NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Gowanus vs Roosevelt Island

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

Brooklyn|Manhattan

Gowanus

Brooklyn

Roosevelt Island

Manhattan

Median Sale Price

$1.0M

$965K

Median Rent

$5K

Active Listings

Avg Days on Market

43 days

42 days

YoY Price Change

+51.6%

0.0%

Monthly Sales Volume

Detailed Comparison

Metric	Gowanus	Roosevelt Island
Median Sale Price	$1,045,000	$965,000
Median Condo Price	$775,000	N/A
Median Co-op Price	N/A	$516,984
Median Rent	$4,615	$4,620
Active Listings	24	20
Rental Inventory	326	50
Days on Market	43	42
Price Cut Share	16.7%	7.1%
Monthly Sales Volume	1	2
YoY Price Change	+51.6%	0.0%
YoY Rent Change	+15.4%	+10.4%
YoY Inventory Change	-25.0%	-47.4%
Subway Lines	N/A	N/A

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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Roosevelt Island

Roosevelt Island is a unique and tranquil residential community situated in the East River between Manhattan and Queens. Known for its car-free streets, abundant green space, and stunning skyline views, it offers a peaceful retreat from the city's bustle. The real estate market is primarily composed of modern high-rise cooperatives and condominiums that provide a high quality of life with easy access to Manhattan via the iconic tram or the F train.

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