NYC Neighborhood Comparison
Side-by-side market data, transit, and neighborhood profiles to help you decide.
Manhattan
Brooklyn
| Metric | Upper West Side | Gowanus |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $1,200,000 | $1,045,000 |
| Median Condo Price | $1,410,000 | $775,000 |
| Median Co-op Price | $865,000 | N/A |
| Median Rent | $4,800 | $4,615 |
| Active Listings | 1171 | 24 |
| Rental Inventory | 1410 | 326 |
| Days on Market | 73 | 43 |
| Price Cut Share | 10.5% | 16.7% |
| Monthly Sales Volume | 113 | 1 |
| YoY Price Change | +7.9% | +51.6% |
| YoY Rent Change | +11.8% | +15.4% |
| YoY Inventory Change | +3.8% | -25.0% |
| Subway Lines | 1 2 3 B C | N/A |
The Upper West Side (UWS) is celebrated for its cultural richness and architectural grandeur. Nestled between Central Park and Riverside Park, the neighborhood provides an unparalleled connection to nature within the urban grid. Residents enjoy easy access to Lincoln Center, the American Museum of Natural History, and a vibrant culinary scene. The real estate landscape is famous for its historic brownstones and iconic 'white-glove' apartment buildings along Central Park West and Riverside Drive.
View Full Market ReportGowanus 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.
View Full Market Report86 St (1 B C) — 0.2 mi
79 St (1) — 0.3 mi
81 St-Museum of Natural History (B C) — 0.4 mi
96 St (1 2 3 B C) — 0.5 mi
72 St (1 2 3) — 0.7 mi
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