Apartments with Outdoor Space • Travis, Staten Island
Apartments with Outdoor Space in Travis, 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. Travis scores 4.7/10 on DwellCheck's livability index (#15 of 15 Staten Island neighborhoods scored from NYC Open Data).
Travis at a glance
Travis offers a distinctive living experience in Staten Island.
What to look for in a outdoor space apartment in Travis
Travis 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 (59% 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 Travis, 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 Travis, Staten Island
Travis is a neighborhood in Staten Island with its own distinct character and community.
Travis scores 4.7/10 overall on DwellCheck's livability index, ranking #15 of 15 Staten Island neighborhoods scored from NYC Open Data. Rent prices in Travis vary widely; check specific listings for current market rates. Travis transit access varies by block — check any specific address on DwellCheck for walking-distance station data.
A typical 200m circle in Travis holds about 55 trees in NYC Parks' tree inventory (street and park trees), a tree density of 1/10 on a citywide percentile scale. Largest parks in or near Travis: Willowbrook Park, Staten Island Industrial Park, Saw Mill Creek Marsh. Nearest to the neighborhood's center: Staten Island Industrial Park, about 797m.
Who Travis 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 Travis?
Travis pricing varies by block and building. Travis ranks #15 of 15 Staten Island neighborhoods scored from NYC Open Data on livability (4.7/10). Known for fresh kills park and single-family homes, Travis has a rental market where outdoor space options depend heavily on building era and management. Travis offers a distinctive living experience in Staten Island.
How much should I expect to pay in Travis?
Pricing in Travis 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 Travis actually a good fit for someone looking for a outdoor space apartment?
Depends on your priorities. Travis scores 9/10 on practical (HPD housing violations per residential lot, higher = fewer) and 1/10 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 Travis?
Transit options in Travis vary by specific block. The Staten Island Railway and ferry are the main transit options.
What about safety in Travis?
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 Travis?
A typical 200m circle in Travis holds about 55 trees in NYC Parks' tree inventory (street and park trees), a tree density of 1/10 on a citywide percentile scale. Largest parks in or near Travis: Willowbrook Park, Staten Island Industrial Park, Saw Mill Creek Marsh. Nearest to the neighborhood's center: Staten Island Industrial Park, about 797m. The outdoor score is 3.2/10. Green space is limited — plan on traveling for serious park time.
What is the building stock like in Travis?
By NYC's PLUTO tax-lot data, Travis's residential lots are 59% one-family, 38% two-family, 1% walk-up apartments (8,034 residential lots in all). Check the DOB Certificate of Occupancy for any specific building before signing.
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