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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Gowanus vs Boerum Hill

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

Brooklyn|Brooklyn

Gowanus

Brooklyn

Boerum Hill

Brooklyn

Median Sale Price
$1.0M
$1.6M
Median Rent
$5K
$5K
Active Listings
24
66
Avg Days on Market
43 days
34 days
YoY Price Change
+51.6%
+5.6%
Monthly Sales Volume
1
5

Detailed Comparison

MetricGowanusBoerum Hill
Median Sale Price$1,045,000$1,555,000
Median Condo Price$775,000$1,841,250
Median Co-op PriceN/AN/A
Median Rent$4,615$4,900
Active Listings2466
Rental Inventory326211
Days on Market4334
Price Cut Share16.7%24.2%
Monthly Sales Volume15
YoY Price Change+51.6%+5.6%
YoY Rent Change+15.4%+19.1%
YoY Inventory Change-25.0%+10.0%
Subway LinesN/A2 3 4 5 A C F R

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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Boerum Hill

Boerum Hill is a charming residential neighborhood that perfectly blends historic character with modern urban living. Known for its tree-lined streets and the boutiques of Atlantic Avenue and Smith Street, the area offers a relaxed yet sophisticated vibe. The housing stock features a mix of classic three-story row houses and a growing number of high-end condominium developments that provide contemporary amenities in a central Brooklyn location.

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Transit Access

Gowanus

No subway data available

Boerum Hill

2345ACFR

Jay St-MetroTech (A C F R) — 0.4 mi

Borough Hall (2 3 4 5) — 0.5 mi

Court St (R) — 0.6 mi

Active Listings

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