NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Roosevelt Island vs Gowanus

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

Manhattan|Brooklyn

Roosevelt Island

Manhattan

Gowanus

Brooklyn

Median Sale Price

$965K

$1.0M

Median Rent

$5K

Active Listings

Avg Days on Market

42 days

43 days

YoY Price Change

0.0%

+51.6%

Monthly Sales Volume

Detailed Comparison

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

Neighborhood Profiles

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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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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