For over fifty years, the Richmond Terrace Community Center has kept Staten Island families housed, homes repaired, and neighborhoods stable—because a secure place to live changes everything.
From lease assistance to emergency maintenance, every program at Richmond Terrace is designed to keep residents in their homes—comfortably, safely, and affordably.
Stable, rent-secured apartments for low- and moderate-income families, seniors, and individuals throughout Staten Island.
Prompt, professional maintenance and repair services—from plumbing and electrical to heating systems and structural fixes.
Lease assistance, tenant education, and community programming that empowers residents to thrive in their homes.
After-hours emergency maintenance for heating failures, water leaks, and other urgent housing issues—available around the clock.
Guidance through the housing application process, lease renewals, and eligibility questions—no jargon, just clear answers.
Regular neighborhood meetings, resource referrals, and partnerships that connect residents with the support they need.
The Richmond Terrace Community Center is one of New York City Housing Authority's longstanding residential communities in Staten Island. Located at 71 Jersey Street, it has provided safe, dignified, and affordable housing to generations of families, seniors, and working residents.
Our mission is straightforward: keep homes in good repair, keep rents fair, and keep our neighborhood stable. We understand that a home is more than walls and a roof—it's where life happens. That's why we invest in both the buildings and the people who live in them.
As part of the NYC Housing Authority, we operate under a commitment to federal standards of quality, accessibility, and non-discrimination. But our approach is local—personal, responsive, and rooted in the community we call home.
"When our heat went out in the middle of January, they had someone here the same evening. That kind of reliability is rare—and it means everything when you're dealing with cold and uncertainty."
Resident, Richmond Terrace
"Moving into public housing felt like a last resort. What I found instead was a community that actually cares—staff who listen, repairs that get done, and neighbors who feel like family after a while."
Resident, Richmond Terrace
"My mother has lived here for twelve years. The center has supported her through everything—lease renewals, maintenance requests, holiday events. It's been her second home, and the staff treats her with real respect."
Resident's Family Member
Whether you have a maintenance request, a question about leasing, or need information about our programs, our team is ready to help.
71 Jersey Street
Staten Island, NY 10301
Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Emergency Maintenance: 24/7
