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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Central Park South vs Stuyvesant Town/PCV

Side-by-side market data, transit, and neighborhood profiles to help you decide.

Manhattan|Manhattan

Central Park South

Manhattan

Stuyvesant Town/PCV

Manhattan

How They Compare

Commuters have more transit options in Central Park South, which is served by 15 subway lines compared to 0 in Stuyvesant Town/PCV.

Median Sale Price
$1.1M
$0
Median Rent
$12K
$6K
Active Listings
74
0
Avg Days on Market
80.5 days
0 days
YoY Price Change
-57.9%
0.0%
Monthly Sales Volume
2
1

Detailed Comparison

MetricCentral Park SouthStuyvesant Town/PCV
Median Sale Price$1,072,500$0
Median Condo PriceN/AN/A
Median Co-op Price$1,900,000N/A
Median Rent$12,000$5,672
Active Listings740
Rental Inventory5049
Days on Market80.50
Price Cut Share17.6%0.0%
Monthly Sales Volume21
YoY Price Change-57.9%0.0%
YoY Rent Change+50.1%+6.5%
YoY Inventory Change+12.1%0.0%
Subway Lines1 4 5 6 A B C D E F M N Q R WN/A

Year-Over-Year Price Movement

Prices in Central Park South moved -57.9% over the past year, compared to 0.0% in Stuyvesant Town/PCV. Both markets have seen price softening, with Central Park South declining more sharply over the measured period.

Neighborhood Profiles

Central Park South

Central Park South is one of the most recognized and sought-after residential stretches in the world. Often associated with 'Billionaires' Row,' the neighborhood offers unparalleled, unobstructed views of Central Park. The real estate market is a mix of legendary pre-war cooperatives, historic hotels-turned-residences, and soaring ultra-luxury glass towers that provide the pinnacle of New York City living and white-glove service.

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Stuyvesant Town/PCV

Stuyvesant Town-Peter Cooper Village is a postwar planned residential complex spanning 80 landscaped acres between 14th and 23rd Streets along the East River in Manhattan. The development contains 11,250 apartments in 110 red-brick buildings set on car-free paths with playgrounds, sports courts, and a private oval green. The L train at First Avenue, the 6 train at 23rd Street, and the M14 crosstown bus provide transit connections.

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Transit Access

Central Park South

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57 St (F N Q R W) — 0.1 mi

59 St-Columbus Circle (1 A B C D) — 0.3 mi

5 Av/53 St (E M) — 0.4 mi

66 St-Lincoln Center (1) — 0.6 mi

59 St (4 5 6) — 0.7 mi

Stuyvesant Town/PCV

No subway data available

Active Listings

Central Park South for sale

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Stuyvesant Town/PCV for sale

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Listing data is derived in whole or in part from the RLS at REBNY (Real Estate Board of New York) Internet Data Exchange (IDX) database. Real estate listings held by brokerage firms other than Milton Coste | Keller Williams NYC are marked with the RLS logo. The information provided is for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data is refreshed every 15 minutes per REBNY IDX requirements.

Central Park South vs Stuyvesant Town/PCV: Home Price Resilience 2008-2020

From the 2008 financial crisis through the 2020 pandemic, the NYC metro Case-Shiller composite fell about 25% peak-to-trough between 2007 and 2012, then fully recovered by 2017 and gained another 15% through Q1 2020. Central Park South and Stuyvesant Town/PCV both tracked this broader NYC arc, with annual closing volume contracting sharply in 2009 and again in Q2 2020 before normalizing.

Manhattan core neighborhoods such as Central Park South and Stuyvesant Town/PCV showed shallower price drawdowns than the metro composite. Co-op resale prices in established Manhattan submarkets typically retraced 10% to 15% from 2008 peaks, versus the wider 25% NYC metro decline, reflecting deeper buyer pools and tighter post-2010 inventory.

Source: Per Case-Shiller Home Price Index, NYC metro subset, 2008-2020, cross-referenced with StreetEasy historical price data series.

Metric (2026)Central Park SouthStuyvesant Town/PCV
Median Sale Price$1,072,500$0
Median Rent$12,000/mo$5,672/mo
Year-over-Year Price Change-57.9%0.0%
Average Days on Market80.5 days0 days
Distance to Nearest Subway0.06 miN/A

Table values reflect current 2026 market conditions. Historical 2008-2020 commentary is sourced from Case-Shiller NYC metro composite and StreetEasy historical series.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Central Park South cheaper than Stuyvesant Town/PCV?
Median sale price data is not yet available for one or both neighborhoods. Contact Milton for a current market analysis.
Which has better transit, Central Park South or Stuyvesant Town/PCV?
Central Park South has access to 15 subway lines and Stuyvesant Town/PCV has 0, making Central Park South the stronger option for transit access. Stuyvesant Town/PCV has 0 lines, which may still cover your commute depending on your destination.
Which is better for families, Central Park South or Stuyvesant Town/PCV?
This depends on what type of home fits your household. Central Park South and Stuyvesant Town/PCV both offer a mix of apartment and multi-room units in co-ops, condos, and townhouses. Larger 3- and 4-bedroom units, including townhouses and multi-family properties, tend to be more available in lower-density areas. Reviewing active listings filtered by bedroom count is the most reliable way to see what each neighborhood currently offers for larger households. A licensed broker can pull current inventory by bedroom count across both areas for a direct comparison.
Should I buy in Central Park South or Stuyvesant Town/PCV?
The right neighborhood depends on your price range, commute needs, and preferred property type. A comparative market analysis (CMA) of recent sales in both Central Park South and Stuyvesant Town/PCV gives you the clearest picture of what your budget gets in each location. Request a free CMA from Milton Coste to get a side-by-side breakdown of current opportunities.

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