Grasmere is a neighborhood located on the East Shore of

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, one of the five

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s of

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, United States. Grasmere although crossed by major roads has retained its quiet suburban character. The area and adjoining Concord was dotted with lakes and ponds similar to the English Lake District village of Grasmere. The name is often attributed to

Sir Roderick Cameron Sir Roderick William Cameron (July 25, 1825 – October 19, 1900) was a Canadian and American businessman noted for co-founding the R. W. Cameron and Company shipping line in New York City, as well as for his role as an official representative o ...

, an American resident of Canadian descent who was knighted by

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Transportation

The

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stops in the neighborhood's eponymous station. The distance between Grasmere station and next station north in Clifton is the longest between any two stations on the system. Grasmere is also served by the local buses on Hylan Boulevard and the local bus on Clove Road. Express bus service is provided by the

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, SIM7 and SIM10 on

Hylan Boulevard Hylan Boulevard is a major northeast-southwest boulevard in the New York City borough of Staten Island, and the longest street in a single borough in the city. It is approximately long, and runs from the North Shore neighborhood of Roseban ...

, the SIM15 on Targee Street (northbound) and Richmond Road (southbound), the SIM3C and SIM35 Narrows Road, and the SIM30 on Tompkins Ave.

Points of interest

950 Fingerboard Road in Grasmere is the location of the executive offices of the ''

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'', the island's daily

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. Brady's Pond is a privately owned pond located south of the Staten Island Expressway between the Staten Island Railway and Hylan Boulevard. The pond abuts several houses in Grasmere. It is owned and operated by the Cameron Club of Staten Island, and access to the pond is restricted to members of the club. The neighborhood's only public park, Brady's Pond Preserve, is located at the pond's northwest corner.

Real Estate

Grasmere, Staten Island, offers a diverse real estate market with options ranging from one-bedroom condos in mid-rise buildings starting at approximately $275,000 to townhomes beginning around $650,000. Known for its higher property values compared to nearby areas like Concord and Old Town, Grasmere combines historic charm with modern developments, making it a desirable neighborhood with varied architectural styles and appealing amenities.

Notable residents

*In music, second drummer of

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, A. J. Pero grew up on West Fingerboard Road. *In television, '' One Day At A Times

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grew up on Normalee Road. *The mafioso

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resided in Grasmere at the time of his death on December 2, 1985. *Former member of the

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, Matthew Mirones, is a Grasmere resident and former President of the Grasmere Civic Association. * Cassius Marcellus Coolidge, the artist who created the famous

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paintings, lived in Grasmere toward the end of his life. *Sir

Roderick Cameron Sir Roderick William Cameron (July 25, 1825 – October 19, 1900) was a Canadian and American businessman noted for co-founding the R. W. Cameron and Company shipping line in New York City, as well as for his role as an official representative o ...

, a 19th-century shipping executive, established a local horse-breeding farm. * David Carr, Member of the

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from the 50th District, which includes Grasmere.

References

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