WELCOME TO SILVER LAKE, STATEN ISLAND

Reservoir

Tennis Courts Playground

SILVER LAKE, Staten Island is located on the North Shore of Staten Island. It is noted for its history of both recreational and commercial uses. During the 19th century, a casino and saloon existed on the lakeshore and there were several companies that harvested its ice. At that time the lake was used for boating and ice skating. In 1913, the lake was drained and converted into a working reservoir.Today the reservoir is used as part of a drainage system. Although the park's scenery is dominated by the reservoir, other parts of this beautiful park is notable.

SILVER LAKE has an 18 hole golf course, a baseball field and a play area. For dog lovers that want to let their dogs loose, there is an enclosed area for them to run and mingle with other friendly canines. The park is adorned with paved walkways, benches, handball courts, beautiful shrubs and pine trees.

SILVER LAKE is bordered by Victory Blvd., Forest Avenue and Clove Road.

JUST LISTED: Beautiful 3 Bedroom,3 Bath Semi-Attached home that sits directly across from Silver Lake Park on Forest Avenue. This house is not a drive by, it is in excellent condition and has all the comforts of home. It features an extra large kitchen with a dining area that has access to the deck and patio. It is completely fenced in and offers a yard for entertaining and a playhouse for the little ones. On this level there is a 1/2 bath, and a formal living room with a view of the park. On the second level there are 3 bedrooms and a full bath. The attic has pull down steps for extra storage. The basement is fully carpeted and has another full bath. The enclosed laundry area is very convenient and there is access to the garage from the basement.

CONTACT: VIRGINIA A. SPAVENTA

917-952-3103





"WHEN ALL THAT MATTERS IS GETTING IT SOLD"

"A WINNING COMBINATION!"

917-952-3103

1678 Hylan Blvd.

Staten Island,NY

718-987-7900 EXT.320

"SELLING YOUR HOME" NOW'S THE TIME TO VIEW IT AS A BUYER DOES!

VIRGINIA SPAVENTA

ASSOCIATE BROKER
917-952-3103

So you finally decided to put your home on the market with a trusted Real Estate Professional and get it SOLD.

Well now is the time to step back and take a real good look at your home and the rooms that you and your family have been living in and so very used to for all these years. What may seem like no big deal to you because you see it on a daily basis, is a big deal and very noticeable to savvy buyers.

First off apologizing for your homes appearance only emphasizes the mess and the defects.

Start on the outside and walk towards your home, is the lawn manicured, the shrubs neatly trimmed. Is there garbage in the street in front of your home? If it looks appealing on the outside chances are they will want to see the inside. Paint, peeling or chipping should be corrected. It shows neglect and age of the home.

Wash down the doors exterior and interior of all fingerprints and smudges. Open the drapes or blinds to give the maximum light to a dim room. Replace all bulbs and turn all lights on. Especially in the kitchen and bathrooms where light is needed.

Is your recent visit to Costco stacked on the floor or the kitchen counter top? Find a place for these items, it shows the buyers that the house doesn't have storage space. Refrigerator magnets must go! Especially if there are so many we can't see tell the refrigerator from a bulletin board.

Look at the rugs do they need to be cleaned? Correct leaking faucets or pipes. Try to keep the pets outside or at least out of the way. Pick up pet food bowls and wee-wee pads. Clean hair and gunk out of tubs and sinks.

Put the radio on a soft station and just loud enough to hear it.

Getting your house ready to sell and look its best shouldn't be costly. Start with the little things it makes a big difference.

If your thinking about buying or selling a home please don't hesitate to call me at 917-952-3103.

I will give you helpful tips for making your home look its best and getting it sold!

VIRGINIA SPAVENTA

ASSOCIATE BROKER

917-952-3103

HOMES that say" I LIVE HERE".

Whether it's a 390' sq.ft. 1 bedroom Condo, a 1400sq.ft Cottage, a 650 sq.ft. Studio or 4,300 sq. ft. dream house. You can make your living space tell it's visitors you live there.

Home is where your happiness starts. You want to make your home a pleasure to spend time in. I will give you some of my tips on ways to develop an overall decorating concept based on theme, color, furnishings and much more.

Lets start in The Living Room where much of the entertaining is done. If you have walls that separate rooms you can think about taking them down. It makes the space feel so much larger and you can circulate through both rooms which makes entertaining much easier. Go neutral for all the big pieces of furniture and find ways to add color, like in pillows, rugs or throws. Have you ever thought about painting the ceiling anything but white? Yes, paint the ceiling a color. The ceiling is the most overlooked and underused opportunity in decorating. Painting the ceiling brings your eyes up and instantly raises the height of the ceiling. A narrow or short room may appear larger with a hint of color on the ceiling.

