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Staten Island Civil Court — Address, Parts, and Filing Information

The Richmond County Civil Court is located at 927 Castleton Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10310, in the West Brighton section. The historic courthouse was built in 1927 and serves the borough of approximately 450,000 residents. Civil, Small Claims, Commercial Claims, and the Staten Island Housing Part all operate from this single location. The supervising judge is Hon. Robert Helbock Jr.

About Staten Island Civil Court

The Richmond County Civil Court — Staten Island's only Civil Court — operates from a historic 1927 courthouse at 927 Castleton Avenue in the West Brighton section. The Civil Court was created as part of the NYC Civil Court system in September 1962, and a separate citywide Housing Part was established in October 1973. Today the Richmond County Civil Court serves the borough's 450,000 residents through its Civil, Small Claims, and Housing parts — all under one roof.

Frequently Asked Questions

Source: Information on this page is summarized from the official New York State Unified Court System website at ww2.nycourts.gov/courts/nyc/civil/adminRichmond.shtml. Last reviewed 2026. Court schedules, judicial assignments, and procedures change — confirm current details on the official site or by calling the courthouse before relying on any information here.

Location

Address
927 Castleton Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10310
Phone
718-675-8431
Hours
Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Transit
Bus: S46/S48/S96 to Castleton Avenue. SI Ferry to St. George Terminal, then bus.

Court Personnel

Supervising Judge
Hon. Robert Helbock Jr.
Clerk of the County
Mary Shine (718-675-8458)

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