood for families?
- Todt Hill-Emerson Hill-Lighthouse Hill-Manor Heights scores 72/100 for families on Motley — ahead of most NYC neighborhoods. The Family Fit score blends six parts: how many families live there, schools, affordability, weekday-morning transit time to job centers, safety, and air quality and child health.
- What are the pros and cons of Todt Hill-Emerson Hill-Lighthouse Hill-Manor Heights for families?
- For families, Todt Hill-Emerson Hill-Lighthouse Hill-Manor Heights stands out for strong results at the public and charter schools serving it; fewer reported crimes, traffic injuries and serious housing violations per resident; and lower costs than most. What to weigh: longer weekday-morning trips to the city's main job centers. Each score compares it with NYC's other residential neighborhoods. They don't measure how a block feels on foot or whether a particular school suits your child, so walk it before you decide.
- Is Todt Hill-Emerson Hill-Lighthouse Hill-Manor Heights safe?
- Todt Hill-Emerson Hill-Lighthouse Hill-Manor Heights scores 96/100 on safety — ahead of most NYC neighborhoods. We build the score from NYPD crime complaints, pedestrian and cyclist injuries, and serious (Class C) housing violations, each counted per 1,000 residents.
- How are the schools in Todt Hill-Emerson Hill-Lighthouse Hill-Manor Heights?
- Todt Hill-Emerson Hill-Lighthouse Hill-Manor Heights has 9 schools mapped inside its boundary and scores 98/100 for schools — ahead of most NYC neighborhoods.
- How do middle and high school admissions work from Todt Hill-Emerson Hill-Lighthouse Hill-Manor Heights?
- Middle school: families in Todt Hill-Emerson Hill-Lighthouse Hill-Manor Heights apply in 5th grade through the citywide middle school application. District 31's 28 middle school programs admit by method: 13 zoned, 7 unscreened, 6 screened and 2 charter lottery. High school: one citywide application in 8th grade lets a family rank programs anywhere in the city, and the eight specialized high schools admit on the SHSAT alone.
- Is Todt Hill-Emerson Hill-Lighthouse Hill-Manor Heights affordable?
- Todt Hill-Emerson Hill-Lighthouse Hill-Manor Heights scores 96/100 for affordability on Motley — more affordable than most NYC neighborhoods.
- Which borough is Todt Hill-Emerson Hill-Lighthouse Hill-Manor Heights in?
- Todt Hill-Emerson Hill-Lighthouse Hill-Manor Heights is a neighborhood in Staten Island, New York City.
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