364 and 390 Van Duzer Street

These two houses on Van Duzer Street are examples of Greek Revival architecture featuring columned porches with Doric and Corinthian details. Their clapboard walls and balanced proportions give them a formal 1800s appearance.

Robert M. Hazard, a ferryboat captain and postmaster, built the first house in 1835 when Staten Island was developing as a maritime community. The second house was also constructed during this era of growth and commercial activity in the area.

These houses show how Greek architectural elements became part of American home design during the 1800s. You can see this clearly in the columned porches and balanced facades that give the homes their formal appearance.

Both houses are visible from the street and can be explored on foot as part of the historic neighborhood. It helps to visit during daylight to see the architectural details clearly and take time to notice the columned porches.

The second house retains an original kitchen wing from the 1830s that stands one-and-a-half stories tall and shows rare construction details. This wing offers a glimpse into how everyday work spaces were built into early American homes.