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I have a passion for pink houses. Whenever I see a pink house, I stop and take a photo.

Staten_Island_Sea_View_Playwright's_Theatre — Sea View Playwright’s Theatre

Located on the grounds of Sea View Community Center, the Sea View Playwright’s Theatre offers classic and contemporary plays. Its architecture transports me to the English cottages described in the Victorian style, with just a touch of a hobbit house too.

statenisland_pink_houses004 — Sea View Playwright’s Theatre has the stained glass mullioned windows that add a touch of whimsy.

This large French villa, which sits atop Grymes Hill, is one of the most impressive houses on Staten island. It has views of the entire New York Harbor. You can see the Verrazano Narrows Bridge peeking through in the background.

statenisland_pink_houses001 — Grimes Hill, Staten Island

Staten Island even has pink condos along the Great Hills waterfront. Boat lovers have the marina too.

statenisland_pink_houses003 — Great Kills waterfront and marina, Staten Island

Finally, a very charming Colonial located in Livingston, Staten Island near Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Gardens.

statenisland_pink_houses002 — Livingston, Staten Island Colonial.

As you can see, Staten Island represents a diversity of architectural styles, but what most attracts my eye, is a pink house.

Grymes_Hill_Staten_Island_Architecture3 — This charming house, on Grymes Hill, is one of many diverse architectural styles seen in Staten Island, NY.

The luxury homes on Staten Island vary quite a lot in style. Those located in the hills often have the old world grandeur. Grymes Hill has some spectacular architecture, and none more fascinating than this one. Its terracotta tiled roof, stucco walls, and wrought iron grilles suggest Spanish Revival style.

Yet those same characteristics could also describe an elegant Italian country style villa. The vibrant landscaping, with sidewalks of sunflowers, reminds me of Tuscany. The juliet balcony seems to me…well…Shakespearean.

Grymes_Hill_Staten_Island_Architecture1 — Sunflowers line the sidewalk on both sides, an uncommon sight on Staten Island.

Grymes Hill was part of a land grant in 1687 to Thomas Dongan, Governor of the Province of New York. In 1830, local developer Major George Howard purchased 42 acres, and built many of the hill’s earliest homes, and his name survives in Howard Avenue, the hill’s main street. Many of the homes overlook New York Harbor.

Across the street, another villa – of pink stucco with shuttered windows and embossed crest peeks out from behind its own small forest. Down the windy road, a yellow stucco house looks out to the NY Harbor.

Grymes_Hill_Staten_Island_Architecture — Secluded pink stucco villa in Grymes Hill, Staten Island.

I could spend hours showing you more of the hills of Staten Island. Stay tuned!

Category: Stucco Houses

Staten Island: Pink Houses

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Spanish Revival Architecture on Grymes Hill, Staten Island

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