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Rosebank

A historic Italian-American waterfront pocket of the East Shore in ZIP 10305 - home to the Alice Austen House and the Garibaldi-Meucci Museum, with deep heritage and the Verrazzano close by. Here is what it is actually like to live here.

Street view of Rosebank, a neighborhood served by Joseph Ranola
RosebankStreet-level look
10305
ZIP code
Mid-Island
Part of the island
$550K - $900K
Typical home range
Bridge + Bus
How people commute
Living here

The historic waterfront neighborhood with real heritage.

Rosebank is one of Staten Island's most historic neighborhoods, a close knit Italian-American waterfront community with roots going back generations. The housing stock leans toward one and two family homes on residential streets near the water. It is a proud, settled part of the East Shore where heritage and community run deep.

Rosebank is home to landmarks like the Alice Austen House on the waterfront and the Garibaldi-Meucci Museum, and it sits close to the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge. For buyers who want history, community, and a convenient waterfront location, Rosebank stands apart.

Why people love Rosebank

  • Historic Italian-American waterfront heritage
  • The Alice Austen House on the waterfront
  • The Garibaldi-Meucci Museum
  • Close to the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
  • A proud, close knit community
  • A mix of one and two family homes
What is around you

The Rosebank highlights

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Alice Austen House

The historic waterfront home and museum of pioneering photographer Alice Austen, with sweeping views of the harbor.

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Garibaldi-Meucci Museum

A landmark honoring Giuseppe Garibaldi and Antonio Meucci, reflecting Rosebank's deep Italian-American heritage.

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The Waterfront

Residential streets near the harbor give Rosebank its historic, close knit waterfront character.

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Verrazzano Nearby

The Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge to Brooklyn sits close by, putting the bridge minutes from home.

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Italian-American Roots

Longtime bakeries, delis, and family traditions reflect the neighborhood's proud Italian-American community.

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Expressway Access

The Staten Island Expressway is close, making the rest of the island and the bridges quick to reach.

Market snapshot

What Rosebank homes are doing

Rosebank is a steady, heritage rich waterfront market. Most homes trade between about $550,000 and $900,000, with the number set by lot size, square footage, updates, and how close you are to the water and the bridge. Larger and two family homes sell above that. Because the history, community, and location draw consistent demand, well priced, well presented homes here tend to move quickly.

Those are ranges, not your number. The only way to know what a specific Rosebank home is worth today is a real read on the exact house and the most recent sales on its block.

Good to know

Rosebank questions people ask

What is Rosebank known for?

Rosebank is a historic Italian-American waterfront neighborhood on the East Shore in ZIP 10305, known for the Alice Austen House, the Garibaldi-Meucci Museum, and its location near the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge.

How much do homes cost in Rosebank?

Most homes trade from about $550,000 to $900,000 depending on size, lot, and condition, with larger and two family homes selling for more. For a current price on a specific home, request a free valuation.

Is Rosebank a good place to live?

It is a historic, close knit waterfront neighborhood valued for its deep Italian-American heritage, its landmarks like the Alice Austen House and the Garibaldi-Meucci Museum, and its convenient location near the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge.

How is the commute from Rosebank?

Rosebank sits near the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge and has quick access to the Staten Island Expressway, plus bus routes and express service toward the St. George Ferry Terminal and Manhattan.

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