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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Gowanus vs Upper East Side

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

Brooklyn|Manhattan

Gowanus

Brooklyn

Upper East Side

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$1.0M
$1.5M
Median Rent
$5K
$4K
Active Listings
24
1629
Avg Days on Market
43 days
69 days
YoY Price Change
+51.6%
+28.9%
Monthly Sales Volume
1
155

Detailed Comparison

MetricGowanusUpper East Side
Median Sale Price$1,045,000$1,500,000
Median Condo Price$775,000$1,623,660
Median Co-op PriceN/A$1,305,000
Median Rent$4,615$4,250
Active Listings241629
Rental Inventory3261584
Days on Market4369
Price Cut Share16.7%10.9%
Monthly Sales Volume1155
YoY Price Change+51.6%+28.9%
YoY Rent Change+15.4%+7.6%
YoY Inventory Change-25.0%+5.8%
Subway LinesN/A4 5 6

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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Upper East Side

The Upper East Side remains the gold standard for classic New York elegance. Known for 'Museum Mile' and its quiet, tree-lined streets, the neighborhood offers a refined lifestyle away from the midtown bustle. While famous for its historic cooperatives, the area has seen a recent surge in ultra-luxury new construction condos, particularly along the Second Avenue Subway corridor, making it a top choice for both traditionalists and modern buyers.

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Transit Access

Gowanus

No subway data available

Upper East Side

456

77 St (6) — 0.2 mi

86 St (4 5 6) — 0.4 mi

68 St-Hunter College (6) — 0.5 mi

Active Listings

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