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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Financial District vs Stuyvesant Town/PCV

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

Manhattan|Manhattan

Financial District

Manhattan

Stuyvesant Town/PCV

Manhattan

How They Compare

Commuters have more transit options in Financial District, which is served by 9 subway lines compared to 0 in Stuyvesant Town/PCV.

Median Sale Price
$938K
$0
Median Rent
$5K
$6K
Active Listings
346
0
Avg Days on Market
79 days
0 days
YoY Price Change
-8.8%
0.0%
Monthly Sales Volume
24
1

Detailed Comparison

MetricFinancial DistrictStuyvesant Town/PCV
Median Sale Price$937,500$0
Median Condo Price$937,500N/A
Median Co-op Price$650,000N/A
Median Rent$4,800$5,672
Active Listings3460
Rental Inventory83149
Days on Market790
Price Cut Share8.7%0.0%
Monthly Sales Volume241
YoY Price Change-8.8%0.0%
YoY Rent Change+3.2%+6.5%
YoY Inventory Change+12.0%0.0%
Subway Lines1 2 3 4 5 J R W ZN/A

Year-Over-Year Price Movement

Prices in Financial District moved -8.8% over the past year, compared to 0.0% in Stuyvesant Town/PCV. Both markets have seen price softening, with Financial District declining more sharply over the measured period.

Neighborhood Profiles

Financial District

The Financial District occupies the southern tip of Manhattan, where landmark office towers have been converted into spacious residential lofts alongside new luxury high-rise condominiums with river and harbor views. The Oculus and Fulton Center transit hubs connect over a dozen subway lines, including the 2, 3, 4, 5, A, C, J, and Z trains, making it one of the best-connected neighborhoods in the city. Battery Park, Bowling Green, and the 9/11 Memorial provide open green space and waterfront access at the foot of the skyline.

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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

Financial District

12345JRWZ

Wall St (2 3 4 5) — 0.0 mi

Broad St (J Z) — 0.1 mi

Rector St (1 R W) — 0.1 mi

Cortlandt St (R W) — 0.2 mi

Bowling Green (4 5) — 0.2 mi

Stuyvesant Town/PCV

No subway data available

Active Listings

Financial District 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 last updated: 1/1/1970.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Financial District 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, Financial District or Stuyvesant Town/PCV?
Financial District has access to 9 subway lines and Stuyvesant Town/PCV has 0, making Financial District 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, Financial District or Stuyvesant Town/PCV?
This depends on what type of home fits your household. Financial District 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 Financial District 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 Financial District 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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