New York City’s hidden gem, Staten Island offers a high quality of life in addition to its suburban ambiance, excellent amenities and surprisingly affordable real estate prices. Those looking to relocate to or buy real estate in New York City should definitely consider the borough of Staten Island. This borough offers great schools, safe and historic neighborhoods, and something all the other boroughs lack: a suburban quality of life. The island is largely free of the chaotic streets and noisy, overpriced tourist attractions that dominate Manhattan, and, increasingly, the other boroughs as well. Far too often overlooked, Staten Island is again being discovered by prospective home buyers and real estate investors looking to become a part of the Big Apple.