Staten Island, New York
What to know before you buy, rent or move in Staten Island: the towns we cover, the main transit lines, the official county website and the 2026 loan limits.
Staten Island
Staten Island is one of the five boroughs of New York City.
Official Staten Island website ↗Towns we cover in Staten Island
Local services in Staten Island
Guides for hiring contractors, home inspectors, real estate attorneys and home insurance in each town, with the official license lookups.
Home inspectors
Attorneys and title
Home insurance
Getting around Staten Island
- Staten Island Ferry
- Staten Island Railway
- MTA express buses
2026 loan limits in Staten Island
One unit home: conforming loan up to $1,209,750 (FHFA), FHA loan up to $1,249,125 (HUD).
- SONYMA loans and the SONYMA Down Payment Assistance Loan, statewide.
- NYC HomeFirst: up to $100,000 for qualified first time buyers in the five boroughs.
- The buyer pays the 1% mansion tax at $1,000,000 and up.
Questions people ask
- What is the conforming loan limit in Staten Island?
- $1,209,750 for a one unit home in 2026, per FHFA. The FHA limit is $1,249,125, per HUD.
- Which towns in Staten Island do you cover?
- St. George, Staten Island.
- Can you match me with an agent in Staten Island?
- Yes. We match you with one vetted local agent for free, usually within 24 to 48 hours.
Official sources
Facts checked 2026-11-01. General information, not financial, legal or tax advice. We are not a lender.