Old Place, Staten Island, Historic neighborhood in northwestern Staten Island, US.
Old Place spans across wetlands and residential areas, featuring natural habitats including Graniteville Swamp Woods and the Old Place Creek flowing toward Arthur Kill.
Dutch settlers established Old Place as an agricultural village, creating a central junction for farmers and traders in northwestern Staten Island during colonial times.
The neighborhood population reflects New York City diversity with a mix of White, Hispanic, Black, and Asian residents living near Forest Avenue commercial district.
Local transportation includes S40 and S90 bus services connecting to other Staten Island areas, while Forest Avenue provides retail options including United Artists theater.
The neighborhood contains protected tidal wetlands where egrets and herons wade through marshes, contributing to New York City natural water filtration system.
Location: New York
GPS coordinates: 40.62700,-74.17300
Latest update: March 3, 2025 00:53
Bayonne Bridge
3.1 km
Goethals Bridge
2.3 km
Freshkills Park
5.3 km
Arthur Kill Vertical Lift Bridge
2.2 km
Staten Island Zoo
4.8 km
Staten Island Greenbelt
5.2 km
CRRNJ Newark Bay Bridge
3.6 km
Red Hook Container Terminal
1.8 km
New Springville, Staten Island
3.8 km
Clove Lake Park
5.1 km
William T. Davis Wildlife Refuge
3.6 km
Willowbrook Park
3 km
Old Goethals Bridge
2.2 km
Boxwood Hall
5.2 km
Church of Our Lady of Pity
2.2 km
Gardiner-Tyler House
5.1 km
Church of the Holy Family
2.9 km
Elizabeth Public Library
5.2 km
Bayonne Community Museum
5 km
Reformed Church on Staten Island
3.7 km
Hale-Whitney Mansion
4.5 km
Temple Emanu-El
3.4 km
South Front Street Bridge
2.4 km
St. John's Parsonage
5 km
Belcher–Ogden Mansion; Benjamin Price House; and Price–Brittan House Historic District
5.1 km
Peter Houseman House
3.3 km
Scott-Edwards House
4.2 km
Mariners Harbor Houses
1 kmReviews
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