Tompkinsville Staten Island Real Estate Spotlight Tompkinsville Staten Island Homes for Sale An exciting and vibrant neighborhood in northeastern Staten Island, Tompkinsville began life as “The Watering Place”, a fresh spring where explorers would stop to replenish their water supplies in the early 1600s. Now, it’ s home to a diverse community in a mix of commercial and residential spaces. The oldest European settlement on Staten Island, Tompkinsville was also the first place to offer ferry service to Manhattan. At the heart of this neighborhood is Tompkinsville Park, founded in the 1930’s - and recently renovated and improved - offering an oasis for commuters and residents to enjoy. A large boulder and plaque mark the former location of the spring where explorers visited; it’s the old... 04/25/2013

  Just a little information about this move in condition one bedroom condo. See photos of the area on my High Definition Virtual Tour and come back soon for more pictures of the unit. A little known park, dedacated to our WW1 heroes, Hero Park is a beautiful place to stroll or meditate.  No one was there when I took these pictures. Bounded by Victory Boulevard, Louis Street, and Howard Avenue, Hero Park honors the 144 Staten Island soldiers who died in World War I. Large evergreen trees, dedicated to each veteran, decorate the park. Plaques with each soldier’s name  adorns Sugar Loaf Rock and a tablet  explains the dedications. The tablet proclaim: “This Granite Boulder Left Here During the Glacial Period Has Been Known for Generations as SUGAR LOAF ROCK and Marks the Boyhood Playground... 03/30/2012

TOTTENVILLE22 Lafayette StreetC/S Butler AveSat.-Sun. 9/20-9/21, 12:00-4:00New construction,Waters Edge Landing,2 family side hall colonial,4 bedrooms in master,studio apartment.Call 718-226-7100View map 09/16/2008