Mirrors: Think about whats going to be reflected in the mirror, and consider the shape and texture of the frame.

The Kitchen is where it all happens. No matter how the fire is roaring in the living room or how comfortable the sofa may be. Your guests will migrate to the kitchen and hang out. This room should be clutter free and appealing to the eye. It should tell your quests that salacious meals are prepared with the cleanliest of surroundings. Kitchens can either have color or be sterile white. Again no matter what you do to this space gaze up at the ceiling and think color. Red opens the appetite, but a few shades lighter for the ceiling would work also.

Bedrooms are where we need to go to escape our hectic lives for awhile. To refresh ourselves to be our best the next day. Think tranquil green, fluffy pillows and a good book. Small pieces of furniture work well in the bedroom, and as little clutter as possible. Do you use your under the bed space as storage? Clear it out! Clean out the old stuff not worn in the last year and donate it. Remember we are trying to clear our minds from the day.

If your lucky enough to have a house with a welcoming porch, paint the ceiling pale blue, or a turquoise blue. Like the color of a clear daylight sky.It will feel as if clear beautiful skies are always above you. Another good reason for this is that bugs, like bees, will think its a sky and will not build a hive there. Large hanging plants along the porch give a sense of privacy and beauty at the same time. A large rocking chair for two will seem a cozy place to enjoy the night sky or daybreak.

Some good little pieces to own are nesting tables that can hold a book, an arrangement or just a favorite photo. Hassocks now called ottomans or poufs. A place to sit back and rest your feet or just to use as an extra place to sit. They come in all shapes, heights and colors. Make it completely different from the room. Let the color stand out. Remember, the large pieces are neutral, get your color from the accessories.

Make your living space multi-functional. Take color off the walls and put it in the accessories. Sometimes big pieces in a small room can trick your eye into thinking the room is bigger than it actually is. Try to make each room in your home open and airy. Be sophisticated but add your feelings and personality.

Make your house a home that tells quests who you are, and that this is your castle!

WELCOME TO PORT RICHMOND

PORT RICMOND is located on the North Shore of Staten Island. It borders along the waterfront of the Kill Van Kull.The Bayonne Bridge serves as the boundary between it and neighboring Mariners Harbor. PORT RICHMOND is one of the oldest neighborhoods on the island. In the 19th century it was an important transportation and industrial center of the island. This has all changed now, leaving a large population of blue collar residents. Richmond Avenue which is now Port Richmond Avenue was a bustling commercial center which was abandoned for a time. But in the recent years many small businesses have opened in the area. PORT RICHMOND is home to many furniture stores, restaurants, Pathmark Supermarket, DeNino's Pizzeria, Ralph's Ices and the Port Richmond Raiders.

THE ABOVE HOME IS LOCATED IN PORT RICHMOND.

A SIX YEAR YOUNG FULLY DETACHED SIDE HALL COLONIAL THAT SITS ON A PRIVATE CUL-DE-SAC. IT BOASTS 4 LARGE BEDROOMS, THE MASTER SUITE HAS A PRIVATE 4-PIECE JACUZZI BATH AND 2 WALK IN CLOSETS. THE SECOND BEDROOM IS AS LARGE AS THE MASTER BEDROOM. THE LIVING AND DINING ROOMS HAVE HARDWOOD FLOORS AND THE EXTRA LARGE KITCHEN FEATURES CERAMIC TILE, STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES, OAK CABINETS WITH GRANITE COUNTERTOPS. THERE IS ALSO A LARGE DINING AREA OFF THE KITCHEN. THE FAMILY ROOMS BOASTS A FIREPLACE AND HARDWOOD FLOORS THAT LEAD TO THE DECK AND YARD.

THE BASEMENT IS FULLY FINISHED WITH A LIVINGROOM, KITCHEN, 3/4 BATH, BEDROOM, UTILITY ROOM AND LAUNDRY AREA.THERE IS A SIDE ENTRANCE TO THE YARD.THIS BEAUTIFUL HOME HAS 3 ZONE HEAT, CENTRAL AIR,ANDERSON WINDOWS AND A 1 CAR GARAGE.

THE PROPERTY SITS ON 41 X 128.

FOR INFORMATION ON THIS PROPERTY CONTACT:

VIRGINIA SPAVENTA @ 917-952-3103.

"WHEN ALL THAT MATTERS IS GETTING IT SOLD!"

ROBERT DEFALCO REALTY

718-987-7900

A WINNING COMBINATION!

WELCOME TO OAKWOOD,STATEN ISLAND,NY

FULLY RENOVATED SIDE HALL COLONIAL ON A BEAUTIFUL TREE LINED STREET.

