When purchasing a Staten Island home or a home anywhere in New York City it is important to make sure you are making the right decision for the home you are buying.

One thing you will want to do once you have a home you are interested in buying in Staten Island is visit the home multiple times and at different times of day before signing a contract. Sometimes homebuyers notice when they visit at different times of the day the property is surrounded by a different atmosphere. Here are some things to check for when visiting in the morning, afternoon and at night:

• Noise level
• Traffic
• Criminal activity