SPOTLIGHT ON DONGAN HILLS COLONY Dongan Hills Colony is a neighborhood located in Staten Island. Dongan Hills Colony is located on the eastern part of Staten Island. Dongan Hills Colony is located above Richmond Road and borders the neighborhood of Todt Hill. Dongan Hills Colony was one of the first Staten Island neighborhoods to have new construction after World War II. This area experienced one family homes being built in the 1950’s. Population growth increased when the Verrazano Bridge opened in 1964. Dongan Hills Colony was first named Linden Park. Later renamed Dongan Hills after Thomas Dongan a governor. 130 Old Farmers Lane is located in Dongan Hills Colony  and it's Magnificent! This custom ALL Brick 1 Family Colonial located in prestigious Dongan Hills Colony This property is ... 02/18/2013

Emerson Hill   Emerson Hill is located on the North Shore of Staten Island. Emerson Hill is separated by its neighbor Grymes Hill near the Staten Island Expressway and is an easy, quick commute to New York City. Emerson Hill is named after Judge William Emerson and his family who lived in The Snuggery which is located on Douglas Lane. The name Snuggery came from his well known poet brother Ralph Waldo Emerson; “Little Minds Have Little Worries, Big Minds Have No Time for Worries”. Two New Listings have been added to our inventory on Emerson Hill 74 & 76 Hewitt Avenue. These two new properties are One Family Semi- Attached Homes. Perfect for family members that want to be right next to each other. Hewitt Avenue is a commuter’s delight! You are just minutes away from the Verrazano Bridge... 02/15/2013

New York City Property Owners, Save on Property Taxes Save Money On Your Property Taxes in 2013/2014 Deadline to file for an exemption is March 15th. for single and two family houses.  Some requirements have changed, so you need to check what they are now. These are some of the Exemptions;  Please read the whole form, some have extra benefits, as Veterans and Expanded STAR. Clergy Exemption  Disabled Crime Victim Exemption Disabled Homehowner's Exemption (DHE)  Senior Citizen Homeowner's Exemption (SCHE)  NYS School Tax Relief (STAR) Exemption   Veteran's Exemption  If you live in Staten Island and need some help with this, please give me a call at 917-696-0275 You can also get the forms athttp://www.midboro.com/new/pdfs/star09.pdf  which is a PDF file.  If you have a problem with this ... 02/13/2013

ANOTHER HOME SOLD BY HERMAN & CO!!! 93 Debbie St Staten Island, NY 10314 Gorgeous,fully renovated,3BR,2BATH end unit condo., Marble fl.in liv rm, new HW Floors thru-out,new Stainless Steel appliances,freshly painted,updated kitchen, baths & windows. Opened & airy w/large rooms. Very conv to express buses & expressway. Close to shopping & transportation. Just move in. SoldPrice: $275,000 DOM: 102 Accept Date: 1/10/2013 CloseDate: 01/28/2013 DUC: 18 SoldTerms: Conventional ContractDate: 1/10/2013 PrjClsDate: 03/15/2013 Seller Concessions   SellingOff: (10544) Herman & Co. New York SellAgt: (9347) Herman Herrera 02/11/2013

ANOTHER HOME SOLD BY HERMAN & CO!!! 339 Thornycroft Ave Staten Island, NY 10312 VERY AFFORDABLE THIS HUGE CAPE, HUGE BASEMENT, LARGE LR, DR, KITCHEN W/DOOR TO YARD, 4 BEDROOMS, 2ND FL HAS ROUGHING FOR FULL BATH. HARDWOOD FLOORS UNDER CARPET, NEW HOT WATER HEATER, HEAT AND CENTRAL AIR, HUGE BACK YARD, PRICED RIGHT, CONVENIENT LOCATION! SoldPrice: $410,000 DOM: 85 Accept Date: 10/9/2012 CloseDate: 02/01/2013 DUC: 103 SoldTerms: Conventional ContractDate: 10/21/2012 PrjClsDate: 12/21/2012 Seller Concessions   SellingOff: (10544) Herman & Co. New York SellAgt: (9347) Herman Herrera CoSellOff: () CoSellAgt: () 02/10/2013