THIS HOME FEATURES HARDWOOD FLOORS THRU THE FORMAL LIVINGROOM AND DININGROOM. THE FLOORS HAVE ALL BEEN REFINISHED TO A GLISTENING SHINE THAT REFLECTS THE SUNLIGHT COMING IN FROM THE LARGE WINDOWS IN THE LIVING AND DINING ROOMS. THE EXTRA LARGE EAT-IN KITCHEN HAS CERAMIC TILE FLOORING WITH YARD ACCESS. THEIR IS ALSO A 1/2 BATH ON THIS FLOOR, HALLWAY CLOSET AND DOOR LEADING TO THE FULL FINISHED BASEMENT.

THE BASEMENT IS VERY SPACIOUS AND MAKES FOR A WONDERFUL REC ROOM COMPLETE WITH A NEW 3/4 BATH, HIGH HATS, CLOSETS GALORE AND LAUNDRY AREA.

THE OAK STAIRS LEADS TO 3 LARGE BEDROOMS, ANOTHER FULL BATH AND ATTIC STORAGE.

THIS HOME HAS 2 ZONE HEAT, BASEMENT HAS SEPARATE ZONE, ANDERSON WINDOWS, OAK TRIM, CENTRAL AIR AND AN ALARM SYSTEM. CEILING FANS IN THE BEDROOMS AND KITCHEN. IT IS ABOVE HYLAN BOULEVARD AND IS CLOSE TO SHOPPING AND TRANSPORTATION.

OUTSIDE THE HOME FEATURES NEW CONCRETE DRIVEWAY AND WALK. PROFESSIONALLY LANDSCAPED AND A FULLY FENCED IN YARD.

FOR INFORMATION ON THIS HOME AND OTHERS IN OAKWOOD PLEASE CONTACT:

VIRGINIA A. SPAVENTA @ 917-952-3103

ROBERT DEFALCO REALTY

718-987-7900 EXT. 320

WHEN ALL THAT MATTERS IS GETTING IT SOLD!

WELCOME TO OAKWOOD,STATEN ISLAND

From: Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia


OAKWOOD is the name of a neighborhood located in east central Staten Island, one of the five boroughs of New York City. It lies near the southern shore, and is bordered by Ebbitts Street (north); the Atlantic Ocean(east); Great Kills Park (south); and the Staten Island Railway (west).

The community's station on the Staten Island Railway bears the name OAKWOOD HEIGHTS, because of the fact that the neighborhood is divided into two sections: OAKWOOD HEIGHTS, to the west, and OAKWOOD BEACH, to the east. The area's bus service is provided by the S57 (along Amboy Road), and the S78, and S79 buses (along Hylan Blvd).

Dominated by farmland in the heights area, and ocean resort in the beach area until the mid 20th. Century, OAKWOOD started suburbanization when a subway line was proposed between Brooklyn and Staten Island, and it underwent rapid suburbanization after the Verranzano-Narrows bridge opened in November 1964.
Today, OAKWOOD is a middle-class neighborhood of one and two-family homes and garden apartments, with important commercial establishments along Hylan Blvd.

Points of interest located in Oakwood incluse Monsignor Farrell High School and a string of cemeteries on the neighborhood's southwest side, most notably Frederick Douglass Memorial Park, an African-American burial ground-a curiously anomaly as very few African-Americans actually reside in Oakwood or any of the neighborhoods that surrounds it. Historic Richmond Town lies immediately to the west.

This neighborhood has a coastline on the Lower New York Bay; the coastal area is sometimes referred to as OAKWOOD BEACH, and is the site of a sewage treatment facility. Bordering this facility on the south is the Staten Island Unit of the Gateway National Recreation Area, also known locally (and formerly,officially) as Great Kills Park.

OAKWOOD's ZIP Code is 10306, the post office serving it being in New Dorp, the community's northern neighbor.

The greenbelt woods located along Riedel Avenue have some concrete artifacts (such as a piece of sidewalk located near the pond at Riedel and Thomas Street), and pieces of the Great Depression can be occasionally found along the trails, such as bricks or chimneys or foundations of houses that were once located in the area, when it was rural.

Amundsen Circle (officially the Captain Roald Amundsen Plaza) is a traffic circle and 1.05-acre park bounded by Amboy Road, Clarke Avenue and Savoy Street. Amundsen Circle and the 4.5 mile Amundsen Trail for joggers both commemorate explorer Roald Amundsen. The park was acquired by the city in 1928, and named on 07-09-1929. In the park, there is a stone plaque, erected in 1933, when there was a large Norwegian population in Oakwood, by the Norsemen Glee Club of Staten Island and the Norwegian Singing Society of Brooklyn. The park is currently maintained by the Richmond Ever-Green Garden Club.

*From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia