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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Gowanus vs Morningside Heights

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

Brooklyn|Manhattan

Gowanus

Brooklyn

Morningside Heights

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$1.0M
$718K
Median Rent
$5K
$5K
Active Listings
24
72
Avg Days on Market
43 days
62.5 days
YoY Price Change
+51.6%
-46.3%
Monthly Sales Volume
1
7

Detailed Comparison

MetricGowanusMorningside Heights
Median Sale Price$1,045,000$718,000
Median Condo Price$775,000$1,712,500
Median Co-op PriceN/A$602,500
Median Rent$4,615$4,500
Active Listings2472
Rental Inventory32696
Days on Market4362.5
Price Cut Share16.7%4.2%
Monthly Sales Volume17
YoY Price Change+51.6%-46.3%
YoY Rent Change+15.4%+8.9%
YoY Inventory Change-25.0%-25.8%
Subway LinesN/A1 A B C D

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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Morningside Heights

Morningside Heights is often referred to as the 'Academic Acropolis' of New York, home to Columbia University and the Cathedral of St. John the Divine. Perched on a plateau between Riverside and Morningside Parks, the neighborhood offers a scholarly and serene atmosphere. The real estate market is dominated by grand pre-war cooperatives with high ceilings and classic details, catering to those who appreciate historic architecture and green space.

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Transit Access

Gowanus

No subway data available

Morningside Heights

1ABCD

116 St-Columbia University (1) — 0.2 mi

125 St (1 A B C D) — 0.5 mi

Active Listings

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