Name: Zip Code 10304
Address: Staten Island, NY

About the neighborhood

Zip Code 10304 offers excellent transportation options with multiple nearby train stations on the Staten Island Railway and approximately 20 bus lines, making transit convenient. Commuting by bicycle is well-supported with suitable infrastructure, enhancing mobility within the area. Residents find a variety of supermarkets, restaurants, and cozy cafes clustered mainly around Bay Street, providing diverse dining and shopping opportunities. Education is easily accessible, with several public and private options for elementary and secondary levels in close proximity. The neighborhood features plenty of tree-lined streets and approximately ten well-maintained parks, including Reed’s Basket Willow Swamp Park and High Rock Park, fostering a peaceful, green environment. Housing types are diverse and accommodate a wide range of preferences.

Characteristics

Transportation

Regardless of the means of transportation, it is straightforward to get around in Zip Code 10304. Zip Code 10304 is fairly transit friendly. Train stations, including the Jefferson Av, St George and Stapleton on the Staten Island Railway, are ordinarily a short distance away from the greater part of houses in the postal code. There are around 40 bus lines passing through the postal code, and bus stops are not very far-removed from most properties. Many of the homes for sale in this area are located in places that are also moderately conducive to those who prefer to get around as pedestrians; running common errands is easy without the need for a vehicle, and a variety of businesses are close at hand. Zip Code 10304 is rather cycling-friendly.

Services

It is very often practical for home buyers in Zip Code 10304 to shop for groceries without a vehicle. Likewise, there are a good number of opportunities for those who value nearby restaurants and cafes. It is also a rather short trip to a reasonable choice of clothing stores. When it comes to education, it is a short pedestrian trip to reach both primary and secondary schools from anywhere in this postal code. Residents have the choice between public and private schools at both the elementary and high school level.

Character

No matter what type of character home buyers prefer in a postal code, Zip Code 10304 is a good option. Even though the ambience is not the liveliest in this area, the vibe is still quite dynamic around its busier streets, and finding one of the about 20 nightlife venues is very easy since they are generally situated in very convenient locations. Zip Code 10304 is fairly good for those who need quiet surroundings, as there are low levels of noise from traffic, although that is not the case close to the railway line or Staten Island Pkwy. Greenery is reasonably present in this area; there are over 150 green spaces nearby for residents to check out, like New Creek Bluebelt and Deere Park, and they are very well-situated, which results in them being easy to access from most locations in this postal code. Residents will also find that the majority of streets have fairly good tree coverage.

Car friendly6.2

Good access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a low chance of parking problems

Cycling friendly5.4

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly7.4

Many pleasant streets and pedestrian-oriented shops within a short walk. Meeting daily needs on foot is often practical

Transit friendly7.6

Walking distance to at least one frequent transit route

Restaurants7.6

Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Groceries8.2

Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk