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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Gowanus vs Battery Park City

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

Brooklyn|Manhattan

Gowanus

Brooklyn

Battery Park City

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$1.0M
$1.4M
Median Rent
$5K
$5K
Active Listings
24
90
Avg Days on Market
43 days
154.5 days
YoY Price Change
+51.6%
+5.3%
Monthly Sales Volume
1
8

Detailed Comparison

MetricGowanusBattery Park City
Median Sale Price$1,045,000$1,395,000
Median Condo Price$775,000$1,565,000
Median Co-op PriceN/A$2,038,605.5
Median Rent$4,615$5,115
Active Listings2490
Rental Inventory326175
Days on Market43154.5
Price Cut Share16.7%11.1%
Monthly Sales Volume18
YoY Price Change+51.6%+5.3%
YoY Rent Change+15.4%+7.1%
YoY Inventory Change-25.0%-1.1%
Subway LinesN/A1 2 3 4 5 J R W Z

Neighborhood Profiles

Gowanus

Gowanus features a striking mix of 19th-century brick warehouses, Greek Revival rowhouses, and new glass-and-steel condominiums rising along the canal waterfront. The F, G, R, D, and N/W trains are accessible at nearby Smith-Ninth Streets and Fourth Avenue-Ninth Street stations, with Atlantic Terminal a short walk north. Washington Park and the Old Stone House landmark anchor the neighborhood's green space, while a major rezoning is bringing thousands of new residential units and waterfront parkland to the area.

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Battery Park City

Battery Park City is a meticulously planned residential oasis at the southern tip of Manhattan. Surrounded by the Hudson River and over 30 acres of manicured parks, it offers a tranquil, suburban feel within the city. The neighborhood is known for its commitment to green building standards and features a range of luxury condominiums and cooperatives that offer breathtaking views of the Statue of Liberty and the New York Harbor.

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Transit Access

Gowanus

No subway data available

Battery Park City

12345JRWZ

Rector St (1 R W) — 0.1 mi

Bowling Green (4 5) — 0.2 mi

Wall St (2 3 4 5) — 0.2 mi

Broad St (J Z) — 0.3 mi

Whitehall St-South Ferry (R W) — 0.3 mi

Active Listings

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