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Discover Stuyvesant Square in Gramercy

A city street lined with green trees, parked cars, and buildings on both sides, with a clear blue sky overhead.

Just steps away, residents enjoy Stuyvesant Square Park, a serene green space with a storied past. In 1836, Peter Gerard Stuyvesant—great-great-grandson of Peter Stuyvesant—and his wife Helen Rutherfurd deeded four acres of their family farm to the City of New York for just five dollars, on the condition that it be fenced and preserved as a public park. The City fulfilled that promise in 1847, installing the magnificent 2,800-foot cast-iron fence that still stands today—the oldest of its kind in New York.

People shopping at outdoor market stalls with tents, in an urban setting with tall buildings, trees, and a blue sky.

The neighborhood is also home to some of Manhattan’s most celebrated restaurants, including Gramercy Tavern, Union Square Café, Craft, Tocqueville, and Casa Mono, along with beloved local spots like Pete’s Tavern and charming sidewalk cafés and wine bars like CupSoul. Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, and Westside Market are all just a short stroll away.

Black wrought iron gate with a sign that reads 'Stuyvesant Square' leading into a park with a pink blossoming tree and other green trees in spring.

A short walk north brings you to Gramercy Park, one of only two private parks in New York City, and just a few blocks west lies Union Square, a vibrant hub for shopping, dining, and transportation. The Union Square Greenmarket, held four days a week, showcases fresh produce, seafood, meats, cheeses, artisanal goods, and flowers from regional farms across New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.

Restaurant called 'Mono' with yellow signage, black exterior, and outdoor seating visible through large open windows, with people dining inside and a moving yellow taxi passing by in the foreground at night.

Tucked within this historic pocket, Stuyvesant Square offers a rare blend of old New York charm and modern convenience—a peaceful oasis in the heart of downtown Manhattan.

200 East 16th Street is nestled in Stuyvesant Square, a historic, landmarked district in the southeast corner of Gramercy—Manhattan’s oldest residential neighborhood and one of its most picturesque. Originally developed in the 19th century, the area is celebrated for its tree-lined streets, elegant row houses, and a harmonious mix of restored brownstones, converted lofts, and modern high-rise residences.

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A park with green and yellow trees, benches with people sitting, and a lamp post. Overlay text reads 'Union Square Partnership'.

Map displaying a rain of colorful dots representing data points in Manhattan, New York City, with street labels and a section of the neighborhood Gramercy Park visible.

Interactive Map of Union Square