Tottenville-Charleston sits at Staten Island's southern tip with waterfront parks, Victorian homes, and a small-town feel. The most remote neighborhood from Manhattan in the city.
Tottenville-Charleston sits at Staten Island's southern tip with waterfront parks, Victorian homes, and a small-town feel. The most remote neighborhood from Manhattan in the city.
Did you know?
Tottenville's Conference House hosted a failed peace conference in 1776 between Benjamin Franklin and British Admiral Lord Howe, the last attempt to avert the American Revolution.
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$496 / sq ft
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Aesop Park anchors the playground scene here with a solid spot for kids to burn off energy, but the options are thin — there's really just this one dedicated play space in the area. Staten Island's more park-rich neighborhoods are a short drive away if you're looking for variety, but for everyday quick outings, Aesop gets the job done.
Schools & early education
Schools here run the gamut from zoned public to private, giving families a real mix to consider. P.S. 001 Tottenville anchors the historic core as an elementary option, while I.S. 034 Tottenville serves as the neighborhood's main middle school. Gateway Academy runs both private K-8 and a public UPK program under the same roof on Boscombe Avenue — a rare setup. With five public and two private schools in the area, there's reasonable choice for different educational paths.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Tottenville-Charleston a good neighborhood for families?
- Tottenville-Charleston scores 71/100 for families on Motley — ahead of most NYC neighborhoods. The Family Fit score blends safety, schools, parks, cost of living, and community.
- Is Tottenville-Charleston safe?
- Tottenville-Charleston scores 85/100 on safety — ahead of most NYC neighborhoods. We build the score from NYPD complaint data, normalized by population.
- How are the schools in Tottenville-Charleston?
- Tottenville-Charleston has 5 schools mapped inside its boundary and scores 91/100 for schools — ahead of most NYC neighborhoods.
- Is Tottenville-Charleston affordable?
- Tottenville-Charleston scores 78/100 for affordability on Motley — more affordable than most NYC neighborhoods.
- Which borough is Tottenville-Charleston in?
- Tottenville-Charleston is a neighborhood in Staten Island, New York City.
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