Moore-McMillen House
Why it's listed
Set back from Richmond Road on a spacious lot, this two-story farmhouse was completed in 1818 as the rectory of the Episcopal Church of St. Andrew in nearby Richmondtown. It replaced an earlier building put up in 1716 and stood on the 60-acre Little Globe farm, which the church set aside for its minister. Rev. David Moore lived here and served the church for 48 years, as his father, Rev. Charlton Moore, had before him. The house has a fieldstone foundation, a gambrel roof, original shingles, original six-over-six windows and a small kitchen wing. Its entry door is framed by pilasters, sidelights and a transom, and a simple cornice trims the eaves. Inside, a wide center hall divides a double parlor from the kitchen and dining room, and most original moldings and fireplaces survive. It was listed as a well-preserved example of a modest Federal style farmhouse, one of few such dwellings left within New York City.
Significance in brief: The nomination calls it a perfectly preserved example of a modest Federal style farmhouse, with a simple massing, a pilastered doorway with sidelights and transom, and a dentilled cornice. It is also tied to the church and to the Moore family of ministers, including Rev. David Moore, who served 48 years. It is described as a unique architectural asset of Staten Island.
Machine-generated summary. This summary was generated by a language model from the official nomination document and has not been reviewed line by line by an editor. It may contain errors. Check the source document before relying on any detail. Source: nomination document (PDF) · National Archives catalog entry. NRHP reference 80002760, listed April 23, 1980. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 3531 Richmond Rd., New York |
|---|---|
| County | Staten Island |
| Listed | April 23, 1980 |
| Reference number | 80002760 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1800-1899 (specific date 1818) |
| Architectural style | Federal |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Listed as in excellent condition, occupied and used as a private residence; the interior is unaltered except for the kitchen, and the porch posts are replacements. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 40.57263, -74.13870 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
National Register listing is honorary for a privately owned home: it does not by itself restrict what an owner may do with their own money, and it does not require public access. Restrictions come from local landmark or historic-district ordinances, which are separate (how they differ).
Owner-occupied houses are not eligible for the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit, which applies to income-producing buildings, but many states offer credits for homeowners. Listing also opens the door to preservation easements and to buying a plaque. Start with what listing means for homeowners, renovating a listed house and selling one.
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.
Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 80002760.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q6908122
- This listing as JSON
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