Will Staten Island Get an “F” ? A FOOT of SNOW THAT IS!! According to our local weather newscasts its coming and I hope you are prepared for a messy 24 hours!   Tips and Tricks to Stay Safe for the Blizzard of 2013       Do you know what the name of the blizzard of 2013 is?       Nemo! As per the weather channel; naming a storm creates awareness, attaching a name makes it easier to follow the weather systems progress, and a named storm makes it easier to remember and refer to in the future.   Time to break out the Shovels and the Salt! New York City’s Blizzard Nemo is coming and leaving a foot or more of snow! Ways to prepare for blizzard Nemo! 1. Keep a bag of warm clothing & blankets handy just in case power outages occur. 2. Make sure to pay attention to your local weather newscasts.... 02/08/2013

FIRST TIME   HOME BUYER’S   ARE YOU LOOKING TO PURCHASE YOUR FIRST HOME? ARE YOU A NEWLYWED? OR RECENTLY ENGAGED? WELL THIS IS THE PERFECT TIME TO START LOOKING! VALENTINE’S DAY IS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER! ROBERT DEFALCO REALTY HAS MANY PROPERTIES THAT ARE PERFECT FOR YOU AND YOUR LOVED ONE! Do you know where Valentine’s Day derived from? Well it all started in 498 A.D., Saint Valentine was a priest who served during the third century in Rome. When Emperor Claudius II decided that single men made better soldiers than those with wives and families, he outlawed marriage for young men. Valentine, realizing the injustice of the decree, defied Claudius and continued to perform marriages for young lovers in secret. When Valentine's actions were discovered, Claudius ordered that he be put to ... 02/04/2013

Annadale & S.E. Annadale Homes For Sale   Did you know? The name Annadale comes from Anna Seguine who was married to Stephen Seguine which was the treasurer of the Staten Island Railroad.   History- Staten Island, New York is filled with 54 neighborhoods. Today we are going to speak about two neighborhood’s  located on the South Shore of Staten Island, Annadale and  S. E. Annadale. Annadale and Southeast Annadale are split into two sections. Southeast Annadale is filled with more luxurious homes and Annadale is filled with more reserved homes. Annadale and S.E. Annadale and have several parks; Blue Heron Park, Bayview Terrace Park, Arbutus Woods Park and Annadale Green. Blue Heron Park located in Annadale is 222 acres. Blue Heron Park derived from the birding blue heron that you can se... 02/04/2013

Robert DeFalco Realty presents Todt Hill Many people say the view from Todt Hill in Staten Island, New York seems as if New York City is never ending. Todt Hill is located in the center of Staten Island. Todt Hill is situated on a 412 foot tall mountain which makes this the highest point in Staten Island, New York as well as the highest point on the Atlantic coast from Maine to Florida. Europeans that settle on Staten Island were attracted to Todt Hill’s rich deposits of iron. Iron mining began is the 1600’s which they referred this prestigious area to as Yserberg or Iron Hill. Later, the area was called Toad Hill now Todt Hill. Todt Hill is the most exclusive and expensive areas in Staten Island. It is also known for the Richmond County Country Club as well as the Moravian Church and C... 02/01/2013

What You Need to Know When Moving from Staten Island to Long Island Here are important and fun facts you need before moving into your Long Island NY home: Research Long Island School Districts Long Island Utility Companies:National Grid (Gas Heat) - Start new serviceLIPA (Electric) - Start new serviceOil Companies - Google search. I do not have oil heat so I can't recommend anyone at this time.Suffolk County Water Authority - Start serviceWater Authority of Western Nassau County - Start service Phone, Cable TV & Internet:Cablevision of Long Island - Research packagesVerizon - Contact to order services Long Island Moving Companies - Google search United States Postal ServiceAddress Change Important Paperwork: Copies of health records from all your doctors and your children's doctors. Cop... 01/30/2013

VERY LARGE 3 BEDROOM SEMI IN WILLOWBROOK - WALK TO HOUSES OF WORSHIP  AND COLLEGE OF STATEN ISLAND. NEW CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONING, ALL HARDWOOD FLOORS THROUGHOUT, GREAT LOCATION ON QUIET RESIDENTIAL STREET. FOR YOUR PRIVATE SHOWING, CALL GAYE GRANICE OF APPLESEED HOMES, AT 917-575-0583 01/30/2013

PRISTINE LOCATION IN OLD GREAT KILLS, BEST SCHOOLS, OVERSIZED 3 BEDROOM SEMI WITH EXTRA LARGE KITCHEN WITH SLIDERS TO LUSH PRIVATE YARD, ALL HARDWOOD FLOORS, GARAGE, DEN, WALK TO TRANSPORTATION AND SHOPPING! FOR A PRIVATE TOUR, CALL GAYE GRANICE OF APPLESEED HOMES AT 917-575-0583 01/30/2013

