Penthouse Apartments • Tompkinsville, Staten Island
Penthouse Apartments in Tompkinsville, Staten Island (2026)
NYC penthouses are top-floor apartments typically with a private terrace, multiple exposures, and setback construction from the street level. True penthouses are rare and command the top rents in their buildings. Watch for "PH" listings that are just high floors without the defining penthouse features. Tompkinsville scores 5.8/10 on DwellCheck's livability index (#7 of 15 Staten Island neighborhoods scored from NYC Open Data), with 2 subway stations inside the neighborhood's boundaries.
Tompkinsville at a glance
A transit-adjacent neighborhood with parks close by and strong local livability, but high crime and commute friction—composite score 5.8 reflects the tradeoff.
What to look for in a penthouse apartment in Tompkinsville
Tompkinsville has a specific housing profile that affects your penthouse search. Its practical score is 8/10 (HPD housing violations per residential lot, higher = fewer), and the most common residential building class is one-family (56% of residential tax lots in NYC's PLUTO data). These are the considerations that matter most here:
- •True penthouse vs "PH" floor number (true penthouses have private outdoor space)
- •Private terrace size and access
- •Multiple exposure directions (penthouses typically have 2-4 exposures)
- •Setback construction (the unit sits back from the building edge)
- •Elevator key access or private elevator
How to verify a penthouse listing
Listings often over-promise on amenities. Before you sign a lease for a claimed penthouse apartment in Tompkinsville, run through this verification checklist:
- ✓Verify private outdoor space — a "PH" without a terrace is just a high-floor unit
- ✓Ask about elevator access (some penthouses require key-activated elevator)
- ✓Check for roof access rights separate from the rental
- ✓Inspect the outdoor space drainage and structural integrity
- ✓Confirm the terrace has legal occupancy and load ratings
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About Tompkinsville, Staten Island
Tompkinsville sits at the northern edge of Staten Island's waterfront corridor, where tree-lined blocks and genuine neighborhood density coexist. You'll find an average of 157 trees within a 200-meter radius with a tree density of 4.4/10. The neighborhood clusters around two SIR stations (Tompkinsville and Stapleton), and parks including Tompkinsville Park and the Stapleton Esplanade along the water (the 3 nearest parks average 301 meters from the neighborhood's center). One-family (56% of residential tax lots) and two-family (30%) houses create a human-scaled streetscape. Victory Boulevard serves as the commercial spine. What you're trading for this park access is noise—1,910 complaints in the past year—and a commute that requires planning.
Tompkinsville scores 5.8/10 overall on DwellCheck's livability index, ranking #7 of 15 Staten Island neighborhoods scored from NYC Open Data. Rent prices in Tompkinsville vary widely; check specific listings for current market rates. DwellCheck lists 2 subway stations inside the neighborhood's boundaries for Tompkinsville, including Tompkinsville, Stapleton.
A typical 200m circle in Tompkinsville holds about 157 trees in NYC Parks' tree inventory (street and park trees), a tree density of 4.4/10 on a citywide percentile scale. Largest parks in or near Tompkinsville: Stapleton Esplanade, Rev. Dr. Maggie Howard Playground, Lyons Pool. Nearest to the neighborhood's center: Tappen Park, about 101m.
Subway stations in Tompkinsville
Who Tompkinsville is best for
Two SIR stations provide your primary commute option, but the 5.0 commute score signals this isn't a quick trip to Manhattan. You need flexibility or a local job.
Tree density of 4.4/10 and five nearby parks, with a 2.7 ART/Livability score. You're getting green space without hype.
The 8.0 Practical score—highest of its dimensions—reflects a low rate of HPD housing violations and a straightforward residential environment. You know what you're getting.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I know about finding a penthouse place in Tompkinsville?
Tompkinsville pricing varies by block and building. Tompkinsville ranks #7 of 15 Staten Island neighborhoods scored from NYC Open Data on livability (5.8/10). Known for victory boulevard and ferry proximity, Tompkinsville has a rental market where penthouse options depend heavily on building era and management. A transit-adjacent neighborhood with parks close by and strong local livability, but high crime and commute friction—composite score 5.8 reflects the tradeoff.
How much should I expect to pay in Tompkinsville?
Pricing in Tompkinsville 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 Tompkinsville actually a good fit for someone looking for a penthouse apartment?
Depends on your priorities. Tompkinsville scores 8/10 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 car-free or transit-dependent residents. The penthouse inventory specifically depends on building stock, which you can verify address by address.
How do I get around from Tompkinsville?
DwellCheck lists 2 subway stations inside the neighborhood's boundaries, including Tompkinsville (SIR) and Stapleton (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 Tompkinsville?
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 Tompkinsville?
A typical 200m circle in Tompkinsville holds about 157 trees in NYC Parks' tree inventory (street and park trees), a tree density of 4.4/10 on a citywide percentile scale. Largest parks in or near Tompkinsville: Stapleton Esplanade, Rev. Dr. Maggie Howard Playground, Lyons Pool. Nearest to the neighborhood's center: Tappen Park, about 101m. The outdoor score is 6.5/10. There is some green space, though it is not the area's strongest feature.
What ZIP code covers Tompkinsville?
Tompkinsville falls in 10301 (St. George / Tompkinsville).
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