24 St Stephens Place, Staten Island, NY 10306 (MLS# 2502138)

24 St Stephens Place, Staten Island, NY 10306

$1,350,000

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 11 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 5,200 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 22,500 Status: Active

Current Price: $1,350,000 List Date: 4/23/2026 Last Modified: 4/23/2026

Overview

Description

Step inside one of New York City's most extraordinary landmarked historic homes. Built in 1855 on the grounds of the legendary Rose & Crown Tavern, where British General William Howe once read the Declaration of Independence to his troops. This grand Italianate villa was originally commissioned by a Staten Island militia commander and designed in harmony with the natural landscape, following the picturesque ideals of Alexander Jackson Davis and Andrew Jackson Downing who was the architect known as the ''father of American landscape architecture.'' Later belonging to Gustav Mayer, the German-born confectioner whose original vanilla wafer recipe which was created in this very home, became the foundation for Nabisco's success, the house blends American legacy with European innovation. A true architectural time capsule, it has remained remarkably untouched, with the first floor fully restored to museum-quality standards, including a double parlor, three bedrooms, two kitchens, two ... (Read more)

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Listing Details MLS# 2502138

AddressLegal

Street No.: 24
Street Name: St Stephens
Street Suffix: Place
County: Richmond
State: NY
Zip Code: 10306
Area Name: Oakwood - New Dorp Heights
Parcel ID: 00942-0037

ContractLocation Information

Marketing/Listing Date: 2025-04-18
Sub-Type: Single Family - Detached
Zoning: R3-2
Block: 00942
Lot: 0037

General Property Info

Year Built: 1855
Year Built Description: Approx
Taxes: 10499.33
Tax Abated: No
Lot Size SqFt: 22500
Lot Dim: 100 X 225
Irregular: NO
Building SqFt: 5200
Total Rooms Main Unit: 15
Full Baths: 2
Total Baths: 2
Stories: 3
Garage Location: None
Waterview: No
No. of Heating Units: Yes
Air Conditioner: Central Air
Fireplace: Yes
Pool Y/N: No
HOA Y/N: No
Public Remarks: Step inside one of New York City's most extraordinary landmarked historic homes. Built in 1855 on the grounds of the legendary Rose & Crown Tavern, where British General William Howe once read the Declaration of Independence to his troops. This grand Italianate villa was originally commissioned by a Staten Island militia commander and designed in harmony with the natural landscape, following the picturesque ideals of Alexander Jackson Davis and Andrew Jackson Downing who was the architect known as the ''father of American landscape architecture.'' Later belonging to Gustav Mayer, the German-born confectioner whose original vanilla wafer recipe which was created in this very home, became the foundation for Nabisco's success, the house blends American legacy with European innovation. A true architectural time capsule, it has remained remarkably untouched, with the first floor fully restored to museum-quality standards, including a double parlor, three bedrooms, two kitchens, two full baths, and original handcrafted details throughout. The upper floors, with eight additional rooms and rough plumbing in place, offer over 2,800 sq ft of restoration-ready space and incredible creative potential. The home sits on over half an acre, crowned by its iconic cupola with sweeping views of Raritan Bay and the Verrazzano Bridge. Its dreamy interiors have served as backdrops for the world's top fashion photographers such as Steven Meisel and Peter Lindbergh, including spreads in Vogue, Elle, Harper's Bazaar, and W Magazine. Notable icons such as Gisele Bündchen, Lauren Hutton, and Mary-Kate Olsen have all been photographed here—further cementing this property's reputation as one of the most visually and culturally significant homes in NYC. This is more than real estate. It's a chance to own a story that spans centuries, and to complete the next chapter in a true American masterpiece. The sale includes both matching chandeliers in the double parlor and all
Half Baths: 0
3/4 Baths: 0

Address/Legal

Section: Mid-Island
Country: United States

Contract/Location Information

List Price/SqFt: 259.62
End Unit: No
Ownership Type: Fee Simple
CofO: No
List Type: Exclusive Right To Sell
REO: No
Owner Finance: No

Sewer

Public Sewer: Yes

More Information

Architectural Style

Victorian: Yes

Dining Room

Formal: Yes

Electric

220: Yes

Heat Source

Natural Gas: Yes

Heat System

Hot Water: Yes

Interior

Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
Fireplace: Yes

Kitchen

Eat In: Yes

Living Room

Fireplace: Yes
Formal: Yes

Main Bath

Full Bath: Yes

Primary Bedroom

Shared Bath: Yes

Basement

Full: Yes
Unfinished: Yes

Parking

On Street: Yes

Siding

Wood Siding: Yes

Yard

Back Yard: Yes
Front Yard: Yes

Fencing

Fenced: Yes

Security Features

Security System: Yes

Property Condition

Good: Yes

Property Features

Dining Room: Formal Architectural Style: Victorian Heat Source: Natural Gas Heat System: Hot Water Interior: Ceiling Fan(s); Fireplace Kitchen: Eat In Living Room: Fireplace; Formal Main Bath: Full Bath Primary Bedroom: Shared Bath Basement: Full; Unfinished Parking: On Street Siding: Wood Siding Yard: Back Yard; Front Yard Fencing: Fenced Security Features: Security System Sewer: Public Sewer Electric: 220 Property Condition: Good

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