Listing Courtesy of Robert DeFalco Realty, Inc.
$1,599,999
Staten Island, NY 10306
MLS# 2502138
9 beds | 2 baths | 5200 sqft
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Property 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 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
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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
Status: Active
Listing Date: 2025-04-18
List Price: $1,599,999
Current Price: $1,599,999
Sub-Type: Single Family - Detached
Zoning: R3-2
Block: 00942
Lot: 0037
General Property Info
Style: Victorian
Year Built: 1855
Year Built Description: Approx
Taxes: 12805
Tax Abated: No
Lot Size SqFt: 22500
Lot Dim: 100 X 225
Irregular: NO
Building SqFt: 5200
Condition: Good
Total Rooms Main Unit: 15
Bedrooms: 9
Full Baths: 2
Total Baths: 2
Stories: 3
Garage Location: None
Basement Type: Full
Waterview: No
No. of Heating Units: 1
Air Conditioner: Central
Fireplace: Yes
HOA Y/N: No
Pool 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
Property Features
Dining Room: Formal
Exterior: Fence
Heat Source: Gas
Heat System: Hot Water
Interior: Ceiling Fan; Fireplace; Security System
Kitchen: Eat In
Living Room: Fireplace; Formal
Main Bath: Full Bath
Primary Bedroom: Shared Bath
Parking: On Street
Siding: Wood Siding
Yard: Back; Front
Electric: 220
Supplements
other light fixtures, with the exception of the light fixtures in the bedrooms "
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