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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Gowanus vs Manhattan

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

Brooklyn|Manhattan

Gowanus

Brooklyn

Manhattan

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$1.0M
$1.1M
Median Rent
$5K
$5K
Active Listings
24
8123
Avg Days on Market
43 days
73 days
YoY Price Change
+51.6%
-2.3%
Monthly Sales Volume
1
626

Detailed Comparison

MetricGowanusManhattan
Median Sale Price$1,045,000$1,050,000
Median Condo Price$775,000$1,400,000
Median Co-op PriceN/A$795,000
Median Rent$4,615$4,550
Active Listings248123
Rental Inventory32612307
Days on Market4373
Price Cut Share16.7%10.8%
Monthly Sales Volume1626
YoY Price Change+51.6%-2.3%
YoY Rent Change+15.4%+8.3%
YoY Inventory Change-25.0%+10.1%
Subway LinesN/A1 2 3 B C

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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Manhattan

Manhattan provides a scenic environment for those seeking space and value within New York City. The area is known for its scenic setting and a real estate market that features a blend of spacious cooperatives and traditional multi-family residences.

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Transit Access

Gowanus

No subway data available

Manhattan

123BC

81 St-Museum of Natural History (B C) — 0.1 mi

86 St (1 B C) — 0.2 mi

79 St (1) — 0.5 mi

72 St (1 2 3 B C) — 0.5 mi

96 St (1 2 3 B C) — 0.7 mi

Active Listings

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