Chelsea New York Map

About Chelsea, New York

Chelsea is a locality in Richmond County, New York, United States. Chelsea is located at 40.6007°N, 74.1949°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 12512.

Chelsea sits on the western edge of Staten Island, a place where the land gently slopes towards the Arthur Kill. It lies 2.4 miles north-east of Carteret, NJ (from Carteret, NJ: bearing 47°T), and is situated 6.4 miles south-east of Union County. Here, the air often carries a damp, saline tang, a constant reminder of the waterways that define its boundaries. The streets themselves are a mosaic of modest homes and small businesses, interspersed with pockets of surprisingly verdant scrub and mature trees that seem to have weathered generations. Sunlight, particularly in the late afternoon, can cast a softened, almost hazy glow over the weathered clapboard and the occasional brick facade, lending a quiet dignity to the everyday. The sounds are a low hum of traffic, the distant cry of gulls, and the occasional rumble of a train, a gentle counterpoint to the stillness of the residential blocks. Originally part of the vast Dutch landholdings, Chelsea developed as a community tied to the maritime and industrial past of Staten Island. Its early economy was shaped by shipbuilding and the vital ferry services that connected this island borough to the mainland, a legacy hinted at in the names of some of its older streets. While those days of heavy industry have largely receded, a spirit of pragmatic resilience persists, visible in the independent shops and the steady, unpretentious rhythm of daily life. The Arthur Kill, once a bustling industrial artery, now offers a more tranquil prospect, its shores a place for quiet contemplation or a brisk walk, a reminder of the enduring relationship Chelsea has with the water and the land it calls home.

About This Chelsea Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Chelsea, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.60066, -74.194866. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Chelsea and Richmond County.

Detailed location data for Chelsea includes the ZIP code (10314), telephone area code (718, 347, 929, 845), county seat of Richmond County, and school district assignment. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Chelsea is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.