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Join Our New Monthly Garden Club at StuyTown!
Love plants? Curious about gardening? Or just want to connect with neighbors who share your interests? We're excited to introduce the PCVST Monthly Garden Club - a welcoming space to learn, share, and grow together. No prior gardening experience needed - all are welcome!
Hosted by Melissa Lareau, Director of Grounds, with over 20 years of experience in horticulture, each session will feature a fun, practical topic and plenty of time for questions.
When: Every 15th of the month at 4pm
Where: River Room
Cost: Free
Why Join? Learn new skills, meet fellow plant lovers, and enjoy hands-on activities.
Upcoming Topics:
January - Houseplants 101: Plant Care & Reporting
February - Edible Delights: Grow Herbs Indoors
March - Seasonal Tour: What's Blooming Now?
We can't wait to grow with you!
Avenue C Loop Road Nightly Closure
ConEdison will start overnight maintenance work near the Avenue C Loop on Tuesday, January 13. The Avenue C Loop road will be closed nightly, from 7 PM to 7 AM, for approximately 1 month. Please anticipate noise and pumps running at night, but power will not be affected. For questions, please contact ConEdison at: 1.800.752.6633.
Complete Your 2026 Annual Safety Survey
Playa Bowls Now Open
Playa Bowls is now open, serving handcrafted acai bowls, tropical blends, and refreshing drinks made with the freshest ingredients!
Greenmarket Returns Spring 2026
The Greenmarket will resume at StuyTown in Spring 2026.
Oval Kids: Members Only
Oval Kids is a members-only amenity for children. Access requires an active membership, purchased through URBN.
Welcome Center Winter Hours
The Welcome Center, located at 250 First Avenue, will be open Monday - Friday, 1:30 - 6pm, and Saturdays, 9am - 4pm.
Lawns Closed Until Spring 2026
All outdoor furniture has been removed, and use of the lawns in StuyTown and Peter Cooper are no longer open to residents. Both lawns will reopen in Spring 2026.
Playground Hours
All playgrounds now close at 5:30pm.
StuyTown Playground 10 (Soccer)
This playground is now the ice rink. Please click here for more information on alternative playgrounds.
StuyTown Playground 3 (Turf)
This playground is closed due to the Local Law 11 project. Please click here for more information on alternative turf playgrounds.
NYC Heating Season Begins October 1st
October 1st marks the beginning of heating season in NYC. As a reminder, engineers maintain temperatures at or above 70° during the day (only when the outside temperatures drops below 55°) and 66° at night, regardless of outside temperatures.
Heat is delivered by a single-pipe system, traveling up through kitchens, bathrooms, and bedrooms. Temperature throughout the building is monitored and regulated using sensors. Some tips for the season:
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- Place a thermometer in the center of the living room or bedroom to measure the ambient temperature. Avoid placing it near the window or pipes, this skews the reading. Thermometers are available at Resident Services (276 First Avenue Loop) or Public Safety (2 Stuyvesant Oval).
- If your thermometer is reading below the set points, call Resident Services. If we are unable to address the issue remotely, an engineer will be dispatched to your home.
- We can only help if we can into the apartment, so you must be home for any heat-related appointments.
- Please refrain from using a space heater, these are serious fire hazard and can skew the heat sensors, which prevent us from maintaining heat throughout the building.
- Never use your oven as a heat source, this is a life safety hazard that poses a carbon monoxide risk as well as risk of apartment fires.
AC Charge Update from DHCR
Effective October 2025, the new monthly charge is $36.12 per AC unit, an increase of $1.24. The change will be reflected on your rent bills starting in November 2025, including an adjustment for the October rate difference. Please email or call Resident Services with any questions.
