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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Glen Oaks vs Stuyvesant Town/PCV

Stuyvesant Town/PCV vs Glen Oaks: side-by-side market data, transit, and neighborhood profiles to help you decide.

Queens|Manhattan

Glen Oaks

Queens

Stuyvesant Town/PCV

Manhattan

How They Compare

Investors analyzing rental yield will find Stuyvesant Town/PCV offers a stronger rent-to-price ratio based on current market data.

Median Sale Price
$600K
$600K
Median Rent
$3K
$5K
Active Listings
16
0
Avg Days on Market
104 days
0 days
YoY Price Change
N/A
N/A
Monthly Sales Volume
21
1

Detailed Comparison

MetricGlen OaksStuyvesant Town/PCV
Median Sale Price$600,000$600,000
Median Condo Price$255,000N/A
Median Co-op Price$385,000N/A
Median Rent$2,750$5,323
Active Listings160
Rental Inventory1045
Days on Market1040
Price Cut Share18.8%0.0%
Monthly Sales Volume211
YoY Price ChangeN/AN/A
YoY Rent Change-14.1%-2.2%
YoY Inventory Change+14.3%0.0%
Subway LinesN/AN/A

Neighborhood Profiles

Glen Oaks

Glen Oaks is an eastern Queens neighborhood of garden-apartment cooperative complexes and single-family homes along the Long Island border. The Glen Oaks Village co-op, one of the largest in the city, features mid-century brick buildings set on landscaped grounds. Bus service connects to the E train at Jamaica and the LIRR at Floral Park station.

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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

Glen Oaks

No subway data available

Stuyvesant Town/PCV

No subway data available

Active Listings

Glen Oaks 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.

Glen Oaks 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. Glen Oaks 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.

Stuyvesant Town/PCV tracked the more resilient Manhattan price path with a 10% to 15% peak-to-trough decline, while Glen Oaks moved closer to the broader NYC metro pattern of a 20% to 25% retracement before recovering through 2017.

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

Metric (2026)Glen OaksStuyvesant Town/PCV
Median Sale Price$600,000$600,000
Median Rent$2,750/mo$5,323/mo
Year-over-Year Price ChangeN/AN/A
Average Days on Market104 days0 days
Distance to Nearest SubwayN/AN/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 Glen Oaks cheaper than Stuyvesant Town/PCV?
Glen Oaks and Stuyvesant Town/PCV are currently priced similarly, both at a median sale price of $600,000. Budget constraints will matter less than property type preference and building specifics.
Which has better transit, Glen Oaks or Stuyvesant Town/PCV?
Transit data is not available for these neighborhoods. Check the MTA website for current service maps.
Which is better for families, Glen Oaks or Stuyvesant Town/PCV?
This depends on what type of home fits your household. Glen Oaks 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 Glen Oaks 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 Glen Oaks 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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