About Stuyvesant Town
Quick Facts
Closed Prices: $610,000 to $1,850,000
Median Sale Price: $1,495,000
Association Fee Ranges:
Around Stuyvesant Town
The complex that is Stuytown goes from 1st Avenue to Avenue C on the east side of Manhattan. The variance between units is profound, depending on size, renovations, and location. Apartments located more centrally in the neighborhood are considered ideal because of the greenery that surrounds them. But some residents are convinced their views of the East River are more impressive. Due to the highly unique structure of the neighborhood, there’s really no such thing as a bad location within its confines.
Stuytown itself offers a few options for dining, like Hane Sushi and the local diner, Cooper Town. But your best bet is to take a short walk into the neighboring East Village for some of the best spots in the city. Balade serves excellent Lebanese food and Cafe Mogador is a classic spot for spotting celebrities over brunch offerings. Emmy Squared offers tasty pizza, ready to be picked up and brought back to Stuytown for a picnic on the lawn.
Stuytown is the largest park setting in New York City outside of Central Park. Eighty acres and 110 buildings make up the neighborhood, giving it a cloistered feel from the rest of the city. The neighborhood is home to amenities difficult to discover in other parts of Manhattan—like a private cafe, basketball courts, volleyball courts, bocce ball courts, playgrounds, and a large lawn known as “the Oval.” There are no brownstones or standalone residences, but there are some apartments that were originally intended for military officers. Apartments in the neighborhood range from studios to five bedrooms.
Just like with dining, head to Stuyvesant Town’s next door neighbor, East Village, for a lively night out. Start with dinner on 2nd Avenue before taking the F train to the Lower East Side for some late-night dancing. Stuytown is exactly the kind of neighborhood people love to come home to—quiet, tranquil, and picturesque.
Begin your day at the Stuyvesant Town Greenmarket, where vendors selling produce and baked goods set up booths in “the Oval.” Then check out Five Stuy Cafe, located conveniently within the complex’s borders. Enjoy the outdoors at Stuyvesant Cove Park, which offers trails that are popular for runners and joggers. You can also try the East River Parkway for a scenic bike ride.
Subway travel within the neighborhood is restricted to the famously unreliable L train. Walking to Union Square for other options is a common remedy. Buses like the M9, M14A, M14D, M15, and M23 service the neighborhood. Biking, especially using New York’s Citibike rental program, is a popular form of transport in Stuytown. Owning a car is a rarity, but doing so makes for quick access on the FDR.
Locals Love
- Close-knit community environment
- Private atmosphere
- Stuyvesant Cove Park
Locals Don't Love
- Distance from Manhattan
- Lack of nightlife and dining options
- High demand for apartments
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