NYC Neighborhood Comparison
Side-by-side market data, transit, and neighborhood profiles to help you decide.
Brooklyn
Brooklyn
For buyers focused on affordability, Gowanus has the lower median sale price at $1.0M vs $1.1M in Brooklyn Heights.
Investors analyzing rental yield will find Gowanus offers a stronger rent-to-price ratio based on current market data.
Commuters have more transit options in Brooklyn Heights, which is served by 8 subway lines compared to 0 in Gowanus.
| Metric | Brooklyn Heights | Gowanus |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $1,099,500 | $1,045,000 |
| Median Condo Price | $2,700,000 | $775,000 |
| Median Co-op Price | $903,028 | N/A |
| Median Rent | $4,946 | $4,850 |
| Active Listings | 84 | 19 |
| Rental Inventory | 138 | 295 |
| Days on Market | 31 | 43 |
| Price Cut Share | 9.5% | 15.8% |
| Monthly Sales Volume | 12 | 1 |
| YoY Price Change | -19.0% | +51.6% |
| YoY Rent Change | +5.2% | +7.8% |
| YoY Inventory Change | -33.9% | -38.7% |
| Subway Lines | 2 3 4 5 A C F R | N/A |
Prices in Brooklyn Heights moved -19.0% over the past year, compared to +51.6% in Gowanus. Gowanus is seeing price appreciation while Brooklyn Heights has softened, pointing to different supply-demand dynamics in each market.
Brooklyn Heights is New York City’s first historic district, famous for its grand architecture and the iconic Brooklyn Heights Promenade. Offering some of the most breathtaking views of Lower Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty, the neighborhood exudes a low-traffic, old-world elegance. The real estate market is characterized by magnificent pre-war townhouses, sought-after cooperatives, and a select few ultra-luxury waterfront developments along Brooklyn Bridge Park.
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 ReportClark St (2 3) — 0.1 mi
Court St (R) — 0.2 mi
High St (A C) — 0.3 mi
Borough Hall (2 3 4 5) — 0.3 mi
Jay St-MetroTech (A C F R) — 0.4 mi
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Listing data is derived in whole or in part from the RLS at REBNY (Real Estate Board of New York) Internet Data Exchange (IDX) database. Real estate listings held by brokerage firms other than Milton Coste | Keller Williams NYC are marked with the RLS logo. The information provided is for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data last updated: 1/1/1970.
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