CALL MARIJA RADIC For your private showing Cell:  917-226-6205 01/25/2013

ROBERT DEFALCO REALTY   WOULD LIKE TO ANNOUNCE   A NEW LISTING AT   «34 LAKELAND ROAD«   ROYAL OAK, STATEN ISLAND 10314   ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL, TOTALLY RENOVATED 8 ROOM COLONIAL IN THE HEART OF ROYAL oak Spacious layout, great for entertaining, banquet sized dining room, enormous great room with fireplace, chefs dream kitchen with dark cherry wood cabinets, granite countertops, hardwood floors, 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, an in-ground pool, pavers on 60X135 lot, sun room, oversized master bedroom suite with walk-in-closets, plus more! This massive home also features: security system, dishwasher, refrigerator, microwave, grill, patio, sprinklers, fence, deck & built in garage plus driveway. This beautiful royal oak home is only steps from clove lakes park, and only minutes to the expresswa... 01/24/2013

Great Kills Park Marina has been saved!! It's almost three months after Hurricane Sandy hit and many areas of Staten Island are still in disrepar and in the process of rebuilding. Now the Great Kills Park Marina can begin that process as well.  After a long and hard battle with the Federal Government we have finally won! Great Kills Park Marina is located on US Government property in Gateway National Park, Staten Island.  It has been home to about 350 boat owners for almost 40 years. A boating community where boat owners spent many a day and night relaxing with family and friends.  Thanks to Senator Schumer and Congressman Michael Grimm a major part of our community, culture and lifestyle will not be lost.  Your support and dedication to the Staten Island Boating community is vey much a... 01/23/2013

In addition to one of the most aggressive online marketing campaigns, HERMAN & CO REALTORS offers an equally aggressive direct mail marketing plan to help you sell your Staten Island Home.  We utilize a sophisticated mailing system that targets up to 500 homes in the selected sales area.  Call us today for a free market analysis of your home and find out how the experts at HERMAN & CO can help you with all of your real estate needs.      HERMAN & CO is a boutique real estate brokerage firm representing buyers and sellers of residential and commercial properties in Staten Island, NY.  We are an independent company, not part of a franchise or conglomerate. Each client deals primarily with one agent.  We focus on personal service with clients and close cooperation with their attorneys, arc... 01/21/2013

      Homeowners that are in the midst of a short sale or anticipating selling their home short this year can utter a sigh of relief that the Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act of 2007 has been extended to December 31, 2013.  It has survived the Fiscal Cliff!! Homeowners who experience a reduction in the principal amount of their mortgage through a short sale or even a deed in lieu will now not have to pay income tax on the amount that has been forgiven.  In order for homeowners to qualify for this Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act, the mortgage must have been on their principal residence.  The amount forgiven must be $2,000,000 or under. Click here to read more about the short sale process Call Rosemarie Rivicci       Licensed Real Estate Salesperson       Appleseed Homes        9... 01/10/2013

As Staten Island's No. 1 Realty office for sales, I am pleased to announce the opening of a new DeFalco Realty office location on the South Shore, in order to better serve our clients! Since 1987, we at DeFalco Realty have had offices in Staten Island, Brooklyn and New Jersey. We strive to offer our expertise and real estate services to the people of the tri-state area with their commitment to customer service and convenience. The new office expands our abilities and we're excited for the opportunity to service Staten Island - and tri-state area - residents. One of the keys for our success at DeFalco Realty has been our "One-Stop Shopping" model - a team of experts and services needed for real estate transactions, in order to make each sale/purchase as painless and easy as possible. We ... 12/19/2012

New Tolls in effect for New York New Jersey Crossings Sorry folks but as of December 2nd, 2012 these are the new rates, see chart below in the link. http://www.panynj.gov/bridges-tunnels/tolls.html We hear a lot about “Fairness” in the news today, we who need to use these crossings on a daily commute, are wondering just how fair this is.  Anyway, if you are coming over any of these connections, check the rates for your car before you head on out. If you are a regular EZ pass user, you may not even be aware of the increase. 12/08/2012

RealEstateSINY.com has just taken the Staten Island real estate market to a whole new playing field, and we want you to join our team! Irena Popilevsky Co-owner and Broker speaking about the benefits of working with the fastest growing real estate company on Staten Island.   12/07/2012