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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Gowanus vs Midtown West

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

Brooklyn|Manhattan

Gowanus

Brooklyn

Midtown West

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$1.0M
$900K
Median Rent
$5K
$4K
Active Listings
24
381
Avg Days on Market
43 days
87 days
YoY Price Change
+51.6%
+80.0%
Monthly Sales Volume
1
29

Detailed Comparison

MetricGowanusMidtown West
Median Sale Price$1,045,000$900,000
Median Condo Price$775,000$965,000
Median Co-op PriceN/A$480,000
Median Rent$4,615$4,495
Active Listings24381
Rental Inventory3261162
Days on Market4387
Price Cut Share16.7%10.0%
Monthly Sales Volume129
YoY Price Change+51.6%+80.0%
YoY Rent Change+15.4%+5.8%
YoY Inventory Change-25.0%+19.8%
Subway LinesN/A1 2 3 7 A C E F M N Q R S W

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 West

Midtown West is a centrally located Manhattan neighborhood known for its proximity to Times Square, Broadway, and the Hudson River. The area features varied housing stock. From historic pre-war cooperatives to modern luxury condominiums, the area offers a sophisticated urban lifestyle with easy access to the city's world-class dining, shopping, and cultural institutions.

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Transit Access

Gowanus

No subway data available

Midtown West

1237ACEFMNQRSW

Times Sq-42 St (1 2 3 7 N Q R S W) — 0.2 mi

42 St-Port Authority (A C E) — 0.2 mi

57 St (F N Q R W) — 0.5 mi

5 Av/53 St (E M) — 0.6 mi

34 St-Penn Station (1 2 3 A C E) — 0.6 mi

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