Walk-Up Apartments • Travis, Staten Island
Walk-Up Apartments in Travis, Staten Island (2026)
NYC walk-up apartments often rent for less and have more character than elevator buildings but require climbing stairs to reach your unit. Many older tenement buildings are walk-ups, common in neighborhoods like the East Village and the Lower East Side. 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 walk-up apartment in Travis
Travis has a specific housing profile that affects your walk-up 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:
- •Physical accessibility — especially for seniors, injuries, or heavy groceries
- •Moving costs (movers often charge more for each flight of stairs)
- •Food and package delivery logistics on upper floors
- •Older walk-ups often have high ceilings and architectural character
- •More likely to be rent-stabilized if the building has 6+ units and was built before 1974
How to verify a walk-up listing
Listings often over-promise on amenities. Before you sign a lease for a claimed walk-up apartment in Travis, run through this verification checklist:
- ✓Count the exact flights to your specific unit — 4th floor walk-up is very different from 2nd
- ✓Ask about elevator installation plans (some older buildings are adding them)
- ✓Check NYC Housing Maintenance Code compliance for stair lighting and railings
- ✓Tour at the end of a long workday to feel the commute reality with groceries
- ✓Ask movers for a walk-up quote before signing (stairs raise the price)
Want a deeper dive? Read our full NYC Building Types Explained guide.
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 walk-up 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 walk-up 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 walk-up 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 walk-up 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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