Port Richmond

Understanding Port Richmond

The neighborhood’s past includes whaling and manufacturing along the Kill Van Kull. Its shopping district later changed as transport links were lost and retail shifted toward the Staten Island Mall.

Successive Dutch, Irish, Italian, Hispanic and West African communities have shaped the area. The city assessment describes Port Richmond Avenue’s food and services and Forest Avenue’s mix of shops and community institutions.

Places to explore

• Port Richmond Avenue

  Main commercial corridor

  Explore the public street and choose individual food shops or businesses using their current information. The district report explains the neighborhood’s retail identity, not current opening hours or a ranking of restaurants.

• Faber Pool and Park

  Richmond Terrace at the Kill Van Kull

  The park offers a public waterfront recreation setting, with a playground, courts and skate park. The outdoor pool has separate seasonal operation.

• Forest Avenue

  Southern commercial corridor of the area

  The assessment describes long-standing businesses and community services along the avenue. It offers a second way to see the local commercial landscape without promising access to private or religious interiors.