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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Gowanus vs Midtown East

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

Brooklyn|Manhattan

Gowanus

Brooklyn

Midtown East

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$1.0M
$725K
Median Rent
$5K
$5K
Active Listings
24
1219
Avg Days on Market
43 days
77.5 days
YoY Price Change
+51.6%
-12.4%
Monthly Sales Volume
1
70

Detailed Comparison

MetricGowanusMidtown East
Median Sale Price$1,045,000$725,000
Median Condo Price$775,000$1,132,500
Median Co-op PriceN/A$640,000
Median Rent$4,615$4,500
Active Listings241219
Rental Inventory3261503
Days on Market4377.5
Price Cut Share16.7%11.0%
Monthly Sales Volume170
YoY Price Change+51.6%-12.4%
YoY Rent Change+15.4%+3.6%
YoY Inventory Change-25.0%+16.4%
Subway LinesN/A4 5 6 7 E M S

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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Midtown East

Midtown East is a dynamic hub that serves as the gateway to Manhattan for many. Home to iconic landmarks like Grand Central Terminal and the Chrysler Building, the neighborhood offers unparalleled convenience for commuters and professionals. The residential landscape is a mix of high-rise luxury towers and charming side-street cooperatives, providing a wide array of options for those who want to be at the center of the city's energy.

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Transit Access

Gowanus

No subway data available

Midtown East

4567EMS

Grand Central-42 St (4 5 6 7 S) — 0.3 mi

51 St (6) — 0.3 mi

Lexington Av/53 St (E M) — 0.4 mi

5 Av/53 St (E M) — 0.5 mi

59 St (4 5 6) — 0.7 mi

Active Listings

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