Ad #7808396
MLS #494813
Enter inside one of New York City's most extraordinary
24 Saint Stephens Place, Staten Island, New York, 10306
$1,350,000
9Beds
2Baths
5,200Sqft
0.517Acres
About this property
Enter 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 Bundchen, 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.
Property Features
9 Beds
2 Baths
5,200 Sqft
Built in 1855
0.517 Acres
3 Stories
Siding: Wood Frame
Shingle Roof
Has Fireplace
$12,805 / yr property tax
Richmond County
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Michael Gentilesco
Robert Defalco Realty
718-987-7900
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Listing Agent: Michael Gentilesco 718-987-7900
Broker: Robert Defalco Realty 718-987-7900 Listing Site
Copyright © 2026 Brooklyn New York Multiple Listing Service. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Broker: Robert Defalco Realty 718-987-7900 Listing Site
Copyright © 2026 Brooklyn New York Multiple Listing Service. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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$1,350,000
9
Beds
2
Baths
5,200
Sqft
24 Saint Stephens Place, Staten Island, New York, 10306
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MLS# 494813
Enter inside one of New York City's most extraordinary
$1,350,000
24 Saint Stephens Place, Staten Island, New York, 10306
9
Beds
2
Baths
5,200
Sqft
0.517
Acres
$1,350,000
24 Saint Stephens Place, Staten Island, New York, 10306
9 Beds
2 Baths
5,200 Sqft
0.517 Acres
Enter 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 Bundchen, 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.
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HOME DETAILS
9 Beds
2 Baths
5,200 Sqft
Built in 1855
0.517 Acres
3 Stories
EXTERIOR
Siding: Wood Frame
Shingle Roof
INTERIOR
Has Fireplace
FINANCIAL & COMMUNITY
$12,805 / yr property tax
Richmond County
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Source Property ID
494813
Listing Agent: Michael Gentilesco 718-987-7900
Broker: Robert Defalco Realty 718-987-7900 Listing Site
Copyright © 2026 Brooklyn New York Multiple Listing Service. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Broker: Robert Defalco Realty 718-987-7900 Listing Site
Copyright © 2026 Brooklyn New York Multiple Listing Service. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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