Historic 1850s sea captain's mansion in New York City, USA

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  Description

  Built in 1853, the house was built for a Captain - an oysterman - and his wife. It is located on the North Shore Waterfront of Staten Island, NY.
  
  Living here is by no means the ‘usual’ NYC living situation... but rather an extraordinary experience that brings expansion and inspiration every day. It is a true sanctuary in the midst of the hustling city.
  
  We are a married couple with a 1.5 years old baby and a newborn . Living, curating, restoring and maintaining the home's magnificence is our current objective. We are sculptors and Architects, gardeners, hands on real world diy ers.
  
  The house holds four stories and a roof-level cupola. A few features are:
  
  - 40 x 20 ft Pool
  - Garden with organic vegetables
  - Commercial appliance kitchen
  - An indoor wood fired pizza oven
  - A fully equipped bar room with an ice machine and a soda gun
  - An abundance of architectural salvage, antiques and furniture
  - High Ceilings
  - An office
  - Rooftop Cupola - great meditation space
  - Washer and Dryer

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Help around the house
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Being involved with one of New York City's Landmarked destinations brings with it a truly unique experience. This is a rare destination that holds an abundance of learning opportunities.
  
  Day to day tasks will bring a wealth knowledge of what it’s like to work with a home of historical value - the traits of detail, care and love in your work will last a lifetime.
  
  We hope above all, you will experience the personal growth that you gain from being a part of a working, loving family.
  
  NYC has so much to offer as the cultural capital of the world - the city is your playground and we hope to be your base, like family, to support you in the ways you support us.

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  Help

  The home is an 1850s landmarked Captain’s home which requires general care, light DIY projects, gardening and other necessary projects to bring its to its greatest potential.
  
  - upkeep and care of the home, including deep and general cleaning, organising etc
  
  These are general tasks....In terms of the person we are looking for- you must have a positive attitude a can-do spirit, above all we promote self reliance. Helping with the home is a labor of love and one which requires careful attention to detail, organisation and intention.
  
  Experience or expertise in any particular field is not required. Instead, we are looking for someone with a great work ethic and the ability to learn quickly.

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  Languages spoken

  English: Fluent
  Spanish: Fluent
  Italian: Fluent

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  Accommodation

  You will have your own private furnished bedroom - In a well lit space.You will also have your own bathroom. Please no drug users, smokers or heavy drinkers

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  What else ...

  By public transport, we are 45 minutes to Manhattan or 20 minutes by car.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Can host digital nomads

  This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

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  Space for parking camper vans

  This host can provide space for campervans.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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