Richmond Ave, Port Richmond

There once was a time when Port Richmond, and for that matter the current Port Richmond Avenue, served as Staten Island's commercial district. Back when it was the northern section of Richmond Avenue, industries and businesses operated out of the area for many decades. A North Shore railroad station was located here, and its northern terminus was at the Bayonne Ferry station. However, the last few decades have not been very kind, and its painful effects are obvious. The street is no longer a bustling commercial strip and has clearly seen its heyday. Although somewhat of a revival is in progress, and the iconic Ralph's Ices and Denino's Pizza have persevered, the area yearns for a renaissance.