Rent-Stabilized Apartments • Bulls Head, Staten Island
Rent-Stabilized Apartments in Bulls Head, Staten Island (2026)
About 1 million NYC apartments are rent stabilized under a program limiting annual rent increases. For leases beginning October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026, the maximum increase is 2.75% for 1-year leases and 5.25% for 2-year leases. Bulls Head is known for heartland village and college of staten island, among other things.
Bulls Head at a glance
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Central West Shore neighborhood with Heartland Village shopping center, suburban housing developments, and proximity to Willowbrook Park and the College of Staten Island.
What to look for in a rent-stabilized apartment in Bulls Head
Rent-Stabilized Apartments come with specific considerations that vary by building, landlord, and neighborhood. In Bulls Head — known for heartland village — these are the factors to prioritize:
- •Buildings with 6+ units built before 1974 are commonly stabilized
- •J-51 and 421-a tax abatements create newer rent-stabilized units
- •Preferential rent is locked in for your entire tenancy under HSTPA 2019
- •DHCR rent history is the only authoritative source for verification
- •Stabilized tenants have guaranteed lease renewal rights
How to verify a rent-stabilized listing
Listings often over-promise on amenities. Before you sign a lease for a claimed rent-stabilized apartment in Bulls Head, run through this verification checklist:
- ✓Request a DHCR rent history for free at hcr.ny.gov (2-4 week turnaround)
- ✓Check for a rent stabilization rider in your lease — required by law
- ✓Verify the building was built before 1974 via NYC Open Data PLUTO records
- ✓Look up J-51 or 421-a status on NYC Department of Finance property records
- ✓Ask the landlord directly and get the answer in writing
Want a deeper dive? Read our full Is My NYC Apartment Rent Stabilized? guide.
About Bulls Head, Staten Island
Central West Shore neighborhood with Heartland Village shopping center, suburban housing developments, and proximity to Willowbrook Park and the College of Staten Island.
Bulls Head is in Staten Island, where the average crime rate is 100 incidents per 300m walking radius and the average noise level is 4 complaints per 100m. Rent prices in Bulls Head vary widely; check specific listings for current market rates. Bulls Head transit access varies by block — check any specific address on DwellCheck for walking-distance station data.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I know about finding a rent-stabilized place in Bulls Head?
Bulls Head, Staten Island: known for Heartland Village and College of Staten Island. Rent-Stabilized Apartments availability varies by building stock — verify any listing against HPD violations, DOB filings, and 311 history before signing.
How much should I expect to pay in Bulls Head?
Pricing in Bulls Head 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 Bulls Head actually a good fit for someone looking for a rent-stabilized apartment?
Bulls Head could work well depending on your commute needs and budget. The area is known for heartland village, college of staten island, suburban homes, willowbrook park. Verify any listing against building records before signing.
How do I get around from Bulls Head?
Transit options in Bulls Head vary by specific block. The Staten Island Railway and ferry are the main transit options.
What about safety in Bulls Head?
Block-by-block variation is significant — two addresses a quarter mile apart can have very different safety profiles. Staten Island averages 100 reported incidents per 300m radius and 0.5 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 Bulls Head?
Staten Island has parks and green spaces throughout, but access varies significantly by address. Bulls Head specifically highlights: Willowbrook Park.
What ZIP code covers Bulls Head?
Bulls Head falls in 10314 (Bulls Head / Mariners Harbor).
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