Stuyvesant Town and Peter Cooper Village together form a single post-war rental development on Manhattan's East Side, running from East 14th to East 23rd Street between First Avenue and Avenue C and the FDR Drive. Its 110 brick buildings sit in car-free landscaped grounds around StuyTown's central Oval, with the East River Park and Greenway just beyond the highway. The L stops at First Avenue and 14th Street, and the M14 and M23 SBS crosstown buses run along its edges.
Stuyvesant Town–Peter Cooper Village apartment buildings at a glance
The index lists 2 rental buildings in Stuyvesant Town–Peter Cooper Village with 11,252 apartments between them, an average of 5,626 per building. The oldest was completed in 1947 and the newest in 1947, and half were finished in 1947 or later. The largest by apartment count is StuyTown with 8,757 units, and the tallest is Peter Cooper Village at 15 floors.
Every building indexed here is managed by Beam Living.
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Renting in Stuyvesant Town–Peter Cooper Village
Stuyvesant Town and Peter Cooper Village together form the largest rental complex in Manhattan: more than 11,000 apartments in 110 brick buildings, built by MetLife after the Second World War and opened in 1947. The two halves share the same landscaped, car-free campus between First Avenue and the FDR Drive, from 14th to 23rd Street, and the same ownership and management.
StuyTown, the larger southern half, has 8,757 apartments; Peter Cooper Village, to the north, has 2,495, generally larger and pricier. Since Blackstone and Ivanhoé Cambridge bought the complex in 2015, about 5,000 apartments have been kept at below-market rents under an agreement with the city, while the rest lease at market rates, many of them renovated. The L at First Avenue, the M14 and M23 crosstown buses and the East River Greenway serve the community.
All 2 apartment buildings in Stuyvesant Town–Peter Cooper Village
Sorted by number of apartments. Select a building for its full record.
| Building | Address | Apartments | Floors | Built | Managed by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| StuyTown | 252 First Ave | 8,757 | 13 | 1947 | Beam Living |
| Peter Cooper Village | 360 First Ave | 2,495 | 15 | 1947 | Beam Living |
Stuyvesant Town–Peter Cooper Village apartment buildings: FAQ
How many apartment buildings are in Stuyvesant Town–Peter Cooper Village?
This index lists 2 large rental apartment buildings in Stuyvesant Town–Peter Cooper Village, with 11,252 apartments between them, an average of 5,626 per building.
What is the largest apartment building in Stuyvesant Town–Peter Cooper Village?
StuyTown at 252 First Ave is the largest, with 8,757 apartments across 13 floors.
What is the tallest apartment building in Stuyvesant Town–Peter Cooper Village?
Peter Cooper Village is the tallest at 15 floors, with 2,495 apartments.
Who manages the most apartment buildings in Stuyvesant Town–Peter Cooper Village?
Every building listed here is managed by Beam Living.