NYC Neighborhood Comparison
Side-by-side market data, transit, and neighborhood profiles to help you decide.
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For buyers focused on affordability, Gowanus has the lower median sale price at $1.0M vs $1.1M in Central Park South.
Investors analyzing rental yield will find Central Park South offers a stronger rent-to-price ratio based on current market data.
Commuters have more transit options in Central Park South, which is served by 15 subway lines compared to 0 in Gowanus.
| Metric | Central Park South | Gowanus |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $1,072,500 | $1,045,000 |
| Median Condo Price | N/A | $775,000 |
| Median Co-op Price | $1,900,000 | N/A |
| Median Rent | $12,000 | $4,850 |
| Active Listings | 74 | 19 |
| Rental Inventory | 50 | 295 |
| Days on Market | 80.5 | 43 |
| Price Cut Share | 17.6% | 15.8% |
| Monthly Sales Volume | 2 | 1 |
| YoY Price Change | -57.9% | +51.6% |
| YoY Rent Change | +50.1% | +7.8% |
| YoY Inventory Change | +12.1% | -38.7% |
| Subway Lines | 1 4 5 6 A B C D E F M N Q R W | N/A |
Prices in Central Park South moved -57.9% over the past year, compared to +51.6% in Gowanus. Gowanus is seeing price appreciation while Central Park South has softened, pointing to different supply-demand dynamics in each market.
Central Park South is one of the most recognized and sought-after residential stretches in the world. Often associated with 'Billionaires' Row,' the neighborhood offers unparalleled, unobstructed views of Central Park. The real estate market is a mix of legendary pre-war cooperatives, historic hotels-turned-residences, and soaring ultra-luxury glass towers that provide the pinnacle of New York City living and white-glove service.
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 Report57 St (F N Q R W) — 0.1 mi
59 St-Columbus Circle (1 A B C D) — 0.3 mi
5 Av/53 St (E M) — 0.4 mi
66 St-Lincoln Center (1) — 0.6 mi
59 St (4 5 6) — 0.7 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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