West Brighton

Staten Island, NY

West Brighton - Staten Island, NY

Area Guide

Niche Reviews

3.7 (8 Reviews)

Home of the Staten Island Zoo, West Brighton is cool and fun!

Sports • Peaceful • Restaurants • Industry • History • Public Transportation • New York •

The West Brighton neighborhood is located along the Staten Island North Shore. The Staten Island Zoo is a notable landmark and attraction within the community – it houses 320 different species from around the world! The oldest operating cricket club can be found at nearby Walker Park. Founded in 1827, the park hosts regular cricket tournaments to this day.

West Brighton’s peaceful neighborhood boasts a large selection of restaurants along Forest Avenue. In the mid-1800s, the area was known as “Factoryville” because of the booming textile industry during that time.

The neighborhood is nestled between Clove Lakes Park and the Silver Lake Golf Course. In addition to the park’s trails, scenic lake, and natural beauty, visitors enjoy brunch on the Stone House at Clove Lakes’ garden patio! Residents in the area are served by the Staten Island Railway and bus services.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in West Brighton is $1,268 for a studio.

Studio
1,150 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$1,268/month

Average Rent

Transportation

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

Good Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

Bikeable

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While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Reviews of West Brighton - Staten Island, NY

Niche Reviews

3.7 8 Reviews

Current Resident

6 years and 5 months ago•Niche Review

I've lived in this neighborhood for almost 17 years the street I live on is very safe I'm close to the hospital which is great this neighborhood has lovely restaurants like Panini Grill, Cafe Milano and others. The people in this neighborhood are very friendly . We have some lovely parks Clove Lakes Park ,Silver Lakes Park and Walker Park just to name a few. it's also close to the Staten Island Ferry and just arrived on the 44 bus to the Staten Island Mall. The schools in this neighborhood a very safe but I would have to say if you don't have to send your kid to PS 18 then don't that's only from experience they have done a lot with that school but just the area I'm not too fond about.

Niche User

8 years and 4 months ago•Niche Review

The neighborhood is really peaceful and friendly here. Everybody respects each other and it is nice to greet each other often. Many of our neighbors are grandparents and have grown up in the neighborhood since they were children. It is such a welcoming community.

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