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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Gowanus vs Washington Heights

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

Brooklyn|Manhattan

Gowanus

Brooklyn

Washington Heights

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$1.0M
$448K
Median Rent
$5K
$3K
Active Listings
24
169
Avg Days on Market
43 days
104 days
YoY Price Change
+51.6%
+7.9%
Monthly Sales Volume
1
14

Detailed Comparison

MetricGowanusWashington Heights
Median Sale Price$1,045,000$447,800
Median Condo Price$775,000$400,000
Median Co-op PriceN/A$467,800
Median Rent$4,615$2,800
Active Listings24169
Rental Inventory326388
Days on Market43104
Price Cut Share16.7%14.2%
Monthly Sales Volume114
YoY Price Change+51.6%+7.9%
YoY Rent Change+15.4%+5.2%
YoY Inventory Change-25.0%+18.2%
Subway LinesN/A1 A C

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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Washington Heights

Washington Heights is a vibrant, transit-connected neighborhood known for its dramatic topography and stunning views of the Hudson River and the George Washington Bridge. Home to the Cloisters and Fort Tryon Park, the area offers a unique blend of history and natural beauty. The real estate market is characterized by large, pre-war cooperatives that offer significant space for the price, making it a popular choice for those seeking value and community.

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Transit Access

Gowanus

No subway data available

Washington Heights

1AC

181 St (1 A) — 0.4 mi

175 St (A) — 0.4 mi

168 St (1 A C) — 0.5 mi

163 St-Amsterdam Av (C) — 0.7 mi

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