Todt Hill Mountain
Highest natural point in New York City, Staten Island
The highest natural point on Staten Island, Todt Hill features wooded residential streets and views over New York Harbor; runners and drivers use local parks and Greenbelt trails.
Todt Hill at a Glance#
Address: Todt Hill, Staten Island, New York, NY (highest point in NYC at ~125 m / 410 ft)
Hours: Public area, always open
Admission: Free (public neighborhood)
About Todt Hill#
Todt Hill is a forested residential ridge on Staten Island, New York City, and is the highest natural point in the five boroughs at approximately 401 feet (122 metres) above sea level. The area is primarily suburban and residential with wooded lots and winding streets.
Its principal significance is topographic - the hill provides higher elevation and occasional skyline views toward New York Harbor and Manhattan from certain roads and clearings. The landscape is not a large public park but contains pockets of green space and lies adjacent to other Staten Island natural areas.
The hill’s name and hillside neighbourhood developed as Staten Island urbanized; many of the slopes are occupied by private homes and estates, with limited public summit infrastructure.
Todt Hill is located on Staten Island in New York City’s Richmond County, southwest of Staten Island’s central neighborhoods and separated from Manhattan by New York Harbor.
- Highest natural point in NYC: At 401 feet (122 metres) above sea level, it is the highest natural point in New York City and offers elevated residential streets and wooded lots rather than developed park summits.
- Viewpoint access: Much of the hill is residential and wooded, so public viewpoints are limited to road edges and nearby public greens rather than a formal summit park.
How to Get to Todt Hill#
Todt Hill is accessible by car via Richmond Avenue and Victory Boulevard on Staten Island. Local buses (S57, S55 depending on route changes) serve nearby streets; the Staten Island Ferry from Manhattan drops visitors into St. George and a 25-40 minute drive or taxi ride reaches Todt Hill.
Tips for Visiting Todt Hill#
- Drive or walk up from Richmond Avenue - the residential streets off Todt Hill Road offer the best access to viewpoints.
- Visit on a clear day for surprisingly wide views: Manhattan skyline, Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge and the Atlantic on a good horizon.
- Respect private property - Todt Hill is a residential area with many private estates and gated roads.
Best Time to Visit Todt Hill#
Best on clear spring or autumn days for views across the harbor and New York skyline.
Weather & Climate near Todt Hill#
Todt Hill's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -5°C to 29°C. Abundant rainfall (1252 mm/year), wettest in July, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -5° - 3° | -6° | 99 mm | - | - | 4.7 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -4° - 5° | -4° | 81 mm | - | - | 4.8 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 0° - 9° | 1° | 108 mm | - | - | 4.9 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 5° - 15° | 8° | 106 mm | - | - | 4.7 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 10° - 21° | 16° | 115 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 15° - 26° | 21° | 96 mm | - | - | 3.8 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 19° - 29° | 24° | 121 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 18° - 28° | 23° | 115 mm | - | - | 3.4 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 14° - 24° | 19° | 108 mm | - | - | 3.7 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 8° - 18° | 13° | 96 mm | - | - | 3.9 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 3° - 12° | 5° | 108 mm | - | - | 4.3 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -2° - 6° | -2° | 99 mm | - | - | 4.5 m/s | - | - |
