Apartments with Outdoor Space • Oakwood, Staten Island
Apartments with Outdoor Space in Oakwood, Staten Island (2026)
Private outdoor space is a premium NYC amenity. Options include balconies (small), terraces (larger), rooftops (often shared but sometimes private), and ground-floor gardens. Apartments with genuine private outdoor access usually rent for more than comparable units without it. Oakwood scores 6.1/10 on DwellCheck's livability index (#5 of 15 Staten Island neighborhoods scored from NYC Open Data), with 2 subway stations inside the neighborhood's boundaries.
Oakwood at a glance
Oakwood offers a distinctive living experience in Staten Island.
What to look for in a outdoor space apartment in Oakwood
Oakwood has a specific housing profile that affects your outdoor space search. Its practical score is 9/10 (HPD housing violations per residential lot, higher = fewer), and the most common residential building class is one-family (79% of residential tax lots in NYC's PLUTO data). These are the considerations that matter most here:
- •Private vs shared outdoor space (shared rooftops are common, private rare)
- •Direction the space faces (south-facing gets most sun)
- •Furniture load limits on older balconies
- •Rooftop access hours and rules
- •Garden-level privacy versus street-level exposure
How to verify a outdoor space listing
Listings often over-promise on amenities. Before you sign a lease for a claimed outdoor space apartment in Oakwood, run through this verification checklist:
- ✓Physically access the outdoor space during your viewing
- ✓Check if the landlord requires permission for furniture, plants, or grilling
- ✓Verify the load rating of balconies (especially in pre-war buildings)
- ✓Ask about shared rooftop access hours and reservation policies
- ✓Look for drainage and flooring condition on terraces
About Oakwood, Staten Island
Oakwood is a neighborhood in Staten Island with its own distinct character and community.
Oakwood scores 6.1/10 overall on DwellCheck's livability index, ranking #5 of 15 Staten Island neighborhoods scored from NYC Open Data. Rent prices in Oakwood vary widely; check specific listings for current market rates. DwellCheck lists 2 subway stations inside the neighborhood's boundaries for Oakwood, including Oakwood Heights, Bay Terrace.
A typical 200m circle in Oakwood holds about 138 trees in NYC Parks' tree inventory (street and park trees), a tree density of 3.2/10 on a citywide percentile scale. Largest parks in or near Oakwood: Clawson Playground, Gerard P. Dugan Playground, Amundsen Circle. Nearest to the neighborhood's center: Clawson Playground, about 212m.
Subway stations in Oakwood
Who Oakwood is best for
A neighborhood worth exploring for its unique qualities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I know about finding a outdoor space place in Oakwood?
Oakwood pricing varies by block and building. Oakwood ranks #5 of 15 Staten Island neighborhoods scored from NYC Open Data on livability (6.1/10). Known for oakwood beach and oakwood train station, Oakwood has a rental market where outdoor space options depend heavily on building era and management. Oakwood offers a distinctive living experience in Staten Island.
How much should I expect to pay in Oakwood?
Pricing in Oakwood varies widely by block, building age, and floor. Staten Island is a large borough with significant rent variation — always compare at least 3-4 listings before committing.
Is Oakwood actually a good fit for someone looking for a outdoor space apartment?
Depends on your priorities. Oakwood scores 9/10 on practical (HPD housing violations per residential lot, higher = fewer) and 5/10 on commute (subway stations and lines inside the neighborhood). It tends to work best for nyc newcomers. The outdoor space inventory specifically depends on building stock, which you can verify address by address.
How do I get around from Oakwood?
DwellCheck lists 2 subway stations inside the neighborhood's boundaries, including Oakwood Heights (SIR) and Bay Terrace (SIR). The commute score is 5/10 (subway stations and lines inside the neighborhood); it is not a travel time, so check the trip to your own destination.
What about safety in Oakwood?
Block-by-block variation is significant — two addresses a quarter mile apart can have very different safety profiles. Staten Island averages 75.6 reported incidents per 300m radius and 0.2 shooting incidents per 500m. The only way to know for a specific address is to check the NYPD data within a walking radius.
Are there parks or green space near Oakwood?
A typical 200m circle in Oakwood holds about 138 trees in NYC Parks' tree inventory (street and park trees), a tree density of 3.2/10 on a citywide percentile scale. Largest parks in or near Oakwood: Clawson Playground, Gerard P. Dugan Playground, Amundsen Circle. Nearest to the neighborhood's center: Clawson Playground, about 212m. The outdoor score is 4.7/10. There is some green space, though it is not the area's strongest feature.
What is the building stock like in Oakwood?
By NYC's PLUTO tax-lot data, Oakwood's residential lots are 79% one-family, 20% two-family, 1% walk-up apartments (5,818 residential lots in all). Check the DOB Certificate of Occupancy for any specific building before signing.
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