Emerson Hill Multifamily Homes & Duplexes for Sale

Emerson Hill, located in central Staten Island, is a compact residential neighborhood known for its quiet, winding streets and dense tree cover. At 300 feet above sea level, it offers some of the highest points on the eastern seaboard, with many homes providing views of the Jersey City, Lower Manhattan, and Downtown Brooklyn skylines. The neighborhood's proximity to the Staten Island Expressway (Interstate 278) allows for convenient access to New York City via the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, with a drive to Lower Manhattan taking approximately 45 minutes. Public transportation options include the SIM33C express bus from nearby Park Hill. Emerson Hill features a mix of premium homes, including Swiss Chalets, English Tudors, center hall colonials, and Federal-style mansions, often situated on large lots with pools and old-growth trees. More modest semi-attached brick homes and postwar ranches are found at the bottom of the hill. Educational options include the Michael J. Petrides charter school, Bridge Preparatory Charter School, A-rated PS 48 William G. Wilcox, and Susan E. Wagner High School, which has an A-minus rating. The neighborhood features Deere Park, a large woodland green space with dog-friendly nature trails that connect to the 2800-acre Staten Island Greenbelt. Nearby Reed’s Basket Willow Swamp Park offers 28 miles of hiking paths. Local attractions include the Theater In the Woods Film, Staten Island FunPark, and Christopher J. Igneri Playground. Richmond Road, the main commercial artery, features businesses like Pastosa Ravioli Company, Primo Pizzeria, and John’s Deli, with additional shopping at Staten Island Mall and Key Food Supermarket.