Travis-Chelsea Homes for Rent

Travis-Chelsea, commonly known as Travis, is a historic neighborhood on Staten Island’s West Shore, bordered by natural areas such as the William T. Davis Wildlife Refuge, Freshkills Park, and Meredith Woods. The neighborhood is characterized by its strong sense of community and Americana spirit, highlighted by the annual Fourth of July parade, the oldest consecutive parade in the country. The housing stock in Travis is diverse, featuring single-family homes and a few townhouses with architectural styles ranging from split-level and hi-ranches to colonial-style and Craftsman cottages. Inventory is limited, with 78 percent of residents being homeowners. Freshkills Park, currently under phased development, offers cycling and walking paths, birdwatching towers, and athletic fields, while Meredith Woods and the William T. Davis Wildlife Refuge provide additional outdoor recreation. Local commerce is centered along Victoria Boulevard, with essential services and eateries like West Shore Inn Steakhouse and Verde’s Pizza and Pasta House. The neighborhood is served by highly rated schools, including P.S. 26 The Carteret School, I.S. 72 Rocco Laurie, and the College of Staten Island (CSI) High School for International Studies. Travis is safer than the national average, and residents have convenient access to New Jersey via the West Shore Expressway and Brooklyn via the Staten Island Expressway. Public transportation includes a local bus line to the Staten Island Ferry and express buses to Manhattan.