Save the S.I. Castle



Community Demands Preservation of 120 year Castle-like Structure on Staten Island.
Vacant for 31 years!

Contact: Angela D’Aiuto,
Chair, Save the S.I. Castle Committee of the
Preservation League of Staten Island
DIRECT: 718-877-7367
Email: adaiutoa@yahoo.com
Website: http://SiTreasure.com and http://PreserveStatenIsland.org


Community Demands Preservation of 120 year Castle-like Structure on Staten Island.
Vacant for 31 years!

WHERE:   100 Castleton Avenue, corner of Castleton Avenue and Oxford Avenue and Cebra Ave- New Brighton, Staten Island.


Save the S.I. Castle Committee is made up of residents, business and professionals whom advocate for the following:
· Preserve the Castle-like building– It is a community anchor.
· Secure the S.I. Castle by ‘shoring up’ the building to ensure the building's re-use and safety of the community.
· Ensure community involvement in the future development of the site with multi-use plan for the site
 This structure was built in 1890 and is the first volunatary hospital on Staten Island. It was vacated in 1979 and condos were planned for the site. Unfortunately, the condo development was never completed and thousands of dollars of tax liens accumulated. The site is managed by HPD and the diposition of the property will be decided in court.

The Save the S.I. Castle Committee is committed to the preservation of the Castle-like structure and the adaptive reuse of the 6 acre site in New Brighton. members have worked with past and current elected officials to advocate for the preservation of the historic building. The entire site is 6 acres and offers opportunities for redevelopment, but it must include the reuse of this community landmark, a community anchor for three intersection communities of New Brighton, Tompkinsville and Silver Lake. The community must continue to be involved with future plans for this site.



The Save the S.I. Castle Committee advocate a 'multi-use' approach for the redevelopment of the site. There is a need for housing, school and community services,all of which can be housed at the six acre site.

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