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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Gowanus vs East Harlem

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

Brooklyn|Manhattan

Gowanus

Brooklyn

East Harlem

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$1.0M
$689K
Median Rent
$5K
$3K
Active Listings
24
62
Avg Days on Market
43 days
40.5 days
YoY Price Change
+51.6%
-2.1%
Monthly Sales Volume
1
4

Detailed Comparison

MetricGowanusEast Harlem
Median Sale Price$1,045,000$688,500
Median Condo Price$775,000$663,250
Median Co-op PriceN/A$499,911
Median Rent$4,615$2,995
Active Listings2462
Rental Inventory326327
Days on Market4340.5
Price Cut Share16.7%11.3%
Monthly Sales Volume14
YoY Price Change+51.6%-2.1%
YoY Rent Change+15.4%+5.1%
YoY Inventory Change-25.0%+19.2%
Subway LinesN/A4 5 6

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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East Harlem

East Harlem, also known as El Barrio, is a neighborhood rich in culture, art, and history. Known for its vibrant murals and the historic La Marqueta, the area features a growing number of new residential developments alongside historic buildings. The real estate market offers some of Manhattan's most accessible price points, featuring a mix of historic walk-up cooperatives, value-driven HDFC units, and a surge of new luxury condominium developments that offer modern amenities and easy access to the Upper East Side.

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Transit Access

Gowanus

No subway data available

East Harlem

456

125 St (4 5 6) — 0.6 mi

Active Listings

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