NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Gowanus vs Crown Heights

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

Brooklyn|Brooklyn

Gowanus

Brooklyn

Crown Heights

Brooklyn

Median Sale Price

$1.0M

$993K

Median Rent

$5K

$3K

Active Listings

144

Avg Days on Market

43 days

58.5 days

YoY Price Change

+51.6%

-3.4%

Monthly Sales Volume

Detailed Comparison

Metric	Gowanus	Crown Heights
Median Sale Price	$1,045,000	$992,500
Median Condo Price	$775,000	$1,462,500
Median Co-op Price	N/A	$611,000
Median Rent	$4,615	$3,355
Active Listings	24	144
Rental Inventory	326	813
Days on Market	43	58.5
Price Cut Share	16.7%	5.6%
Monthly Sales Volume	1	16
YoY Price Change	+51.6%	-3.4%
YoY Rent Change	+15.4%	+4.9%
YoY Inventory Change	-25.0%	+25.2%
Subway Lines	N/A	N/A

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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Crown Heights

Crown Heights is a dynamic and architecturally rich neighborhood in the heart of Brooklyn. Famous for its grand boulevards and impressive collection of pre-war apartment buildings and brownstones, the area offers a sense of scale and history. Residents enjoy proximity to the Brooklyn Museum, the Botanic Garden, and a thriving restaurant scene along Franklin and Nostrand Avenues, making it a popular choice for those seeking space and culture.

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